got the wrong person

After a short while, the four arrived at Heart City.

The sea breeze, salty and refreshing, filled the air.

"Hmm?"

Sherill was puzzled as he saw many sturdy and short figures outside the city. They came with families, carrying abundant supplies and patiently waiting, accompanied by various tools related to forging.

"Mentor, that is the surprise I prepared for you!" Jiang Han spoke frankly, "The Dwarven race is willing to join the Dark Faction and temporarily reside in Heart City!"

"Oh, my God!"

Ralph and Atikas exclaimed simultaneously.

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Undead Swordsman Sherill's Favorability +50000, current status: Benevolent Mentor!

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Annihilation Wind Ralph's Favorability +10000, current status: Amicable!

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: Sinful Dragon Atikas's Favorability +5000, current status: Friendly!

...

"Is what you said true?" Sherill was deeply shocked.

The Dwarven race joining the Dark Faction!

For the entire Dark Faction, this was fantastic news!

"Yes."

Jiang Han nodded and presented evidence from his package, "This is the divine weapon forged by the Dwarven race for me."

"!!"

Watching the cold weapon, Atikas widened his eyes. Saliva almost dripped down as he couldn't help but swallow hard, exclaiming enviously, "Such a powerful divine weapon?"

Seeing Jiang Han take out a terrifyingly powerful divine-grade sword, Sherill immediately believed him.

Later, on a Pegasus, the four arrived beside the Dwarven race.

"Jiang Han, we're here!" Xiazuo stepped forward and greeted.

"Welcome!"

Jiang Han nodded, introducing, "These two are the seventh Devil God, Annihilation Wind Ralph, and the ninth Devil God, Sinful Dragon Atikas!"

"...We've met the two Devil Gods!"

Xiazuo was astonished. He had never thought that shortly after leaving the underground palace, he would encounter two remarkable figures.

"Indeed."

Both Devil Gods nodded in acknowledgment.

"This is my mentor, Undead Swordsman Sherill, also the lord of Heart City. Although, in terms of rank, you surpass him. I hope you understand that in a world where strength is paramount, power does not solely refer to individual combat prowess..." Jiang Han continued the introduction, with a hint of warning.

The necessary discipline had to be instilled, especially since the two Devil Gods were present. Jiang Han had to remind Xiazuo, who might have considered himself superior to Sherill due to his strength.

"Greetings, Lord of the City!"

Xiazuo was sensible, bowing respectfully and acknowledging Sherill's identity.

"No need to be polite."

Sherill quickly stepped forward to help him up, smiling, "With your strength, the Dwarven race will undoubtedly not need to submit to others in the future. Heart City is just a stepping stone. By the way, let's enter the city first..."

After the compliments, Sherill, in his capacity as the lord, welcomed the Dwarven race into the city.

After arranging the Dwarves' residence, Sherill, along with Xiazuo, Borwen, and the Dwarven leaders, discussed the specific details of tomorrow's city defense in the lord's mansion.

"The battle tomorrow will prove the sincerity of our Dwarven race joining the Dark Faction," Xiazuo said. "Just now, the Dwarven race received tasks issued by the rules."

"Perfect."

Sherill agreed, "In this way, even if the Dragon Realm forces are not persuaded by my disciple and we have to engage in a major battle, our strength here will be no less."

The two Devil Gods, along with the Dwarven leader, formed a trio of god-level powerhouses, and with Xiazuo and Borwen being immortal-level, Heart City's lineup was unprecedentedly strong.

Even if Chang Feng and the Dragon God teamed up, plus the onslaught of a group of dragons, facing them head-on wouldn't be inferior.

"It might not be that simple."

Jiang Han thought for a moment and shook his head, "Perhaps the Pope will also come, and maybe... the Light Faction will send additional god-level powerhouses to assist in the battle!"

While what his mentor said was correct, he felt that the system wouldn't let him easily escape a disaster.

Success in the mission would be ideal.

Failure, with the punishment of the Dragon Realm hunting him, he could simply try to avoid, which wasn't difficult.

He felt the system wouldn't give him a loophole to reduce the pressure of mission failure just because the Dwarven race appeared.

"You're right!"

Someone responded with a hoarse voice.

"!!!!!!!"

Everyone was surprised because the respondent was not anyone among them.

"Clang—"

A massive silver sword fell from the sky.

On the back of the blade, a white-robed figure wearing a green mask stood with hands behind their back. Slender and upright, their clothes fluttering, exuding an ethereal aura akin to that of a transcendent swordsman.

Approaching the group, the figure descended gracefully, the silver sword automatically shrinking, seemingly possessed with sentience. It then returned to the hands of the white-robed person, who held a brown sword sheath.

Flying on a sword!

Jiang Han raised an eyebrow, immediately recognizing that the person was from the Sword Pavilion.

However...

Sweeping their gaze over the white-robed person's exposed throat and flat chest, Jiang Han couldn't determine their identity.

Doesn't seem to be the Sword God?

Insightful Eye!

[Sword Master Yewu of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion] (Ordinary NPC)

Level: ???

Life: ???

Attack: ???

Defense: ???

Skills: ???

Introduction: ???

...

Jiang Han: "..."

The panel was filled with question marks!

In addition, title, name, rank—every aspect left him speechless.

"A god-level powerhouse belonging to the Light Faction!"

The two Devil Gods exchanged glances, both revealing a chilling light in their eyes, preparing to strike at any moment.

Now that Heart City belonged to the Dark Faction, the person coming alone would cause significant loss to the entire Light Faction if killed.

Equally hostile were Sherill, Xiazuo, and Borwen.

Ignoring the hostile intent, the white-robed person calmly said, "Jiang Han, tomorrow's battle will undoubtedly end your life under the Light Faction. If you're uncertain, I can take you away to ensure your safety."

"Ding! ~"

System prompt: You have the opportunity to abandon the mainline quest [Mediator], do you choose to agree?

"Take me away?"

Jiang Han almost doubted if he had misheard.

Isn't the Sword Pavilion affiliated with the Light Faction?

"Exactly!"

The white-robed person nodded, then paused before continuing, "I came here this time only to represent my personal stance, unrelated to the Sword Pavilion."

"You seem quite composed."

Ralph's gaze turned cold. "Do you think you can leave safely when we are here? Do you really think that becoming the seventh Devil God was decided by someone else?"

"If you were a few thousand years younger, perhaps you could make me wary. Now..."

The white-robed person, wearing a mask, showed no expression, but their tone was extremely cold, "Those who

 don't want to die, step aside!"

"You..."

Ralph's killing intent surged.

"Are you the Sword God?"

After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Han spoke uncertainly.

Everything was possible!

From the gender characteristics, the person appeared male, but the people of the Sword Pavilion seemed to be exceptionally skilled at disguises, making it difficult for him to accurately judge.

"Hahaha..."

The white-robed person laughed a few times, then shook their head, "Are you talking about the invincible Sword God Dongfang Yixin, the strongest and most beautiful in history, unparalleled in the world above and below? No, no, no, you've got the wrong person!"

Jiang Han: "..."

Everyone: "..."