The enemy’s commander has already fled, and the remaining ones have no will to fight. They don’t dare to engage further in battle.

Without the two Divine Generals of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom seizing the gate, their attempt to breach the Waling Pass is nothing but a pipe dream. If they don’t retreat now, they’ll be annihilated once the reinforcements from the White Tiger Heavenly Kingdom arrive.

After the bugle call to retreat, the garrison commander of Waling Pass wasted no time and flew to Chu Feng immediately, expressing gratitude, "Thank you, hero, for lending your hand to assist us. It’s because of your help that we managed to defend Waling Pass! Without your timely intervention, this pass would have been breached and none of us would have survived! I am Bai Qin, the commander of this pass. Please, hero, accept my bow!"

General Bai Qin solemnly bowed to Chu Feng.

The look in his eyes as he gazed at Chu Feng was filled with awe and respect.

With absolute strength, Chu Feng earned the respect of all the garrison soldiers.

"Defeating the Divine Generals of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom was merely a trivial matter for me. General Bai, there’s no need for such formalities! They suffered a defeat this time, but there’s no guarantee they won’t sneak attack again. You must remain vigilant and deploy reinforcements promptly! Farewell!"

With that, Chu Feng clasped his hands, ascended with sword control, and flew towards the direction of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.

"Hero, please leave your name and address, so I may arrange for a reward for you." Bai Qin shouted after Chu Feng, asking for his name.

"I am just a passerby and never intended to receive any reward. There’s no need to credit me, the victory belongs to all the soldiers of the pass." With these words, Chu Feng did not linger any longer.

The speed of the Demon Slaying Sword far surpassed other Divine Weapons.

Riding it, Chu Feng flew at a speed comparable to even a lesser Nine-star Sword God.

And in the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the distant sky.

While dealing with the hunchbacked Divine General of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom earlier, Chu Feng refrained from using the Demon Body, instead opting for the costly Talismanic Elixir to slay the foe. This was intentional on his part.

The Demon Body, being a trump card, should not be easily exposed.

...

Three days later, Chu Feng returned to the Wan Jian Sect Main Lineage.

Unaware, after his departure, Commander Bai Qin had already reported the assault on Waling Pass upwards.

Upon learning of the incident, the people and the Imperial Family of the White Tiger Heavenly Kingdom were filled with fury.

Originally, the White Tiger Emperor had no intention of getting involved in the disputes between the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country and the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom. However, this ambush by the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom had alerted the White Tiger Emperor to a lurking threat.

The last time the Vermilion Bird Emperor sent an envoy to Baihu’s Divine Capital, requesting an alliance with the White Tiger Heavenly Kingdom, they were flatly rejected by the White Tiger Emperor.

But after this attack on the pass, the White Tiger Emperor immediately sent emissaries to the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country to negotiate an alliance to resist the enemy.

At the same time, both Commander Bai Qin and the royal family of the White Tiger Heavenly Kingdom began searching for the nameless hero who helped drive back the enemy at Waling Pass.

If Chu Feng hadn’t appeared by chance and assisted them in holding Waling Pass, the White Tiger Heavenly Kingdom would have been in dire straits.

Thus, the royal family of the White Tiger Heavenly Kingdom considers Chu Feng as a benefactor.

They very much wish to find this benefactor, to provide substantial gratitude with supplies. Moreover, it seems the White Tiger Heavenly Kingdom might even be considering recruiting Chu Feng.

For someone who is merely a One-star Sword God to instantly defeat a First Tribulation Supreme Sword God, such a prodigious talent is one that any power would vie to recruit.

While passing over the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country, Chu Feng noticed several waves of armies heading to the border frontlines.

It seems the situation is very tense.

It’s certain that the frontline suffered heavy casualties, necessitating the transfer of large numbers of troops to the frontlines for reinforcement.

Finally, ahead was the Wan Jian Sect Main Lineage, and Chu Feng immediately descended using sword control.

Among the outer disciples guarding the bridgehead, there was a familiar face.

