The first cultivation method for members of the Yin Corpse Sect is the art of raising corpses.

They were raising corpses.

But it requires the sacrifice of living people.

This is why the war in the North is incessant, the clans cannot be unified, and it is also the root cause of the North's incursions.

Before a human sacrifice, the Yin Corpse Sect members would brand each offering.

The reason Yun Shangtian was surprised was because he sensed the branding aura emanating from the sacrificial offering.

Living sacrifices should not appear in the heart of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Yun Shangtian suppressed his chaotic thoughts, pointed his finger, and streams of mysterious energy shot out into the distance.

On the other hand, his attention was constantly scanning the Tower of Ascension.

For some reason, he always felt that there was a great danger in the building, as if an ancient beast was lurking in the building.

"roll!"

Just then, a loud shout came from inside the building.

Xu Mang flashed and appeared in the center of the battlefield.

He threw a punch, the violent force of which ignored the distance and slammed into the circling giant eagle.

Yun Shangtian frowned slightly and then tapped his fingers lightly.

With a burst of magical power, a white lotus gracefully fell.

The white lotus collided with the fist's force and was silently annihilated on the spot.

The giant eagle flapped its wings and flew away, then drifted down from the clouds, calling out, "Wanli, come back!"

"Xu Mang, do you intend to make an enemy of the Azure Eagle Clan?"

After flashing back, Yun Wanli recognized Xu Mang.

Xu Mang's reputation had already spread throughout the northern border.

From the clan chiefs to the ordinary clan members, everyone knew about it.

"Are you sure the Azure Eagle Clan wants to be my enemy?"

Xu Mang looked at the two of them, his calm tone carrying an indescribable domineering air.

The first clan in the North is naturally powerful.

Even if Xu Mang was arrogant, he didn't think that one person could defeat the entire Azure Eagle Clan.

But so what!

So what if they are the first clan in the North?

If you want war, then let's fight.

Xu Mang, that's it!

Xu Mang's rhetorical question left Yun Wanli speechless.

These words were tantamount to threatening him.

Xu Mang has never been a challenger.

Just like for the past hundred years, it has always been the pillar of stability in the northern frontier.

Whoever it is, can only speak to him as a challenger.

He was not afraid of even the powerful Azure Eagle Clan.

These are difficult words to answer.

Yun Wanli did not dare to declare war on behalf of the clan.

Because he was certain that if he gave a positive answer, Xu Mang would consider him an enemy from that moment on.

At that point, let alone killing Gulina, it's uncertain whether I can even escape.

After all, this is the Great Zhou Dynasty!

Even with the ancestor by my side, it's not safe.

While Yun Wanli was struggling with his decision, Yun Shangtian revealed his identity, "Xu Mang, my name is Yun Shangtian, I come from the Yun family, and I am also a member of the Yin Corpse Sect!"

In the northern lands, clans reign supreme.

But above the king, there is a ruler, namely the supreme Yin Corpse Sect.

Xu Mang was indeed very strong. Even within the entire Yin Corpse Sect, only those three top-tier half-immortals could suppress and kill him.

Others, in a one-on-one situation, are absolutely no match for him.

However, the Yin Corpse Sect has no shortage of strong individuals.

Even if the three top-tier demigods don't make a move, the other powerful individuals can still surround and kill Xu Mang.

Xu Mang dared to be an enemy of the clans, but would he dare to be an enemy of the immortal sects?

Immortal Sect?

Xu Mang's lips curved slightly.

Not to mention that he has now seen the road ahead clearly, even when he had not yet seen the road ahead clearly, he had never been afraid.

The Frostwolf Clan leader was his friend.

That's enough!

With him here, he wouldn't allow anyone to harm Gulina.

"Let's fight!"

The spear pierced through the clouds and split the sky.

Xu Mang was fearless.

Its rampant growth was like a wildfire spreading across the land.

Upon seeing Xu Mang's resolute attitude, Yun Shangtian's brows furrowed into a deep frown.

Things started to get tricky.

