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Especially Gao Yuxin, the medicine she refined greatly increased the speed at which disciples of the Yongning Continent could elevate their realms, making a significant contribution to the overall war situation. Therefore, all countries in the Yongning Continent were providing medicinal materials to Gao Yuxin, as any empire that supplied materials would receive more support in return.
Gao Yuxin had quietly become a master alchemist.
Jin Xi had become a top assassin under Angered Heaven and Dream Spin. Her reputation soared, becoming well-known for her bloody career on the edge of a knife, which she was very satisfied with.
Now that Guan Yue held the position of captain of the Eighth Special Operations Team, it was even more advantageous for him to search for the Child of Heaven and Earth.
His next target was the Wind Child of the Universal Realm.
Before setting off, he reported to Huangfu Jiayin, as she needed to maintain overall control of the arrangements for each special operations team.
Huangfu Jiayin felt very reassured about Guan Yue's trip to the Vast Empire since it was still considered a safe area where the flames of war had not yet spread.
However, Huangfu Jiayin reminded Guan Yue, saying, "Senior Brother, you must never let your guard down. Your Sky-Sealing Tower and Sky Peak Tower can carry a large number of soldiers for deep strikes and mobile attacks. If they fall into enemy hands, the consequences would be unimaginable. Once we establish a foothold in the future, we will still rely on your towers for surprise attacks."
Guan Yue nodded in acknowledgment and then said, "Jia Yin, you've lost weight; make sure to rest. This war will last a long time, and you can't wear yourself out."
Upon hearing Guan Yue's words, Huangfu Jiayin's eyes turned red, and she happily replied, "Senior Brother, I'm fine; just a bit tired. I won't die from it. But you must pay attention to your safety; Geben Qiu and his group are not good people. Your life is more important to us than anything else."
Guan Yue understood her feelings and nodded seriously.
After they bid farewell, Huangfu Jiayin watched Guan Yue's retreating figure for a long time without moving.
Guan Yue conducted brief training for his one hundred Senior Cultivators in the Eighth Special Operations Team before leading them into the Vast Empire to search for the Wind Child.
The members of Guan Yue's team were primarily disciples from the Three Prominent Families, supplemented by other Loose Practitioners. All were Senior Cultivators above the Miraculous Realm.
Upon arriving in the Vast Empire, following the hints from the Southern Source Poor Scholar, Guan Yue quickly located the whereabouts of the Disciple who possessed the Child of Wind. However, that Disciple had already gone to the Chifeng Empire, which was currently under the occupation of Geben Qiu.
Guan Yue confirmed the specific address where this Disciple lived based on information from the Disciple's relatives.
Without hesitation, Guan Yue handed over his Eighth Special Operations Team to the Vice Captain, instructing them to remain on standby within the Vast Empire.
Guan Yue and Guan Tian immediately flew towards the Chifeng Empire.
Since Guan Yue was now capable of soaring at high altitudes, ordinary Disciples would not be able to detect him. They no longer feared drawing attention and could fly directly without concern.
Upon reaching the target city in the Chifeng Empire, Guan Yue chose a secluded corner to land and then walked towards the city. The Disciple who possessed the Child of Wind was currently in this city.
As Guan Yue entered the urban area, he noticed a festive atmosphere; many people were excitedly rushing in one direction. He grabbed a passing man and asked, "Brother, what is happening today? Why is there such commotion?"
The man struggled to break free from Guan Yue's grasp and exclaimed, "Outsider, don’t bother me! I’m rushing to see the Naked Woman Contest. This is Lord Cuba Lu’s reward for all of us in the city. If I’m late, I won’t get a good spot!"
Naked Woman Contest? Guan Yue immediately recalled reports from Disciples and thought about the shameless acts of the Ancient Tomb Master Disciples.
He couldn’t believe that such lewd behavior would attract so much interest from the populace, who seemed desperate not to miss it, showing no signs of outrage over such conduct.
Were the people of Yongning Continent so pitiful? Did they not have mothers, wives, or children?
Guan Yue was filled with righteous anger and decided to put an end to this Naked Woman Contest.
However, he first needed to locate the Disciple who possessed the Child of Wind. Thus, Guan Yue took urgent action and spent nearly an hour finding this Disciple's residence.
It turned out that this Disciple was a low-ranking one who currently served as a guard in a large estate. It was unclear how he had obtained the title of Child of Heaven and Earth.
Guan Yue walked directly into the estate, but the guards at the entrance immediately stopped him and loudly asked, "Who do you think you are? Is the He Family estate a place you can just barge into?"
Guan Yue calmly replied, "Excuse me, is Wu Hong working here?"
"Are you a relative of that kid Wu Hong? Let me tell you, you're out of luck. He got into trouble a few days ago and has already been taken to the Ancient Tomb Sect prison. He should be executed in a few days," the guard said, his tone softening upon realizing that Guan Yue was looking for Wu Hong. Clearly, he had a good relationship with Wu Hong.
"A few days ago? What did he do?" Guan Yue asked.
