The next day.
Deep within the Xilin Mountain Range, Xiao Yan gathered everyone together again, the purpose of which was naturally to discuss the formal establishment of the Xiao Gate in the Western Region.
Although Xiao Yan had previously established the Xiao Gate in the Northern Region, Xiao Yan was not familiar with it. Now, the Xiao Gate in the Northern Region Northern Region been entirely entrusted to the Sea Tribe for management. Xiao Yan now planned to formally establish the Xiao Gate in the Western Region. After the Xiao Gate in both the Western Region and Northern Region had developed, they would formally merge. In addition, with the Burning Flame Valley in the Southern Region as an ally, the western part of the continent could quickly fall under the Xiao Gate's control. This would undoubtedly be of great benefit to Xiao Yan's future development.
After a general explanation, everyone present became quite eager to try it out. Who didn't dream of becoming a powerful figure in the future, a force to be reckoned with? But for them in the past, that was far too distant. However, now, Xiao Yan had placed this opportunity right in front of them.
The establishment of the Xiao Gate will create a formidable image in the Western Region. The rise of this transcendent power will inspire awe in countless people. When the Western Region and the Northern Region unite in the future, the Xiao Gate will become even larger, and at that time, they will become powerful figures in the eyes of many.
Seeing the look of anticipation on everyone's faces, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile. The establishment of the Xiao Gate would not only be a guarantee for Leng Bingshuang and the others, but also the greatest support behind him. In this way, he could go to the Central Region with peace of mind.
However, Xiao Yan did not tell the people present that he was going to the Central Region, especially Leng Bingshuang. He did not want the latter to worry about him, nor did he want Leng Bingshuang to do anything impulsive for him. After all, Xiao Yan did not plan to take her with him on this trip to the Central Region.
After that, Xiao Yan explained the matter of the Ghost Hall to everyone present in detail. Most of the people present knew about this mysterious and unpredictable force. After all, the people of the Ghost Hall had also intervened in the battle against Qinhuang Lost Valley. They still had a vivid memory of that battle!
However, when Xiao Yan recounted his experiences in the Far Southern Land, the expressions on everyone's faces changed again. Leng Bingshuang, in particular, couldn't help but show a deep worry on her beautiful face. Even though Xiao Yan was still beside her, hearing that a true powerhouse from the Ghost Hall had personally attacked Xiao Yan and almost captured him, her heart couldn't help but tighten. It wasn't until a long while later that she gradually came to her senses.
Although Xiao Yan's words sounded calm, everyone present could feel a strong sense of danger. If it weren't for the intervention of that mysterious expert at the end of that great battle, they probably wouldn't be seeing Xiao Yan today.
Upon learning of the danger posed by the Ghost Hall, especially since their target was Xiao Yan, everyone present showed expressions of disgust. They already had a very bad impression of those inhuman, ghostly figures, and now that their attention was focused on Xiao Yan, their expressions naturally turned sour.
"Hmph, a bunch of inhuman bastards, daring to set their sights on our Xiao Gate Master! If we ever meet again, we'll make them pay tenfold!"
Yan Shi cursed in a chilling tone, his words placing him in the position of a member of the Xiao Gate, which drew laughter from the others. However, the only constant was the fierce glint in their eyes.
"In that case, let's add the first spark to the fire for the establishment of the Xiao Gate!"
Tian Ying spoke calmly, his gaze sweeping over the others present. Everyone nodded in agreement, and then all eyes turned to Xiao Yan Xiao Yan. They rose, bowed, and said:
"Your subordinates greet Xiao Gate!"
After the discussion, Xiao Yan smiled and explained the next steps of the plan to everyone. The establishment of the Xiao Gate now requires not only recruiting strong individuals, but also, and most importantly, resources.
The establishment of a power naturally requires massive resources as support. As a super power about to rise in the Western Region, the resources needed by the Xiao Gate are naturally at a level that is unimaginable to ordinary people. At least, they far exceed those of the Qinhuang Lost Valley back then.
Of course, with Xiao Yan's abilities, obtaining resources is not difficult, especially now that his cultivation has broken through to the Origin Emperor level, his Spiritual Strength has also broken through. From a certain perspective, Xiao Yan has now become a Tier Six Alchemist, a status that is unmatched in the Western Region.
In addition, he still has a lot of pills that he once seized from his rivals in his Storage Ring. If he were to auction these off, he should be able to get a lot of resources in return. Tian Ying gave a recommendation for this, naturally to Lü Zhongtian. That guy is famous for running auction houses and was once rescued by Xiao Yan. It is only natural to ask him to help with the auction.
The resource issue can be resolved for now, but another major problem is...
They need to gather a considerable number of powerful individuals. Since their battle with Qinhuang Lost Valley, the experts they brought from the Northern Region have all returned. Within the Western Region, it will indeed be difficult for Xiao Yan to gather more powerful individuals. If he really wants to find them, he will probably have to resort to some means...
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but recall the person he had sensed when they arrived at the Xilin Mountain Range the other day.
"If I remember correctly, that guy's clothes seemed to be... from the Bai Clan?"
He murmured something to himself, and as he looked up, Xiao Yan happened to see Xiao Yi Xian opposite him. As his gaze shifted, he noticed a jade pendant hanging around Xiao Yi Xian's snow-white neck, which made him raise an eyebrow.
He remembered that the jade pendant seemed to have originally belonged to Lian'er. When he first saved that girl, she gave him the jade pendant. After Lian'er woke up, Xiao Yan returned it to her in Burning Flame Valley. But seeing it now, he figured that Lian'er had given it to his master instead.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile, revealing a warm smile. This scene caused a slight change in the expression on the face of Xiao Yi Xian opposite him, and a glint of light flashed in the depths of her beautiful eyes.
However, what Xiao Yan didn't know was that the jade pendant was given to him this morning by Lian'er to comfort the pale-faced Xiao Yi Xian. In Xiao Yi Xian's memory, this jade pendant belonged to Xiao Yan...