Immediately.
Qi Duofu, taking Bai Zihe, trekked through mountains and rivers, arriving at a secluded location.
Here, surrounded by peaks, with snow falling, it possessed a grand and majestic "northern landscape, a thousand miles of ice-bound" atmosphere, making one marvel at the beautiful moments of the bear country's winds and snow.
The moment they set foot within,
Bai Zihe sensed a hidden yet extremely powerful aura.
Like a hidden dragon in the abyss, like a phoenix nesting on a phoenix tree!
Once it takes flight...
It would surely shake the heavens and earth, surely shatter the sky!
Judging solely by its aura, it was no less potent than Lin Yan's from that day!
This was a true master.
At least at the Nascent Soul stage!
These thoughts flashed through his mind as Qi Nuofu led Bai Zihe to a wooden house.
The roof was completely covered by snow.
Apart from a expanse of white, nothing else could be seen.
"Marshal Sir..."
From dozens of zhang away from the wooden house, Qi Nuofu bowed respectfully and called out, "Qi Nuofu requests an audience!"
The numerous bear country experts behind him also stiffened, their expressions solemn.
"Creak..."
The wooden door opened to the sides, and an old man emerged from within.
Compared to Qi Nuofu, he seemed a bit short, but he was still around one meter eighty in height.
The prominent large nose on his face was particularly striking.
In addition,
His gleaming bald head formed a stark contrast with his large clump of beard.
He walked step by step.
Without any flourish, nor any overwhelming aura.
Yet he exuded a feeling of...
A long, flowing river with inexhaustible momentum.
This was the external manifestation of strength reaching a certain level, something ordinary people would find difficult to comprehend.
"Marshal!"
Upon seeing this person, Qi Nuofu and the accompanying War Gods immediately knelt down.
Respectfully, from the bottom of their hearts!
This person was the steadfast pillar of the bear people's nation, known as "God's Left Wing," the old Marshal Montador!
"Rise, all of you."
Montador's gaze swept across them briefly, finally settling on Bai Zihe, and he said indifferently, "Great Xia person, state your purpose."
After all, he was a Marshal; he could discern the situation at a glance.
Bai Zihe spoke calmly, "I want the map of Dragon Island."
"Dragon Island map?"
Montador said indifferently, "I do have a map in my possession. Whether you can obtain it depends on your strength!"
As his words fell,
A magnificent surge of energy shot skyward.
Grand and imposing, vast and boundless.
In this world of ice and snow,
It was as if it had stood for a thousand years, unshaken, and had endured the vicissitudes of time, unyielding.
When an expert makes a move, you know their mettle!
With this display, Bai Zihe could ascertain that Montador was the most formidable opponent he had encountered since his master and a few martial aunts.
This made him somewhat excited.
His blood even began to churn slightly.
He craved worthy opponents, craved exhilarating battles!
All the bear country experts also stiffened, their expressions solemn.
With adoration,
With fervor.
Montador, their old Marshal, God's Left Wing, was finally going to act!
"Swish!"
In the next moment, Montador transformed into a streak of rainbow light and attacked.
He became the sword, his sharpness fully displayed, traversing the void, instantly arriving before Bai Zihe.
"Whoosh!"
His attack was swift, like a dragon's claw, aiming directly for Bai Zihe's face.
Bai Zihe slightly adopted a serious stance, his hands moving up and down, narrowly and safely deflecting Montador's every move.
In the blink of an eye,
They had exchanged over a dozen blows.
The numerous bear country experts watched, mesmerized and overwhelmed, yet also inwardly shocked.
Bai Zihe...
Was actually on par with the old Marshal's strength, no wonder he could crush them.
The battle continued.
Montador, unable to press his advantage after a wave of fierce attacks, suddenly exchanged a palm strike with Bai Zihe, then floated into mid-air, launching a second round of attacks from above.
As Bai Zihe was engaged in combat,
He suddenly felt Montador's aura becoming unstable.
Though very subtle, he still caught it, which made Bai Zihe frown slightly.
Upon careful observation, he discovered...
Montador was suffering from a potent poison!
This poison...
Was wild and violent!
It should be a type of ice-fire poison.
Having penetrated deep into the internal organs and meridians, it caused the poisoned person immense suffering.
The pain...
If inflicted upon an ordinary person, within a short time, it would shatter their will and crush their spirit!
Yet Montador was enduring the ice-fire poison while fighting him!