When a person is in a high-ranking position, their words carry the law.

Chapter 327 Cross-Border War
The following day, a hurricane swept across various platforms in the Slug Autonomous Region.

—Beware of seductive demons.

This article appeared on major news platforms.

But just one day later, dissenting voices emerged.

—The Sun Is Rising Over Slug.

The text describes the magnanimity and breadth of vision of the leading figure among the younger generation of Dongxia, praises his helping hand to the Slu people, and claims that Chief Bai Ze is like the sun, illuminating the dark clouds that cover Slu.

"Nonsense!"

When Li Hengxiong saw this news, he almost crushed the smart bracelet.

"These unruly people are utterly stupid!"

In Slug mythology, the supreme deity is the sun god, and their founding monarch is also deified as a descendant of the sun god.

Therefore, since ancient times, the sun has been a common metaphor for anything that is revered.

For example, Li Hengxiong's own registered title with the Wushu Association is "Descendant of the Sun God," and his teacher, Cui Longshan, was the last person to be called the Sun.

Now an outsider has become the sun, almost causing Li Hengxiong to break down.

"It is understandable that the public is ignorant."

Looking at the figure on the screen, Cui Longshan calmly said, "Moreover, this young man does have a captivating charm. He has also cultivated Buddhist techniques and has mastered their essence. Coupled with a set of self-justifying fallacies, he can indeed bewitch many people."

Having a valid point is not enough to stir people's hearts.

In modern society, everyone understands certain principles, and it's not so easy to stir people's hearts.

The key is the person speaking, and having someone to help.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be so easy for news platforms to publish articles about the rising sun.

“Kill him, Hengxiong,” Cui Longshan said. “Even if this young man’s martial arts are crippled, he still poses a great threat. If we only cripple him, he will rise again sooner or later. So, kill him.”

They were already adversaries, and now that Cui Longshan had witnessed the threat posed by Bai Ze, he was even more determined to kill him.

Although taking this step may bring even fiercer retaliation, since we have already made up our minds to be their enemy, we might as well go all the way.

“Starting tomorrow, go to Bailutan to calm your mind and make sure you get yourself into the best possible condition,” Cui Longshan said.

Upon hearing this, Li Hengxiong nodded vigorously.

······
······
Over the next few days, "Sun of Slug" traversed most of the autonomous region, creating a frenzy wherever it went.

He seemed to be the sun, capable of attracting everyone's attention.

By November 5th, Bai Ze's journey was approaching Tamna Island, and the so-called situation of being surrounded by enemies on all sides had already crumbled.

Although not all Slu people follow "Slu's Sun," and the foundation that Hwarangdo has built over the years is not so easy to shake, it is enough to make the Slu people fight each other and fall into chaos.

Because Bai Ze's words became law, and his effects on ordinary people were so strong, he gained a large number of die-hard fans out of nowhere. Now, the people who criticize the Slu people the most online are also the Slu people.

However, once you get near Hallasan Mountain, it's hard to find any die-hard fans; only the little black guys are left.

Baek Taek, having arrived at the foot of the mountain, looked up slightly and saw Hwarang Dao disciples dressed in white robes standing on either side of the wide mountain path steps. From the foot of the mountain all the way to the summit, there were at least three thousand people standing on Hallasan Mountain, which is two thousand meters above sea level.

This is the highest mountain in Slu, Halla, which means "the mountain that takes down the Milky Way." It is the headquarters of Hwarangdo and is now the sacred place in the hearts of the people of Slu.

Bai Ze, on the other hand, was determined to have a showdown with Cui Longshan's eldest disciple atop this sacred site.

"When a person is connected to a mountain, it's as if the entire mountain is standing in opposition to them."

Bai Ze looked at the towering mountain before him with great curiosity, thinking to himself.

Whether Slughorn is truly divine or not is unknown, but he certainly has a remarkable ability to utilize power.

The disciples of Hwarangdo cultivate in the mountains, and their qi interacts subtly with the mountain's primordial energy. Over the decades, the nature of the primordial energy here has subtly changed, becoming compatible with Hwarangdo's cultivation methods.

Cui Longshan, being situated within this mountain, is likely able to merge with the entire mountain, transforming the mountain's power into his own, and absorbing the surrounding vital energy for his own use.

Li Hengxiong could not possibly be as good as Cui Longshan, but he could still gain considerable assistance from this terrain.

From this perspective, Li Hengxiong, this Seven Star, is indeed quite cautious.

First, they tried to gather momentum and put pressure on Bai Ze in terms of people; now they are occupying the terrain to further enhance themselves.

All of this is to deal with Bai Ze, a five-star.

