"Most of Blood Dragon Mountain is covered with red maple trees. The trunks and leaves of these trees are extremely vivid red and remain colorful year-round without shedding. Their sap is quite nutritious, and someone initially wanted to make a drink from it..."

Xiao Ting explained, "But the Source Power reaction on Blood Dragon Mountain is very peculiar. People who stay here for too long lose their sanity, become mad and aggressive. It's the most infamous perilous place on Purple Dragon Star, with many frightening legends..."

When speaking of Blood Dragon Mountain's notorious reputation, Xiao Ting's expression was also heavy.

Many of these terrifying legends are fabricated by people with ulterior motives. However, some legends can be substantiated.

All in all, Purple Dragon Star has a real sinister vibe, and Blood Dragon Mountain is the most sinister place on Purple Dragon Star.

Blood Dragon Cave is perhaps the most terrifying and evil place on Blood Dragon Mountain.

"Blood Dragon Cave can confuse one's mind. It's crucial to overcome the killing intent in your heart. Don't casually use Marvels. The more you rely on external powers, the easier it is to lose control."

Xiao Ting was speaking from the Sword Assembly's accumulated painful lessons over the millennia, and this wasn't the first time she had talked to Gao Xuan about it.

But upon arriving at Blood Dragon Mountain, Xiao Ting became increasingly nervous. She was starting to regret bringing Gao Xuan to this dangerous Sword Assembly.

She initially thought it was a great idea, exchanging five thousand points for a championship was greatly worth it.

If Gao Xuan died in there, spending five thousand points to remove Xiao Wan's potential future powerful help wouldn't be a loss.

After getting involved with Gao Xuan, she warned herself to clarify relationships and distinguish between benefits and harms.

But, after all, people are not Light Computers; they can't just calculate gains and losses. People ultimately have emotions.

Even someone like Xiao Ting, who was emotionally indifferent, felt a bit reluctant to let Gao Xuan venture into danger when she thought of their tender and loving moments. *isthehomeof

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Looking at Gao Xuan's perfect profile, Xiao Ting really wanted to say, "Forget it, let's not compete for this championship."

However, this sentence lingered at the tip of her tongue, never able to come out.

Gao Xuan noticed Xiao Ting's hesitant and indecisive look and said jokingly, "What, can't bear to see me take risks?"

Xiao Ting instinctively shook her head, denying, "Not really. I'm just worried you'll underestimate the enemy and act rashly."

"True enough. We're just lonely, huddling together for warmth, talking about emotions is too extravagant."

Gao Xuan held Xiao Ting's hand, "If something happens to me, make sure to transfer my inheritance to Qingshang when you get back."

Xiao Ting said calmly, "You don't have anything to say to other women?"

"Hahahaha, even if I'm dead, what's the point of saying anything?"

Gao Xuan was quite open-minded; he didn't think anything unexpected would happen to him. Even if something uncontrollable did occur that cost him his life, there was nothing to say.

Leaving a message for Qingshang to save humanity, perhaps!?

As for other women, there was nothing to say. Even with deeper communication, who could truly understand him?

Even Yun Qingshang couldn't, but she would unswervingly follow him forever.

It's somewhat ironic that only Nuwa could slightly understand him, although Nuwa doesn't count as a human.

Not being the sentimental type, these miscellaneous thoughts flashed through Gao Xuan's mind and were quickly discarded.

He had countless important tasks waiting for him, no time for sentimentality now.

The Flying Ship landed slowly on a gentle hillside, and Xiao Ting and others disembarked, seeing many people already gathered at the bottom of the slope.

This was a sunny hillside, where red maple trees had been completely cut down, offering a wide field of vision. Dozens of small Flying Ships were already parked on the slope.

The large hillside gave the impression of being filled with Flying Ships.

At the very bottom of the slope was a huge cave opening, tens of meters high.

In front of the cave entrance stood a black stone-built altar, its surface carved with various Runes.

Amidst the vivid blood-red surroundings, the black stone altar was quite prominent.

A crowd surrounded the altar, forming distinct smaller circles.

As Gao Xuan and his group entered the scene, they drew a lot of attention.

This year is the Defense Army's third time participating in the Blood Dragon Sword Assembly, and all the major noble families and organizations are curious about the Defense Army's participants.

Because most Sword Assembly participants are from Purple Dragon Star, it's rare for organizations to invite outsiders.

