Sect Master Ning and the three elders felt the surging new Soul Power within them, their excitement written plainly on their faces. The breakthrough that generations of ancestors of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had dreamed of for three thousand years had been achieved in a single day. It felt like a dream.
Kraken waited for their emotions to settle a little before speaking unhurriedly. "You've worked for us for so long. It's about time I gave you a few benefits."
Hearing this, Sect Master Ning hurriedly bowed. "You are too kind, Blue King. Serving you is a blessing for our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Breaking free of our shackles today was already an immense gift. How could we dare ask for more?"
Kraken waved a hand. "This is just the appetizer. The real benefit is still to come."
Sect Master Ning exchanged glances with the three elders, their eyes filled with both anticipation and unease. The Great Elder ventured cautiously, "May I ask, Blue King... what do you mean by the 'real benefit'?"
Kraken changed tack. "Do you remember what happened in Body Province?"
Sect Master Ning paused briefly, then quickly recalled the events and answered with his hands clasped. "Yes, Blue King. After Lord Tie appointed Du Busi as the administrator of Body Province, several Evil Soul Masters appeared and stirred up considerable unrest there. Du Busi sent men to hunt them down several times, but those Evil Soul Masters move in secret and have considerable cultivation. They still haven't been completely eradicated."
Kraken nodded, his tone matter-of-fact. "I put those Evil Soul Masters there."
At these words, Sect Master Ning and the three elders all froze.
The Great Elder was the first to recover. He asked cautiously, "You mean... those Evil Soul Masters were deliberately