Starting with a useless yellow dog, he swept through the immortal realm.

Seeing Song Xun's serious expression, Jiang Wanfeng began to believe him.

"Is there really a secret mission? Okay then."

Hearing the girl's disappointed tone, Song Xun immediately stopped trying to lie to Jiang Wanfeng.

"Alright, alright, I was just kidding, Miss Jiang. I'll definitely be there, and I'll have prepared a big gift for you!"

"Song Xun! You can't lie to me!"

Upon hearing Song Xun say he would go, Jiang Wanfeng's initially dejected expression instantly turned to joy. However, remembering that Song Xun had just lied to her, Jiang Wanfeng pretended to be angry.

"Hmph, if you don't want to come, then don't come. Don't lie to me."

"I'd love to go. Of course I'd love to go to your birthday banquet."

"Then I allow you to come."

"A generous gift will surely be delivered!"

Jiang Wanfeng turned slightly and took two steps forward. A sentence came to mind, but she didn't say it out loud.

"Actually, it's enough as long as you can come."

The past few months together seemed to have passed very quickly to Jiang Wanfeng. She had already come to regard Song Xun as a very important person. This was the sentiment of an eighteen-year-old swordsman.

Seeing Jiang Wanfeng's appearance, Song Xun was also happy. After all, Song Xun had only been in this world for ten months. When he saved Jiang Wanfeng on the grassy slope, he never expected that he would have so many ties with her.

At this moment, Song Xun was happy, Jiang Wanfeng was happy, and all the soldiers of Zhenyao Pass were also happy because the battle had just ended, but there was one person who was not happy.

Zhongli sat alone in an inn in Luoshi County, drinking his sorrows away, knowing that his leisurely life was about to end.

Three months ago, he found out that Song Xun had entered Zhenyao Pass. After reporting to Tiebei, Zhongli also came to Luoshi County. Since he didn't know when Song Xun would come out, Zhongli naturally stayed in Luoshi County for three months.

On the Qingyun Sect's side, because Zhongli was going to be stationed in Luoshi County for a long time, Tiebei made special arrangements to provide Zhongli with three months' worth of cultivation resources. Over the years, Zhongli had accumulated enough spirit stones in the Qingyun Sect.

With these thoughts and Tie Bei's expectations in mind, Zhong Li began his posting in Luoshi County. Of course, for Zhong Li, this was a golden opportunity. After all, he was very happy to be able to enjoy himself in Luoshi County for so long.

He spends his days eating, drinking, and having fun, and cultivates in his spare time to steadily improve his cultivation. In Luoshi County, Zhongli can be considered to be able to walk sideways. Only Zhongli knows the joys and sorrows of the past three months.

Meanwhile, in Tiebei, because Zhongli had been stationed there for three months, they sent him letters several times to express their condolences and concern.

Of course, Zhong Li knew that Tie Bei just wanted to know about Song Xun's recent situation, and in these three months, Zhong Li had also made a preliminary guess as to why Song Xun went to Zhenyao Pass.

Because Song Xun went to Zhenyao Pass just before the upcoming battle, Zhong Li guessed that Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng had come to Zhenyao Pass to participate in a battle in order to hone their skills.

Having stayed here for so long, Zhongli naturally knew that a battle at Zhenyao Pass usually only lasted three months. Therefore, during this final period, Zhongli was always afraid that Song Xun would come out of the pass.

But the terrible news still came. The news that the battle at Zhenyao Pass had ended had already spread throughout Luoshi County this morning, and Zhongli could only drink alone in silence.

Sigh, it's time to start my arduous daily routine again. After finishing this drinking session, Zhongli arrived at a small town some distance away from the Demon Suppression Pass that evening.

This town offers a clear view of the Demon-Suppressing Pass, while also preventing the Demon-Suppressing Pass from capturing them as spies due to their proximity.

At the inn in Zhongli, Wang Dalong and Wang Xiaolong happened to be staying.

