After bidding farewell to the reluctant Miao Yue'er, Zhou Muyun followed the disciple who had delivered the message to Ouyang Changhe's study.
"Greetings, Sect Master." Zhou Muyun bowed.
"Sit."
Ouyang Changhe nodded slightly and pointed to a chair nearby. Zhou Muyun nodded and sat down.
"Do you know why I summoned you?"
"Reporting to Sect Master, could it be regarding Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect's recruitment of geniuses from the Hundred Sects?" Zhou Muyun guessed.
Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect's envoy had only just arrived, and Ouyang Changhe had immediately summoned him. The intention was naturally obvious.
"Exactly."
Ouyang Changhe nodded and said, "Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect's envoy came to our sect for this very matter. If disciples of our sect can pass the trial and remain at Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect, not only will the sect benefit, but the disciples themselves will receive enormous benefits as well.
"Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect has amassed an ocean of resources—every kind of divine art and secret manual, rare treasure and exotic jewel. You will have the chance to enjoy them all."
With the rumors confirmed, Zhou Muyun felt somewhat shaken.
Just as Ouyang Changhe had said, Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect controlled the resources of two regions. No one could possibly know how deep its reserves ran.
If he could enter Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect to cultivate, it would naturally be a tremendous blessing.
Yet upon further consideration, he felt that such a colossal entity would not act so simply.
Zhou Muyun frowned slightly and voiced his doubts. "Sect Master, is Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect truly gathering geniuses from the two regions and concentrating resources to cultivate them solely to resist the Demonic Sect?"
A trace of appreciation appeared in Ouyang Changhe's eyes as he smiled. "Everyone says you only know how to bury your