Inside the office, as everyone gradually became acquainted, a lively conversation had long since begun.
The animated chatter further brought them closer together.
Yet in the north of the Heaven Dou Empire, an entirely different scene was unfolding.
Snow drifted for thousands of miles. Frigid winds blew from the depths of the Extreme North, chilling people to the bone. Even Soul Masters had to expend additional Soul Power to protect themselves from frostbite.
As one layer of the light barrier sealing off the Extreme North vanished, countless factions were stirred into action. Early that morning, many people braved the extreme cold and charged into this world known as humanity's forbidden zone.
"There weren't this many people coming here in the past." On a hill bordering the Extreme North, Du Busi stood with his hands behind his back and spoke calmly.
He had already watched at least a thousand people enter the Extreme North, and this was only one entry point.
"Rumors are spreading everywhere that an astonishing number of treasures have appeared in the Extreme North, the kind that can drastically increase a Soul Master's cultivation. People die for wealth as birds die for food. Naturally, it has drawn this many people."
At Du Busi's side stood Yan Shaozhe, Elder Song, and Elder Jing. Elder Song was the one who spoke.
"Come to think of it, your Body Sect doesn't engage in business, yet you still have so much money. Is it because of the Extreme North's resources?" Elder Song asked Du Busi curiously.
Du Busi smiled vaguely. "Yes and no."
"Then it seems the Extreme North isn't your only source." Elder Song nodded in understanding. "The ocean must be included too. Robbery..."
"At our age, why talk about money?" Du Busi coughed dryly and immediately changed the subject. His