Even the three thousand disciples currently lined up on both sides are part of the overwhelming force.

Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to put pressure on me.

Thinking this, Bai Ze continued walking straight up the mountain path.

The Hwarang disciples on both sides stared at the hostile newcomer, and the surrounding energy subtly pressed down on Bai Ze, but they were unable to stop him.

He climbed the mountain without stopping for a moment.

At an altitude of 2,000 meters, the wind is biting and snow is everywhere, but in the center, the sky is clear and there is no frost or snow, only ripples on the lake.

The location of the duel, Bailutan, is a volcanic lake with a diameter of about 300 meters. It is located in the crater of a volcano and is surrounded by volcanic cones, forming a huge oval shape.

The martial artists, dressed in various styles, stood on the edge of the oval. When they saw Bai Ze arrive, all their gazes swept over him.

There was hostility, curiosity, and scrutiny in his voice.

Bai Ze even spotted Rhine.

The Western Union's chosen one stood on the left, perched high on the basalt terrain, accompanied by a middle-aged military officer and a white teenager.

Seeing Bai Ze looking at her, Rhine waved to him from afar.

On the right were a group of warriors from the Slug Autonomous Region.

Although there were no eight-star martial artists among them who had transcended the limits, there were still some seven-star martial artists. At this moment, they were coldly watching Bai Ze, just like the Hwarang disciples guarding the mountain path.

Near these Slu warriors, there were figures wearing martial arts association executive uniforms, who appeared to be members of the association. It was unclear whether they came from the association headquarters or were members of the local branch in the Slu Autonomous Region.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a peaceful face, dressed in simple clothes, and accompanied by several young people.

They didn't seem to have any hostility towards Bai Ze; in fact, they nodded in a friendly manner.

Besides these, there were only two figures standing beside Bailutan.

One of them was wearing a white Taoist robe with a black belt around his waist; he was naturally Li Hengxiong, Cui Longshan's eldest disciple.

The other person was wearing a black uniform, with a stern face and no smile.

Upon closer inspection, Bai Ze realized it was someone he knew.

It was Xiao Zangfeng who had witnessed the fight between him and Yun Yan.

He was originally the deputy minister of the Ministry of Justice in the province where Canghai City is located. I heard that he was recently transferred to the Social Security Department of Yanjing, so he can serve as a witness to this battle.

Xiao Zangfeng's existence signifies the Federal Social Security Administration's endorsement of this battle, a promise of no resentment even in the face of death. Anyone seeking revenge for the outcome will face being hunted by a swarm of law enforcement machines in the future.

"how?"

Rhine watched Bai Ze walk towards Bailu Pond from afar and asked in a low voice, "Do you still think Bai Ze has a better chance of winning?"

"of course."

The person who answered him was not the middle-aged man in a general's uniform, but a white teenager who looked to be under twenty.

He was looking at Bai Ze with a strange look in his eyes, and chuckled: "The genius who is said to be able to rival Mu Yaoguang is indeed not bad. His 'Heavenly Demon Reincarnation Technique' has not only been mastered, but his skill is also quite profound."

"However, that Hwarangdao kid who occupies the terrain is not bad either, after all, he is a seven-star martial artist. He should be able to force Bai Ze to make rapid progress in the 'Heavenly Demon Reincarnation Technique'."

“Then I’ll wait and see.” Rhine stared at Bai Ze, his eyes filled with both scrutiny and cold assessment.

He was aware of Bai Ze's strength, but he didn't know what changes Bai Ze would undergo after cultivating the "Heavenly Demon Reincarnation Technique".

Is this technique really that miraculous?

“However, it will be difficult for you to make a move against Bai Ze,” Rhine said tentatively after thinking for a moment. “It is said that Mu Yaoguang has also come. With your current physique, you probably cannot defeat Mu Yaoguang.”

"I never intended to harm Bai Ze; his potential is far from being fully realized."

The white boy chuckled and said, "But if we really want to make a move, there's no need to worry about Mu Yaoguang. She naturally has her own opponents to deal with."

"Hmm?" Rhine raised an eyebrow.

Then he looked around and was surprised to find that one person was still missing.

—Cui Longshan.

As the landlord and Li Hengxiong's mentor, Cui Longshan was surprisingly late. Could it be that...?

"Mu Yaoguang stopped Cui Longshan?" Rhein couldn't help but whisper.

It should be noted that although Cui Longshan, the martial arts god, is criticized, he still possesses considerable strength.

He founded Slu Martial Arts, and his current success is the result of his hard work and skill.

And its realm...
It's nine stars!
“Nine Stars… Mu Yaoguang already fought against Nine Stars six years ago,” the Undead chuckled. “If it were only Eight Stars, it wouldn’t have been enough to cripple Mu Yaoguang back then.”

