On the vast grasslands, two large armies were in a standoff.
One side was an army in black armor, with neat formations and solemn expressions.
The other side rode horses, clad in a motley assortment of clothes. They were an allied force composed of nomadic peoples of the grasslands.
On the side of the black-armored army, there was a platform pulled by nine horses. On the platform lay a black couch, upon which reclined an old man in a yellow robe, and beside him stood a Taoist priest in a simple, plain robe.
"Today, I personally lead the army to annihilate these barbarians! National Preceptor, will you assist me?"
The Taoist priest smiled but remained silent. He was only here to collect death qi from the battlefield. As for the outcome of this war, it was of no concern to him.
The barbarian tribes could no longer hold back. A group of horsemen, brandishing curved swords, charged towards the army formation.
On the side of the black-armored legion, shields and spears were raised, and archers in the rear began volleys of coordinated shots.
Just as the two armies were about to clash, turning this place into a meat grinder, a golden-blue figure, like a meteor, plummeted onto the battlefield, causing the fervent atmosphere to momentarily pause.
It was a woman clad in golden-blue armor, wielding a magnificent longsword. She was Qiao Feiya.
She did not understand why she had appeared here, nor why two armies were charging at her menacingly.
So, she plunged her longsword into the ground, and a golden shockwave spread across the entire battlefield.
Ordinary people on the battlefield were sent flying by this shockwave, but they did not suffer fatal injuries. A few supernaturals could barely maintain their balance.
Beside the Emperor, a general said in horror, "Your Majesty, this is a first-rank powerhouse!"
Upon hearing the words "first-rank powerhouse," the old Emperor stood up, his gaze fixed intently on Qiao Feiya.
Although he, as the Emperor of this mortal realm, held supreme power, those truly powerful individuals never wished to serve him.
The best he could recruit were mere pawns of the fifth or sixth rank, with even fourth-rank powerhouses being rare. Therefore, the appearance of a first-rank powerhouse made his heart burn with anticipation.
The Taoist priest, however, remained impassive. To him, the so-called first rank was no different from an ant.
But the way this woman appeared was somewhat unusual...
The Taoist priest's eyes suddenly lit up: "Could she have come from outside!"
The old Emperor stood and said to Qiao Feiya, "Esteemed hero, I am Luo Feng, the Heavenly Emperor of Bei Yin. Would you be willing to assist me in Bei Yin?"
"You can choose any position you wish, even become a king, or perhaps the Empress..."
Qiao Feiya frowned, about to leave. She cared not who this old man was, and her becoming Empress was utterly incomprehensible.
"Young lady, you had best stay," the Taoist priest said softly to Qiao Feiya.
Qiao Feiya felt as if struck by lightning. She turned to look at the Taoist priest, a cold sweat trickling down her face. This Taoist priest... was a Calamity-level powerhouse!
...
"Hmm, your appearance is quite suitable."
Wen Wen tapped his chin thoughtfully, appraising the burly woman before him.
Chun Ling was clad in heavy armor, holding a ferocious wolf-tooth club. The two combined weighed at least five to six hundred jin.
This entire set of gear was crafted by Wen Wen from over a thousand jin of pig iron, taking him several days.
The armor was inscribed with runes. With this armor on, Chun Ling could rival an ordinary assimilation-level supernatural being, even if she merely charged headlong.
Such a Chun Ling had the qualifications to be Wen Wen's cannon fodder. Forget about her strength; just standing there was enough to deter ordinary people from making a move.
They had been traveling for several days, searching for other people from the Federation.
This world was no smaller than the Federation, and trying to find a few specific individuals here was like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Wen Wen initially had no leads. However, as he searched, he detected the aura of the Containment Facility, or more precisely, the aura of the chains he had released. He then began searching in that direction. According to Su Dan Novel Network.
If Wen Wen guessed correctly, the person corresponding to this aura should be Zhu Pengpei.
When they were transported to this world, Zhu Pengpei was precisely entwined with Wen Wen's chains. Although they were now separated, Wen Wen could still track Zhu Pengpei's whereabouts through these chains.
The two found a roadside tavern. As soon as Wen Wen entered, he bellowed, "Waiter, bring me five jin of braised beef and five jin of good wine!"
Generally, such orders were only made in Wuxia films.
In ancient times, eating beef was not easy. Beef could only be consumed when a cow died accidentally.
Wen Wen's shout was merely to experience the feeling of being a heroic swordsman.
"Yes, sir! Please wait, I'll bring the dishes right away," the waiter replied briskly.
Wen Wen was stunned. There was really beef here?
He took a brief look around and noticed that many people there were dressed like martial arts practitioners, carrying various weapons.
They were not ordinary martial arts practitioners, but a group of supernaturals!
Those supernaturals were also observing Wen Wen and Chun Ling. They could not fathom Wen Wen's strength, but the tank-like monster behind him put them under considerable pressure.
The atmosphere in the room became slightly oppressive, and some people had already quietly placed their hands on their weapons.
Wen Wen swaggered over to a ferocious-looking old monk.
"Master, can you perform the 'One苇渡江'?"
The monk blinked, looking at Wen Wen strangely. He couldn't understand the boy's train of thought.
"Ahem, it's like this, I naturally enjoy showing off, and 'One苇渡江' is quite elegant. So, I want to learn it."
The supernaturals in the room exchanged glances, somewhat bewildered.
They were all members of the Demon Hunter Alliance, and this was a stronghold of the Demon Hunter Alliance, which explained the availability of braised beef.
They had gathered here today to discuss dealing with a ferocious pig demon.
This pig demon had appeared nearby a few days ago, wreaking havoc on many local wealthy families and causing widespread panic.
Therefore, these demon hunters had gathered to hunt and kill this powerful pig demon.
Wen Wen seemed unremarkable. However, the stout woman's aura made them feel a sense of pressure. Could she be that pig demon?
Once suspicion arose, they prepared to act, intending to apprehend Wen Wen and Chun Ling first before discussing anything else.
The martial world was perilous. If this woman were indeed the pig demon, their inaction would lead to their demise.
Wen Wen noticed the strange atmosphere and smiled slightly, revealing a bit of his aura.
Upon sensing Wen Wen's aura, these supernaturals broke out in a cold sweat and then obediently sat back in their chairs, not daring to make the slightest move.
After revealing his aura, Wen Wen did nothing else and continued to ask the old monk about the 'One苇渡江'.
After a while, this group realized that Wen Wen and Chun Ling had nothing to do with the pig demon, and the atmosphere relaxed considerably.