The first to step forward was the genius from the Liu family, Liu Wenbo.

In Chen Mobai’s absence, as a member of a prominent family and possessing the excellent talent of a triple spiritual root, he had already rallied most of the independent cultivators, becoming the de facto leader.

“Junior Brother Liu, are all these people independent cultivators recruited from other parts of Yun Country by our sect?”

Chen Mobai joined Shenmu Sect for cultivation and Foundation Establishment Pills. He didn’t care at all about power struggles.

“Yes, there are four cultivation markets in Yun Country. Our Nanxi is the closest to Shenmu Sect, so it serves as the gathering point for this departure.”

Although Liu Wenbo had already won over most of the independent cultivators in Nanxi market, his attitude towards Chen Mobai remained as respectful as before.

“Alright.”

Chen Mobai nodded, then chose a less crowded place and sat down.

Liu Wenbo was a bit puzzled by his actions.

Wasn’t this man quite ambitious for power?

However, since Chen Mobai didn’t want to take the lead, he could only grit his teeth and return to his previous position.

On the streets of Nanxi market, the cultivators who had joined Shenmu Sect from the four major cultivation markets of Yun Country clearly divided into four groups.

Among them, the group on the east was led by a stern-faced young man in black.

On the west side, a man and a woman, both in the late stage of Qi Refining, were surrounded by a group.

Only the group on the north side was a mess.

And naturally, the south side represented Nanxi market. Many people, although standing behind Liu Wenbo, hesitated when they saw Chen Mobai coming. Some even ran over directly to Chen Mobai’s side.

“Why are you coming over?”

Chen Mobai was surprised to see the newcomer.

It was Zhuo Ming.

“Among us, you have the most potential for the true teachings. I’m siding with you now, so if you succeed in Foundation Establishment in the future, it will be my merit.”

Zhuo Ming lifted her pretty face and spoke her true thoughts without any hesitation.

“Oh, you believe in me that much.”

Chen Mobai realized that Liu Wenbo wanted him to take the lead and face the disciples of Shenmu Sect from the other three sides.

Having decided to act cautiously in the Tianhe Realm, especially after the continuous assassinations by independent swordsmen and Nanshan thieves, Chen Mobai now only wanted to improve his cultivation and establish his foundation.

He had no interest in these complicated matters that would obviously drain a lot of his energy.

“Of course, you have the best talent among us. You’ve already reached the seventh level of Qi Refining at such a young age. If I don’t bet on you, who else should I bet on?”

Zhuo Ming glanced at Liu Wenbo as she finished speaking.

Chen Mobai gave a wry smile and ignored her.

Just then, five or six more independent cultivators came over and greeted him.

“Senior Brother Chen.”

Chen Mobai didn’t drive them away, just nodded calmly.

In a short while, nearly half of the independent cultivators who had been standing with Liu Wenbo came over here.

Even if Chen Mobai wanted to keep a low profile, his exceptional talent revealed during the spiritual root test, and the fact that he was personally brought over by a true disciple of Shenmu Sect, made many independent cultivators who resented the cultivation families naturally gravitate towards him.

Liu Wenbo seemed to have anticipated this, his expression unchanged, standing calmly at the front of the line.

This man has good composure.

Chen Mobai silently appraised him.

“Are there any people we should pay special attention to?”

A voice came to Zhuo Ming’s ear, and she immediately pointed to the stern-faced young man in black and the beautiful young man and woman at the front of the other two groups.

“His name is Yu Lian, a dual spiritual root genius who has reached the eighth level of Qi Refining. He is favored by Senior Brother Yuan, and it is said that Single Uncle also intends to take him as a disciple and pass on his mantle.”

Chen Mobai looked at the stern-faced young man, knowing that he should be the biggest gain of Shenmu Sect’s spirit crossing mission in Yun Country this time.

“Is he an independent cultivator or from a prominent family?”

“He comes from a small sect. His master passed away three years ago, and now he is the leader of that small sect. However, for the sake of Foundation Establishment, he resolutely decided to join Shenmu Sect.”

Hearing this, Chen Mobai’s eyes narrowed slightly. He took a careful look at Yu Lian, then signaled with his eyes to the handsome young man and woman.

“They are the geniuses of the Luo family. The male is Luo Yixiu, and the female is Luo Yixuan. Both have triple spiritual roots. The former is at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and the latter is at the seventh level. They have always been kept in Tianfeng Mountain, the Luo family’s headquarters. I don’t know why they were let out this time to join Shenmu Sect.”

Although Zhuo Ming seemed indifferent, she had actually gathered clear information about the outstanding talents from the four major markets in Yun Country during these days.

“Are there no notable people on the north side?”Chen Mobai pointed at the disorganized crowd, and Zhuo Ming shook her head, explaining the reason to him.

“That area borders the Snow Country. A few years ago, during the grand spirit crossing ceremony held by the Xue Palace, many independent cultivators had already run to the Snow Country to participate in the spirit testing. Those with outstanding spiritual roots have already been recruited in advance.”

“Oh, doesn’t the Shenmu Sect interfere with this?”

“I don’t know about that.”

Zhuo Ming shook her head. The conflicts among the upper echelons were not something a small independent cultivator like her could inquire about.

After listening, Chen Mobai nodded slightly.

He noticed that Yu Lian and the Luo siblings were also looking at him, and he naturally responded with a smile.

The three of them were indifferent.

Under the watchful eyes of the true disciples of the Shenmu Sect, no one dared to make trouble.

Time quickly came to the next morning.

With a rumbling sound, a huge airship appeared in the sky above Nanxi Market.

“Everyone get on the ship, keep order.”

Yuan Chiyi’s voice sounded, and then the airship slowly descended.

Chen Mobai saw a middle-aged man with a beard standing at the highest point of the ship’s bow. Yuan Chiyi and Ding Ying stood on his left and right, respectfully.

Obviously, this was the Foundation Establishment elder of the Shenmu Sect stationed in Yun Country, Dan Hongyi.

Yu Lian didn’t hesitate at all, he was the first to jump up, and then saluted the three people of the Shenmu Sect.

With him taking the lead, the Luo siblings also followed.

Liu Wenbo was eager to try, but just as he was about to go up, he suddenly hesitated. After thinking it over, he walked to Chen Mobai’s side.

“Brother Chen, after you.”

Chen Mobai was quite surprised. He really didn’t expect that he had such prestige in Liu Wenbo’s mind.

He had been thinking about giving up his position as the leader of the new disciples of the Shenmu Sect in Nanxi Market, but he didn’t expect Liu Wenbo to step back under such circumstances.

Since the atmosphere had been built up to this point, there was absolutely no reason for Chen Mobai to refuse.

He was the fourth to board the airship.

Then came Liu Wenbo.

After the five of them got on, the remaining independent cultivators no longer held back and chose an empty deck to jump on.

“Is this the person you mentioned?”

Dan Hongyi asked Yuan Chiyi next to him. The latter knew that Chen Mobai had not arrived yesterday, and had even made another true disciple run a trip to pick him up. This level of attention made him, a Foundation Establishment elder, interested.

“Yes, Elder E thinks he is a person worth cultivating.”