The capital.
The Dongfang family.
Dongfang Shu had just finished a wine reception with rogue cultivators from the capital.
As the head of the Dongfang family, Dongfang Shu's influence far surpassed that of Su Bei.
The entire hotel was packed. Besides rogue cultivators, several major families had also sent representatives. Although they didn't know why Dongfang Shu was hosting a reception, they all came to show their respect.
When Dongfang Shu specifically spoke about the existence of the Martial Alliance, everyone was even more astonished.
What kind of organization could make the head of the Dongfang family personally promote it?
Who could command such respect?
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The Nine Li tribe's territory in the south.
Li Jun had gathered most of the rogue cultivators from the south to his tribal territory for a meeting.
"A new martial artist organization called the Martial Alliance has appeared in the new city. Have any of you heard of it?"
Li Jun asked the assembled rogue cultivators from his seat of honor.
"We are not familiar with the forces in the north. Please elaborate, young tribal chief,"
one rogue cultivator stated directly.
"Then I will be direct. This organization was actually co-founded by me and another mysterious individual. It contains countless treasures, elixirs, and an inexhaustible supply of resources, as well as divine weapons and armaments beyond your imagination. The Martial Alliance has just risen and is in need of personnel. Obtaining these items is not difficult. You can exchange them by simply completing a few organizational tasks. I am telling you this because you are all collateral branches of my Nine Li tribe. Do not miss this opportunity."
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Baiyun Temple.
While his masters were asleep, Wu Yun quietly gathered his junior brothers and sisters.
"Senior brother, what is it you wanted us for?"
one of the younger junior brothers asked Wu Yun with confusion.
"Junior brothers and sisters, this time when I went down the mountain, I met many powerful people and a magical organization. This organization allows you to obtain precious cultivation resources without needing to join. Would you like to go and see?"
Wu Yun whispered to his junior siblings.
"Senior brother, are you taking us down the mountain?"
The junior siblings' eyes lit up, and they looked at Wu Yun with excitement.
"Hush!"
Wu Yun urged them to be quiet, lest they wake their masters.
"Let's sneak down the mountain without our masters finding out."
Wu Yun said to them in a low voice.
The junior siblings nodded repeatedly, not making a sound.
Wu Yun carefully led his junior siblings down the mountain.
He had no other choice.
Everyone else had connections with rogue cultivators, but their Baiyun Temple was completely isolated from the world. Everyone knew of Baiyun Temple and that there were a few old monsters within it, but no one knew its location or how many people were there.
Therefore, to complete Dongfang Tingyin's mission, he had to bring his junior siblings down the mountain. He hoped his masters wouldn't wake up before they returned.
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Blood Flame Sect.
Jiu Di returned to the Blood Flame Sect and happened to encounter Lin Yao.
"Junior sister Lin Yao!"
Jiu Di exclaimed to Lin Yao with surprise.
He hadn't seen Lin Yao in a long time. Hadn't Lin Yao been away from the sect for almost half a year?
"Senior brother?"
Lin Yao looked at Jiu Di with confusion. She suddenly remembered what Su Fan had told her.
"Tell Jiu Di for me, if he bothers me again, he won't be so lucky to escape."
Thinking of this, Lin Yao looked at Jiu Di with a strange expression.
At the same time, Jiu Di also remembered what Su Fan had said earlier.
"If you meet Lin Yao, tell her for me that I miss her very much."
Jiu Di's face also stiffened.
"Su Fan asked me to tell you that he misses you very much."
"Su Fan asked me to tell you that next time you won't be so lucky to escape."
The two spoke almost in unison.
Then, both of them were stunned.
The atmosphere became very awkward.
"How do you know Su Fan?"
Jiu Di asked Lin Yao calmly.
"That scoundrel, I wish I could kill him!"
When Su Fan was mentioned, Lin Yao's teeth itched with hatred, and she looked as if she wanted to eat him alive.
"How do you know him?"
Lin Yao was also curious how Jiu Di had gotten involved with Su Fan.
"I went to the inheritance land to obtain an inheritance, and I met Su Fan there,"
Jiu Di replied.
Lin Yao nodded, which seemed plausible.
Although she hadn't competed for a spot in the inheritance land, she knew about it.
"I'm not talking to you anymore. I'm going to tell my master to help me get revenge!"
Lin Yao, too lazy to waste more words with Jiu Di, waved her hand and prepared to leave.
"Wait! Revenge?"
Jiu Di was stunned and quickly called out to Lin Yao.
"Isn't Su Fan your boyfriend?"
Jiu Di asked with confusion.
"My ass!"
When Lin Yao heard Jiu Di mention Su Fan again, she exploded and cursed.
Jiu Di was taken aback, then overjoyed.
"It's not? That's good, that's good."
"Are you crazy?"
Lin Yao said speechlessly, then turned to leave.
"Hey, junior sister, wait for me!"
Jiu Di couldn't let Lin Yao go to their master. Although their master might not be Su Fan's match, he couldn't ruin the harmony. He was following Su Fan now.
"Junior sister, don't disturb master. Master is in seclusion."
Jiu Di hurriedly stopped Lin Yao, preventing her from going to their master, or it would be trouble.
"No, I can't swallow this! I must make Su Fan pay the price!" Lin Yao refused to listen to any advice and insisted on finding her master to teach Su Fan a lesson.
"How about this, senior brother will help you vent your anger."
To stop his junior sister, Jiu Di had to step forward.
"You?"
Lin Yao looked at Jiu Di suspiciously. She doubted if Jiu Di was Su Fan's match.
"Don't worry, senior brother will avenge you."
Jiu Di patted his chest confidently.
"Why don't I believe you?"
Lin Yao remained skeptical.
"Don't worry, when has senior brother ever lied to you?"
"Alright, I'll trust you for now. How will you help me get revenge?"
Lin Yao chose to trust Jiu Di for the moment.
"Before that, help senior brother with a favor."
Jiu Di said to Lin Yao with a smile.
"What favor?"
Lin Yao asked curiously.
"My friend and I have started a martial artist organization called the Martial Alliance. It's a guild-like organization that serves martial artists. You complete tasks to earn points, and points can be exchanged for treasures. Help me promote it within the Assassin's Alliance."
Jiu Di said to Lin Yao.
"An organization? You actually started an organization yourself? Are you kidding me?"
Lin Yao couldn't believe that Jiu Di could create an organization himself. It would cost a lot of money.
"I'm just helping out. I'm not the true founder. Just help me promote it."
Jiu Di explained.
"It's not you, then who is it? Tell me and I'll help you."
Lin Yao tilted her head and said with a sly smile.
Jiu Di naturally couldn't reveal Su Fan's name. It wasn't out of loyalty to Su Fan, but because if Lin Yao knew the organization belonged to Su Fan, she would absolutely refuse to help promote it.
"He is very mysterious. His information cannot be revealed to outsiders."
Jiu Di had to lie to Lin Yao and find an excuse to brush her off.
"Fine, I'll help you once."
Lin Yao said helplessly. To get revenge, she would help Jiu Di this once.
Afterward, Lin Yao posted a message in the dark web of the Assassin's Alliance.
Posting on the dark web required authorization. Although Jiu Di was also a member of the Assassin's Alliance, he did not have this permission, but Lin Yao did.