A moment later, eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys entered the main hall.
"Please, quickly have a seat!"
Upon seeing these eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys, the Fifth Prince couldn't help but feel secretly shocked.
Just moments before, he had harbored some doubts about whether the Eastern Barrens truly held such beings. But now, seeing the eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys with his own eyes, he finally believed.
The Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe was an extremely powerful race within the Netherworld, with overall strength far exceeding that of the Corpse World! Moreover, there was a certain relationship between the Corpse World and the Netherworld. Thus, the Fifth Prince treated these Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys with great respect.
The powerful human experts from the Eastern Barrens present in the hall were also inwardly startled by the fearsome auras emanating from the eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys. These Eastern Barrens experts were not unfamiliar with these eight.
Previously, in the Northern Frost Ancient Mining Area, just after these eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys emerged, they had once wantonly slaughtered the personnel stationed in the ancient mines by various major Eastern Barrens powers. The Eastern Barrens forces had even organized a special task force of experts to enter the ancient mining area to encircle and exterminate them, though the effort ultimately came to nothing. They never thought they would now be meeting these Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys face to face!
"I am the Sage Son of the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe. We are looking for this blade," one of the Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys stated directly. As he spoke, he waved a hand, and a dark, black longsword materialized before him, emanating waves of eerie aura.
*A Sage Son of the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe!*
Hearing this title, the Fifth Prince inhaled sharply. The Flying Sky Yin Monkey was a formidable race, one of the overlords of the Netherworld. The individual before him was actually the Sage Son of their tribe — a truly terrifying status. The Fifth Prince understood that while he was the Fifth Prince of the Corpse World, he paled in comparison to a Sage Son of the Flying Sky Yin Monkeys.
"This blade... I've seen it! It's in the possession of Su Fei!" a Zhao Family elder exclaimed in shock as soon as he saw the dark sword.
*Swish!*
The Sage Son's figure flashed, appearing eerily before the Zhao Family elder. He extended a claw, grabbed the elder's sleeve, and lifted him up as effortlessly as one would lift a chick.
"You have seen it? Where is it now?" the Sage Son asked in a voice so cold it seemed to pierce the bones.
"Sage Son, I beg for your mercy! I'll speak, I'll speak…" The Zhao Family elder, assaulted by the terrifying killing intent radiating from the Sage Son, was so frightened his entire body turned cold, and he stammered repeatedly.
"Speak. Or die," the Sage Son coldly spat out a single word.
"I-I have indeed seen this longsword. It's in the hands of Su Fei, the senior brother of the Ziwei Sect. Moreover, it's not just me; many people have seen it. Su Fei has used it multiple times. It's a strange blade that can seal space," the Zhao Family elder hastily explained.
"It can seal space! Good. It is precisely the blade I'm looking for! Tell me, where is Su Fei?!" Hearing this, the Sage Son was overjoyed.
"Sage Son, please release him first," the Fifth Prince spoke up. "Su Fei is quite famous in the Eastern Barrens. Finding him will be easy. Furthermore, we had already planned to deal with Su Fei at an opportune time. We never imagined he would have stolen an item of yours, Sage Son. When the time comes, you can simply accompany us to settle the score with him."
"Fine. Lead me to find this Su Fei. I must retrieve that blade," the Sage Son said, releasing the Zhao Family elder and returning to his seat.
The Zhao Family elder felt the weight lift from his shoulders, almost collapsing to the floor. It was only then he realized his robes were completely soaked with cold sweat. The other Eastern Barrens experts also watched with hidden trepidation; the oppressive aura these Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys exuded was truly dreadful.
"Sage Son," the Fifth Prince began again, "the Corpse World intends to conquer the Eastern Barrens, turning it into our land for raising the dead. I wonder if you might be interested in joining us in this conquest. Once the Eastern Barrens is under our control, you can take whatever you desire. If you even wish to claim the Eastern Barrens as your own territory, our Corpse World would be willing to cede it to you."
The Fifth Prince recognized a golden opportunity to curry favor with this Sage Son.
"Conquer the Eastern Barrens? Very well. However, are your forces sufficient? While the Eastern Barrens' strength is not particularly formidable, the personnel gathered here are incapable of conquering it alone," the Sage Son stated, his gaze sweeping across the hall.
"You may rest assured on that point, Sage Son. Our Corpse World is fully prepared," the Fifth Prince chuckled.
"Once the Eastern Barrens is conquered, I will require vast quantities of human brains to consume for my cultivation," the Sage Son nodded.
"That is easily arranged. We can provide you with large quantities of human brains for your cultivation right now," the Fifth Prince said with a smile.
"Good. Provide us with human brains as quickly as possible. Preferably those of human martial artists. The brains of unrefined ordinary mortals are not of great use to us. The more powerful the human martial artist, the more beneficial their brains are for our cultivation. We will go into seclusion now. When fighting is required, simply notify us," the Sage Son stated.
As he spoke, the Sage Son's icy gaze swept over the human experts of the Eastern Barrens present in the hall. A crimson tongue darted out, licking his lips.
The Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe could enhance their strength by feeding on human brains. The powerful figures from the Eastern Barrens in the hall couldn't help but shudder, none daring to meet the eyes of the eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys for fear of attracting their attention.
"Everyone, be careful," one Eastern Barrens human expert warned the others via Sound Transmission. "These eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys are utterly inhuman. To them, we human martial artists are merely cultivation resources. Keep as far away from them as possible. Do not provoke them."
"When do we go after that Su Fei?" the Sage Son suddenly asked the Fifth Prince.
For these eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys, reclaiming that Netherworld Yin Blade remained the primary objective, for it was a treasure personally bestowed by the Underworld King, carrying immense significance.
"You needn't worry, Sage Son. I will immediately dispatch men to investigate Su Fei's whereabouts," the Fifth Prince replied.
"The faster, the better. We will go into seclusion now," the Sage Son nodded.
The Fifth Prince immediately ordered his subordinates to prepare seclusion chambers for the eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys.
After the eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys had left the hall, the Fifth Prince immediately issued a command.
"Dispatch forces immediately to slaughter a batch of human martial artists and retrieve their brains for the cultivation of the eight Nether Monkey Masters."
"As you all have seen," the Fifth Prince addressed the others in the hall, his tone calm, "our side has now gained eight more Masters of the Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys. Their strength is formidable and will greatly enhance our overall power. Hmph. I believe it won't be long before we conquer the Eastern Barrens!"
At the same time.
Deep within the Northern Frost Ancient Mining Area.
"The Corpse World is now deploying masses of troops, preparing to conquer the Eastern Barrens. This era of chaos might present a rare opportunity for us, the Heterogeneous Tribes of the Primordial Era. We can use this chance to emerge from the Northern Frost Ancient Mining Area and gather a bounty of cultivation resources within the Eastern Barrens."
A lion-bodied, human-headed creature hovered in the air, its piercing gaze sweeping beyond the ancient mining area.
"Correct. We can take advantage of the turmoil to enter the Eastern Barrens and go on a great plundering spree," a snake-bodied, human-headed creature by its side nodded in agreement.
"Since that's the case, dispatch our troops immediately to enter the Eastern Barrens!" declared the lion-bodied, human-headed creature.
Back at the Ziwei Sect headquarters.
Inside the Phantom Tower.
"Senior, you are about to break through to the Primordial Chaos Realm," Ye Yunfei said as he arrived before Abbot Qu.
"Correct. My lightning tribulation is here!" Abbot Qu suddenly opened his eyes, speaking with excitement.