
The intersection of the Underworld Road, as its name suggests was one of the most dangerous places for the inhabitants of Xuanyuan realm.
The average member of Peak Wind had figured out how the danger was meant through the archives of the library. Those who listened to the meeting last night, had a heavy expression on his face from having to see the First Master of Wind Peak going there to carry out the test.
One of them was Jiang Nalan who devoted himself as a secret loyal follower to the First Master of Wind Peak, Yan Xu.
Together with some of the top elite members consisting of four men and ten women, he opened a special secret meeting only for their small group.
The group is called the Faithful Followers of the First Master, where they will give their all to serve the needs of the First Master.
In fact, the factions within the sect had long since the new members joined. Everyone would choose who the overlord they would follow in full and share the duties to the other vassal factions.
The significant difference was that they would provide full assistance to the Master whose faction they served faithfully, even though it would take his life.
Although the First Master Faithful Followers faction only had fifteen members, they were fifteen elites chosen through strict procedures applied by all direct disciples as well as the Peak Leader, certainly without Yan Xu's knowledge.
Armed with the same teaching materials from the Peak Chief, those fifteen people had reached the top elite level in the part of the new school year disciples of the Eternal Luo Sect. However, their identities were still kept secret thanks to the influence of the Peak Wind and the common disguise techniques of the direct disciples.
In the middle of the room where they were gathered, there was a round table and fifteen chairs. They all sat according to the overall value order that was his rank as a member of the faction.
As the first ranker, Jiang Nalan led the way of their discussion.
"As you know, First Master will leave the peak to take the exam. As his followers, we must also move."
The man opposite him raised his hand, his name is Ahn. He was third in the order of the faction members.
Ahn disapprovingly said, "Isn't the test only for First Master? If we go along, then we will be considered to be violating the sect rules."
The girl with her small body and tiny face who looked sleepy, yawned while refuting Ahn's opinion, "Hooamm~~ Ahn is too strict against sect rules. Have you forgotten who we follow? Immortal Sect Luo or First Master?~~"
"Pff! No wonder, Ahn earned the title of walking law," holding back his laughter, the other man next to Ahn held his stomach while keeping his mouth shut.
Hearing their rebuttal, Ahn heaved a heavy sigh. He never took heart over their words because there was a point. They had never declared joining a sect, but rather the Peak Wind that was under the auspices of the Eternal Luo Sect. He had never expected anything to these insane people to slightly obey the sect rules.
On the other hand, Jiang Nalan raised his hand and everyone's expressions returned seriously.
"Ahn, I knew you'd say it like that. So, I've already asked Yueqin to apply to the Sect Chief so that we can help First Master."
"Keep, what answer did you get?" asked Ahn who narrowed her eyes.
Grunting proudly, Jiang Nalan took out a scroll and opened it right in front of everyone.
The scroll contained approval of the request they sent.
Seeing that, Ahn couldn't hold back the tears that were in her heart.
'These crazy people ... Given a chance to live, instead of looking for death!'
Unable to resist, Ahn became silent.
Yueqin who continued to have a sleepy expression on her face, glanced at Ahn who did not speak. He had studied every trait that their faction members possessed. Lately, Ahn's more realistic attitude change and listening without a fight had slightly attracted Yueqin's interest.
Sensing the gaze that led to her, Ahn returned the favor by looking back at Yueqin. These two people were like wolves and cats, they were watching each other closely.
Seeing the behavior of the second and third rankers, Jiang Nalan again spoke up to ease the spark between them, "Enough, the Sect Chief's decision has been issued so no one needs to feel condescending. For Yueqin, I know you're trying to get Ahn to retest, but you need to hold her back because we're on a mission."
Trapped in the sense of competition from those two people, as the owner of the rank they wanted to reach, Jiang Nalan should always be stronger than the fourteen others. Otherwise, he would feel guilty to First Master for not being able to become his number one loyal follower.
Calm back to the meeting room. The man who had previously giggled now spoke in a firm tone.
"Because it's quiet, can I talk?"
"Rank four, Jiqing ... If you are like that, then there is something very important that you have to say. Speak," said Jiang Nalan.
Nodding once, Jiqing started talking.
"First, I've been browsing through every archive about the Underground Crossing. In each archive, it is said that its location is underground. To be exact, under the Long Tanjiao Dragon Empire in the Northern Continent. The Dragon Empire existed until now thanks to their services in guarding the inter-dimensional border."
"You mean, we're going to the Northern continent filled with snow?" ask Ahn curiously.
Jiqing nodded in agreement and continued, "Right, for that I have made various kinds of recommendations for equipment that will be used just in case the Dragon Empire does not accept outsiders into its territory ..."
"Don't say ..." Ahn narrowed her eyes and she began to guess the craziest thing that would come out of Jiqing's mouth.
Jiqing's low-pitched voice filled the entire room, "We will conquer the Dragon Empire if they give a negative response to First Master's arrival."
'Shit! Here goes! The death-seeking army will start to go crazy!' that was what was implied in Ahn's facial expression.
Meanwhile, Yueqin nodded in agreement and there was a sharp glint in her eyes, "Anyone who has no respect for the First Master, is indeed entitled to be destroyed. The rest of us will breed as normal mounts and craftsmen, while the talented ones will be presented to the top elders," he said in a sleepy tone, but gave a definite determination.
Hearing Yueqin's decree, everyone except her brother nodded in agreement.
'Excuse me, can I withdraw from this crazy group? Everyone here is already completely insane and fanatical! I don't feel right here!' Ahn was crying in her heart.
Looking at her brother's disapproving face, Yueqin pouted and said, "Third rank, are you starting to think about going out again? Or do you want our rematch to be done right now so that your brain becomes smooth in thinking?~~"
Ahn who was aware that her sister was serious, immediately waved her hand to refuse and said, "No, of course I agree! Anyone who has no respect for the First Master, is unworthy to live!"
Despite agreeing, Ahn feels guilty for having sold the First Master's name to appease his sister. He knew that First Master himself did not want to get this kind of treatment, yet he also did not have the power to resist. After all, deep down, Ahn deeply admired Yan Xu who was a true male model in his eyes.
If only this wasn't for Yan Xu's sake, then, The more normal-minded Ahn of these fourteenth abnormal would never join and become an elite disciple in the new school year in order to join the elite faction of the First Master Faithful Followers.
Throwing away the regret and reason he joined, Ahn must inevitably follow every crazy action of all the faction members.
Seeing that everyone had agreed, Jiqing spoke again.
"We will prepare after this meeting is over. At the very least, we should arrive first before First Master. I'm sure, at least First Master will need a few days to make preparations. In the meantime, we all have to ease the burden of the journey he's going through."
"We are all racing against time, don't waste too much energy in order to help First Master in critical times" Jiang Nalan added.
Everyone nodded.
"All right, that's all I need to say. Next information we will talk about on the way. All the equipment I have prepared through the help of the other faction members, so we can leave right now, " Jiqing concluded.
Everyone in the room stood up and returned to their respective rooms to carry personal luggage. After they finished, the fifteen people took the equipment Jiqing had provided and went towards the Northern Continent without the slightest bit of farewell.
Of course they will not say goodbye, after all this is a secret mission and only a few people know to prevent information leakage.