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Chapter 1016 Pre-war Reactions
The spectacular sight of a single pillar reaching into the sky divides the eastern and western parts of southern Xinjiang, serving as a crucial dividing line separating the two major camps.

The demon forces based at Yingci Mountain occupy the west, while Lord Shen's forces are gathered in the east. They stand in stark contrast, separated by that massive, towering stone pillar. If either side were to cross even half a step, a full-scale war would erupt, and the losing side would suffer a devastating blow.

Both sides maintained a high degree of consensus and understanding. Although there were sporadic incidents of people crossing the border to fight and collide, most members remained in hiding and waiting.

Waiting for the outcome of the final battle, the victor will be like a flood bursting its banks, breaking down the boundaries and utterly destroying the other side.

The tall stone pillars are essentially afterimages, appearing imposing and towering from a distance.

But if you get closer and walk forward, you can even enter the area covered by the stone pillars, as if you were inside it.

The enormous shadow that covered the sky and earth remained undamaged despite the rain, wind, sun, and moon, allowing people to directly perceive the terrifying nature of the Heavenly Sect's pinnacle.

"Such methods are no different from those of celestial beings or immortals!"

The speaker was a pharmacist with an evil look on his face, but he had no companions with him and they all walked around him.

This scene surprised those who were unaware of the truth.

Logically speaking, the status of pharmacists in the south should not be like this. Although most pharmacists in the southern border area are descendants of exiled criminals, with the emergence of the Demon Transformation Cauldron, this group redeemed themselves and made contributions, allowing people to change their perception of them.

Nowadays, pharmacists in the south are highly respected and in high demand.

"You'd better say less, lest others not recognize you!"

A local pharmacist anxiously grabbed him, saying, "I'm only letting you into southern Xinjiang because I've staked my life on it."

Are you so afraid that people won't know you're from Putuo Prefecture?

The evil-looking pharmacist was none other than one of the evil pharmacists who mingled with evil cultivators in Putuo Prefecture.

The mastermind behind that major case that shocked the capital was the leader of the Evil Medicine Masters. He fled to Putuo Prefecture with a group of loyal followers, while the rest of those affected were exiled to the southern border.

In southern Xinjiang, most of the victims were innocent and had a chance to reform themselves. However, the pharmacists in Putuo Prefecture, through generations of practice, have formed a large group of "evil pharmacists".

These evil alchemists are among the most heinous criminals, and there is no way to whitewash them.

They shared a deep-rooted bond with the Southern Border Pharmacist, a bond that remained strong even after separation. This connection led the Evil Pharmacist to seek out their old acquaintance and bring him to the Southern Border to observe the battle.

"Hey, would I possibly make things difficult for you?"

The evil alchemist said sincerely, "If you don't want me to show my face in public, I'll agree to that, but how about you help me touch the Demon Transformation Cauldron?"

The Southern Pharmacist's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. "No, absolutely not! The Guardian Army is not to be trifled with. Don't get me into trouble."

"Didn't you ask around before you came? Who is Zhou Daqian, the commander of the Guardian Army?"

He was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, soaking the ground beneath his feet.

The evil alchemist saw that his reverence came from the depths of his heart. He thought to himself that this Zhou Daqian hadn't killed many people, so how could he be compared to the fear that the people of Putuo Prefecture had of the Sheep Demon in the eyes of his old friend?

He smiled and said, "Fine, I'll follow you and see for myself!"

"That's the best!"

The Southern Xinjiang pharmacist breathed a sigh of relief. "Don't cause trouble. I'll gather ten catties of demon essence for you to take with you when we get back."

Upon hearing about Yao Cui, the evil pharmacist also became interested.

After all, one of his missions here was to gather a batch of demon essences to take back.

The leader of the Evil Alchemists is currently at a critical juncture in his alchemy practice and urgently needs all kinds of rare and precious materials from around the world.

The newly emerged demon essence caught his attention, but unfortunately, Putuo Prefecture was separated from the south by a vast expanse of land, making it impossible for the evil martial arts forces to reach it. Therefore, the leader summoned him to the southern border, where he was required to bring back some demon essence.
To ensure the mission went smoothly, he was also given an assistant, Blood Demon Jiang Hua.

Well, Jiang Hua was hiding in the shadows and not by his side. After all, the identity of a general under Yang Mo was sensitive, and his appearance could easily cause panic. Even the Southern Border Pharmacist did not dare to vouch for him.

The evil alchemist glanced in a certain direction, which was exactly where Jiang Hua was following.

Jiang Hua noticed the gaze and wondered why he was being sent to protect an evil alchemist. If he wanted the demon essence, he could do it alone; he could simply rob a large household.

Recently, the South has been a hotbed of conflict, with both the great war between the demon race and the clashes between the demon soldiers attracting worldwide attention.

Several southeastern states, Lihuo State, and the southern border—almost a quarter of the fifty states in the world—were drawn into this conflict.

The duel between the two top masters of the Heavenly Sect raised the atmosphere to an unparalleled level.

In comparison, Putuo Prefecture is too limited; being a prefecture, its scale and level are restricted to a limited extent.

As a rising star highly regarded by the Sheep Demon, he also came into contact with the situation of the Evil Warrior and felt that it was not optimistic.

Shi Gaofei, an old acquaintance, is now one of the Five Heavenly Kings of the Buddhist sect, with followers all over the world working behind the scenes to promote him, and his status has risen accordingly.

However, he remained trapped in Putuo Prefecture, achieving limited success.

I always felt that the upper limit of evil martial arts was already fixed in Putuo Prefecture, as if a giant hand was holding them down.

The purpose of this trip to southern Xinjiang is to broaden our horizons and find out what the next step should be.
From Gongliang City to Fucheng, and then from Fucheng to Putuo Prefecture, every step was for self-improvement. Jiang Hua would not be complacent; every step was for moving forward.

Suddenly, my vision blurred, and a familiar person or thing seemed to flash by in the vast crowd.

Lost in thought, Jiang Hua was suddenly jolted. What would he encounter here?

Looking back, I found myself completely lost. After trying to recall, I couldn't remember who it was.
What's this? Did you see someone you know?

Zhou Nanwang noticed that Zhou You was acting strangely.

"Yes, an old friend, but it's not convenient to meet him right now."

The place he followed Zhou Nanwang to was considered the 'golden seat' of this decisive battle.

Lord Shen and his thirty-six disciples had already arrived, placing themselves in advance before the decisive battle to conserve their energy and wait for the opportune moment.

Through the towering stone pillar, they could vaguely see figures on the other side. Tiger Corpse and the others must have arrived ahead of time. Time passed second by second, and both sides were waiting for the moment of the decisive battle to arrive.

This feeling is like waiting for a train to arrive at the station.

Zhou You took a deep breath. Although he was only at the Human Sect realm, the level of a decisive battle was still too far away for him.

However, watching the fight up close is not a bad thing. Witnessing the full power of the Heavenly Sect and the resulting inspiration are no less valuable than receiving guidance from a master. It greatly benefits the improvement of one's boxing skills and the advancement of one's artistic realm.

Many martial artists may never have such an opportunity in their lifetime, and even if they happen to be there during their lifetime, they can boast about this good fortune for a lifetime and tell their grandchildren about it when they are old.

Zhou You suddenly felt a tremor in his heart, and the small cauldron hidden inside his body began to tremble.

The small tripod is as immovable as Mount Tai; it remains still until it moves, at which point something significant is about to happen.

Based on this unexplained tremor, the major event that is about to occur is very likely related to the land beneath our feet.

Two of the Nine Cauldrons that suppress this land, the two large cauldrons in the south and southeast.

(End of this chapter)