Meteorite Town

Great Abyss, outskirts of the Falling Star Mountains, Meteorite Town.

"This place is much livelier than the last time I came," Mu Dazhi said, following behind Chen Xu as he looked around.

But he also knew that while the town was quite bustling, once everyone entered the mountains, they would be like a drop of water merging into the sea, unable to stir even the slightest ripple.

The Martial Alliance headquarters was located within the Falling Star Mountains, which stretched for over ten thousand li beside the town. The range had earned its name because meteorites had once fallen here several centuries ago. It was the largest and most dangerous uninhabited region in Great Abyss.

Every year, large numbers of poachers and hikers went missing or even died within these mountains. Yet the priceless rare beasts and mineral deposits inside still drew wave after wave of people hoping to "strike gold" here.

Meteorite Town had already fallen completely under the Martial Alliance's control, serving as the final supply station before entering the mountains.

"Sect Master, I contacted the Martial Alliance in advance. As one of the eight major branches, the Guiyuan Upper Sect will have someone specifically assigned to pick us up here."

As his gaze swept over batch after batch of groups heading out of town, Mu Dazhi's expression revealed a hint of pride.

This was the difference in treatment between the eight major branches and the smaller ones. They could take the Martial Alliance's helicopter directly into the mountains instead of trudging miserably over hills and ridges.

"Master, can our sect enjoy the treatment reserved for the Martial Alliance's eight major branches now?"

The chattering voices of a group of young men and women reached Chen Xu and Mu Dazhi. Mu Dazhi instinctively glanced over, and when he