During this time, countless small and large factions from the Eastern Barrens had arrived at Tianbai City. Not only was the city itself packed, even the surrounding areas were crowded with people—it was incredibly lively.
A single glance revealed dense masses of people everywhere, a cacophony of voices filling the air.
Moreover, forces from many other factions were arriving in a continuous stream.
Tianbai City was located near the headquarters of the Cangyan Sacred Sect and was itself an asset of the Cangyan Sacred Sect. Therefore, the Cangyan Sacred Sect had designated Tianbai City as the location for the coalition army headquarters this time.
The Four Directions Trading House's flying ship arrived in the sky above Tianbai City. Ye Yunfei and Lü Yugang stepped out of the ship.
"That's Lü Yugang, the chief executive of the Four Directions Trading House!"
"The one standing beside him seems to be Su Fei, the senior brother of the Ziwei Sect who's been making waves recently!"
The moment Ye Yunfei and Lü Yugang appeared, they were recognized.
After all, Senior Brother Su Fei of the Ziwei Sect was practically a household name in the Eastern Barrens now.
Lü Yugang needn't even be mentioned—as the chief executive of the Four Directions Trading House, he was a major figure who commanded respect across the entire region!
"Let's find a place to settle outside the city," Ye Yunfei suggested after a moment's thought, seeing that Tianbai City was already overflowing with people and finding a spot inside would be difficult.
"Alright," Lü Yugang nodded.
Thus, Ye Yunfei and Lü Yugang searched the area near the city and found an unoccupied mountain peak to settle on.
This peak was already several miles away from Tianbai City.
However, given Ye Yunfei and Lü Yugang's speed, reaching Tianbai City would take but an instant.
"Look!"
"The Heavenly Dragon Ancient Kingdom's forces have arrived!" someone suddenly shouted.
The crowd looked up to see a majestic procession of troops cutting through the clouds in the distant sky.
This force consisted of more than a dozen flying ships, all carved in the shape of dragons, radiating a majestic energy pressure as they surged forward, making the very heavens tremble.
On the leading ship flew a large banner inscribed with four characters: Heavenly Dragon Ancient Kingdom.
Soon, these ships of the Heavenly Dragon Ancient Kingdom arrived above Tianbai City.
An elder wearing a tall official's hat and court robes stepped out from the first ship.
"Look! It's actually the Left Minister of the Heavenly Dragon Ancient Kingdom personally leading the team!"
"He is one of the Ancient Kingdom's most powerful experts!"
Many recognized this elder's identity and spoke with surprise.
"Haha, Left Minister, long time no see!"
"Please come in, quickly!"
A grey-robed elder emerged from Tianbai City to greet him, laughing heartily.
"That's Elder Tan Feng of the Cangyan Sacred Sect," someone identified the grey-robed elder.
"Left Minister, please, come into the city. Resting quarters have already been prepared for your forces," Tan Feng said after exchanging pleasantries with the Left Minister, then led the Left Minister and the Heavenly Dragon Ancient Kingdom's personnel into the city.
*Ssshh— Ssshh—*
At that moment, the sounds of sharp sword hums rang from the distant sky.
The crowd then saw swirling sword light everywhere, slicing numerous dark spatial cracks through the sky in that area.
Standing upon a massive sword was a group of sword path experts whose bodies emitted sword radiance, cleaving through space as they surged forth.
"The Sword Palace has arrived!" someone called out.
"Haha… Elder Ximen! It's rare for you to lead the team in person this time. Against the Corpse World, your Sword Palace is one of the main forces!"
Elder Tan Feng of the Cangyan Sacred Sect emerged from Tianbai City once more, laughing as he went to meet them.
"Elder Ximen, we've already arranged a place for your Sword Palace forces to settle. Please follow me inside quickly."
Tan Feng personally led the Sword Palace contingent into Tianbai City.
