Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Many things have happened in the past three years, but only a few have had the greatest impact.
The first one was naturally the battle outside the Kunlun Fairy Mountain. Xiao Tianxiong severely injured almost all the demons of the Demon Sect present with one move, causing considerable damage to all the four sects of the Demon Sect.
The second thing is that the Black Flame Palace was destroyed by something unknown, and the entire Red Flame Mountain turned into a sea of fire. All the people in the Black Flame Palace who stayed in the Scarlet Flame Mountain did not survive, including the master of the Black Flame Palace, Zi Yan, The three elders Bai Yan and Jin Yan were all buried in the sea of fire. Only Qing Yan, who went to the Kunlun Mountains at that time, and a group of masters who followed him escaped by chance.
The various altars in the Black Flame Palace were intact, but at that time, a large number of masters from the Red Flame Mountain were sent to Kunlun Mountain, and the masters from the various altars were transferred to the Scarlet Flame Mountain as a defense, resulting in the death of all of them. At this point, the Black Flame Palace has been It exists in name only.
It is said that when Qing Yan returned to Chiyan Mountain from Kunlun Mountain with a group of masters who had escaped from Xiao Tianxiong, he suddenly became furious when he saw the sea of fire. He vomited three liters of blood on the spot and almost fainted.
There are not even a single expert left in the Black Flame Palace, and the main palace has been turned into a sea of fire. It has been operating in Shazhou for many years, and the treasures, materials and territory left behind have almost become ownerless land, which naturally arouses the covetousness of countless people.
Qing Yan is also a smart man. After calming down, he immediately thought of this. He immediately rushed to the largest branch hall with the remaining masters, summoned all the disciples of the Black Flame Hall outside, and gave up directly. All places except the punishment hall.
Now Shazhou has completely become a land without an owner. All the sects of the Demonic Dao, large and small, want a share of the pie. The most powerful ones like Holy Soul Mountain, Miaoyu Sect and Tiandu Forest are no exception.
As a result, the Demon Cult started countless battles, large and small, in places mainly in Shazhou for the things left behind by the Black Flame Palace.
What is strange is that the three major sects of the Righteous Path turned a blind eye to such a big move by the Demon Sect, and seemed not to care about the chaos in Shazhou at all.
This chaos has lasted for more than a year, but there is no end in sight.
During this period, another minor incident happened, which caused a small shock.
The three people who entered Kunlun Mountain that day came out!
Lan Yunxin first appeared in Shuzhou City with the boy who was sent to Kunlun Mountain by the Chaos Envoy, and they seemed to have a good friendship.
But less than three days later, the young man suddenly left, leaving Lan Yunxin alone to rush back to Yuxu Gate.
The demon sect disciple who took advantage of the war to enter Kunlun Mountain appeared in a small town not far from Shuzhou City at the same time as Lan Yunxin and the boy appeared. Outside the town was a small demon village. The sect—the place where the Blood Refining Sect is located, and the Demon Sect disciple is from the Blood Refining Sect.
Lan Yunxin and the young man only appeared briefly in Shuzhou City and no one saw them again. The first thing the demon sect disciple did after returning to the Blood Refining Sect was to defeat the old sect leader at that time and become the refining sect. The new leader of the Blood Sect calls himself Mr. Blood.
If things were normal, a mere Blood Refining Sect would not be taken seriously by the other sects of the Demon Sect at all. Not to mention that they just changed the sect leader. Even if the sect was wiped out, the news would not reach the four major sects of the Demon Sect. In the ears of the great elders of the sect.
But this time it was unusual. Not long after Young Master Xue entered the Kunlun Mountains, various sects of the Demon Sect had found out his origins.
Therefore, not long after Young Master Xue appeared here, all the sects of the Demon Sect got the news. Even though the fight was fierce in Shazhou, they still sent people to the Blood Refining Sect. They said they were congratulating the new sect leader, but in fact they were just trying to find out. Find out the secret of Young Master Xue and the situation in Kunlun Mountain.
Young Master Xue actually welcomed everyone who came. When someone asked to have a discussion with him, Young Master Xue readily agreed.
However, the two sides fought for only a few rounds, and the man was actually drained of all his essence and blood by Young Master Xue with a red pen, turning him into a mummy.
At this time, those who were from the same family as the murdered man quit and immediately started making a fuss, demanding an explanation from Young Master Xue.
And that Young Master Xue seemed to be eager to kill, and actually killed everyone in that sect present.
This act naturally shocked the others, but in the face of Young Master Xue's fierce power, no one dared to react on the spot, and they left one after another the next day.
Although some tests did not reveal the situation inside Kunlun Mountain from Young Master Xue, Young Master Xue's ruthless behavior shrouded everyone's minds like a dark cloud.
Sure enough, a few days after that incident, all the masters of the Blood Refining Sect came out in full force, and under the leadership of Young Master Xue, wiped out the sect that provoked him.
Moreover, the Blood Refining Sect had no intention of hiding the matter, and the news of the annihilation quickly spread throughout Shuzhou.
This act made everyone see the ambition of the Blood Refining Sect. For a time, everyone in the two sects of Shuzhou, the good and the evil, was in danger, not knowing when it would be their turn.
