Though battered and bruised, Jun Mo Xie was surprised to find that after this ordeal, the True Qi within him had increased significantly, allowing him even a few extra breaths to sustain the Yin-Yang Evasion technique. But what truly astonished Jun Mo Xie was realizing a concrete truth through this event: the Hongjun Pagoda, no matter how formidable, was merely the Hongjun Pagoda, not Jun Mo Xie himself. The most reliable asset, in the end, was always his own strength!

Therefore, relying not on external objects, but focusing solely on enhancing his own power, was the most important path.

Tomorrow afternoon was the agreed-upon three-day deadline, so Jun Mo Wu needed to prepare something. After inducing the Hongjun Pagoda to repair his body, Jun Mo Xie plunged straight into the brewing warehouse and busied himself for quite some time...

Under the boundless night sky, Jun Wu Yi, disguised and wearing a concealing mask, emerged by vaulting over the wall of a large manor in the capital, his body drenched in blood. Watching the group of young men and women supporting each other as they departed, his eyes were filled with satisfaction.

Don’t misunderstand; at Third Master Jun’s current level of strength, the blood covering him was genuinely blood, but it was all the blood of others. What formidable masters could possibly guard such a cesspool of iniquity? The operation was naturally effortless and exhilarating!

Behind him, within the manor, bodies lay strewn about in disarray. This was the third such stronghold he had demolished since regaining his capacity for action!

Now, Jun Wu Yi thoroughly understood and affirmed Jun Mo Xie's words: "Certain individuals disregard the law and extinguish humanity; against them, there is only slaughter! Cutting the weeds and digging up the roots, fighting violence with violence, that is the righteous path!"

If not for meticulous investigation and covert surveillance, who would have imagined that the residence of this wealthy benefactor, known for his public benevolence, was actually such a den of corruption?

During his first raid, Jun Wu Yi had held back, injuring but not killing the people inside, and had subsequently sent an anonymous tip to the City Guards, instructing them to detain these individuals for due process under the national law.

Who knew that only a day later, those people had vanished without a trace from the great prison! Jun Wu Yi investigated extensively and discovered that these people had been transferred to a secret location to recuperate, being served daily with delicacies and precious medicinal herbs. In a fit of rage, Jun Wu Yi stormed in, causing a river of blood to flow throughout the entire place!

From that moment on, Third Master Jun learned his lesson: "Since the law cannot administer punishment, then let the sword in my hand act on Heaven's behalf! Let me represent the Moon... represent Heaven and deliver punishment!"

With a cold, chilling laugh, Jun Wu Yi sprang upwards, leaving behind a faint streak of cyan light that vanished instantly!

In another corner of the capital city, a man in blue sat cross-legged on a simple bed, his gaze lowered, remaining silent.

Before him was a man dressed in black, heavily injured and completely wrapped in countless layers of gauze. “Brother, if there were truly no other choice, I would never have come begging you. You traveled thousands of miles just to reach Tianxiang City, and instead of offering you a proper welcome, I drag you into this quagmire. Brother, I feel deeply ashamed! But, if you do not act, the life’s work I’ve built might just vanish into thin air without a trace…”

The injured man in black speaking was Jin Fenglie, the leader of Tianxiang City’s foremost underground organization, the Golden Sun Gang.

After Ying Bo Kong caused havoc in the Golden Sun Gang, Jin Fenglie, the gang leader, was defeated in under three moves. And this was with Ying Bo Kong showing considerable mercy; otherwise, his head might have been twisted off in the very first exchange. A martial artist of this caliber, standing at the apex of worldly power, found dealing with a mere lackey and leader utterly trivial.

Even the largest gang in the capital of the Tianxiang Empire was no exception!

Jin Fenglie’s cultivation, at the Earth Profound Mid-stage, might seem unreachable to ordinary people, but to those at the Divine Profound realm, he was merely a slightly larger ant.

Subsequently, Ying Bo Kong demanded the submission of the Golden Sun Gang, deliberately giving Jin Fenglie two days to consider.

In Ying Bo Kong’s estimation, the gang’s submission was inevitable. However, if Jin Fenglie could secure a heavyweight expert to assist in the fight, providing him with some enjoyable sparring, that would be quite nice. Thus, after a minor display of skill, he deliberately concealed his true identity.

Otherwise, given Ying Bo Kong’s status, demanding a martial arts faction submit was actually showing Jin Fenglie and the Golden Sun Gang significant respect!

Unfortunately... Jin Fenglie was unaware of this courtesy!

“Brother Jin, you say you only lasted three moves against him?” The blue-robed man possessed sharp, handsome features, appearing to be around forty, his expression grave. “Three moves! Do you realize that even with my current cultivation, defeating you might not be difficult, but achieving it within three moves is no simple feat. This man’s Profound Art must be superior to mine, perhaps far surpassing it.”

“Brother Hai… are you, you…” Jin Fenglie stammered, but the words, "Are you perhaps going to abandon me," choked in his throat.

The blue-robed man stood up and paced the room. His blue robe flowed like seawater, and with every step, he evoked a sensation of massive waves rolling and surging in the ocean.

However, the blue-robed man’s heart was currently filled with waves of annoyance. Although he knew the chances were slim, he had traveled day and night holding onto the faint hope of finding the information about the Profound Pill. He had only just arrived, and before he could even settle in, he was dragged into such a troublesome affair.

