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The setting sun gradually tilted to the west as a ray of afterglow sprinkled onto the ground, causing the distant mountaintop to be covered in a golden hue.

Outside of a simple thatched cottage, four people stood facing each other. The one on the left was a benevolent looking old man wearing a coarse cloth monastic robe. The elder's most eye-catching feature was his two long eyebrows that drooped down from the corners of his eyes.

Opposite the old man stood two men and one woman, the man in the lead wore a moon-white robe and had a calm expression. His eyes were clear and transparent, as if he could see through the world.

Beside this man was a youth of about fourteen to fifteen years old, dressed in black cloth. He was currently looking at the white-browed old monk with a fiery fighting spirit in his eyes.

Behind the two men, there was a beautiful woman who wore a white cloth, had skin like ice and bones like jade, and had an extremely beautiful appearance.

It was "Southern Emperor", Duan Zhihsing and Xiao Tian.

"Brat Yang Guo, may I trouble you to give me a few pointers," Yang Guo stood in front of Duan Zhihsing and said respectfully.

Before he finished his sentence, Yang Guo had already taken the stance of Heavenly Mountain Plum Blossom Hand, waiting for the opportunity to strike.

Although he had received Xiao Tian's meticulous instruction, a thousand miles in one day in cultivation level, and possessed the Free and Unrestrained Sect's unique skills of Ripple Tiny Steps, Heavenly Mountain Plum Blessing Hand, and Non-Phase Method, when facing the world-famous "Southern Emperor" Duan Zhihsing, he did not dare to be the slightest bit careless.

"Don't worry, little brother." Duan Zhihsing shook his head and smiled, "I don't have such a great martial arts at my age!"

"You flatter me, Master. Master taught me well." Yang Guo was a bit embarrassed. If he wasn't lucky enough to be accepted as a disciple by Xiao Tian, he wouldn't even be a third-rate master right now. How would he have the chance to fight with Southern Emperor?

"Kid, could it be that you want to make Prince Duan make the first move?" Seeing that Yang Guo had been conversing with Duan Zhihsing, Xiao Tian immediately said in a bad mood.

No matter how much Southern Emperor disliked fighting, it was still one of the Five Existences. Whether it was in terms of status or seniority, he was far above Yang Guo.

"Master, sorry for offending you!" After Yang Guo heard Xiao Tian's words, he came to a sudden understanding. Then, his expression turned serious as he spoke to Duan Zhihsing.

"Little brother, do not hesitate to attack," Duan Zhihsing nodded with a smile.

Without hesitation, Yang Guo stepped on the ground as he rushed towards Duan Zhihsing. At the same time, he operated the Non-Phase Method and used the first style of the Complete Truth Sword Technique, "Starry Star Egret Rise". The iron sword in his hand drew a beautiful arc of light as it went straight for Duan Zhihsing's throat!

Xiao Tian did not only teach Yang Guo the Free and Unrestrained Sect, the Non-Phase Method has the ability to simulate all martial arts in the world, Xiao Tian naturally thought of a way to let Yang Guo display the full potential of the Non-Phase Method!

This True Sword Technique was something Xiao Tian had requested from Ma Jue before they had left the South Mountain!

Of course, what they sought together was also the top-grade sword art, the Seven Stars Sword Art, and the One Apothecary San Qing!

When Duan Zhihsing saw Yang Guo's terrifying strike, there was no change on his face. His inner force was attached to his monastic robe as he raised his hand to block Yang Guo's iron sword.

Under the support of Duan Zhihsing's vigorous internal energy, the monastic robe became as hard as iron. When it collided with the iron sword in Yang Guo's hand, it actually produced a metallic clanging sound!

Yang Guo was not disappointed as he saw this. This Southern Emperor was an expert on the same level as his master, Xiao Tian. It would be strange if Southern Emperor could be easily defeated!

It had to be known that even the current him, when fighting with his master, wouldn't be able to last ten moves!

Yang Guo's attack did not hit. He turned the iron sword in his hand, raised the sword hilt and pointed the sword downwards as if he was pouring wine. This was one of the sword techniques, 'Light Drinking Drink'!

This seemingly carefree move was filled with hidden murderous intent. The metal sword slashed across the sky and slashed towards Duan Zhihsing's chest at a slanted angle!

"What a great 'True Sword' Art." Duan Zhihsing nodded slightly and praised. However, his hands did not move slowly at all. He circulated the True Qi in his body and then pointed out with his finger.

The seemingly slow finger attack was extremely elegant and comfortable. It was the Great Duan Clan's ultimate technique, the Single Solar Finger!

The fierce wind from his finger hit the body of Yang Guo's Iron Sword, deflecting it and then not letting him off. Yang Guo took a few steps forward and stuck close to Yang Guo as his right hand shot out like lightning, like raindrops hitting a banana, giving Yang Guo no chance to breathe!

Xiao Long, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but show a trace of worry on her face.

"Don't worry," Xiao Tian smiled at Xiao Long, signaling her not to worry. Yang Guo was personally taught by him, so even if he used his full strength, he would still be able to withstand a few blows, let alone facing Southern Emperor, Duan Zhihsing.

In the Five Existences of the Central Plains, although Southern Emperor and Duan Zhihsing had the strength of Five Existences, when it came to attack power, they were the weakest of the bunch.

When Duan Zhihsing approached Yang Guo, Yang Guo wanted to parry with his sword, but Duan Zhihsing's attack was too quick. After a few parries, he was already tired of responding. He simply started to use Ripple Tiny Steps to increase the distance between him and Duan Zhihsing.

Even though Duan Zhihsing's qinggong was not bad, it was still inferior to the Free and Unrestrained Sect's unique technique of Ripple Tiny Steps. Therefore, Yang Guo didn't spend too much effort to shake off Duan Zhihsing who was next to him.

Seeing that, Duan Zhihsing didn't chase. Instead, he stood on the spot and pointed out with his right index finger!