Not long after, the Blood Refining Sect annexed a nearby Demonic Sect.
The Blood Refining Sect seemed to have no intention of stopping. Within a few months, it had taken down all the surrounding sects that were originally equivalent in power.
After receiving so many resources and manpower, what any sect should do is to stop expansion and win over people's hearts to prevent those unwilling people from uniting in rebellion.
But the Blood Refining Sect had no intention of stopping, and those from other sects did not dare to disobey Young Master Xue's orders.
Others were a little confused at first, but it was not until they inquired later that they learned that the Blood Refining Sect would plant a blood mark on its disciples every time it conquered a sect. A single thought from Master Xue could make their lives worse than death.
Under the threat of death, naturally few people dared to take the initiative.
Under the iron-blooded method, it took less than a year for the Blood Refining Sect to unify all the demonic sects in Shuzhou, and its power was no less than that of the three major sects of Holy Soul Mountain, Miaoyu Sect, and Tiandu Forest. Replaced the Black Flame Palace and became one of the new four sects of the Demonic Way.
Because the three sects were so fiercely competing in Shazhou, even if they didn't want to see the Blood Refining Sect grow bigger, they couldn't spare any effort to suppress them.
Although the Blood Refining Sect is extremely ambitious, they are also somewhat self-aware. Although they attacked dozens of demonic sects in a year, they still did not dare to touch the righteous sects.
They also knew that if the demons were just fighting each other, the righteous sects would hardly mind their own business, and the righteous sects would even be happy to watch them fight among themselves.
But once they dare to attack the Zhengdao sect, they are afraid that they will be jointly wiped out by the Zhengdao sects headed by the three Zhengdao sects in a few days.
Although the Blood Refining Sect is now no less powerful than the three demonic sects such as Holy Soul Mountain, it has accumulated too little and does not have the foundation to compete tit-for-tat with the right path.
If he really angered a righteous sect like Yuxu Sect, it would be impossible to stop him with just the strength of his Blood Refining Sect family.
As for expecting other sects of the Demonic Path to help, it is even more impossible. I'm afraid that when the time comes, not only will they not help, but they will add insult to injury.
Although they look down on the hypocrites of Zhengdao, they have to admit that if they are united, they are far inferior to each other.
They also came out of Kunlun Fairy Mountain, but the other two were not as high-profile as Young Master Xue. They had not appeared again since their brief appearance in Shuzhou City.
People speculated that Lan Yunxin should have returned to Yuxu Sect, but the whereabouts of the other boy were unknown.
A lot of things, big and small, have happened in the past three years, but most of them are concentrated in Shu and Shazhou. In comparison, Xuanzhou, which is not far from Shazhou, is much calmer.
Perhaps because the Yuxu Sect, one of the three pillars of the righteous path, is located in Xuanzhou, the Demon Cult demons do not dare to act blatantly in Xuanzhou.
In a small town in the east of Xuanzhou near Liaozhou, dozens of people were sitting quietly in a tavern, and an old man on the stage was saying something in a measured tone.
"...It was a little late, but soon, I saw that the Lin family brothers and sisters were about to be killed by the evil beast. I saw a dark blue sword light suddenly falling from the sky, and in an instant, the ferocious head of the evil beast was cut off.
The Lin family siblings were overjoyed to be saved from a desperate situation, and they looked towards where the sword light came from, but they could only see the backs of people in green shirts, and could not clearly see the face of the person who came to help.
But seeing the silver hair, the two of them already knew who the person who saved them was.
It's the white-haired swordsman!
The white-haired swordsman killed the monster, and before the Lin brothers and sisters could thank them for saving their lives, they turned into a streak of light and disappeared into the sky, leaving no words behind. "
As soon as the old man finished speaking, a roar of applause came from the hall, whether it was for the old man's wonderful story or for the white-haired swordsman in the story.
The white-haired swordsman mentioned by the old man was not actually made up by himself. Most people here have heard of his name, and many people have even seen it with their own eyes.
This place is located on the eastern border of Xuanzhou. Perhaps because it is too far away, there are often monsters in the mountains that eat people.
Originally, there was Situ Villa nearby, and there were many practitioners in the village. If someone encountered an evil spirit, they could go there to seek help, which was considered a blessing.
But more than ten years ago, everyone in Situ Villa was wiped out overnight. Since then, no one can control the chaos caused by monsters in the mountains.
Although Yuxumen is located in Xuanzhou, it is too remote. Even if they want to take care of it, they are beyond their reach. Often, before the immortals of Yuxumen arrive, those monsters have disappeared and reappeared after they left. Make trouble.
Therefore, people no longer dare to enter the mountains easily, but the monsters in the mountains have become more and more rampant because they have no control, and even begun to come out of the mountains to eat people. Many people have lost their families and died.
Until more than two years ago, a swordsman wearing a green shirt and white hair suddenly appeared when the monsters made trouble again, and killed many man-eating monsters.
No one knows where he comes from, and he seldom communicates with others. Most of the time, he saves people and then leaves. He is called the White-haired Sword Immortal because of his striking white hair.