After leaving Crescent Moon Village, the two began to travel around the area, exploring every corner of Cangwu County, and finally headed west to this small town.

For several months, Wang Dalong and Wang Xiaolong have eliminated many demons and evil monsters in Cangwu County. Because of their frequent demon-slaying and monster-eliminating activities, they have attracted the attention of the Cangwu County Demon Extermination Bureau, which wants to recruit them.

According to the sect rules of the Beast Taming Sect, disciples can apply to leave the sect after serving for three years, but they must submit a detailed report. Whether they choose to retire to the countryside, give up cultivation, or join the army to serve their country, the Beast Taming Sect fully supports them.

The only rule is that after leaving the sect, disciples cannot engage in demonic practices, cannot do anything harmful to the common people, and cannot join other sects.

Furthermore, once a disciple leaves the sect, the sect will no longer allocate resources to them.

However, very few people choose to leave the sect after three years. After all, no one would think they have reached their cultivation limit in three years, and everyone would want to train for a few more years to see.

The Beast Taming Sect is very tolerant, but outer disciples can stay in the sect for a maximum of nine years, while inner disciples can stay for a maximum of eighteen years, not to mention true disciples.

True disciples usually take on various positions within the Beast Taming Sect, transforming from disciples into managers. Therefore, they generally do not leave the Beast Taming Sect; if they do, it is because they have found a better place to go.

Disciples who reach the required years of service in a sect usually choose to join local forces, join the army, or become retainers or servants of certain powerful families.

Joining the Demon Extermination Bureau is an excellent option, as most disciples of the Beast Taming Sect don't have many opportunities to do so.

As for Wang Dalong and Wang Xiaolong, it was because after Tang He took office, the Demon Extermination Bureau developed vigorously, and Wang Dalong and Wang Xiaolong's deeds of slaying demons and eliminating evil to stabilize society were noticed by some people in the Demon Extermination Bureau of Cangwu County, so they extended an olive branch.

However, Wang Dalong and Wang Xiaolong would naturally not choose to join, since they were brought up by Song Xun and would definitely want to continue following Song Xun in the future. Moreover, even if they left the sect, they would obtain Song Xun's consent.

During these months of training, the two brothers both entered the Nascent Soul Realm and became cultivators in the early stage of the Nascent Soul Realm.

Wang Dalong's Timberwolves awakened the true meaning of thorns, while Wang Xiaolong's Flying Steed awakened the true meaning of fleeting shadows.

Both of them were already quite talented, and their beast taming skills were both at the Xuan level. With the abundant resources of Qingxuan Peak and the training they had undergone over the past few months, it was not surprising that they had reached this level of cultivation.

The Wang brothers, naturally aware that their peak master was currently undergoing training at the Demon Suppression Pass, arrived in this small town three days ago to wait for him...

Zhongli was in an inn in this small town, munching on the sesame seed cake he had bought that morning, while gazing at the Demon-Suppressing Pass.

Meanwhile, Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng were having an open-air barbecue outside the general's tent at Zhenyao Pass.

Rewarding the garrison troops was something Gu Song would arrange after every battle. After all, the soldiers were stationed at Zhenyao Pass year-round and had no other entertainment. Even when there was no war, they were guarding the other side of the border every day.

So long ago, Gu Song decided that after each battle, the entire army would have a big meal.

"Xiao Song, Xiao Jiang, you're leaving tomorrow. How have you been these past few days?"

At this gathering, Gu Song and the captains of the twelve squads were seated, but Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng naturally became the main characters.

"Zhenyao Pass has been guarding the lights of thousands of homes behind it for decades. Everyone here is great and remarkable."

"Actually, there are so many monsters that it's still quite tiring to kill them."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Everyone was deeply moved by Song Xun's words, but they all laughed when they heard Jiang Wanfeng's words.

Everyone had become familiar with this girl's character over the past three months. She was a battle maniac; even a swordsman like her said he was tired of fighting. It was truly remarkable.

