Stepping into the Spotlight

Heaven Soul Empire, Heaven Dou City, Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Countless magnificent towers stood in rows, while crowds flowed like a tide.

As the continent's strongest auxiliary martial soul, they had countless people seeking their aid, and nearly every day was packed with a sea of people.

On the top floor of the tallest tower, a petite figure dressed in gold-threaded garments gazed into the distant horizon.

"It's already been a month since that day. I wonder what the shopkeeper is doing now..."

The image of that white-haired, heterochromatic-eyed youth surfaced in Ning Tian's mind. His refined and easygoing figure had been deeply imprinted upon her heart.

Ever since Ning Tian returned a month ago, news of the young sect mistress's return had spread throughout the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

However, before the faction that had attacked her could be identified, Ning Yunye had temporarily forbidden her from leaving the sect grounds, all for the sake of her safety.

At the same time, Ning Tian had told the sect everything about how Yu Wuyi had rescued her.

"Yu Wuyi..."

Thinking of how that youth had left her behind without hesitation that day, Ning Tian unconsciously pursed her lips.

Aside from the explosive news of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's missing young sect mistress returning, a horrifying incident had also occurred in Crimson Leap City, far from Heaven Dou City.

On the very day after the young sect mistress's return, every high-ranking member of Crimson Leap City's largest auction house, the Dark Leap Auction House, had been killed overnight!

Even the auction house's owner had not been spared. One had to know that he was a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse!

He was even known by the terrifying title of the Black Scorpion Snake!

Many people speculated whether this incident was connected to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's disappearance case.

After all, the timing of these two events was far too coincidental.

"Achoo!"

Far away in Shrek Academy, Yu Wuyi suddenly let out an adorable sneeze and rubbed his nose.

Is someone thinking about me?

He muttered to himself in confusion.

At this moment, he was seated in Shrek Academy's most sacred place—the Sea God's Pavilion conference room.

The members of the Sea God's Pavilion sat in order on either side. At the head was a white-haired old man reclining in a lounge chair, looking exceptionally serene.

"Don't be nervous, little fellow. Just treat us as ordinary old men. Introduce yourself."

Mu En said with a smile.

Ordinary old men—beings who could make the entire continent tremble three times over if they were out in the world.

Yu Wuyi grumbled inwardly.

"Greetings, seniors. My name is Firefly, an executor of Wuyi All-Purpose House."

He deliberately revealed his identity so that the name of the all-purpose house could spread, making future commissions more convenient.

At the same time, he understood the importance of a powerful backer. He was now fully capable of turning Wuyi All-Purpose House into a mysterious faction, making anyone who coveted it wary in the future.

What a newly established faction lacked least was an air of mystery.

Though Yu Wuyi was usually rather unruly, he still had to be serious when the time called for it. Only fools would joke with their own lives.

"Oh? This is the first time I've heard of this faction. Would it be convenient for you to introduce it?"

Mu En's interest was piqued as well. Although he had retired from worldly affairs, he still often wandered around the academy.

Yet he had never heard of a faction called Wuyi All-Purpose House.

With Yu Wuyi's generation-defying soul tools alone, it should not have remained obscure.

"I hope the seniors can forgive me for not being able to go into too much detail, but a basic introduction is no problem."

"Simply put, we are an organization that helps others achieve their goals through commissions."

"As long as you can pay the corresponding price, we can fulfill most of our clients' requests."

Oh? A faction of this nature? Mu En's interest grew immensely.

Organizations that typically operated this way shared a common name: assassin organizations!

They served their employers through bounties. As long as one could afford the price, there was no one they dared not kill!

Yu Wuyi saw at a glance what Mu En was thinking, because the two were indeed quite similar.

"Senior Mu En must be wondering what distinguishes us from those organizations hidden in the shadows, right?"

Mu En nodded without any attempt at concealment.

"Then I'm afraid you are underestimating us, Senior. Most of those organizations engage in shady dealings, murder, and arson."

"But we are different. We act openly and honorably—even when killing."

"Moreover, what we can do goes far beyond that. Just as I said, as long as you can afford the payment, even if you want an entire nation to vanish from this continent, we can do it."

Was Yu Wuyi exaggerating? To the people of this world, it was an enormous exaggeration!

Because on Douluo Continent, there were only four nations worthy of being called countries: Heaven Soul, Douling, Star Luo, and the later Sun Moon Empire!

And these nations all had their own trump cards. Even an Ultimate Douluo would not dare claim they could definitely make a nation vanish!

But to Yu Wuyi, that was a fact!

By his current estimate, Sam at 20% roleplay completion should possess strength at the Title Douluo level. After entering the Secondary Burning State, he should reach the level of a Super Douluo!

Not to mention that there was an even higher Fully Burning Form!

It was just that, at present, he could not maintain even the Secondary Burning State for long.

Moreover, he did not need to worry about that, because the system was only responsible for giving him rewards for completing commissions. The price others needed to pay was actually set by him.

In other words, if he wished, he could even help others complete commissions without charging any price.

But he would not do that. Only an equivalent payment could yield an equivalent result.

This belief had always been deeply rooted in Yu Wuyi's subconscious. Perhaps that was also why the system had chosen him?

That said, what price do you think would need to be paid to make a nation disappear from the world?

In Yu Wuyi's values, that was not much different from directly offering up an entire nation.

So, saying those words was more about displaying his capabilities. No one would truly go that far—at least, not for now.

"You certainly have a big mouth for a little girl. Do you think a single faction could accomplish something like that?"

Qian Duoduo suddenly spoke from the side, looking at Yu Wuyi with disdain as though he were looking at a fool.

"Let me make this clear. Including myself, there are seven Super Douluos standing before you, and Elder Mu is an Ultimate Douluo-level powerhouse!"

"Although we would never do such a thing, even so, we would not dare say that we could destroy any nation. Do you think your so-called All-Things House is stronger than us?"

Although Shrek Academy was merely an academy, its high-end combat strength could rival, or even surpass, that of every nation. Even they could not guarantee such a thing.

Could some completely unheard-of faction from who knew where accomplish it? Qian Duoduo would not believe it even if he were beaten to death.

Although Qian Duoduo's assumption was somewhat bold, the many elders nodded in agreement as well.

But the answer that followed plunged the entire meeting room into a brief silence.

"Yes."

Yu Wuyi's answer was extremely calm, as if he were merely stating a fact.

Yet it stirred towering waves in the hearts of every Sea God's Pavilion member!

Even Mu En's expression became much more solemn. His attainments in spiritual power could be said to be unparalleled, allowing him to sense whether someone was lying.

But he could not sense the slightest hint of deception from Yu Wuyi.

In other words, she was telling the truth!