The Defense Army holds a very special position on Purple Dragon Star, and doesn't align with the noble families and organizations. Hence, everyone harbors some exclusion toward Defense Army members.

Gao Xuan instantly became the focal point of everyone's attention.

No one paid any attention to other members of the Defense Army; all eyes were fixed on Gao Xuan.

Gao Xuan was clad in Iron Dragon Battle Armor, looking like a crisp deep blue military uniform. He had a pistol on his left belt and the Hongyi Sword hanging on the right.

Gao Xuan was inherently handsome beyond compare, and this officer attire further accentuated his heroic demeanor.

Even among the crowd of swordsmen elites present, none could rival Gao Xuan.

Just his appearance alone dominated the entire field.

It's not an exaggeration; everyone fell silent for a few seconds before the chatter resumed in a sudden uproar.

"Where did this kid come from?"

"This guy is insanely handsome, is he here to film a movie?"

"Seriously exaggerating, is this guy for real?"

Long Feilin spat disdainfully, "Damn, is the Defense Army here to show off?"

Long Feijiao shook his head, "I know this guy, he's the Taihua Sword Immortal. Quite a famous figure on Pegasus Star. His Swordsmanship is remarkable. Can't underestimate him..."

Elsewhere, Zichuan Fragrance was also frowning slightly, "Who is this?"

The group from the Zi Family appeared confused, none of them knowing Gao Xuan. With Blood Dragon Mountain severely disrupting wireless signals, they couldn't search online.

Someone immediately went out to get information. The Defense Army isn't a sealed vessel; many have connections with local noble families.

The information came back quickly. The youth, strikingly handsome like the sun, was named Gao Xuan, from Pegasus Star, nicknamed Taihua Sword Immortal.

This public information was actually easy to find.

Lan Sicheng, after arguing with Gao Xuan, instantly identified his identity. The key was Gao Xuan's highly recognizable appearance.

A quick search for "most handsome youth" would almost instantly pinpoint Gao Xuan.

"Kid from Pegasus Star, worthless..."

This sentiment became the general consensus among the crowd.

Except for Taurus, Purple Dragon Star looks down on people from all other stars. Even the experts from Taurus aren't given much importance.

On Purple Dragon Star, only native experts have the right to rule. All outsiders are merely sacrificial offerings.

Many looking at Gao Xuan were filled with pity, feeling certain that this attractive youth would die inside Blood Dragon Cave.

Others looked at Gao Xuan with malice, their gaze akin to wolves eyeing a lamb.

For some, slaughtering such a beautiful youth as Gao Xuan was the ultimate pleasure.

Regardless of the type of gaze, Gao Xuan was already seen as a dead man.

This sinister atmosphere was almost tangible; even Xiao Ting's face changed.

She whispered to Gao Xuan, "Those are the two brothers, Long Feilin and Long Feijiao, last year's champions. One is brutal, the other cunning. The other is Zichuan Fragrance, Flowing Fragrance Sword, mysterious and unpredictable, the most dangerous swordsman on Purple Dragon Star..."

Gao Xuan wasn't really bothered by any of this; he noticed a distinct characteristic among Purple Dragon Star people—they all had red pupils, differing only in depth.

At this moment, Lan Sicheng couldn't focus on mocking Gao Xuan; he was strategizing with several other swordsmen, "Gao Xuan will definitely attract everyone's attention. When we enter, don't kill him first, let him draw the fire..."

The other swordsmen nodded one after another; Lan Sicheng's plan was decent.

When the sun reached the top of the mountain, the host for this sacrifice, Long Zhengtang, stepped forward and instructed people to place prepared offerings on the altar.

The offerings were all vicious beast heads, hundreds stacked on the altar, creating a chilling sight.

Long Zhengtang wasted no words, kneeling in front of the altar, silently chanting for a moment, then stood up and pointed at the altar, causing flames to skyrocket, quickly melting the hundreds of beast heads in the blaze.

Long Zhengtang turned around and loudly announced, "The Blood Dragon Sword Assembly officially begins."

The numerous swordsmen participants all flew towards the gigantic Blood Dragon Cave opening.

Only Gao Xuan leisurely strolled at the back, causing Lan Sicheng and others following him to feel a bit frustrated.

Several others who had targeted Gao Xuan also wore fierce expressions as they followed him.

Seeing this scene, worry crept onto Xiao Ting's face. This opening was really unfavorable...