Although the white-haired swordsman looks cold every time he appears, it is precisely because of his appearance that there are fewer monsters causing trouble now, so even though he always looks cold, people are still grateful and respectful. he.
After the old man finished telling the story, the people in the hall who listened to the story did not disperse. They talked excitedly about the white-haired sword fairy.
"Are you a nutty white-haired swordsman again?"
"I've seen it before. When I was hunting in the mountains with my father, we encountered a big snake that was thicker than a water tank. The white-haired swordsman chopped off the big snake's head with just one sword."
"I've seen it too. My mother was sick last time. When I went to the cliff to collect medicine for my mother, I accidentally fell off the cliff. The white-haired swordsman caught me below. He looked very young."
"The white-haired swordsman always has a cold look. He seems to be looking for something."
"White-haired Sword Immortal..."
"White-haired Sword Immortal..."
In a remote corner, an ordinary-looking man sat at the table and listened quietly to everyone's conversation without participating in the conversation. From time to time he would pick up the tea on the table in front of him and take a sip.
After a long time, the guests in the tavern gradually dispersed. The man also drank the tea in his cup and slowly left the tavern like other guests and walked out of the town.
Deep in the mountains, where Situ Villa was originally located.
Compared with three years ago when only a piece of ruins was left, there have been great changes here. The broken walls were bulldozed, leaving a large space. In the center of the open space, a small building was built. courtyard.
There is a wicker chair in the courtyard, and a woman is leaning on the wicker chair to bask in the sun. The early summer sun is warm but not blazing, and crisp and melodious bird calls are heard from everywhere. Everything looks so peaceful. good.
Suddenly, a stream of green light fell outside the courtyard, revealing a figure in green clothes and white hair.
The woman in the courtyard also noticed someone coming, but she didn't show any panic. She just slowly opened her eyes, showed a smile, and said softly:
"came back."
The man outside the hospital nodded and said:
"Um."
The two of them were Situ Xue and Bu Xiaotian who came here to live in seclusion three years ago.
Since living here, except for the first few months to take care of Situ Xue, Bu Xiaotian has never given up on finding a way to cure Mo Li.
Just as Bu Xiaotian walked into the yard, a surprising voice suddenly came from the direction of the kitchen:
"Brother Xiaotian, you are back!"
Bu Xiaotian looked in the direction of the sound and saw an agile girl running out of the kitchen and arriving in front of Bu Xiaotian in a few steps.
Who is it if it’s not Yunying?
After parting ways with Chu Yungong, Bu Xiaotian originally wanted to leave quietly, but after all, he took Situ Xue with him, and in the end Chu Yungong quietly chased him.
But Bu Xiaotian didn't know it at first. It wasn't until they settled down and Chu Yungong showed up on his own initiative that Bu Xiaotian realized that the third senior brother had been watching them in the dark.
He knew that if he continued to reject the kindness of his fellow apprentices, they would feel chilled, so he did not deliberately avoid it.
Soon after, several other brothers and sisters also came here together, and also brought the black donkey with them.
When their senior brothers came down the mountain, Yun Ying was left alone in the back mountain of Zilei Peak by Gu Qinglin on the grounds of teaching. It was not until Bu Xiaotian returned to the mountain later that he didn't see Bu Xiaotian and made a big fuss on the mountain before knowing everything. the truth.
After knowing everything, Yun Ying refused to stay on the mountain anymore, and wanted to go down the mountain to find Bu Xiaotian.
The senior brothers thought that Bu Xiaotian and Situ Xue might be Yun Ying's last relatives in this world, so they also brought her over.
From then on, Yun Ying also lived here and was responsible for taking care of Situ Xue when Bu Xiaotian was out.
Bu Xiaotian had a doting smile on his face and reached out to touch Yun Ying's head.
Looking at the graceful and graceful girl in front of me, I remember that I was a five or six-year-old girl when I took her up the mountain, and I couldn't help showing emotion in my eyes.
Situ Xue looked at the brother and sister from the side, with a smile on her face unconsciously, but when she looked at Bu Xiaotian's dazzling white hair, she couldn't help but feel distressed.
Her child is only twenty years old, but he has experienced such a hardship.
Bu Xiaotian felt Situ Xue's gaze and turned around to see him looking at him. He smiled slightly and led Yun Ying to her side.
The three of them talked for a while in the small courtyard. Suddenly Bu Xiaotian frowned slightly and asked:
"What is the taste?"
Situ Xue and Yun Ying also sniffed lightly after hearing this, and sure enough they smelled a burnt smell.
Yun Ying suddenly screamed:
"Yeah! There's still something cooking in my pot!"
After saying that, he hurried to the kitchen.
Seeing Yun Ying's panic, Bu Xiaotian and Situ Xue couldn't help laughing.
After a while, Bu Xiaotian stopped his smile and turned to the room on the other side and said:
"I'll go see her."
Situ Xue nodded slightly when he heard this and said:
"Go ahead."
Bu Xiaotian walked forward, but not towards the kitchen.
Situ Xue looked at Bu Xiaotian's slowly leaving figure with an incomprehensible expression.