It was none other than Mao Wu Mountain Master.

This person was certainly unfortunate. He insisted on opposing Chu Feng, resulting in his demotion from Mountain Master to a gatekeeper of the sect’s outer city.

Originally, with Mao Wu Mountain Master’s abilities, he still had the chance to make a comeback.

However, Chu Feng’s rise over the past few years was too swift. In just a few years, he’s not only become a disciple of the Supreme Elder but has also maintained the top position on the Earth Rankings.

Due to his immense potential, his status has been rising, and his influence within the sect has grown.

Thus, no matter how hard Mao Wu Mountain Master tried to prove himself, no one dared to promote him.

You have to understand, Chu Feng at present is at the peak of his popularity, a star of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.

Back then, the event of Mao Wu Mountain Master confronting Chu Feng had created much commotion.

If they were to promote Mao Wu Mountain Master and subsequently incur Chu Feng’s resentment...

That would not be something to be taken lightly.

It would be akin to ruining one’s future.

This time, unlike the past, Mao Wu did not lower his head to avoid Chu Feng’s mocking gaze. Instead, he approached actively.

"Mountain Master Chu, it’s so good to have you back! The Sect Master has requested that you meet with him immediately upon your return!" Mao Wu’s demeanor and tone were exceptionally respectful. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Being demoted to a gatekeeper, he must have initially struggled with the immense disparity in status.

But after a few years of honing, he not only adapted to his current life but also found peace of mind.

The breakthrough and realization in his mindset led to a significant silent leap in Mao Wu’s cultivation.

"Mao Wu, not bad, you’ve already advanced to a Four-star Sword God!" Chu Feng praised him with a smile.

With his current strength and position, Mao Wu is nothing significant in his eyes.

Even long after Chu Feng had left, Mao Wu remained in a daze.

He murmured softly, "He actually praised me!"

...

In the inner sect’s forbidden grounds where the Sect Master abode, Chu Feng respectfully called out, "Sect Master, did you summon me for something?"

Sect Master Fang Xuanling of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect opened his eyes, "The situation at the frontlines has been extremely tense recently. It’s everyone’s responsibility to protect our homeland. As one of the guardians of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country, our Ten Thousand Sword Sect has an undeniable duty."

"Due to the deployment of numerous elite experts from both the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom and the Xuanwu Heavenly Kingdom, mingled among their troops, the ordinary forces of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country cannot withstand them. The Vermilion Bird Emperor himself has sent a plea for aid to our Ten Thousand Sword Sect, requesting our support."

"The sect intends to dispatch all its elite disciples, swearing to protect the nation with their lives. You will set out in the next two days to proceed to the frontlines."

Fang Xuanling spoke with a serious tone.

Only because of Chu Feng’s exceptional potential did Fang Xuanling take the time to explain thoroughly.

Otherwise, ordinary disciples wouldn’t receive such treatment.

A single command would directly send them to face the challenges at the frontlines.

"Sect Master, do all disciples need to go to the battlefield?"

"For now, those with Sword God Cultivation and above will be deployed to the battlefield in batches. If the situation becomes even more severe, those at Sword Saint Level will have to head to the frontlines as well. Our Ten Thousand Sword Sect, with a legacy of over a hundred thousand years, has never feared any challenge and will never bow to any malevolent force."

"Even if it means fighting to the last person, we will protect our nation to the death."

Fang Xuanling’s unwavering stance filled Chu Feng with solemn respect.

When the nest is overturned, no eggs are left intact.

If the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country were to fall, the Ten Thousand Sword Sect wouldn’t escape unscathed.

"I have a request, Sect Master! If possible, please look after my second sister. Her cultivation is still weak, and if I am no longer with the sect or if I fall on the battlefield, I ask that you protect her and help her return safely to Dan State."

Chu Feng made this request in preparation for the worst-case scenario.

Given the current situation, any specialists from the Dan State Branch with cultivation reaching Sword Saint and above are bound to be sent to the battlefield.