As if confirming the words of the immortal, two streams of energy flashed past halfway up the mountain, seemingly in confrontation.

This made most of the people on the mountaintop feel a stirring in their hearts.

Seeing this, Xiao Zangfeng, standing by the White Deer Pool, slowly spoke up: "Master Cui Longshan may be unable to attend. Would you two like to wait a while until Master Cui Longshan arrives before proceeding with the duel?"

"I do not mind."

Bai Ze slowly approached and chuckled, "If the other party feels that they cannot perform without Master's presence, I can wait a moment."

Bai Ze seemed tireless throughout his journey. The gazes of the Hwarang disciples did not add any burden to him; on the contrary, they made his aura even more magnificent.

Li Hengxiong then slowly opened his eyes.

Before this, he had kept his eyes slightly closed, as if he were dozing off, until now when he opened his eyes and revealed a calm yet confident look.

Without needing to say more, his eyes already revealed his thoughts.

Moreover, stopping Mu Yaoguang was something the master and disciple had planned in advance.

Otherwise, it's hard to guarantee that we can kill Bai Ze.

"Then, let the competition begin."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zangfeng didn't hesitate and immediately projected the commitment letter, saying, "Gentlemen, please sign the commitment letter."

······
······
As the two on the mountaintop began signing the pledge, a subtle shift in the aura was also sensed by the two martial arts experts halfway up the mountain.

Inside the dojo on the mountainside, Cui Longshan stood with his hands behind his back, watching the tall figure standing at the entrance of the dojo.

Mu Yaoguang wore a long dress with black and white colors flowing endlessly on it, and sword light appeared around her, pointing towards Cui Longshan.

"You actually stopped me on your own initiative?" Cui Longshan said in a deep voice.

Mu Yaoguang's presence to watch the battle demonstrates her high regard for Bai Ze.

To ensure that Bai Ze could be crippled or even killed, Cui Longshan originally planned to personally intercept Mu Yaoguang to prevent her from saving Bai Ze when he was defeated.

Unexpectedly, before he could even go to Mu Yaoguang, Mu Yaoguang had already come to him first.

"If we don't stop you, how can we let Bai Ze kill Li Hengxiong?"

Mu Yaoguang remained calm and said indifferently, "Since you've stepped onto the gambling table, you should be prepared to lose. If you leave without losing anything, wouldn't everyone become my enemy in the future?"

Cui Longshan took the initiative to approach Bai Ze; otherwise, he could have prevented Li Juncheng from attacking Bai Ze.

If Li Juncheng hadn't died, there wouldn't have been the subsequent trouble.

Those who actively provoke others must pay a heavy price; in other words, Li Hengxiong must die.

Otherwise, wouldn't everyone want to run into Mu Yaoguang and Bai Ze?
Her simple and direct words revealed unparalleled confidence. Mu Yaoguang, an eight-star martial artist, was determined to block nine-star warriors and prevent Cui Longshan from interfering in the duel at the mountaintop.

"You think you can stop me?" The space around Cui Longshan began to solidify, and the vast aura squeezed everything around him, forming a vacuum.

"of course not."

Sword light materialized around Mu Yaoguang, and she smiled gently, saying, "I was wondering if I could defeat you. If you're two realms above me, I can forget about it, but if you're one realm above me, I think it might be worth a try."

Bai Ze fought a seven-star opponent with a five-star cultivation level, two realms above his own. Mu Yaoguang, an eight-star cultivator, wasn't so ambitious, thinking she could challenge a ten-star opponent two realms above her own.

However, if it's just a battle against nine stars, Mu Yaoguang felt it might be worth a try.

Even if...

This nine-star is Cui Longshan, the "Slu Martial God," a martial arts expert who has been famous for many years!
As soon as these words were spoken, countless nano-units condensed around him, merging with the sword light, while black and white colors flowed and the five elements manifested.

Yin and Yang, the Five Elements combine and converge at the sword's edge, then slash!
A dazzling sword light slashed across the vast dojo, its unparalleled brilliance aimed directly at Cui Longshan.

"Insanity!"

Cui Longshan glared angrily, and a surge of powerful true energy burst forth from his body.

The two energies collided violently, causing the two-thousand-meter-high Hallasan Mountain to tremble.

At the same time, on the mountaintop, two other streams of energy also rose simultaneously and collided with a deafening roar.

Mu Yaoguang blocked Cui Longshan's way.

Bai Zeyi and Li Hengxiong.

The two sides clashing may result in two victories and defeats.

Who will win? Who will lose?
(End of this chapter)