Sage of Humanity-Chapter 573 - 571 Everybody is Family

In the midst of the chaotic battlefield, a group of unexpected visitors suddenly arrived and surrounded the area, causing the four fighting individuals to cease their combat.

Li Baxian was sizing up the group, trying to guess their origins, and so were Xia Liang and Tan Sheng.

Their situation was rather grim; they were unlikely to live past today if things went as expected, so they actually welcomed the arrival of these cultivators.

If they were from the Haotian Alliance, then there would be nothing more to say, as death was the only outcome either way.

But if those who had come were from Ten Thousand Demons Ridge, it would be akin to finding a lifesaver in a dire situation.

As he observed, Xia Liang's eyes suddenly brightened and he called out to one of the cultivators at Level 9, "Is that Zhou Yuntian from the Burning Sky Valley, Brother Zhou?"

As soon as these words were spoken, both Lu Ye and Li Baxian's expressions turned solemn.

Things had become troublesome!

The Burning Sky Valley was a known force within Ten Thousand Demons Ridge, and Xia Liang's ability to name Zhou Yuntian indicated a familiarity, suggesting a high probability that these people were from Ten Thousand Demons Ridge!

Recognized by his name, Zhou Yuntian glanced at Xia Liang, his eyes flashing with thoughtfulness, "Are you Xia Liang from the Mad Saber Sect, Brother Xia?"

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Xia Liang nodded his head, "Indeed, it's Xia!"

From their conversation, it was clear they knew each other, though they were not very close. However, even so, this was a disaster for Lu Ye and Li Baxian.

They had dared to pursue someone at Level 9 simply because Xia Liang and Tan Sheng were seriously wounded. But now facing so many cultivators from Ten Thousand Demons Ridge, how could they be considered their match?

Even the hope of escape was a luxury; the opposition had immediately surrounded the area, greater in both numbers and strength, leaving no space for escape. Any rash move would likely trigger an all-out assault.

Lu Ye's thoughts raced as he tried to devise a strategy to break through, but he could find none; the situation was seemingly a certain death scenario.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Zhou Yuntian asked, "Brother Xia, what has brought you to such a sorry state?"

Xia Liang sighed, "A tiger that falls to the plains is better off not mentioned. There's something I'd like to ask of Brother Zhou."

Zhou Yuntian gestured with his hand, "Please speak, Brother Xia."

Xia Liang cast a cold gaze towards Lu Ye and Li Baxian and sternly said, "I ask you to kill these two men; I would be immensely grateful." His current physical condition was not suitable for fighting; his injuries were too severe. Without some time to recover, he wouldn't regain his vital energy. Although he disliked the idea of relying on someone else, there was no better choice at this point.

His main purpose for coming here was to avenge Yanh Xing and to quench his desire for revenge, Li Baxian's death would fulfill that wish, regardless of whether or not it was by his own hand.

"Oh?" Zhou Yuntian lightly chuckled, seemingly curious, "I wonder, Brother Xia, what grievances do you have with these two Fellow Daoists that led to such a fierce fight here?"

They had also been drawn here by the intense fighting that they had detected; otherwise, in the vast Great Wilderness Mountain, and so deep within, how could they fortuitously have arrived at this location?

Pointing at Li Baxian, Xia Liang sneered, "Brother Zhou, take a good look, do you see who that is?"

Zhou Yuntian then turned his gaze to Lu Ye and Li Baxian, briefly glancing over Lu Ye without much concern, but his expression changed when he saw Li Baxian, voicing his astonishment and doubt, "You are... Li Baxian?"

Li Baxian didn't recognize him, but he recognized Li Baxian.

The legend of the Spirit Stream battlefield was known to all. Indeed, if Li Baxian were not wearing a mask, were he to walk through the Cloud River battlefield, at least five out of ten people would likely recognize him, including Feng Yuechan.

Therefore, upon seeing Li Baxian, Zhou Yuntian was quite surprised as he hadn't expected to encounter this legend at the Cloud River battlefield.

With his words, others also began to cast their gazes towards Li Baxian, with someone nodding, "That's indeed Li Baxian. I saw him from a distance once at the Spirit Stream battlefield, it's definitely him."

"Wasn't he and Feng Yuechan always self-sealing their cultivation, staying at the Spirit Stream battlefield? How come he suddenly appeared at the Cloud River battlefield?"

"Judging by his cultivation, he's already reached Level 5 of the Cloud River Realm. It seems he's been at the Cloud River battlefield for some time now. We've been out of touch with the outside world for a long time and have missed a lot of interesting events."

"..."

The group of people chatted among themselves without hiding anything, making Lu Ye and Li Baxian look rather awkward.

Both were prepared for a desperate battle to the death. Truly, they had no chance against these people, but they would never sit around and wait for death. Even if they couldn't escape, they intended to take a few enemies down with them before dying. Those at Level 8-9 were not easy to kill, but Tan Sheng and Xia Liang were definitely going to die!

But now, it seemed that this group had no ill intentions towards them?

Lu Ye was at a loss, and so was Li Baxian, who glanced at Zhou Yuntian and nodded, "Indeed, I am Li Baxian. What advice does Fellow Daoist have for me?"

A trace of panic appeared on Zhou Yuntian's face. "Fellow Daoist Li takes this too seriously. I dare not offer any advice. When I was cultivating on the Spirit Stream battlefield, Fellow Daoist Li's reputation was already well established. Although my cultivation is higher than Fellow Daoist Li's now, it is only because I entered the Cloud River battlefield earlier. If we had entered the Cloud River battlefield at the same time, Fellow Daoist would probably have already advanced to the True Lake. Please do not belittle me."

