Song Brahman Mirror was born on the mountain and lived his life with caution because of the secrets he carried, treading carefully as if walking on thin ice. Naturally, he was meticulous in his thoughts and able to keep things hidden, but as for the worldly affairs down the mountain, he knew very little.

He was the Wutong Leader, and with the operations of the Xie Family, he coincidentally obtained the position of 'Black Mountain Guardian'. At seventeen, he was in the seventh rank and had even ascended to the Martial Temple, seemingly with boundless prospects.

But the identity of the Half-Demon was always a restraining layer.

Moreover, the power of the Xie Mansion could only maneuver him into the position of Town Guardian, which was the limit.

As for the position of Prefecture Venerable, or even State Lord, those were just fairy tales. Just one identity was enough to completely lock him down.

Have you ever seen a Half-Demon who could ascend to the position of Prefecture Venerable or State Lord?

The disaster brought by the Sinful Blood Sect is vividly remembered.

But these things need not be said to Song Brahman Mirror.

He descended from Yunluan Mountain.

Song Chai Xin immediately wanted to send for two subordinates he had promoted, 'Eighth Rank Military Commander' Chen Zhao, and 'Ninth-Grade Government Department Head' Zheng Zizhen, to find out about the rumors outside.

But before he could give instructions.

In his prime, with spirited brows and eyes, an appearance full of resolve, Chen Zhao had already arrived beforehand.

Seeing that the young Guardian from his own family returned after half a month's absence.

Chen Zhao was first delighted.

Then he unavoidably glanced at Song Brahman Mirror, his entire body draped in a white robe with cloud pattern and gold embroidery, her face covered with a thin veil, revealing no trace of her true appearance beside him.

Instantly his eyes narrowed, revealing concern, unable to hold back from saying:

"Lord Guardian..."

"This person beside you, is she not the 'Abandoned Disciple of Yunluan', Miss Song Brahman?"

Chen Zhao was only Great Innate, and faced with Song Brahman, he felt tremors.

But this left Song Chai Xin and Song Brahman Mirror staring at each other, frowning involuntarily.

Abandoned Disciple of Yunluan?

Where did this designation come from?

They had been secluded in the underground cavern, solidifying their cultivation for several days, and coincidentally, the Master of Great Snow Mountain led them into the borders of Wutong Prefecture, adjoining Black Mountain City. They then followed the official road all the way here.

Originally intended to have Chen Zhao investigate, but...

Even Chen Zhao could anticipate the rumors?

"Has the matter of Yunluan Mountain spread so widely already?"

"Even the eighth rank Guardian of Black Mountain City can receive the news..."

"Would my continued presence here bring trouble to him?"

Song Brahman Mirror looked at Song Chai Xin, with some unspoken thoughts.

At this point, the young man before her spoke out, interrupting her thoughts:

"Chen Zhao, tell everything you know carefully and thoroughly."

Listening to the Guardian's order, Chen Zhao, mindful of Song Brahman Mirror's presence, hesitated, but evidently, Song Chai Xin's prestige was deeply rooted in Chen Zhao's mind, so he still spoke out detailed information:

"Yunluan Sword Master Song Yuan, in alliance with the Four-Step Daoist System's Profound Soldier Cave, the Gu Family, and more than ten orthodox households and prominent clans of Wutong and Shunan, with significant rewards, formed the temporary 'Demon Hunting Alliance'!"

"And..."

"The 'demon' they are crusading against is, is..."

"This Miss Song Brahman here."

Chen Zhao vacillated but still clearly narrated everything he knew.

Causing Song Chai Xin to frown.

"Song Yuan can really be so shameless?" His gaze turned cold, dismissing Chen Zhao with a wave, and spoke softly.

At this time, Song Brahman Mirror lightly held his hand, her eyes showing determination:

"My continued stay here wouldn't be in your favor."

"Don't worry, when my cultivation is fully developed, I'll challenge Yunluan Mountain to prove my innocence. By then, the promise between you and me, Senior Sister still remembers."

Song Brahman Mirror did not wish to affect Song Chai Xin's future, thus gently stated.

But Song Chai Xin decisively refused.

What a joke.

He could already face the fourth step together with her, let alone...

'Demon Hunting Alliance' that hadn't even come knocking yet?!

Just as he was about to speak.

Suddenly, Chen Zhao reported, Jiang Yi, who had once contested him for the position of Wutong Leader, arrived, immediately causing Song Chai Xin to frown.