I am not sure I can completely suppress Xu Mang.

Wanli, at best, could only manage a draw with "Li Fan".

The remaining Wumucha will likely die in the combined attack of Guli and his two companions.

If a real fight breaks out, our side will not gain any advantage.

But it would be too embarrassing to just leave like that.

Moreover, he always felt that all of this was too bizarre, so bizarre that he couldn't quite understand it.

How come the Frostwolf Clan arrived just in time for Li Fan and Lü Xiaoyi's battle?

Why did the mysteriously appearing offerings have to be exposed right in front of me?

Why would Xu Mang appear here at this time? If he wanted to support the Frostwolf Clan, there would be no need for him to go south.

"Li Fan, are you really determined to become enemies with the Yin Corpse Sect?"

Yun Shangtian's gaze shifted to Lü Xiaoyi.

Even now, he still thinks Lü Xiaoyi is Li Fan.

Or rather, in his view, only Li Fan like this was more acceptable.

Too weak, impossible.

To say he's stronger than Xu Mang is impossible.

Only someone with Lu Xiaoyi's strength is just right!

If using the Yin Corpse Sect to suppress Li Fan succeeds, the situation will be completely reversed.

What I need to do is to restrain Xu Mang.

Even if Gulina and her group were all together, they wouldn't be a match for Wanli.

"Can you represent the Yin Corpse Sect?"

Lü Xiaoyi countered with a question.

"Li Fan, do you think I can't?"

Yun Shangtian squinted at Lü Xiaoyi, his magical power surging, his blood-red robe fluttering in the wind.

The aura of a demigod is different from that of a martial artist.

But the sense of oppression it brings is exactly the same.

His aura clashed with Xu Mang's, and he was in no way inferior to Xu Mang.

These people from the immortal sects are indeed quite powerful.

Of course, what does this have to do with me, Lü Xiaoyi?

Lu Xiaoyi grinned and said, "You can represent the Yin Corpse Sect, but I can't represent Alliance Leader Li."

Leader Li is right there; go ask him yourself!

Following Lü Xiaoyi's gaze, Yun Shangtian and Yun Wanli both saw Li Fan in a white robe.

Could this be Li Fan?

That can't possibly be Li Fan!

The phrases "clouds above the sky" and "clouds stretching ten thousand miles" directly negate the correct answer.

"Li Fan, it seems you're determined to be an enemy of my Yin Corpse Sect!"

Yun Shangtian kept a close eye on Lü Xiaoyi, not giving up on making a final effort.

"No, do people from clans all have mental problems?"

I told you, I'm not Li Fan, why don't you believe me!

Furthermore, since you've heard of Leader Li's reputation, you must have heard that he wields a knife!

Lu Xiaoyi said sarcastically.

Yun Shangtian didn't look at him, but instead looked at Lu Xing and asked, "Is what he said true?"

Lu Xing glanced at Li Fan, then cautiously nodded in response: "It's true!"

"Are you kidding me?"

"You're not Li Fan, but you're acting like one?"

Realizing he had been tricked, Yun Wanli lost his temper. He stared intently at Lü Xiaoyi with wide eyes, his breath coming out like steam.

"Idiot, when did I ever say I was Li Fan?"

Lu Xiaoyi rolled his eyes at Yun Wanli, annoyed.

"You bastard, you clearly said this was your territory!"

Yun Wanli practically shouted those words.

Lu Xiaoyi shrugged and looked at Yun Wanli with a playful expression: "Grandpa, my name is Lu Xiaoyi, the strongest in Qingzhou."

I said this is my territory, is there a problem?

You idiot, can't you use your brain—damaged by a door, underdeveloped, and filled with cow dung—and listen carefully to every word?

If you have any brains, you wouldn't think your grandpa is Li Fan, the Overlord Blade.

Even if you're brainless, you've surely heard the rumors circulating in the martial arts world!

Everyone in the martial arts world knows that Leader Li is handsome, dashing, and ruthlessly domineering...

"Look at my appearance, do I even compare to a hair on Leader Li's head?"