Afterwards, the captains of each squad toasted Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng one by one, and the two of them completely won the approval of the twelve captains.

After all, when the two first arrived, everyone thought they were just there to gain experience, but later they realized that the two had really risked their lives at the Demon Suppression Pass.

Not to mention, many squad leaders are not as skilled as the two of them.

The two of them naturally welcomed all who came, after all, these people had sacrificed so much for the people behind them, from youth to old age, giving up their youth to guard this Demon Suppression Pass, just for the people of the world within the pass, which made Song Xun very respectful.

"Little Song, Little Jiang, I'm a little older than you, so I'll call you 'brother' without any trepidation."

Zhou Fan was the seventh to stand up and offer a toast, seemingly having a lot to say.

"Brother Zhou, you say so."

Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng also stood there, waiting patiently for Zhou Fan to speak.

"I have seen your performance over the past three months, and everyone has also seen your growth. At the age of eighteen, as the most outstanding talents in the sect, it is truly remarkable that you have achieved this."

"Your cultivation levels are rare even in this world. I'm very happy to meet you. Keep up this spirit and keep moving forward. The future belongs to you."

The crowd applauded, and the three of them drank it all in one gulp.

This camaraderie forged in hardship and life-or-death situations is a rare and precious bond, which Song Xun naturally cherishes greatly. He also keeps Zhou Fan's words in mind.

Over the past three months, Zhou Fan has taken great care of Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng, genuinely treating them like younger siblings and teaching them a great deal of battlefield knowledge and command skills.

This benefited both Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng greatly. Although the captains here were only squad leaders, each captain managed an army of more than 10,000 people.

Therefore, these twelve captains are all very capable battlefield generals and the actual managers of their respective city towers.

By following Zhou Fan, Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng accumulated a wealth of management experience.

This also made Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng have great respect for Zhou Fan.

The team captains then took turns offering toasts and making wishes. After all, everyone present was a highly skilled cultivator, so their alcohol tolerance was not a problem.

The banquet drew to a close amidst laughter and joy. Gu Song stood up, and as was customary, he was to give a speech at every victory celebration. However, at this moment, Gu Song looked at Song Xun.

"I am but an old man, unworthy of words of encouragement. Song Xun, please stand up and say a few words."

Gu Song then called out to Song Xun, wanting Song Xun to end the banquet. Upon hearing Gu Song's words, Song Xun did not refuse and stood up gracefully.

"General Gu is too kind. If I may be so bold as to say a few words, I am leaving Zhenyao Pass tomorrow. I am actually quite reluctant to leave. During the three months here, I am grateful for the help from all the brothers, especially my old captain, Brother Zhou."

"On this Demon-Suppressing Pass, we have toiled, fought, and been injured, but we have never been afraid, all for the sake of the millions of people behind us. Everyone is exhausted and has fought for many years. I dare to end this journey with a poem and also to General Gu and all the captains."

"I wish to dedicate this life to serving my country, even if it means growing a beard to enter the Jade Gate Pass."

"good!"

The group clinked glasses again, marking the end of the banquet and the conclusion of Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng's journey.

The next day, Song Xun and Jiang Wanfeng bid farewell to Zhou Fan and Gu Song early in the morning and left Zhenyao Pass.

"I'm still a little reluctant to part with it."

Having grown up in the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, this was the first time Jiang Wanfeng had stayed in the same place for so long.

"The journey will eventually end, but the story will not!"

"How come you can talk so well?"

"You have to say a few words of culture, right?"

"Ha ha ha ha."

A light, bell-like laugh reached their ears, and the two hurried toward the Beast Taming Sect.

Jiang Wanfeng was going back to the Ten Thousand Swords Sect and would pass through the Beast Taming Sect, so she planned to stay at Qingxuan Peak for a few more days.

After all, once they go back, they don't know when they'll be together with Song Xun again.