In a certain city, within a narrow alley, inside a general store.
An extremely aged-looking old man was staring at a jade slip lying on the table before him.
"Earth Kill has vanished from the Eastern Barrens for over a hundred years. Who could still know of us, and even possess our core secrets?"
"Who is this Senior Brother Su Fei of the Ziwei Sect, exactly?"
The old man muttered to himself.
"I should go and have a look."
A moment later, the old man stood up, having made his decision.
One after another, forces throughout the Eastern Barrens received the jade slips Ye Yunfei had sent out, and they all began making their way towards the Ziwei Sect with their followers in tow.
Inside the meeting hall of the Ziwei Sect in Yan Country.
Ye Yunfei, Lü Yugang, Sect Leader Liu, and other higher-ups of the Ziwei Sect, along with the core leadership of the Four Directions Trading House, were all present.
"We have just received word. The Eastern Barrens Alliance Army has been officially announced in Tianbai City."
A scout from the Four Directions Trading House, whose specialty was gathering intelligence, entered the hall and reported to Lü Yugang.
"Also, in the past few days, several more Eastern Barrens powers have been wiped out by the Corpse World. All the bodies were taken away by the Corpse World."
"Rumor has it the Corpse World is now gathering its strength, preparing to deal with the Eastern Barrens Alliance Army."
The scout continued.
"The Corpse World presses forward step by step. It seems they won't stop until they've conquered the entire Eastern Barrens."
Sect Leader Liu sighed.
"The Corpse World's ambitions truly are vast."
"Young Master Su, if we intend to assemble a great army, we must do so sooner rather than later."
Lü Yugang looked towards Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei had previously mentioned wanting to organize an army.
"Yes, the sooner, the better."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young Master Su, which forces are you planning to summon?"
"Currently in the Eastern Barrens, besides our Four Directions Trading House and the demon race, the other major powers have either pledged allegiance to the Corpse World or joined the Eastern Barrens Alliance Army."
"Su Fei, a group has arrived outside, saying they're here to see you."
Right at that moment, a deacon of the Ziwei Sect hurried in and spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"Let them in."
Ye Yunfei sent his Soul Power out to sense beyond the Ziwei Sect headquarters, quickly discerning who had come. He then spoke aloud.
"Very well."
The deacon went out.
A moment later, the deacon led over a dozen people into the hall.
All over a dozen of them were Daoist priests!
Their leader was an old Daoist priest whose profound aura was as deep as an ocean, making it impossible for anyone to discern his exact strength.
"If my guess is correct, you must be Young Master Su."
The moment the old Daoist priest entered the hall, his gaze fixed upon Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed. Hall Master Mu, please, have a seat!"
Ye Yunfei ordered someone to bring seats.
"Young Master Su, the matter you mentioned in your letter..."
The old Daoist, Abbot Qu, looked at Ye Yunfei, his words trailing off as if hesitant.
"Abbot Qu, this jade slip contains something your Clear Breeze Temple desires."
Ye Yunfei flicked a finger, sending a jade slip flying out to land before Abbot Qu.
Abbot Qu took the jade slip, immediately immersing his Soul Power into it. Then, a wild look of joy abruptly appeared on his face, and his body couldn't help but tremble slightly.
"The great kindness of Young Master Su will not be forgotten by any member of our Clear Breeze Temple, from the highest to the lowest."
Abbot Qu stood up, bowed respectfully to Ye Yunfei, and spoke with deep gratitude.
"Haha, Abbot Qu is too courteous."
"It's just a small favor."
Ye Yunfei quickly returned the courtesy.
"What? These Daoist priests are actually the legendary Clear Breeze Temple priests?!"
Lü Yugang and the other senior members of the Four Directions Trading House were visibly horrified upon hearing this.
The Four Directions Trading House was a major power in the Eastern Barrens, so they knew some things about the Clear Breeze Temple.
This was an extremely mysterious power that had once cast their shadow far and wide over the Eastern Barrens in ancient times.
Later, for unknown reasons, they suddenly sealed their mountain gates and ceased contact with the outside world.
Gradually, this powerful force faded from prominence in the Eastern Barrens, even starting to be forgotten.
Only among some of the great powers were deeds of the Clear Breeze Temple recorded.
Who would have thought the Clear Breeze Temple priests would actually come to the Ziwei Sect headquarters!
"Young Master Su, in your letter, you mentioned wanting to form an army to oppose the Corpse World. Our Clear Breeze Temple has decided to join."
Abbot Qu said to Ye Yunfei.
"Thank you for your support, Abbot Qu."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Young Master Su need not be so polite. From now on, if you ever require assistance from our Clear Breeze Temple, you need only ask."
Abbot Qu said with a smile.
"Excellent! With the addition of the Clear Breeze Temple, the strength of our future army has increased dramatically!"
Lü Yugang and the other senior members of the Four Directions Trading House were all quite excited.
"Su Fei, another group has arrived outside, also looking for you."
Suddenly, the same deacon who had come earlier reentered and spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"Hmm, let them in."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Moments later, the deacon led another dozen or so people into the hall.
Their leader was an elder with a very ordinary appearance.
"Su Fei?"
As soon as he entered the hall, the elder's gaze swept towards Ye Yunfei, sharp and intense.
"Indeed."
"Hall Master Mu, please, have a seat!"
Ye Yunfei had already had over a dozen chairs prepared and stood as he spoke.
"How do you know I'm Hall Master Mu?!"
The elder was astounded.
"Hall Master Mu's name once shook the Eastern Barrens. It's not strange that I would know it."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Could it be this person has a significant background?"
Witnessing this scene, Lü Yugang and the others couldn't help but study the elder with curiosity.
Abbot Qu, however, upon hearing the name 'Hall Master Mu', jolted all over, his eyes revealing disbelief as he stared at the elder.
"Well then, I'll skip the pleasantries. Regarding what you mentioned in the jade slip..."
Hall Master Mu stared directly at Ye Yunfei and asked bluntly.
*Swoosh!*
Ye Yunfei was prepared. He flicked his finger, sending a jade slip flying to land before Hall Master Mu.
"Hall Master Mu, everything you wish to know is contained within."
Ye Yunfei said.
Hall Master Mu immediately immersed his Soul Power into it.
*Hiss!*
In an instant, Hall Master Mu's face lit up with wild joy.
"Young Master Su, no words can express my gratitude. From this day forth, you are a great benefactor to Earth Kill!"
"Young Master Su, whatever your orders are, just speak them."
Hall Master Mu stood up after studying the jade slip for a moment, bowed solemnly to Ye Yunfei, and spoke earnestly.
"So it's them."
Hearing the name 'Earth Kill', Abbot Qu couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile.
"Haha…"
"Hall Master Mu's words are too generous."
"I intend to form a great army. I wonder if Hall Master Mu has any interest in joining."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Good. Earth Kill will join!"
Hall Master Mu didn't consider it at all and nodded instantly.
"Earth Kill, Earth Kill... Shopkeeper Lu, I recall the origins of these people."
"Four hundred years ago, in our Eastern Barrens, there was a terrifying assassination organization known as Earth Kill!"
"However, they suddenly disappeared later."
"I never imagined this assassin organization still exists!"
Suddenly, an older senior member of the Four Directions Trading House, visibly shaken, sent a voice transmission to Lü Yugang.
"Earth Kill!"
Lü Yugang was greatly shocked, finally remembering this assassination organization whose fearsome reputation had shaken the Eastern Barrens over four hundred years ago.