The blue-robed man was named Hai Chenfeng, a maverick renowned across the great ocean. His actions throughout life were ruled by whim and impulse; he sought exhilaration and acted purely on feeling, always unrestrained. His conduct often blurred the lines between righteousness and evil.

More than ten years ago, Hai Chenfeng came to Tianxiang and got into a conflict with a distinguished figure from the Yue Family, a prominent house of Profound Qi practitioners. Although Hai Chenfeng managed to repel him, he was subsequently surrounded and besieged by several members of the Yue Family, ultimately sustaining grievous injuries. If not for Jin Fenglie's timely aid in saving his life, this eccentric master would surely have already embarked on the path to the Yellow Springs.

Hai Chenfeng possessed one admirable trait: he was extremely grateful for kindness received. In just one short year, he helped Jin Fenglie expand the Golden Sun Gang, then a minor faction, into the premier force in Tianxiang City, before quietly departing.

The reason he braved the danger of coming to Tianxiang City to compete for the Ninth-Grade Peak Profound Pill, despite knowing it was teeming with masters, was partly due to relying on the Golden Sun Gang as local intelligence—these local snakes. After all, the Golden Sun Gang was deeply rooted in Tianxiang City and well-informed. Coupled with their profound connection to him, if the Golden Sun Gang offered their full support, his chances of obtaining the Profound Pill would naturally increase significantly.

But he never expected that upon his arrival, before he could even request assistance from the Golden Sun Gang, the gang would instead be the ones turning to him for help!

For a moment, Hai Chenfeng was overwhelmingly frustrated. He couldn't help but silently ask himself: Has Tianxiang City become forbidden ground for me, Hai Chenfeng? A place I cannot set foot in? Otherwise, why is it that every time I enter, such monumental trouble awaits me?

According to Jin Fenglie’s account, the mysterious black-robed man’s strength, judging by the minimum estimate, was at least above his own, perhaps even sharper. What was he to do?

He paced a few steps, his irritation growing. Suddenly, he looked up, sighing deeply in his heart: He had made his decision. Forget it! Am I the kind of man who repays no debt of gratitude?! A true hero accepts death if it comes!

He raised his head, looked at Jin Fenglie, and said gently, “Very well, Brother Jin. Go and tell that person that three days hence, in the woods south of the city, I, Hai Chenfeng... await his esteemed presence!”

“Thank you, Brother Hai!” Jin Fenglie was overjoyed. “I knew you wouldn't stand idly by!” For years, Jin Fenglie had placed absolute faith in Hai Chenfeng; anything Hai Chenfeng handled had never failed. The only reason he stalled Ying Bo Kong was because Hai Chenfeng was currently in Tianxiang City. Jin Fenglie was convinced that no matter how powerful the black-robed man was, he couldn't possibly be stronger than the invincible Hai Chenfeng!

Jin Fenglie was already calculating where to hold the victory celebration for Hai Chenfeng.

Not having insight is terrifying; it can cost you, your family, and your friends their lives at any moment!

He hadn't even considered that Hai Chenfeng wasn't truly invincible in the world.

Nor did he realize that Hai Chenfeng’s heart was currently filled with bitterness!

The battle against that mysterious black-robed man was fraught with danger! He was certain that even if he won by some miracle, it would be a costly victory, leaving him with no energy left to contend for the Profound Pill. But a life-saving favor could not go unrewarded; fine, let me do this one last thing for the Golden Sun Gang. After this is over, regardless of the outcome, I, Hai Chenfeng, will leave Tianxiang City immediately and never return for the rest of my life!

“Brother Hai,, you came to Tianxiang City this time also for that Ninth-Grade Profound Pill?” Jin Fenglie asked excitedly. “Once this matter is settled, I will immediately mobilize the entire gang to search for news. Haha, to be honest, when I first received word of your arrival, I guessed your intentions. That’s why I made arrangements back then.” Jin Fenglie smiled and said, “With Brother Hai taking action, and our entire Golden Sun Gang giving our full support, I believe obtaining the Ninth-Grade Profound Pill will be no difficult matter.”

“No! You are mistaken. I did not come for the Ninth-Grade Profound Pill this time.” Hai Chenfeng slowly shook his head, a trace of bitterness flashing in his eyes. “After ten years apart, I missed you greatly and specifically came to visit Brother Jin. When I return, I will enter seclusion.”

Since I have already foreseen the danger of this journey, how could I let you be dragged into it? Let me bear all the painful consequences alone.

“So that’s how it is,” Jin Fenglie couldn't help but feel disheartened. “Then I don’t know when we shall meet again, Brother. This time, you must stay for a couple more days so we can properly reunite. Perhaps the next time we meet will be when your Profound Art makes another breakthrough!?”

Hai Chenfeng’s lips curled into a bitter smile as he gently shook his head. A breakthrough in Profound Art?! I don't even dare to hope for that! He said lightly, “Three days from now, the battle will conclude. Regardless of the result, I will leave Tianxiang City immediately. I will return to the Azure Light Sea under the cloak of night and never set foot in the Central Plains again for the rest of my life. Our brotherhood has these final three days left for reunion.”