"Yes!"
In a short while, a beautiful girl adorned with silver ornaments entered the hall. She appeared to be no older than eighteen, possessing exceptional beauty, yet with a distinct charm that differed from Nong Yu and Yin Ning. However, she wore a blue veil, revealing only her beautiful eyes.
Upon her appearance, Zhang Longsheng, the King of the Southwest, rose to greet her: "We welcome the Saintess!"
The girl nodded slightly and said, "Protector Zhang, there is an important matter that requires your intervention." She then glanced at Ye Tian beside him.
Zhang Longsheng quickly replied, "Saintess, this is the leader of the Heavenly Alliance, one of our own."
Only then did the Saintess speak, "Protector Zhang, Elder Kang was openly disrespectful to me yesterday, and the other elders did nothing. I hope Protector Zhang will stand up for me."
Zhang Longsheng immediately said, "This Kang Qian is truly a scoundrel! Please rest assured, Saintess, I will not let him off next time we meet! I will make him apologize to you in person!"
The Saintess nodded slightly, "Thank you, Protector Zhang. You have always been the person I trust most."
"It is my duty!"
The Saintess then looked at Ye Tian, "Leader, I have heard much about you. Although the Heavenly Alliance is not what it once was in recent years, it remains a powerful organization. I wonder if the Leader is interested in joining our Wu Dong?"
Zhang Longsheng quickly interjected, "Saintess, the Leader has just arrived. I will discuss it with him later."
The Saintess nodded gently, "Very well, then I shall take my leave. You must attend tonight's meeting and properly discipline Elder Kang."
After a few words, the Saintess departed.
Ye Tian felt bewildered. He asked, "What kind of Saintess is this? We don't even know her, yet she wants me to join something called Wu Dong."
Zhang Longsheng sighed, "Wu Dong's heritage is extremely ancient, existing since the primordial era. When there was a Wu King, Wu Dong was the strongest power in the entire Southwest. It had established several powerful ancient dynasties and even contended with the Central Plains dynasties. But without a Tea Sage... it is as it is now, with only a Saintess, who is not highly respected."
Ye Tian: "So, Wu Dong does not have a Wu King now?"
Zhang Longsheng: "Yes, that's why Kang Qian dared to be disrespectful to the Saintess. However, I have always shown great respect to the Saintess, because no Wu King has appeared for over three hundred years. According to the pattern, a Wu King should be born within ten years."
Ye Tian chuckled, "So you don't respect the Saintess, you're just afraid that when the Wu King appears, they will punish those who are disloyal."
Zhang Longsheng sighed, "Yes, after all, too many secrets are hidden within Wu Dong."
Ye Tian: "You don't know either?"
Zhang Longsheng shook his head, "There is a door at the innermost part of Wu Dong, which only the Saintess can enter. No one knows what lies within."
"Why not go in and take a look?"
Zhang Longsheng gave a wry smile, "For thousands of years, countless curious people have entered and never returned."
Ye Tian nodded, "Then there must be extremely powerful mechanisms and traps."
Zhang Longsheng: "Whatever it is, I certainly won't venture in. My life is precious. By the way, Leader, the Saintess invited you to join just now. I think you can consider it."
Ye Tian: "Join Wu Dong?"
Zhang Longsheng: "Wu Dong is the origin of the Wu Dao. Witchcraft, soul-binding spells, and sects in the southern countries all originated from Wu Dong. Once a Wu King is born, these forces will immediately pledge allegiance. That's why I say, once Wu Dong rises, it will immediately become a terrifying superpower, far surpassing even the Tang Sect."
Ye Tian: "It would be a laughing matter if I, a leader, became a subordinate to someone else."
Zhang Longsheng smiled, "Then become a high-ranking official. We can discuss it with the Saintess later and have you appointed as the Grand Protector of Wu Dong."
Ye Tian stroked his chin, "Grand Protector, you say?"
Zhang Longsheng: "The Grand Protector is second only to the Saintess and is also the person she trusts the most."
Ye Tian smiled, "Alright, then I'll be the Grand Protector."
Zhang Longsheng: "Then we will go together tonight. Kang Qian is a very cunning person, and I suspect he has some ulterior motives."
Ye Tian: "Good, I also want to see what Wu Dong is like."