"What, the three Battle Emperors are dead?"

Ye Tianlang gnashed his teeth, feeling this was utterly incredible.

He was well aware of the strength of the three Battle Emperors.

Three years ago, he had secretly visited Tianyong Mountain when Wang Ye had not yet become the new Sect Master.

At that time, the most powerful at Tianyong Mountain were the top ten Elders, but their abilities were merely at the Heavenly Saint Boundary.

And the strength of the three Battle Emperors had reached the mid-Heavenly God Realm. By all rights, such power should easily dominate at Tianyong Mountain.

Moreover, the three Battle Emperors traveled together; thinking of it this way, Tianyong Mountain simply didn’t have the strength to simultaneously kill three Battle Emperors.

"Impossible, are you mistaken?"

Ye Tianlang angrily grabbed Xie Yuesi by the collar and lifted him up.

He glared angrily at Xie Yuesi.

Xie Yuesi quickly said.

"Sect Master, this matter is absolutely true. Even if you give me a hundred guts, I wouldn’t dare deceive you!"

Ye Tianlang heavily threw Xie Yuesi onto the ground.

Indeed, there was no one in the Tianlan Sect who dared to deceive him.

Once, someone lied in front of him, and that person’s end was very tragic.

"Could it be that Tianyong Mountain’s strength has advanced by leaps and bounds over these years?"

Ye Tianlang, who had calmed down, considered this possibility.

It’s rumored that Wang Ye defeated the Evil God and also the Magic Emperor Tianyin, something Ye Tianlang didn’t believe.

And now, he was starting to believe it.

The three Battle Emperors joining forces, their combat power naturally greatly amplified.

Originally, he had fought with the three Battle Emperors and swiftly fell to defeat.

Now Wang Ye actually killed the three Battle Emperors; his strength must exceed his own.

"I truly wish to know why Tianyong Mountain’s strength has increased so rapidly!"

Ye Tianlang made up his mind.

The Alliance Hierarch selection conference was still more than ten days away.

He could completely masquerade as a cultivator, join Tianyong Mountain, and investigate.

He was not one to just think about it; soon he disguised himself, applied makeup, and rode the White Tiger mount quickly to the foot of Tianyong Mountain.

At the foot of Tianyong Mountain, there’s a pavilion called Juxian Pavilion, responsible for recruiting disciples.

Juxian Pavilion is very spacious, inside there’s a sandalwood table, with a landscape painting hanging on the wall.

Behind the table sat three middle-aged men with calm expressions.

Recruiting disciples is a big affair; Wang Ye naturally would not recruit disciples casually, sometimes he himself would personally come to recruit disciples.

These three middle-aged men were named Yue Jin, Yue Sheng, Yue Xian, and their strength had reached the pinnacle of the Heavenly God Realm.

Originally, before Wang Ye became Sect Master, their abilities were merely at the Earth Saint Realm, but within a short timeframe, all three had advanced by two stages.

For today’s achievements, in the past, they wouldn’t have even dared to imagine.

Since Tianyong Mountain’s reputation in the Blackwater Secret Realm was growing bigger and bigger, the number of cultivators wanting to enter Tianyong Mountain naturally increased, forming a long queue ahead.

These people’s expressions were tense, their hearts filled with anxiety.

Rumor has it that the disciples recruited by Tianyong Mountain not only must have good talents but also be sharp-minded and well-cultured.

Anyone with lives in their hands, or who have done things damaging to virtue, won’t be allowed into Tianyong Mountain.

Yet Tianyong Mountain is very fair, unlike some sects that only recruit female disciples.

Or only recruit disciples with connections.

"Haha, brother, do you also wish to join Tianyong Mountain?"

"Of course, it is said that once you become a cultivator at Tianyong Mountain, you’ll possess countless resources and an endless array of cultivation technique manuals."

"That’s right, one of my good brothers joined Tianyong Mountain, and in less than a face’s time, his ability increased by a whole stage."

People discussed animatedly.

Most were filled with yearning towards Tianyong Mountain.

Of course, there were also a few who didn’t wish for these people to join Tianyong Mountain.

Because the conditions at Tianyong Mountain were so favorable, if too few people joined, it would mean fewer cultivation resources distributed to their own hands.

After waiting about two hours, it finally came time for Ye Tianlang to undergo the examination.

"What is your name?"

Elder Yue Xian scrutinized Ye Tianlang thoughtfully.

Even from afar he could sense the murderous aura surrounding Ye Tianlang.

"Greetings, masters. I wish to join Tianyong Mountain. I hope you will all support me."

Ye Tianlang displayed a humble demeanor.

But this humility was fake, not easily seen by a normal person.

Unfortunately, these three Elders were experienced, and their strength exceeded Ye Tianlang, quickly sensing something was wrong.

Elder Yue Xian sternly asked.

"What is your name?"

Ye Tianlang quickly uttered the false name he had prepared.

"My name is Ye Han, and I live in Tianlong Village."

Elder Yue Xian heard this and frowned; he’d only asked for his name, why mention where he lived?

Tianlong Village, this name sounded quite familiar.

According to intelligence from Tianyong Mountain’s spies, all residents of Tianlong Village were killed.

Blood flowed like a river in the village.

"You’re really from Tianlong Village?"

Elder Yue Tian asked again.

"Absolutely, if you don’t believe me, you can check."

Ye Tianlang appeared calm, outwardly showing no signs of lying.

But Elder Yue Xian frowned.

"You dare deceive me, disqualified. Tianyong Mountain doesn’t admit deceitful people."

Elder Yue Xian coldly stared at the man before him, releasing an aura of pressure.

This person must have visited Tianlong Village, and perhaps the residents died at his hands.

"Examiner, you must be trying to scare me, right? I haven’t uttered a single lie. Yesterday, Tianlong Village was massacred by a mysterious person; I hid in the bushes to escape with my life."

"I want to avenge the villagers, that’s why I wish to join Tianyong Mountain."

Ye Tianlang spoke with an expression of indignation.

Elder Yue Tian became more convinced this person was lying.

This person’s strength had reached the pinnacle of the Heavenly God Realm, considered a powerhouse in the Blackwater Secret Realm.

How could such a person have grown up in a village; it was as though he had never cultivated before.

Elder Yue Sheng gazed intently at this person, a flash of killing intent in his eyes.

"I wonder how long you’ll keep fabricating. Quickly tell us, what is your real purpose for joining Tianyong Mountain?"

Elder Yue Sheng glared at Ye Tianlang.

Ye Tianlang found that all three harbored ill intent towards him; he thought, perhaps Tianyong Mountain discovered his massacre of Tianlong Village?

"To hell with you!"

Since he couldn’t join Tianyong Mountain, Ye Tianlang felt no need to grovel before these people.

He directly turned hostile.

Immediately a blood-red long sword appeared in his hand, he swung the sword, the Sword Qi surged, causing Juxian Pavilion to collapse instantly.

The crowd fell into panic.

The three quickly surrounded Ye Tianlang.

"You have some nerve, daring to destroy my Juxian Pavilion, courting death."

Ye Tianlang coldly glanced at the three.

"Not only dare to destroy Juxian Pavilion, I dare to kill you!"

With those words the sword shook.

Just as he was about to attack, an Afterimage flew past in front of him. Ye Tianlang instinctively sensed danger.

Soon after, a sharp pain spread from his back.