"Join the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion?"
Hearing this, both Ye Ming and Du Yuemian were taken aback, not expecting the other party to be so direct.
Seeing their reaction, the man in green seemed to realize he had been a bit abrupt and quickly explained, "You two have just entered the inner region, and you might not be fully aware of the situation. I can explain it to you!"
Ye Ming, sensing no ill will, cupped his fists and said, "I would be much obliged!"
Following this, Ye Ming learned about the situation within the inner region from the man.
The man in green was named Mu Feng, and he was from one of the four super-forces of the ancient martial arts world... the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion.
According to Mu Feng, the inner region was now controlled by the four super-forces of the ancient martial arts world.
These were the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion, led by the Dragon and Phoenix twins.
The Dead Spirit Valley, belonging to Ghost Spirit Young Master You Chuan.
The Forget Worry Mountain, presided over by Immortal Without Joy Hua Wule.
And the Peerless Island, led by Knight Gentleman Fu Zhantian.
With these four powerful entities present, the martial artists entering the inner region naturally dared not speak out of turn. They could only attach themselves to their wings, seeking opportunities together.
Furthermore, Ye Ming learned from Mu Feng that the opportunities within the Heaven's Guard Land would descend at noon. And they were all waiting for that moment.
"What do you say! Are you two willing to join my Dragon Phoenix Pavilion?" Mu Feng invited again.
Despite their brief encounter, he couldn't discern the strength of the two before him. However, he instinctively felt that they were no ordinary individuals.
This was why he had extended his invitation before the other three forces.
"Brother Mu, we can discuss this later. I still have some personal matters to attend to!" Ye Ming did not directly refuse Mu Feng's goodwill.
"Personal matters?"
Mu Feng watched the young man before him, whose eyes had darkened slightly, and wondered what he intended to do.
Then, under Mu Feng's puzzled gaze, Ye Ming led Du Yuemian towards a certain faction.
Their actions naturally drew the attention of everyone present.
...
"Junior Brother Mu, did you notice anything?"
At the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion's encampment, a man clad in purple-gold ornate robes, with sharp eyes and a domineering aura emanating from his brow, looked at the returning Mu Feng.
His name was Jiang Gu, the Dragon Son of the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion!
"Senior Brother! I can't see through them!"
Mu Feng said in a deep voice, "Although the aura emanating from the woman is weak, it gives me a sharp, dangerous feeling. As for the man..." He paused for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile, "He is like an ordinary person. I can't sense any aura from him!"
"But it is clear that the man is the dominant one between the two. Therefore... he is very mysterious!" Mu Feng recounted all his feelings.
"Interesting!"
Jiang Gu's gaze shifted, looking in the direction Ye Ming and Du Yuemian were heading, and said, "Could they be related to the Dead Spirit Valley?"
That's right!
The direction Ye Ming and the others were heading was towards the Dead Spirit Valley's encampment.
...
"Young Island Master, you've taken a fancy to that woman?"
At the Peerless Island's encampment, an old man saw the man beside him constantly gazing at Du Yuemian and asked with a smile.
The man, dressed in cloud robes, had handsome features and a faint smile on his lips. "Taken a fancy to her? Not quite! It's just that the temperament she exudes, I... appreciate it!"
Appreciate!
To evaluate someone in such a tone indicated that this man was accustomed to being in a position of authority.
"For her to catch your eye, it must be her good fortune!"
The old man suggested, "Why don't I go and persuade her to join our Peerless Island?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Zhantian seemed to be tempted, but then he restrained himself and said, "Let's observe for now! If they truly have dealings with the Dead Spirit Valley, then..."
As he spoke the last part, Fu Zhantian's tone clearly became more somber.
It seemed he still harbored some apprehension towards the Dead Spirit Valley.
"Hmph! Some things that are neither human nor ghost, they are indeed an eyesore!" The old man's gaze also shifted towards the direction of the Dead Spirit Valley, and his tone turned cold.
"Elder Lu! Be mindful of your words!"
Fu Zhantian said indifferently.
"Yes! I was out of line!"
...
"Senior Sister! I just received some interesting news!"
At the Forget Worry Mountain's encampment, a sweet-looking young girl with delicate features quickly approached and whispered into the ear of a woman dressed in a white silk dress.
The woman's black hair flowed like a waterfall to her waist. Beneath her willow-leaf-like eyebrows were eyes as clear as the sky and as deep as the sea. A touch of vermilion between her brows elevated her entire aura, giving her a distant charm.
"Is what you're saying true?"
After hearing the news, Hua Wule's delicate brows furrowed, and a hint of shock flickered in her beautiful eyes.
"It's absolutely true!"
The young girl nodded solemnly. "That news will likely spread to the inner region very soon."
"If I hadn't gone to the outer region earlier to check on our Forget Worry Mountain disciples, I wouldn't have known about what happened."
Looking at the girl's expression, Hua Wule knew she wasn't lying.
"It seems like this inner region is about to be stirred up!"
Hua Wule's gaze shifted, and then she looked towards the distant figure of the young man, her red lips parting slightly. "I just don't know how this storm will end."
...
At the Dead Spirit Valley's encampment, the disciples guarding the entrance saw Ye Ming and the others approaching and stepped forward to block their path, saying, "Two, if you wish to see our Young Valley Master, you must inform us in advance."
Before Ye Ming and the other could speak, one of the Dead Spirit Valley disciples looked at Du Yuemian, his eyes leeringly scanning her, and lewdly chuckled, "Of course! If this young lady wishes to see our Young Valley Master, I believe we don't need to inform him. We can take you straight in."
"Hahaha! That's right! Our Young Valley Master usually treats beautiful ladies like you with great care."
The guards around them also joined in the jeering.
"Yuemian! You don't need to hold back!"
Ye Ming cast a cold glance at these Dead Spirit Valley disciples and said indifferently.
"Alright!"
Hearing this, a ferocity flashed in Du Yuemian's beautiful eyes. She condensed a pair of crescent short blades in each of her palms.
Then, blades flashed, and blood spattered.
"Ah! No..."
"What are you doing... Ah!"
"We are the Dead... Ah!"
"..."
As screams scattered through the air, they instantly shattered the peace of the area. At the same moment, all eyes in the vicinity turned towards them.
A few breaths later, Du Yuemian dispersed the short blades in her hands, looking indifferently at the figures in the blood pool.
"A bunch of trash!"
She held no mercy for these people.
"Alright! This is where I take over!"
Ye Ming walked to her side and said softly.
For at this moment, he could already feel several powerful auras rushing towards them.
"How dare you!"
Before Ye Ming and the two, a youth with eyes reddened by rage, leading a group of people, rushed over. Upon seeing the Dead Spirit Valley disciples lying in pools of blood, his voice became extremely grim.
"You... deserve to die!"