Chapter 1162: The Invincible East, the Martial Lord

Once, to deal with experts at the peak of the Mythical Realm, Happy had to be extremely cautious. He needed to use the Dragon’s Tail technique to counteract the opponent’s attacks, strike swiftly when they were unprepared, and then unleash an unstoppable force with Wind Filling the Sky.

But now…
Happy no longer took experts at the peak of the Mythical Realm seriously. Faced with a furious expert at that level, Happy didn’t even frown. With a soft “Hah!”, he pierced through that seemingly mysterious and unfathomable black hole as well as the white sword light with a straightforward strike.

Boom!!
Inside Silver Dragon Lama’s robe, the sword light shattered completely.
Almost at the same time, Silver Dragon Lama didn’t even have time to cry out—his chest was pierced by the long sword… His entire presence and movements froze in place. Like a puppet, he remained in a posture of lunging forward, his eyes filled with terror as he stared at the blood hole oozing liquid from his chest.

The Thousand-Faced Fox watched silently from a distance as Silver Dragon Lama’s strength rapidly faded. A hint of shock flashed in his eyes, and his gaze toward Happy grew even more reverent.
Osaaya also couldn’t help but gasp in shock.

Experts at the peak of the Mythical Realm were rare in the martial world—each of them was a master-level figure, existing at the top of the pyramid…
Although she had previously said that Happy relied solely on his ultimate move and instant explosive power, seeing an expert at that level killed by Happy’s single strike made her realize she had underestimated his strength.

Through his keen senses, Happy noticed their true reactions. Slowly pulling his sword back from Silver Dragon Lama’s chest, whose life force had completely drained, Happy remained expressionless as he sheathed his sword calmly. Then he uttered one word:
“Go.”

The two didn’t dare delay and followed closely behind.
The campfires flickered behind the three of them, gradually dimming.
Many people in the deeper areas witnessed Silver Dragon Lama’s death. After seeing Happy’s tactics, they all chose to remain silent.
Although Happy’s group seemed small, they encountered no further obstacles like before. Under the watchful eyes of countless people, they moved forward through the gaps between different factions, guided by the flickering flames, and soon reached the depths of the Dragon Gate Inn ruins.

The ruins of the New Dragon Gate Inn were nothing but a dilapidated structure covered in thick layers of yellow sand. Without clearing the sand, it was nearly impossible to discern its original shape.
On a seemingly flat area outside the ruins, four small piles of campfires clearly separated the four factions guarding the place into distinct corners.
Whoosh!!
The moment Happy, the Face-Shifting Fox, and Osaaya stepped in, dozens of gazes from those four factions focused on them at once—hot with intense pressure and hostile expressions.
“…”
Scanning the area, the Face-Shifting Fox was shocked. There wasn’t a single familiar face in the four corners, yet each person exuded an aura as formidable as his own.
Late Mythical Realm!
Among the four groups…
Even the weakest among them had reached the late Mythical Realm, and there were few such; most were experts at the peak of the Mythical Realm!
Moreover, near each of the four piles of flames, there was at least one Heavenly Dao expert to keep the cold wind at bay, ensuring the flames burned brightly and illuminated their rosy faces.
Though behind Happy, the Face-Shifting Fox was still stunned by the scene before him.
Happy stopped at the edge of the clearing, silently taking in the situation around each of the four piles of campfires.
To the north, by the opposite campfire, sat a man with an imposing presence and apparent high status. Although he leaned against a broken wall, he was seated on pure white furs—a rare treasure worth countless gold. His casual posture exuded an air of supreme confidence, making him the focus of everyone’s attention.
Nobility and dominance perfectly blended in this mysterious man…
And among the group of Mythical Realm experts around him, several wore armor, with hundreds of elite warriors surrounding them, further emphasizing his extraordinary status!
“Tujue, Martial Lord!”
With just one glance, Happy’s pupils constricted slightly as he recognized the man’s identity.
Martial Lord Bi Xuan!
He had enjoyed a renowned reputation in the martial world for decades, invincible in battle, and also a veteran Heavenly Dao expert. No wonder he still carried such grandeur and dominance amidst so many rivals.
Turning his gaze, Happy saw a Central Plains expert nodding at him…
His pupils constricted again!
Half of the people the Face-Shifting Fox didn’t recognize, he recognized himself.
Ye Gucheng!

