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When Sophia arrived at Iron Stone Mountain, teams after teams were already gathered at the foot of the mountain, creating a lively scene.

However, the only path leading up the mountain was blocked.

A general clad in armor stood leaning on his sword, and beside him, two Golden Colossus statues, each over ten meters tall and gilded all over, stood like door guards on either side.

Iron Stone Mountain had been blockaded by a Lord.

"According to the international treatise, this opportunity should belong to our Star Luo Holy Palace, but our Lord is merciful and has given you all a chance. As long as you can withstand these two Gold Colossi for three minutes, you may proceed up the mountain,"

"Of course, if any of you can produce the Medal of Honor of the Star Luo Holy Palace, I naturally won't obstruct you,"

At first hearing, what the general said seemed to make sense.

Indeed, there are such international treaties.

This place broadly falls within the territory of the Star Luo Holy Palace.

But wild heroes are living beings, not opportunities that belong to someone.

What's more, the blockade was not organized by the Star Luo Holy Palace but was a personal act by Duke Gold. The Star Luo Holy Palace's Medal of Honor is an extremely precious token, only possessed by Lords who have made significant contributions to the Palace.

What does this have to do with whether one is from the Star Luo Holy Palace or not?

Many minor Lords had long since claimed to be Star Luo people.

Even though they are, in fact, just peripheral forces affiliated with the Star Luo Holy Palace, including the Golden Commonwealth.

Recruitment, after all, depends not only on strength but also on fate and compatibility.

If they can meet that Gunner Master, they will also have the chance to win a hero's loyalty, albeit a tiny chance. It's still better than being dismissed before even starting.

Many Lords and professionals were angry but dared not speak out.

They were not strong enough!

Both of the Gold Colossus statues were top-tier fighters at the Fourth-order Peak. How many could last three minutes against them?

Nevertheless, there were some Lords and the followers of Lords who passed by from the side while the general and the Gold Colossi did not even attempt to stop them.

These Lords either had strong backers within the Holy Palace, or their stature was no less than that of Duke Gold, or they had really fought and demonstrated strength not much weaker than that of the Gold Colossi.

"Duke Gold is quite crafty,"

Sophia sneered.

Duo Lai's big eyes were clear but foolish: How is that crafty?

But it was Duo Lai the elder, and it could not bring itself to ask.

Suddenly, Duo Lai sensed a gaze directly upon it from not far away.

It looked over.

It was a tall woman wearing a dark green felt hat, with a long gun on each side of her waist, and it seemed like she carried some large firearm on her back.

This person looked vaguely familiar?

Duo Lai pondered.

The girl with the muskets approached and inquired tentatively, "Are you from Tianyuan Territory?"

Duo Lai's eyes widened: How did you know!

The girl continued, "I thought so, General Duo Lai, long time no see. I didn't expect to encounter you here."

Duo Lai kept staring: Damn it, who is this woman!

Ah, it remembered, she was someone they had seen during the competition at the Dragon Courtyard, her name was... what was it? Damn it, suddenly it couldn't remember again.

Apart from its siblings in its own territory and delicious food, it indeed filtered out most other things quite quickly.

Even Duo Lai felt a bit embarrassed at this moment.

"Lord Shen Mao, greetings,"

Sophia greeted with an elegant noble gesture.

It was then that Duo Lai finally remembered, oh right, it's Lord Cat!

It seemed to recall having helped Lord Cat with a small favor in the Forest of Terror.

"Hello, hello,"

Lord Shen Mao was very sociable.

Or rather, she was already quite familiar with General Duo Lai.

She first saw Duo Lai's grace at the Festival Grounds. Later on, they had a few encounters, and during the competition at the Dragon Court, it was Duo Lai who saved her life.

She had a very profound impression of Duo Lai.

She wasn't sure at first, as she truly did not expect to encounter someone from Tianyuan Territory here.

This place was far from the Tai Xuan Alliance, and she wouldn't have come to such a distant place if it weren't for official duties.

"How has your Lord been recently?"

"Um... well-fed and in good spirits?"

Duo Lai mused.

Lord Shen Mao: "..."

Well, it seemed like there were no issues.

She had heard that Tianyuan Territory was in dire straits, but seeing that the Tianyuan Family's top general Duo Lai could appear here, it must mean that everything had resolved.

"You're also here to recruit the Gunner Master, aren't you?"

"You too?"

"Yes, I've been here for three days, and I have met with the Gunner Master hero. He truly is a capable person," said Lord Shen Mao, "But recruiting him is quite difficult. The Gemstone Grand Duke and Duke Gold have hit a wall several times. I've given up on that idea and now just want the Gunner Master to craft some firearms for me."

"You've just arrived, haven't you? Duke Gold has sealed off Iron Stone Mountain, making it a bit troublesome to go up."

Thinking of this, Lord Shen Mao walked toward the general in charge of the blockade, spoke to him, but ultimately returned with a distressed expression.

Duke Gold showed her no courtesy.

She was a promising new Lord of Xin Xing from the Tai Xuan Alliance and was not intimidated by legendary figures like Duke Gold. But naturally, as a Great Lord with many cities and towns under his command, he could afford not to give her any courtesy.

If not for her connections in the Shen Luo Domain, she might not even have had the chance to speak with the legendary general in the distance.