C909 The Gathering!

A white robe soared through the air.

The previous president of the Babel Chamber of Commerce, with his striking golden eyes, brandished his bare arms, the flesh beneath his skin alive with a web of fine golden lightning.

Majestic new palaces sprung from the earth, dotting the landscape of valleys and mountain peaks.

Many individuals, adorned in the Chamber's attire and bearing the emblem of a golden eye, greeted guests with beaming smiles in front of these grand structures.

These were the fresh faces of the Babel Chamber of Commerce, now including members from various other races!

President Lyi had welcomed these diverse races, integrating them as part of the new Chamber.

Devaputras, Star Race, Dark Elfkind, Asura Clan, Bright Clan, Rock Clan, Demon Girls, Silver Scale Clan, and many more unfamiliar races were all present at Evil Peak, craning their necks to watch President Lyi deliver an impassioned speech.

Chen Langzhi of the Luan Bird Empire was in a valley with numerous Chen family members and those of mixed heritage.

Yan Yu from the Silvermoon Empire, along with the reigning Emperor Yan Gui, presided over the empire's elite at the base of another mountain.

Nearby, a towering figure in a yellow robe, bearing a resemblance to the Sky Shocking Emperor, commanded the attention of a small entourage.

Zhongli from the Ancient Desolate Sect couldn't help but let out a hearty laugh.

Clustered around him were Shen Feiqing, Tan Yuan, Du Huang, and others.

Xie Binn from the Clouds Sect, accompanied by Lee Yu and the current Sect Master, stood alongside Zhongli, seemingly in agreement with Zhongli's proposition.

Ann Ziqing of the Blood God Cult, Ann Jieshan, and several elders unfamiliar to Yu Yuan were engaged in hushed conversation with the Initial Spirit Ghost King from Horror Land.

Visitors from the Filthy Spirit Sect, in their flamboyant and bizarre attire, looked around with keen curiosity.

Practitioners from the Ghoul Glyph Sect, their necks and cheeks marked with varying sizes of runes and secret incantations, maintained a restrained and cautious demeanor.

A distinguished Refiner from the Artifact Sect, capable of crafting Heaven Level Ninth Grade artifacts, led his apprentices aboard a resplendent treasure ship. They indulged in a feast, enjoying fine food and wine atop the ship's expansive table, as if on a leisurely outing.

Many individuals from once-glorious sects, now considered second or third-rate, roamed the three continents. Some were invited, while others simply took it upon themselves to attend.

President Lyi presided over this grand event hosted by the Evil Sect, extending invitations to numerous alien races from the Outland Star River. As expected, he was the cynosure of all eyes.

With a whoosh, Yan Qiling, previously beside President Lyi, gasped with delight and gracefully descended to the ground.

High above, President Lyi continued to gesture emphatically, painting a picture of the imminent changes destined to reshape this world. Upon Yu Yuan and his companions' arrival, President Lyi merely nodded with a smile towards Yu Yuan before resuming his speech.

Zhou You beckoned to Yu Yuan with a wave of his hand. "Yu Yuan!"

As Yu Yuan entered the Evil Sect, many of his old friends acknowledged him with nods and gestures of respect.

Zhongli, Xie Binn, Ann Ziqing, Ann Jieshan, Yan Yu, Lee Yu... Their salutations and murmured greetings drew the curious glances of those who didn't know Yu Yuan personally but recognized his renowned name.

Representatives from the Kingdom of Driliwyr, numerous refiners from the Artifact Sect aboard their treasure ship, members of the Filthy Spirit Sect and the Ghoul Glyph Sect, along with a host of independent practitioners from lesser sects, were all present.

Recently, Yu Yuan had become the talk of the town for slaying Taoist Tianjing of the Spirit Void Sect. As the nominal host of this place, he was particularly in the spotlight.

President Lyi, floating above, noticed that all eyes from the Boundless Land were temporarily fixed on Yu Yuan and paused his address.

The handsome, forty-something President Lyi flashed his pearly whites and, pointing at Yu Yuan within the teleportation array, announced, "Our man of the hour, who after killing Qu Jing, also brought about the demise of Taoist Chongxiao and Taoist Tianjing at Jade Peak."

"What? Taoist Chongxiao and Taoist Tianjing are dead?"

"They perished at Jade Peak?"

"Hey, isn't that... Shi Yuxuan from the Medicine Sect? Why is he with Yu Yuan?"

The valleys of the Evil Sect were soon abuzz with chatter and astonishment.