The battle on Wanshou Mountain within the Forbidden City was brief and hasty, but Ye Gucheng’s heroic demeanor left a profound impact on her. She was deeply impressed by this uncle who also harbored ambitions for imperial power. Compared to the martial supremo Bi Xuan, he lacked a sense of domineering authority, but possessed a more austere and proud temperament! Around Ye Gucheng gathered powerful warriors from all corners of the Central Plains—masters of swords, clubs, and other weapons, all of whom were rare and proud individuals, equivalent to grandmasters in the Central Plains martial world. Together, they formed a force as strong as Bi Xuan’s, firmly holding the East. Across from Ye Gucheng was a group of barbarians… In a corner, a group of barbarians with striking attire unabashedly displayed their muscular frames—tall, strong, with piercing eyes scanning Osaaya and themselves. Leading them was a mysterious old man clad in tattered black robes, his face hidden beneath a black cloak. He was called old because his large hands sticking out from under his sleeves appeared withered; unless he was gravely ill, he must be very old. What truly shocked Kai Xin was that he only had six fingers—extremely terrifying. Surrounded by over a dozen powerful beings at the Mythical Realm, the mysterious old man gave the illusion of being completely submerged in darkness, making it hard to notice him. Had it not been for Kai Xin’s exceptionally keen senses, she might have been deceived by this heavenly-level warrior. “Six fingers…” Kai Xin frowned slightly. Although she instinctively thought of the Central Plains master “Six-Fingered Qin Demon,” she remembered that the Qin Demon had an extra finger due to a natural anomaly, resulting in six fingers on one hand rather than six fingers combined on both hands. “Who is this person?” Someone who could hold his own in front of Bi Xuan and the legendary Ye Gucheng must be extraordinary. Kai Xin kept a close eye on him. Finally, there was the South… Snow-white fox furs covered an area of ten meters square. A group of beautiful women unabashedly exposed their fair skin on their chests and thighs. In front of many skilled warriors, they took fruits from delicate containers and fed them to the beautiful women lying on their laps. As Kai Xin observed the people in the open area, one of the beauties in the group turned her head, her heavily made-up, alluring face flashing before Kai Xin’s eyes. Her gaze swept over Kai Xin’s body, and her bright red lips curved slightly. “…”

Seeing this “woman” surrounded by a group of gorgeous maids, the Face-Shifting Fox merely raised his eyebrows in surprise, as if trying to guess her identity. But the moment he saw her face, a strange feeling flashed through his mind, and a name popped into his thoughts—The Sunflower Manual! Dongfang Bubai!! The moment this name crossed his mind, and recalling the gazes she cast on him, whether intentionally or not, Happy suddenly felt countless goosebumps cover his body. At that time… Happy had already made a pretty good idea of the forces from all four directions. The Martial Lord Bi Xuan; Ye Gu Cheng, who came from the west with his sword; Dongfang Bubai, who rose with the sunrise; and the mysterious old man from the Western Regions. However, with Happy’s involvement, the balance of power among these four forces began to shift slightly… Osaaya’s presence could hide her from Mythical Realm experts, but not from Heavenly Dao experts! The Martial Lord, Ye Gu Cheng, and Dongfang Bubai all showed disdain, turning their gazes aside without any intention of greeting him or making room for him. But Happy wasn’t in a hurry at all. He stood quietly in place until the Evil King and the Dark Queen arrived from behind and landed not far away. Happy knew that in the competition among Heavenly Dao experts, strength was just one factor—status and grandeur also played a role. He could tolerate those things, but the Evil King and the Dark Queen were well-known figures in the martial world and surely wouldn’t accept being treated coldly or left out. Boom!!!! As the two Heavenly Dao experts landed, chaos erupted immediately! An arrogant aura emanated from the Evil King Shi Zhi Xuan, with fierce winds rushing uncontrolledly toward the bonfires in all four directions. “Hmph!” The Martial Lord Bi Xuan’s expression changed slightly, and an even more fierce and powerful aura surged from him! Boom!!! The two invisible forces collided in the air, causing sand and stones to fly everywhere. Yet, an invisible aura surrounded each group, firmly resisting the invasion of the sand. After all, Ye Gu Cheng had entered the Heavenly Dao realm slightly later than the Evil King… Faced with the pressure from these two powerful Heavenly Dao experts, he didn’t choose to confront them head-on. Instead, he said loudly, “So it’s the Evil King and the Dark Queen who have come. I’ve long heard of you.” As soon as he spoke, the Evil King quickly withdrew his aura! The mysterious old man from the west simply raised his hand and took out an ancient zither that looked extremely worn from beneath his dark, wide cloak. As the fierce winds blew, without even looking, he pressed a finger on the strings. Buzz!!!!!! A powerful sound wave radiated out.

The oppressive aura emanating from the Evil King was blocked by an invisible wave in the air ten meters away, producing a sound that shook the air. Only Dong Fang Bu Bai remained carefree as if unaffected… Seeing this, Happy’s gaze toward Dong Fang Bu Bai turned much more serious, and he was inwardly shocked: “What an amazing Dong Fang Bu Bai…”