The Guardian Hall was the highest authority in any province, without exception.0

In ordinary times, the Guardian Hall remained a low-key entity; many people knew its name but had never seen it. However, during times of turmoil when ferocious beasts rampaged or demonic creatures invaded the land, all departments across the province had to cooperate with the Guardian Hall.0

If the Guardian Hall wanted anyone to step down, all it would take was a word—even if it was the provincial mayor, who sat at the top of the power chain in a province.0

Li Pin had passed by the Guardian Hall more than once while teaching at the Astral Hall, but this was his first time actually entering it.0

As the vehicle drove in, Li Pin distinctly felt a slight sense of discomfort.0

This was because the Guardian Hall was filled with powerful individuals. There were numerous Astral Cultivators inside, including High-Class ones.0

Li Pin had recently won the World's Top Martial Competition and was acclaimed as the world's number one, but that only pertained to the martial world.1

A martial artist entering a place full of Astral Cultivators was akin to a lamb entering the wolf's lair. Any martial artist would find themselves feeling uneasy in...1