His extremely humble demeanor made Li Baxian feel quite uncomfortable, and he internally lamented, What is this nonsense? A cultivator from Ten Thousand Demons Ridge, upon recognizing him, not only did not show any hostility but was also so respectful... When did his reputation become so significant?

Confused about the situation, Tan Sheng and Xia Liang were just as puzzled. Xia Liang frowned and said, "Brother Zhou, Li Baxian is from the Loyal Heart Sect!"

Zhou Yuntian nodded: "I am well aware of that."

You are aware?

You know and still don't strike immediately?

Seeing that Xia Liang seemed to want to say something else, Zhou Yuntian laughed and raised his hand to stop him, "Brother Xia, I know what you mean, but there is no factional distinction here. Since we've come here, we are all one family; there's no need to speak of Haotian Alliance or Ten Thousand Demons Ridge anymore. I do not know what grudges existed between the four of you before, causing such a fight here, but since fate has brought us together, let's leave those past grievances behind."

The incomprehensible speech left the group of four startled. Historically, the Ten Thousand Demons Ridge and the Haotian Alliance were always in opposition, and the cultivators of these two camps fought endlessly, accruing blood feuds that could never be washed away. In the Spirit Stream and Cloud River battlefields, regardless of whether the cultivators knew each other or not, if they were from different camps, they had a reason to fight.

Even if Zhou Yuntian were just at Cloud River Level 9, let alone the peak of the Divine Sea Realm, he wouldn't have the authority to resolve the enmity brought about by the opposition of the two camps.

Moreover, the four not only stood on opposing sides but also had personal enmities. Otherwise, Lu Ye wouldn't have chased after and tried to utterly annihilate them here.

Yet Zhou Yuntian's words seemed heartfelt, and strangely, not a single cultivator around showed any sign of rejection. Instead, they all nodded in agreement, with some even advising the four that it would be better to keep the peace. The situation was truly bizarre.

Xia Liang and Tan Sheng both looked at Zhou Yuntian as if he were crazy. If they weren't in such poor shape, they probably would've cursed out loud by now.

Although Li Baxian sensed something strange, he kept nodding his head, "Quite right, quite right, it is always best to live in harmony, constantly fighting and killing, what kind of behavior is that!"

Cornered, and although annoyed that these uninvited guests disrupted his plan with Lu Ye to eliminate all threats, the current situation was much better than being surrounded and attacked by this group of people.

When Xia Liang outright exposed Zhou Yuntian's full name, Li Baxian almost had his last words prepared...

"Fellow Daoist Li really understands the bigger picture and recognizes righteousness!" Zhou Yuntian smiled at Li Baxian, looking greatly appreciative.

Li Baxian responded with a smile, looking genteel and cultured.

Just then, a wooshing sound accompanied by the surge of spirit force approached from the depths of the dense forest, and Zhou Yuntian looked up, his expression suddenly solemn, and whispered, "The Venerable One arrives!"

As he spoke, the dozen or so cultivators all underwent a serious change in demeanor, slightly bowing their bodies, ready to receive with respect.

Their exaggerated reaction, coupled with Zhou Yuntian's mention of a 'Venerable One', caused both Lu Ye and Li Baxian to grow serious, faintly sensing that Zhou Yuntian's 'Venerable One' must be an extraordinary person, or else they wouldn't have brought such reverence from a group of Cloud River Realm cultivators.

Looking in the direction of the sound, whether it was Lu Ye, Li Baxian, Tan Sheng, or Xia Liang, they all showed astonishment in their eyes.

They saw four figures flying through the air, and judging by the fluctuations of spirit force emanating from them, these four were all cultivators of Cloud River Level 9.

If there were only four Level 9 cultivators, that wouldn't be enough to shock Lu Ye and the others.

What astonished them was the attitude of these four Level 9 cultivators. They surrounded a leisure lounge couch, floating forward, positioned at the front, back, left, and right, all carrying it together.

The leisure lounge couch was draped with a layer of pink, semi-transparent curtains, and through them, one could vaguely see a figure reclining lazily inside, whose enchanting lines alone were enough to excite one's blood. The enchanting fragrance wafted with the wind even before the person arrived, casting an amorous aura over the battlefield, which had been filled with the scent of blood.

Lu Ye was puzzled, failing to understand who could possibly be lying on that couch, commanding such lowly submission from four Cloud River Level 9 cultivators. In the Cloud River battlefield, those who could cultivate to Cloud River Level 9 were all proud individuals; even when facing someone more powerful than themselves, at most they would address them as a 'Fellow Daoist.'

Just from the faint glimpse of the silhouette through the curtains, it was apparent that the person on the couch was a woman!

In the blink of an eye, the leisure lounge couch arrived above everyone's heads, with the four Level 9 cultivators standing solemnly in the air.

The mountain breeze blew stronger, intensifying the fragrance around everyone's noses – a scent Lu Ye had never encountered before, indescribable yet fascinating, with a mysterious power that invited intoxication, compelling anyone who smelled it to desire more.

"We welcome the Venerable One!"

Led by Zhou Yuntian, the dozen-plus cultivators who had already arrived, all spoke in unison, their demeanors utterly reverent.

Lu Ye even noticed a few discreetly inhaling desperately, as if trying to savour more of the fragrance.

His face grew somber as he quietly observed Li Baxian, noting that the other was also on guard. Clearly, both of them sensed the abnormality of the situation.