Chapter 357 A chance encounter

　　Having met four martial arts masters, Zhou Ge and his companions gained assistance for their trip to the city, allowing them to enter both openly and covertly.　　The next morning, they set off for Yanyue City. Upon arriving at the West Gate, a group of horses galloped out swiftly, followed by a team of soldiers who approached the bulletin board to post a notice.　　The content was straightforward: the selection for the guardians of the Nine Swords of the Nation would begin on the eighth day of the fourth month next year. One guardian would be chosen on the eighth, and another on the twenty-first. The venue was set at the Eastern Military Training Ground, and anyone from Yan Yue Cult Country could participate.　　The news was like a thunderbolt. Who didn't know the importance of being a guardian of the Nine Swords of Yan Yue Cult Country? As a senior minister protecting the nation, one would not only enjoy high status in Yanyue City but also a life of wealth and honor. If stationed in the outer city, the entire city would be under their command.　　Upon seeing the notice, those with martial skills immediately became excited and wanted to participate in the selection. The soldiers lea