Wanhe Mountain, the highest peak within the Hong Kong territory.
It is a mountain range composed of several lower hills and a towering main peak that pierces the clouds.
The terrain is precipitous, with undulating slopes and lush, overlapping peaks.
According to historical records, Wanhe Mountain was originally comprised entirely of lower hills.
Legend has it that a cultivation master, known by the Daoist name Wanhe, achieved enlightenment and ascended to immortality in this very place. On the day of his ascension, the main peak where his dojo was located abruptly rose by over a thousand meters, resulting in its current form.
The mountain was thus named Wanhe Mountain, and some also refer to it as Wanhe Immortal Mountain.
Of course, this is likely just a pleasant legend.
Based on Chen Xiao's observations, there are no traces of any immortals having resided here. As for the main peak's elevation, it is most likely due to geological changes.
That legend probably resembles a fabricated story created by locals to attract tourists.
A few days prior, Chen Xiao had single-handedly annihilated half of Hong Kong's术法界, and today, the remaining half had almost mobilized in full force.
They arrived at Wanhe Mountain before dawn, securing vantage points around the main peak, awaiting the spectacle of a world-shattering duel.
Tu Junhou was the foremost figure in Hong Kong's 术法界, and Chen Xiao, with his own might, had already decimated half of it.
The confrontation between these two was akin to a collision of meteors, bound to cause an enormous stir.
The long-dormant Hong Kong 术法界 was about to witness an unprecedented and earth-shattering confrontation.
"Today, Master Tu must teach that surnamed Chen brat a lesson. How dare he belittle Hong Kong's 术法界? He is truly arrogant."
A gaunt old man with a plaster on his forehead, his face etched with fury, spoke with indignation.
He was Gou Tianshi, who proclaimed himself the foremost figure in Hong Kong's Feng Shui circle and a crony of Xu Banxian. With Xu Banxian's demise at Chen Xiao's hands, he had lost a drinking companion and harbored intense hatred for Chen Xiao.
As soon as he finished speaking, a woman let out a delicate laugh.
"A lesson? The brat surnamed Chen killed Master Tu's disciple. If he doesn't leave his life here today, he won't be able to leave Wanhe Mountain!"
The woman was heavily made up and dressed provocatively. However, she was already past her prime, and no amount of adornment could conceal her faded beauty.
She was Liu Sanniang, a poison master from Hong Kong, neither strictly righteous nor evil. In her youth, she was renowned for her allure, and as she aged, her standing in the martial world also rose.
"Speaking of which, fifteen years ago, after being defeated by Tu Junhou, I haven't seen him in action since. I wonder how strong his current cultivation has become."
"But no matter what, for Tu Junhou to kill that surnamed Chen brat should be no harder than killing a chicken or a dog."
A white-haired elder stroked his beard, gazing at the summit of the main peak. Though his eyes held a trace of unwillingness, they were filled with more admiration.
Fifteen years ago, Tu Junhou had defeated him, thereby solidifying his position as the foremost figure in Hong Kong's 术法界.
And before that, the title of the foremost figure in Hong Kong's 术法界 had belonged to him, Yu Baimei.
Behind the three were over a dozen other masters of 术法, but these individuals could only offer flattery and agreement. For these three represented the second echelon of Hong Kong's 术法界, second only to the top-ranked Tu Junhou.
Ever since Chen Xiao had annihilated half of Hong Kong's 术法界, the entire Hong Kong 术法界 had been enraged. Hence, all these individuals supported Tu Junhou.
Of course, not everyone supported Tu Junhou.
At least Elder Huang did not. He had found an inconspicuous spot and sat down alone.
Firstly, he did not consider himself part of Hong Kong's 术法界 and felt he couldn't get along with that crowd.
Secondly, their allegiances differed. If a dispute arose, he would be outnumbered and likely at a disadvantage.
This old man's longevity was primarily attributed to his cautious and prudent nature!
"Hmph, a bunch of ignorant fools. You have no idea of Mr. Chen's divine might. Once you witness Mr. Chen's prowess firsthand, let's see if you still dare to be so arrogant."
Yu Baimei and the others' words, carried by the wind, reached Elder Huang's ears, drawing a look of disdain.
"Hey, old man, move aside a bit and make some space for me."
Just as Elder Huang was feeling indignant for Chen Xiao, a rather impolite voice suddenly came from behind him.
Immediately after, a disheveled young man squeezed his way next to Elder Huang and found a spot to sit.
Elder Huang couldn't help but be taken aback. The young man was unkempt, but he was clearly no ordinary person.
After all, Wanhe Mountain was sealed off today, and ordinary people couldn't get in.
This was also why Hua Ge and Wu Yufei and others couldn't ascend the mountain to spectate.
Elder Huang racked his brain but couldn't recognize the young man.
However, he didn't think much of it, as there were many eminent figures in Hong Kong, and he didn't know them all.
At this moment, the young man grinned and asked him, "Old man, who do you think is stronger between them? Who will win?"
Elder Huang frowned slightly and ignored the impertinent young man.
The young man, unfazed, continued speaking to himself, "No matter who wins, I will challenge that person! It's truly something to look forward to!"
Elder Huang's old face darkened, and he continued to remain silent.
It turned out this kid was a lunatic, so there was no point in engaging him.
Just then, a young man appeared on the mountain path. Aside from being somewhat handsome, he could be described as utterly ordinary, walking step by step towards the summit.
"Is this Chen Xiao? He doesn't seem like much!"
"If he was so extraordinary, would you be able to see it? Does he have to have three heads and six arms to be considered extraordinary?"
"Don't argue with me. Believe it or not, I'll slap you right off the mountain!"
The real duel hadn't even begun, but the spectators were already on the verge of a fight.
However, upon seeing Chen Xiao, Yu Baimei's gaze flickered slightly.
He had been full of confidence in Tu Junhou initially, but at this moment, he felt a slight waver.
This was because the young man was far too composed. He couldn't detect any dominance, nor was there any bluster. As for the tension before a major battle, not a trace was visible.
What was present was only a sense of calm and ease.
It was as if he were merely going to the market to buy vegetables, not to face the foremost figure of Hong Kong's 术法界.
Yu Baimei felt that even Tu Junhou couldn't achieve such a level of calm composure!
Chen Xiao also noticed the fluctuations of spiritual energy nearby but paid them no mind.
As the sun was about to break the horizon, Chen Xiao pushed off the ground, and with a few leaps, he arrived at the summit of Wanhe Mountain's main peak.
By the time he reached the summit, the sun had just risen.
An old man clad in white robes stood proudly. His back was to the east, and the rising sun cast a golden halo around him.
He appeared like a deity.
The foremost figure of Hong Kong's 术法界, it was him, Tu Junhou!
"I didn't expect you to actually dare to come. Originally, I had prepared myself to wait here for a whole day..."