"That bastard! Everyone else could go watch naked women fight, but I just happened to be on duty today. Fine, I'll tell you. A few days ago, the Ancient Tomb Sect was chasing a girl. She was indeed very beautiful and had exceptional martial arts skills. But she was seriously injured by the Disciples of the Ancient Tomb Sect. That day, the girl suddenly ran here while Wu Hong was on duty. He stepped in to save her and secretly hid her away. But in the end, he was discovered by the Disciples of the Ancient Tomb Sect, and they took him away. They say he will be executed publicly during the Naked Woman Competition today."
"Ancient Tomb Sect?" Guan Yue asked in confusion.
"You don't even know about the Ancient Tomb Sect? It's under Master Ge, you know," the guard glared at Guan Yue, clearly surprised by his ignorance.
"Master Ge? Is that Geben Qiu?" Guan Yue suddenly realized that the disciples of the ancient tomb had formed the Ancient Tomb Sect, and that Geben Qiu actually referred to himself as Master Ge.
"You can't just throw around Master Ge's name like that," the guard scolded loudly.
Guan Yue laughed heartily and then turned to leave.
The guard felt a flash before his eyes and then lost sight of Guan Yue, secretly alarmed: it turned out this person was also an Expert!
Anxious, Guan Yue quickly ran towards the square. He knew everyone had rushed in this direction earlier, so the Naked Woman Competition must be taking place there.
Sure enough, when he arrived at the city square, it was already packed with people. There were layers of spectators both inside and outside, including women who had come to watch such a competition.
A large stone platform had been erected in the square. It was already filled with many prominent figures from various backgrounds. Besides the obvious Disciples, there were also nobles, elders, clan leaders, and other influential individuals present. In front of them were even some devices resembling telescopes.
Looking at the festive decorations and the bustling atmosphere all around, it felt as if the Naked Woman Tournament was a significant festival.
Although it was already early spring, the weather remained cold.
The Sisters who were about to participate in the competition had been escorted over. They wore no clothing, only draped in long pieces of fabric, each varying in length. They tightly wrapped the fabric around their bodies to fend off the cold and to cover themselves. Since their levels were not high, they could not fully resist the chilling cold using their Inner Strength.
Only a few Sisters who had reached a higher realm could completely ignore the temperature's effects on their bodies.
As Guan Yue scanned these Sisters, a familiar feeling washed over her. This sensation touched a deep chord within her heart, drawing her attention significantly.
Thus, Guan Yue focused her divine sight on these Sisters.
Ah, it was Shui Yining!
Guan Yue felt a sharp pang of pain.
What was Shui Yining doing here? Had she really been forced to participate in this competition? Was she about to face death?
Guan Yue had always harbored deep guilt towards Shui Yining in her heart.
Because of her, Shui Yining had been an inconspicuous girl at Qilin Academy. However, when Teacher He exerted his authority and insisted that all the girls sever ties with Guan Yue, even Huangfu Jiayin and Huangfu Jiayun had succumbed. Only Shui Yining refused to accept her fate and dared to resist, resulting in her expulsion from the academy by Teacher He.
Guan Yue had always thought of her and wanted to repay her for not fearing Teacher He’s oppression, for maintaining her independence and dignity, which deeply moved Guan Yue.
In this regard, she had done better than Huangfu Jiayin.
Now, seeing her here in such a dire situation was shocking!
This is all Guan Yue's fault. Tears welled up in Guan Yue's eyes.
Shui Yining, I have harmed you! It's all my fault.
If it weren't for Guan Yue's appearance, she would have continued her studies at Qilin Academy and would now be living in a much better environment.
"I must save her!" Guan Yue silently vowed.
The entire square was in chaos as the Naked Woman Competition was about to begin, just waiting for the disciples of the Ancient Tomb Sect to arrive.
Lu Ziang was drinking and chatting with Fang Bulian.
"You'll be heading back tomorrow, so consider this your farewell drink," Lu Ziang said, raising his glass and downing it in one go, with Fang Bulian following suit.
Fang Bulian then asked, "Ziang, when are you leaving?"
Lu Ziang sighed, "I have to wait for you to come back before I get a chance to go to the battlefield and fight. Our Southern Source Empire only has two slots for legions. They say it's on a rotation basis to ensure sustained momentum."
"That's lucky for me. My brother has already become the deputy squad leader, and if he gets promoted again, he'll be the squad leader. If I join now, I'll only be a small team leader," Fang Bulian surprisingly started to envy his brother.
Since the war began, Fang Buchang had taken up arms, rising from team leader to company commander, and now he was already a deputy squad leader. He had become a key figure in the Southern Sharp Legion. Once the war ended, he could be granted a baron title. If he became a legion commander, he would at least be a count or a viscount.
Lu Ziang then said to Fang Bulian, "Do you know Guan Yue? He's even more impressive now. He has become the captain of the Eighth Special Operations Team. After the war ends, he could be granted a marquis title. He might even become a duke."
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