When he saw Jiang Yi clad in a green robe, his demeanor as calm as a pool of water, matured greatly from worldly experiences, even his cultivation had significantly progressed compared to their last meeting, he spoke with displeasure:

"What have you come for?"

"This Guardian's temper is not good now."

"If Mr. Bai were here, perhaps considering his cultivation level, I might grant him some face."

"But Brother Jiang, you..."

As the aura of Hidden Demon Profound Body leaked, Jiang Yi's face suddenly changed as if surprised that in such a short time, Song Chai Xin's cultivation had risen another notch.

Even...

On the verge of Primordial Pill!

Thoughts turned as Jiang Yi swallowed, under the pressure, difficultly spoke:

"Song Guardian,"

"This catastrophic event, 'Tilted Heaven Disaster,' has befallen you. You and Miss Song are both extraordinary heroes. Master Bai specifically instructed me to invite you both to join our 'Divine Blood Sect.'

"He also said, if you agree, all threats will no longer be a problem!"

Song Chai Xin sneered:

"What scheme is that old fox planning now?"

"He was the mastermind behind our calamity, and now he pretends to be virtuous!"

"Tell the old rascal!"

"This Guardian bears the State Lord Pei Nanbei's imprint. If he dares, let him come forth!"

At this point, Song Chai Xin's temper truly flared.

Having used Song Yuan as an experimental subject to successfully ascertain the 'weight' of Pei Nanbei's words,

he feared not the old fox Bai Qiuyi; if Bai Qiuyi had any capability to control him, why was he constantly being pursued by Pei Nanbei?

With these words, Song Chai Xin unceremoniously waved his hand, directly sending Jiang Yi flying, disdaining any further interaction.

If Song Brahman Mirror weren't currently mired in trouble, having made many enemies, killing Jiang Yi, Bai Qiuyi's dear disciple, might provoke the monstrous Divine Blood Sect and push Bai Qiuyi to the brink.

Song Chai Xin wouldn't hesitate to kill him with a slap!

...

After being struck by Song Chai Xin, Jiang Yi looked disheveled, coughing blood from the corner of his mouth, clutching his chest as he hurried along, his expression defeated.

From 'harboring illusions' to 'accepting reality.'

As of now,

Jiang Yi truly felt...

the shadow of 'Song Chai Xin' would haunt him for life.

Outside Black Mountain,

he saw Bai Qiuyi standing in the shadows, wiped the blood from his mouth, and said bitterly:

"Master Bai, you guessed correctly, Song Chai Xin is utterly unfazed by us, even openly insulting you."

"To be honest..."

"With such a fierce temperament, it's clear we're not the same kind of people. How could he ever join the 'Divine Blood Sect'? It would be better..."

But before finishing, Bai Qiuyi interrupted with a dismissive wave, indifferently saying:

"Expected as much."

"If he agreed easily, he wouldn't be Song Chai Xin."

"But that's who he is."

"His future is destined to be limitless."

Bai Qiuyi smiled faintly, returning to his harmless, jovial demeanor, but the depth in his eyes sent shivers down Jiang Yi's spine:

"It's time to spread some 'rumors.'

"They say human speech is fearsome, a consensus creates a reality."

"Adding to that..."

"Song Chai Xin indeed walked the Eight Hundred Dao Ladder, and indeed stepped into the 'Martial Temple,' shaking the Great Demon Hunter Statue, only to be suppressed by the Martial Temple's will and the Master of Baoping State."

"Although it raises suspicion, it's not enough to incite massive conflict."

"But what if..."

"The rumor emerges that he possessed the 'Demon Suppression Dao Qi'?"

"The Daoist soldiers, secret techniques, hidden grounds left by the Great Demon Hunter Master in the past..."

"With this one Qi, all could be comprehended!"

"The entire Baoping, no, the entire Great Zhao!"

"Would truly not a single person be moved?!"

Bai Qiuyi spread his arms:

"At that time,"

"Only our Divine Blood Sect!"

"Can shelter him!"

The elder spoke confidently, as if everything was already within his grasp.

...

Several days later.

Anxious Ruan Xiuxiu received a message from Black Mountain City, tightening her eyes, gripping the letter, her face full of indignation:

"That woman, even now, still seeks to bring harm to Song Chai Xin!"

"No way, I must stop that reckless youth!"

With that, she chose the finest horse available.

Ruan Xiuxiu set off without delay!

Riding hastily towards Black Mountain, on her way to see Song Chai Xin!

...

At this moment...

Everywhere, a storm is brewing!