Ten days later, the weather was fine and sunny.

Suitable for travel, murder, treasure hunting, and adventure.

Outside the gate of Heshandao, many cultivators gathered and stood in mid-air, each using their own methods.

Among the many Dao Foundation True Persons, Ma Jiu and other Dan Realm True Monarchs stood out the most, with a large empty space around them.

Nearly a hundred Dao Foundation Realm True Persons, led by three Dan Realm True Monarchs including Ma Jiu, all stared intently at the direction of the mountain gate.

Apart from True Lord Ma Jiu, who is a mid-grade solid core cultivator, the other two True Lords are both low-grade illusory core cultivators, and they come from the Yao family and the Feng family respectively.

In Bai Cang's eyes, these three were nothing more than "people who sell their wares at bargain prices".

However, in the eyes of many cultivators of Heshan, they were an unattainable "heaven".

All sorts of envious, admiring, and even worshipful gazes were focused on them.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a strong wind howled and white fog filled the air.

A thick cloud descended, enveloping everyone present.

Then they transformed into fluffy white clouds, carrying everyone away into the distance.

The figure of Venerable Yin Sha, dressed in magnificent robes, also appeared quietly, drawing everyone's attention.

If Bai Cang hadn't witnessed it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have seen her acting so cute and silly.

Just looking at Venerable Yin Sha's imposing and dignified demeanor with his hands behind his back, one would probably have to sigh inwardly.

As expected of the Yin God Venerable, he truly has the demeanor of a great master.

But right now, Bai Cang only had one thought in his mind: to remain silent and pretend to be an expert?

However, the others didn't have Bai Cang's calm demeanor. Their gazes towards Venerable Yin Sha were so intense they were practically spitting fire.

Even for a Dao Foundation True Person from the Feng, Ma, and Yao families, getting to meet a True Monarch in the Core Formation Realm is not an easy task.

Moreover, what about Venerable Yin Sha, the "strongest person in Heshan"?

If I could gain even a little of her favor, wouldn't that be like rising to the top in one step?

Even if I know it's impossible, it would be good to at least make an impression!

But while they could look, no one dared to do anything rash.

Even True Monarchs like Ma Jiu, who were at the Dan Realm, dared not speak to Venerable Yin Sha.

After all, there's no such thing as a wrong nickname, unless it's something as unserious and purely slanderous as "Little Sword Immortal of the Brothel."

Don't be fooled by Venerable Yinsha's jovial and easy-going demeanor in front of Bai Cang.

Sometimes they even look a bit silly and cute.

But that's because in her eyes, Bai Cang was someone on the same level as her.

Can you really expect someone who takes "killing" as their calling to be "gentle and kind"?

However, very quickly, the many Dao Foundation Real Persons naturally split into two small groups, standing behind True Lord Ma Jiu and True Lord Yao Jia and True Lord Feng Jia respectively.

Behind the two True Lords of the Yao and Feng families stood Dao Foundation True Persons, all dressed in elaborate and exquisite red dragon Daoist robes, each with splendid attire and extraordinary bearing.

They look like a "regular army," with the air of a "professional team."

Standing behind Ma Jiu Zhenjun was Daoji Zhenren, whose attire was a jumbled mess, giving him the appearance of a "ragtag army".

They were all fierce-looking, with menacing eyes, and didn't seem like easy people to get along with.

The two groups, though clearly distinct, did not appear to be from the same sect at all.

Anyone with eyes can see that there is some conflict or awkward atmosphere between the two sides.

This is because in the beginning, Heshan Road was almost entirely dominated by powerful families.

The "Hidden Dragon Hall," which was specially set up for disciples from non-aristocratic families, almost always became a place for major aristocratic families to cultivate their cronies, vassals, and even servants.

If one does not attach oneself to a certain powerful family, one can say that there is absolutely no place to stand in Heshan Road.

For example, Zhang Yuanfeng, Fang Baoliu's nominal teacher, was merely a guest of the Fang family of Yujin Mountain before he was chosen by "Tianhe Zhenjun" through a stroke of luck.

It wasn't until the rise of True Lord Ma Jiu that the "master-disciple lineage" was established within the Heshan Dao.

However, in Bai Cang's view, the so-called "master-disciple lineage" is nothing more than the prototype of another new True Monarch family: the Ma family.

However, overall, Bai Cang still favors the "master-disciple lineage," at least for now.

After all, how can a pampered young master from a wealthy family compete with a murderer and a ruthless criminal who has fought his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood?

However, Bai Cang still stood behind the True Lords of the Yao and Feng families without hesitation, joining the ranks of the aristocratic families.

After all, at this moment, his identity is that of Luo Wei, the current head of the Luo family of Xiaodan Valley, a newly promoted True Person from a prestigious family!

As for the real "Luo Wei," he was given the opportunity to condense his Dao foundation by Bai Cang and is currently in seclusion within the mountain gate of Heshan Dao.

After all, Master Luo was once Bai Cang's "patron," so there's still some connection between them.

Moreover, Master Luo had shed blood and made contributions for the Heshan Sect, and even survived a near-death experience in a sword duel at Baiman Mountain.

Bai Cang now holds a special position within Heshan Dao, so he doesn't mind giving him a hand or two.

However, his care ended there.

Firstly, his relationship with Master Luo was the only thing that allowed him to do this much.

Secondly, Bai Cang finally discovered his "eyebrow pencil" attribute, or rather, his "protagonist halo".

Anyone who gets too involved with him will not have a good ending unless they are strong enough to withstand his influence.

For example, "Zhang's father" and "Sun's teacher".

Bai Cang's arrangements and care for them were certainly adequate.

Logically speaking, under Bai Cang's protection, they should at least be able to die peacefully in their old age, if not live to a ripe old age and have a smooth life.

If they were alive today, Bai Cang would easily arrange for them to become Dao Foundation True Persons.

As a result, while Bai Cang was in seclusion, the two of them were forced by Zhao Yunlong to go to the battlefield of the Hundred Barbarian Mountain sword duel, and their fates are unknown.

Of course, this is just a way of thinking about it from the perspective of metaphysics and destiny.

The "scientific" explanation is that Bai Cang's cultivation level has risen too quickly, and the enemies he has attracted are becoming increasingly powerful.

If their strength cannot keep up with Bai Cang's "progress," even the slightest disturbance that affects those around him could lead to their utter destruction.

Bai Cang couldn't possibly act as their nanny and protect them all the time.

Therefore, getting too close to Bai Cang is not always a good thing.

However, compared to those "enemies" whose entire families he exterminated, his relationship with Bai Cang was somewhat better, so it seemed "okay."

It's better than being targeted by "Bai the Great Philanthropist," right?

As the saying goes: A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years, but Bai Cang takes revenge from morning till night.

You've offended Master Bai, do you think this is a good idea?

Earthworms have to be split vertically, eggs have to be shaken until the yolk is broken, and even the neighbor's dog gets slapped twice.

Amidst the drifting thoughts in the white sky, we drove on in silence.

Unbeknownst to them, the group from Heshan Dao had already arrived outside the secret realm.

Meanwhile, the group from the Thousand Mountains Sect were already waiting there!

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