Speaking of the Yudou Mountain Range.
Liu Zixuan and his fellow brothers, although they only came here once, the memories remain vivid.
Last time, if Liu Zixuan hadn't broken through in the heat of battle, they would have all died at the hands of the Netherworld Emperor.
It was a dangerous situation then, a battle with the Netherworld Hall.
And now, it's still perilous, facing a battle against martial artists from around the world.
They are growing, and so are their enemies.
Furthermore, the responsibility on their shoulders has become increasingly significant.
Last time, they fought for themselves, for family, for brothers.
This time, it's for morality, for Star Sea, for this blood-soaked land.
When reborn as a man, he will repay his country with loyalty and grit.
This time on his journey, Liu Zixuan fears nothing, even if facing an entire army, he'd dare to fight!
So, facing these global martial artists, what is there to worry about!
As they stepped into the familiar terrain of Yudu, many people were already gathered around.
Looking at the martial artists in the wilderness, Liu Zixuan laughed: "It's really lively!"
"Such a grand occasion, probably the first time in a hundred years."
The Sword Demon glanced around: "This time, besides seeing various cultivation techniques, you'll meet all sorts of people. Truth be told, compared to any enemy we've met before, these will be more challenging."
"Oh? Weren't you wandering in other countries before?" Huzi asked curiously: "Are there more challenging ones?"
"I said challenging, not powerful. I also used another term before; those who came this time are all spirits and demons!"
The Sword Demon grinned: "Encountering some straightforward enemies might be fine, but this time, we will meet those adept at plotting and scheming. You young ones haven't experienced much, so keep your spirits up."
As he spoke, the Sword Demon looked deeply at Liu Zixuan and the others: "A friendly advice."
"What?"
"From the moment you step into Yudu, don't trust anyone. The only one to trust is yourself!" The Sword Demon stated, word by word.
"That's overly serious. Can't we trust those around us?" Luo Xi muttered.
The Sword Demon glanced at Luo Xi disdainfully: "Seems like everything I've taught you was in vain."
Luo Xi pursed her lips: "It shouldn't be that sinister."
"Isn't it?" Everyone could hear that Luo Xi's tone was somewhat uncertain.
The Sword Demon chuckled: "In the Great Thousand Worlds, cultivation techniques are endless. Some are skilled at befriending you, quickly becoming your friend, but when you trust them, they suddenly stab you in the back, and you might not even know how you died."
"Of course, that's external danger; there's also a special internal danger."
"What's special internal?" Liu Zixuan frowned.
"I remember you often mentioned Ye Lianyi, who seems to be proficient in the Disguise Technique, right?" The Sword Demon asked.
Liu Zixuan nodded: "Ripple indeed is proficient; I know some of it too."
"With so many people here, once a battle starts, none of us can guarantee staying together and not being scattered. Then, someone might disguise as someone close to you to kill you. Can you defend against that?" The Sword Demon said solemnly.
The words made Liu Zixuan's pupils contract sharply.
The Sword Demon's warnings surely served as a wake-up call for them!
Liu Zixuan has X-ray Vision, able to see through disguises, but it doesn't mean those around him have this ability.
Earlier, he thought the Sword Demon's words were a bit dark and exaggerated, but upon reflection, he suddenly became apprehensive.
Indeed, from the moment they stepped in, they truly couldn't trust anyone.
Taking a deep breath, he seriously said to those around him: "All of us here should stay together as much as possible. If separated by unforeseen circumstances, we need a way to identify whether we're allies or enemies."
"How about using a secret phrase or a mark on our body?" Xiao Hu suggested from the side.
"To be safe, use both!" The Sword Demon smiled.
Liu Zixuan rubbed his chin: "If scattered, upon meeting again, the secret phrase will be 'Where did you come from?' The answer: Lingxiu Village."
"That works. Lingxiu Village is known only to our people," others nodded in agreement.
Immediately, Liu Zixuan took out a Ghost Gate Needle and had everyone extend their left arm. He then circulated the Power of the Dragon Veins in his dantian, infusing it into the Silver Needle, drawing a dragon-shaped horizontal pattern on each person's left arm.
"This is the mark, and there will be a faint Power of the Dragon Veins on it. When I meet you, I'll sense it," Liu Zixuan explained.
The Sword Demon looked at the pattern and couldn't help but smile: "Honestly, your Power of the Dragon Veins is enviable, even jealousy-inducing! Countless people dream of possessing it!"
Saying this, he looked towards the depths of the mountain: "Seems like there's a dragon vein here too."
Liu Zixuan's eyes revealed a peculiar color: "Yes."
The color flashed in his eyes was unnoticed by Luo Xi and the others, but the Sword Demon saw it clearly and smiled with meaning: "Seems you have a trump card in Yudu I don't know about!"
"You'll know later!" Liu Zixuan replied, pressing his lips.
The Sword Demon patted his shoulder: "Against ordinary martial artists, it might be nothing, but remember, there may be some powerful figures who deliberately suppress their realm this time, so don't expose your Power of the Dragon Veins easily. Some ancient ones, even beyond the Life and Death Realm, can strip it for their own use."
Liu Zixuan nodded heavily: "I understand!"
"You're very clever; I won't say too much," the Sword Demon said with hands behind his back, "Alright, most of the forces are here. You should try contacting the Four Symbols Sect, contemplate the timing, and hurry to start this battle."
Liu Zixuan nodded, and said to Zhao Yi: "Call Gu Yu and ask if Yafei's people are ready over there."
After saying this, he walked aside and dialed the Four Symbols Sect.
After all, with various forces gathered here, they should take the initiative in the Star Sea Territory!
After calls to both sides, they gathered again.
"The Four Symbols Sect has arrived at Yin City; they should be here in about an hour," Liu Zixuan said.
"Part of Yafei's Alliance of the World is outside the mountain, while some have hidden near the treasure," Zhao Yi answered.
The Sword Demon smiled at Liu Zixuan, "You're the cornerstone, so where do you suggest we start?"
Liu Zixuan's eyes paused, glancing around. Before he could speak, he noticed a fight already seemed to have started not far away. His lips turned slightly upward: "It's already begun!"