This martial arts tournament lasted for several months,

However, the major events that occurred during these months, in terms of influence, are probably bigger than all the martial arts major events of the past thirty years combined.

The battle between good and evil, the battle at Bright Moon Gorge turning into a lake, the name of the God of Slaughter, Sword One falling into demon nature, Chen Xuannong’s death, and so on. In just a few months, too many things have happened, and any single one could stir up a great turmoil.

At the moment, the Martial World seems to have quieted down after the storm,

However, many discerning individuals feel a peace before the coming storm, and some even assert that this battle between good and evil, the martial arts alliance, might just be a prelude to great upheaval.

In any era, there is no lack of those long-sighted individuals who can spot opportunities, place their bets early, and profit greatly, while ordinary people often only react after the fact, lamenting their ill fate.

Yet, while most people are still in a daze,

Those with alertness have already begun to strategize.

As various influences left Great Desert City, many martial world influences in the Eight Paths of Yunxi began to stir in the shadows, with many events happening quietly.

The first to bear the brunt was Hokaido, where Sword King City is located. Within just a few days, several super first-class influences disappeared silently.

Yet, the disappearance of dignified super first-class influences didn’t cause any ripple in the martial world, as if it was the natural course of events.

And these events occurred during the brief time when Sword King City’s Sect Leader Wei Wuya and Grand Elder Yuan Zhixiang returned from Great Desert City to Sword King City.

Sword King City is a city,

a very large city, but in the martial world, Sword King City is often considered just a towering mountain within the city because on that mountain, there is a Martial Arts Holy Land also known as Sword King City.

The city is named Sword King City,

because on Sword King Mountain, there exists a Sword King City.

A carriage slowly winds up the mountainside, surrounded by thick fog, like drifting clouds.

Sitting inside the carriage are Sword King City’s Sect Leader Wei Wuya and Yuan Zhixiang.

When the carriage arrived at the mountain gate of Sword King City,

An old Taoist with white hair and youthful features walked out from the gate.

Wei Wuya and Yuan Zhixiang quickly got off the carriage and bowed to the Taoist:

"Greetings, Master Uncle!"

For Wei Wuya and Yuan Zhixiang to call someone Master Uncle, that person could only be the legendary Land Immortal, the Elder Celestial Master who has lived for over two hundred years in Sword King City.

Nowadays in the martial world, almost no one knows the name or title of the Elder Celestial Master; he’s either called Old Immortal or Elder Celestial Master.

The Elder Celestial Master is not tall, but despite having a head of white long hair, his face looks very youthful, like a young boy in his teens.

The Elder Celestial Master glanced at Wei Wuya and Yuan Zhixiang, and slowly said: "Sword One hasn’t returned."

Wei Wuya bowed and said, "I’m sorry, Master Uncle. When my young apprentice fell into demon nature, the demon nature was too strong, and I miscalculated and couldn’t suppress him. Later, someone intervened, and he disappeared."

The Elder Celestial Master slightly closed his eyes, gently sighed, and said, "Wuya, I have long told you that you are too aggressive and leave no room for retreat. If any mistake occurs, it is irretrievable."

"Disciple knows the mistake." Wei Wuya said: "Disciple will definitely find a way to bring my young apprentice back."

The Elder Celestial Master shook his head and said: "What if you can’t bring him back?"

Wei Wuya whispered: "Disciple still has another chance."

The Elder Celestial Master squinted his eyes and said: "Are you referring to Qi Baiyu?"