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Chapter 403: Chapter 394: Seeing Dong Wanjun Again

Xiangzhou.

A hundred-zhang-tall wall had now been erected in northern Xiangzhou, making the scenes north and south of this Great Wall starkly different.

Southern Xiangzhou was still prosperous, but it was no longer what it once was.

The north, however, was a chaotic free-for-all, a world completely overrun by monsters and barbarians. If not for Dingzhou, even more of them would have gathered here.

Beneath the Great Wall of Xiangzhou, endless military camps stretched as far as the eye could see.

This was the main encampment of the Northern Garrison Army.

The Northern Garrison Army was one of the four great armies of Xuan Yang, and Xiangzhou had always been their garrison. It was because of the Northern Garrison Army’s presence that Xiangzhou became one of the most renowned prefectures in the Northern Territory. If not for the constant ravages of war with the Demon Sect, this place would have been a vital trade hub between Xuan Yang and the Northern Plains.

Within this sea of camps, a great tent, fully ten zhang high, was particularly eye-catching. Two figures were seated opposite each other inside.

"General Dong, that disciple of yours is truly capable."

The one who spoke was an old, scholar-like man who chuckled warmly. Seated opposite him was none other than the current Grand General of the North, Dong Wanjun.

"Lord He, you flatter me."

Dong Wanjun said calmly.

In the Northern Garrison Army, the only one who could sit as his equal and discuss matters in the same tent was Jiedu Envoy He Xinping. This was not just because of the man’s official position, but because He Xinping had killed over a thousand Demon Sect People in Xiangzhou, earning the respect of the Northern Garrison Army.

"Every word I said is true."

He Xinping shook his head. He hadn’t even mentioned that it wasn’t just the disciple who was impressive—Dong Wanjun, the master, was also exceptionally formidable.

Just half a year ago, Dong Wanjun had broken through the Mingxin Pass and become a Grandmaster.

Ever since he began mixing Confucian and martial cultivation, Dong Wanjun’s breakthroughs had been like a runaway horse, completely unstoppable.

He Xinping had witnessed firsthand Dong Wanjun’s performance in Xiangzhou over the past six months.

He felt inadequate by comparison.

The former Minister of War could only think of the saying, "the back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves," and he was the front wave left to die on the beach.

The younger generation was truly to be feared.

"General Dong, don’t you plan on going to Binzhou to see that disciple of yours?"

"Rest assured, with me guarding this place, nothing will go wrong."

Although this Jiedu Envoy, Lord He, had previously held the position of Minister of War, he had also been a general in the Zhenxi Army in his early years. Even though he wasn’t the Grand General Zhenxi, his bond with the military was still incredibly deep.

It was for this very reason that he got along rather well with Dong Wanjun.

Otherwise, based on the matter of Xu Dingchun pushing him out of the Minister of War position alone, he would never have been so cordial to Dong Wanjun.

Dong Wanjun shook his head. "Since when does a master take the initiative to visit his disciple?"

He Xinping chuckled slyly.

’And who might that be, who’s always bragging to me about his disciple?’

’Then again, if the He Family had a junior as outstanding as Imperial Censor Bai, I’d probably talk all those old geezers in the Capital City’s ears off about it.’

’Zhigan Defeats Mingxin.’

’A battle record that terrifying all but made him the number one expert of Xuan Yang’s younger generation.’

’Whether it was the chosen geniuses on the Hidden Dragon list or the monstrous talents from the major sects, they all paled in comparison to Bai Yuan.’

Just as He Xinping was about to make a teasing remark, a Vice General walked into the tent.

"Report! Someone has come to the camp and wishes to see General Dong."

"Who is it?" Dong Wanjun asked.

The Vice General gave a knowing grin. "His name is Bai Yuan."

...

「The time it takes to drink a cup of tea later.」

Another figure appeared in the great tent.

"Nephew Bai, you are truly a man of great talent, a pillar of our Xuan Yang."

He Xinping looked Bai Yuan up and down. His aura was indeed extraordinary.

He then glanced at Dong Wanjun.

’This master and disciple, one a scholar and the other a warrior, and both still so young. In another thirty years, there will likely be no one in the entire Xuan Yang Imperial Court who can stand against them. And that’s not even counting Xu Dingchun.’

’Just thinking about it gives me a headache.’

’Fortunately, I plan to retire to my hometown in another twenty years. By then, these things won’t be my headache anymore.’

Bai Yuan looked at Old Dong, whom he had not seen for a long time.

Old Dong looked much younger now. ’If I hadn’t seen how he looked before, I’d really think he was just some handsome, middle-aged guy.’

’Master has broken through to the Mingxin Realm?’

Sensing the unfathomable aura emanating from Old Dong, Bai Yuan was inwardly stunned.

’I only broke through this fast because I have a cheat.’

’But Old Dong managed to break through entirely on his own. That’s truly frightening.’

’Then again, Old Dong’s breakthrough was a case of thick accumulation, thin release. His innate talent was probably already on par with those monstrous geniuses. He was just held back by the limited resources in Huanglong Prefecture and his own stubborn insistence on cultivating every technique under the sun, which slowed his progress.’

’Later, after receiving guidance from Xu Dingchun to cultivate both Confucianism and martial arts, his progress became unstoppable, like splitting bamboo.’

’Old Dong is almost seventy now. Compared to the top geniuses of the Three Teachings, breaking through at this age isn’t so shocking.’

Dong Wanjun looked at Bai Yuan, feeling very satisfied.

’I still remember when I first met him in Qinghe County,’ Dong Wanjun thought. ’He was just a disciple from a Martial Arts Hall with a good heart. Now, he’s actually become a Second-Grade Official, same as me.’

’The workings of fate are truly wondrous.’

"Very good."

Dong Wanjun gave a gratified smile.

’After taking three disciples, I never took another. So, in a way, Bai Yuan is my Closed-door Disciple.’

’It will be nearly impossible to find another disciple more astounding than Bai Yuan in the future.’

’I am very satisfied with my three disciples.’

’There’s no need to say more about Bai Yuan.’

’Xiongshan and You Shengnan have both broken through into the Jin Realm. Xiongshan has even inherited my mantle to become the Peak Master of Wan Jun Peak. They are all doing very well.’

Old Dong spoke with deep meaning, "In all things, you must act within your limits."

"I understand," Bai Yuan replied.

A wave of warmth spread through his heart.

’Old Dong is obviously referring to my task from Emperor Li Chengyuan: to clean up the Northern Border Martial World.’

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