Within the array, Qin Yun, Old Cash, Qi Yunhong, and Shi Yuxuan, under the weight of countless stares, felt noticeably uneasy.

Lulu, with her Dark Elfkind heritage, shyly bowed her head, clearly overwhelmed by the attention.

"Kid, you always manage to steal the spotlight, no matter where you are," Yan Qiling said with a light chuckle. "Now, don't just stand there in the center of the formation. Head over to Evil Peak first."

"Sure, but I need to talk to you—it's urgent," Yu Yuan said with a grave look as he stepped into the Evil Cauldron, allowing others to enter one by one.

"Once President Lyi has finished speaking and the trade fair has officially started," Yan Qiling hinted with a knowing look and gestured toward Evil Peak. "You go ahead."

With that, Yu Yuan, accompanied by Lulu and the rest, floated up from the valley's teleportation array into the sky.

From above, he had a clearer view of the attendees arriving for the trade fair.

He was inwardly astounded.

The Blood God Cult, Filthy Spirit Sect, Ghoul Glyph Sect, Clouds Sect, Ancient Desolate Sect, Artifact Sect—these were the heavyweights of the Boundless Land!

He would never have imagined, prior to his arrival, that these factions would actually attend such a grand feast!

Did they not fear the potential backlash from the three upper sects, the Demon Palace, and the Demon Palace afterward?

Whether they were aligned with the Divine Soul Sect and President Lyi or not, by setting foot in the Evil Sect, these factions were inevitably crossing the five supreme powers.

Was the current state of affairs in this realm so that these factions no longer feared the five supreme sects?

"Yu Yuan! You've finally returned!"

Atop Evil Peak, Ghost King Luo Yue, Qianjie, and a host of materialized ghosts stood proudly together.

Upon Yu Yuan's arrival, the Ghost King, Qianjie, and the other ghosts slightly bowed in greeting.

Qianjie, once the haughty queen bee of the Demon Palace, now presented herself with a subdued allure and a serious demeanor. "Why didn't Lvliu come?" she inquired.

"Lvliu is over at Jade Peak, having just devoured a green dragon. Probably still full and digesting," Yu Yuan explained with a smile, glancing at the soulful spirits of Horror Land. "Are you here for the trade fair as well?"

"We received an invitation from the Divine Soul Sect. With a clear sign from the White Bone Lord, we made our way here," replied a ghost Yu Yuan had not met before, with utmost respect.

Today, the White Bone Lord, once known as the Ghost King Youling and the Evil King, is no longer shrouded in secrecy.

This Evil King is the forebear of the Yu family, the progenitor of Yu Yuan.

Soon, the White Bone Lord will emerge from seclusion to ascend to a divine position, elevating the status of Horror Land to extraordinary heights, rendering it fearless before any sect within the Boundless Land.

Yu Yuan, being a descendant of such a figure and well-regarded in the mortal realm, especially favored by the Divine Soul Sect, commands the respect of these spectral beings.

"Proceed," Yu Yuan nodded, then inquired with a thought, "Sister, where is our mother?"

"Yes, where is Xiao Rou?" Shi Yuxuan added with urgency.

"She's within the mountain," Luo Yue replied with a gentle smile, glancing down at her feet. "Junior Brother, be patient. She requires a bit more time. Mr. Yan has procured some rare herbs to aid in aligning her meridians and fortifying her Qi and soul. Give it a few more days, and she'll be standing before you, vibrant and full of life."

Comforted by her assurance, Shi Yuxuan's worries subsided. "Xiao Rou did appear frail upon awakening. It's understandable, given the prolonged separation of her body and soul."

"We'll wait then," Yu Yuan agreed with a nod.

Meanwhile, President Lyi continued his impassioned discourse. Alternating between the languages of the Boundless Land and the incomprehensible dialects of the Star Race, he spoke with a persuasive cadence about the profound impact of racial integration on the vast cosmos, declaring it an unstoppable trend.

His critique subtly targeted the three great upper sects, the Demon Palace, and the Devil Palace, labeling them as antiquated and rigid, unwilling to embrace change.

President Lyi's rhetoric consistently alluded to the five supreme sects, indirectly chastising their various shortcomings.

Suddenly, atop Evil Peak, a figure in a gray-green cape materialized out of nowhere. The cape's pointed hood concealed her face.

From within the shadows of the hood, a pair of luminescent green eyes sparkled like emeralds.

The reaction was unmistakable—the mingling of Lulu's Dark Elfkind lineage and the silver leaf necklace adorning her neck.

"Dark Elfkind."

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