Subsequently, the Ji Clan, the Western Emperor Sacred Land, and several other major forces arrived one after another. Each time, Tan Feng personally came out to greet them and brought them into Tianbai City to settle.
It turned out that the Cangyan Sacred Sect had arrived early in Tianbai City and had prearranged resting locations for various major factions of the Eastern Barrens.
Of course, only those major factions received such treatment!
"Hmph!"
"The Cangyan Sacred Sect is simply going too far. All those major forces were given quarters, but when our Four Directions Trading House arrived just now, they completely ignored us. Clearly, they are targeting our Trading House!"
Seeing this situation, the higher-ups of the Four Directions Trading House were each and every one filled with indignation.
"Chief Executive, since the Cangyan Sacred Sect initiated this coalition army yet treats us with such an attitude, I believe our Four Directions Trading House need not participate," one of the Trading House's Elders said.
Keep in mind, the Four Directions Trading House was a major power in the Eastern Barrens. Now receiving such treatment, of course the higher-ups were unconvinced.
"Young Master Su, what do you think?" Lü Yugang asked, turning to Ye Yunfei.
"The Cangyan Sacred Sect likely isn't targeting your Trading House, but rather targeting me," Ye Yunfei replied after a moment's thought. "Because you are with me, the Cangyan Sacred Sect is intentionally slighting us. Since we've come here, let's just wait and see a bit longer."
Afterwards, faction after faction continued to arrive.
"Look! The Great Thunderclap Monastery's forces have arrived!"
A moment later, rolling Buddha radiance bloomed at the edge of the distant sky as a flying ship carved with Buddha statues traversed the air.
"Honored Masters, please come quickly!"
Tan Feng immediately came out from the city to receive them.
The Great Thunderclap Monastery was one of the most powerful factions in the Eastern Barrens, and backed by the Heavenly Dragon Monastery, its foundations were terrifyingly deep.
No one in the Eastern Barrens dared to look down upon the Great Thunderclap Monastery!
A tall and thin old monk led the way, stepping out from the ship.
"It's Chan Master Tianmie!" someone immediately recognized this old monk.
"Chan Master Tianlei and Chan Master Tiansha did not come," Ye Yunfei thought to himself, watching Chan Master Tianmie from afar.
Tan Feng welcomed Chan Master Tianmie and his group into Tianbai City.
In the blink of an eye, a day had passed.
The number of factions rushing to Tianbai City began to dwindle.
At a certain moment.
"Everyone, thank you for responding to our Cangyan Sacred Sect's call, coming together to join the coalition army!"
A lean, gaunt old man strode through the sky from the distance, hands clasped behind his back, arriving above Tianbai City where he began speaking in a clear voice.
A large group of terrifying experts followed behind this old man, their gazes piercing.
"It's the Sect Master of the Cangyan Sacred Sect, Dongfang Bo!" someone said in a low voice.
"Sect Master Dongfang! You've finally arrived!"
Tan Feng charged out from Tianbai City, coming before Dongfang Bo to pay his respects.
"Greetings, Sect Master Dongfang!"
Many faction leaders stepped forward to pay respects to Dongfang Bo.
The Cangyan Sacred Sect was one of the strongest powers in the Eastern Barrens, and this Dongfang Bo was furthermore one of the top-tier experts of the Eastern Barrens!
Rumors said that Dongfang Bo's strength had already caught up to that of the Eastern Barrens Demonic Race's Ancestor!
Therefore, no one dared to show any disrespect.
The leaders of those major forces also emerged from Tianbai City.
"Esteemed guests, thank you for your efforts on the journey to Tianbai City," Dongfang Bo said, appearing rather amiable.
"I believe you all should know that during this period, the Corpse World's rampage in the Eastern Barrens has grown increasingly intense, becoming the greatest scourge of our Eastern Barrens!"
"Thus, all factions, large and small, in the Eastern Barrens must unite as one to jointly resist the Corpse World. It can be said, we have no other choice!"
Dongfang Bo raised his voice, speaking with force and clarity.