Death... and me

The Huring Country's party was one step ahead of everyone else, though. Almost all of them knew very well what this place was the moment they saw the Yin Corpses. It's not that the Sacred Land went out of its way to tell the Huring Country's disciples regarding the second test. It's just that the case regarding the Soul Eater Sect and the Death Yin Zone was famous in the Sacred Land's territory.

Because of that, many of the Huring Country's disciples, who were also teleported randomly, began to appear near the Soul Eater Sect. By the time other cultivator groups from other countries arrived, the Huring Country was pretty much ready to enter the sect. Well, there were few exceptions, of course. For example, Julian's country knew about this place, so quite a few of his companions had already arrived in the place.

The leader of the Huring Country's group was a guy called Venali Petsys, one of the very few cultivators at the Elemental Transformation Realm. Of course, considering the Huring Country's power and background, he wasn't the only one at that level.

"Ricab, is everyone ready?" Venali asked one of his friends.

"Yes. There are a few members of our initial group missing, but they were probably caught by the Yin Corpses. Otherwise, they should have arrived by now," Ricab replied. He was at the Peak Stage of the Saint Realm.

"Or they were killed by other participants looking for information," said a girl on the side. Her name was Dessielle Qilamin, and she was yet another of the Elemental Transformation Realm cultivators from Huring Country.

Venali agreed with Dessielle. "Our Huring Country is indeed the strongest power during every recruitment century. However, that doesn't mean we're invincible. If those guys and girls were caught by a large group, it would make sense that they were captured or even killed."

Of course, he wasn't in the mood to wait anymore, though. "Let's head inside. The other countries are starting to make their way here as the information spreads. The Yin Corpses are becoming annoying to deal with as well. Also, although the Yin Energy of the environment would take many days to start changing our bodies, I would rather not risk waiting any longer."

Everyone around Venali nodded in agreement. There had never been a rule where everyone from Huring Country had to finish the tests or that the ones ahead had to help the late ones. Huring Country also had its own internal competition, so everyone wanted to end it to show they were at the forefront.

"First of all, it would be shameful if we weren't the first ones to find our way out. As the strongest power of the continent, we must set an example," Venali said before he pointed in the direction of the Soul Eater Sect far in the distance. "Let's go!"

Quite a few groups like Julian's Apocal Country kept an eye on the gathering of cultivators of the Huring Country. The moment they saw their members moving out, they also made their move.

"The Huring Country is taking the lead!"

"Obviously. They have their pride to keep."

"Isn't it too risky to follow them from behind? Their strength alone is enough to force us to stay away from their path."

"That won't happen. My sect master said that the Huring Country won't kill people unless necessary."

"Indeed. However, it's not because they're benevolent. That I can guarantee at least."

"Obviously. They simply think that it's beneath themselves to bother with small fries like us."

"Hehe! Let them think that way. As long as they open the path, I'm more than happy to be ignored."

Hedoi and Gala were also there, with a few members from their Klacks Country. Of course, their numbers far lacked in comparison to Huring Country. Besides, even if they were of equal number, Hedoi knew that it was better not to engage a country like that. At the very least, not until it was necessary. "There they go. Their pride is so convenient."

Hedoi then looked around before asking, "Are you all sure you didn't see the black-haired guy sect master talked about?"

Everyone shook their heads in response. Well, it's not like they would tell the truth just because Hedoi asked anyway. Hedoi knew that, but he wanted to check if someone would show any kind of telltale signs with their bodies. "Tch... nothing, huh? Well, he was just at the Late Stage of the Soul Transformation Realm from what the sect master told us. Chances are that he became another Yin Corpse or was killed by some random cultivator in the Saint Realm. It's a pity I can't save him now, but the sect master will have to understand. Let's go."

The few members of the Klacks Country that were there then followed Hedoi and the Huring Country's group.

Liana from the Tenke Country was there as well. "The Huring Country's people are entering. Let's follow them." She and the few members of her Tenke Country that arrived immediately followed as well.

*Uuwssaaaaaaaa...*

*Groooooo...*

*Huuuuuuuuuuuu...*

The Huring Country's disciples didn't take long before finding their first obstacles, though. Venali and Dessielle immediately engaged a pair of Yin Corpses that brought a big group with them. "Sure enough, the real strong Yin Corpses are here. Two Transformation Realm Yin Corpses and a few Saint Realm ones that submitted to their power."

Venali then shouted to the group behind him, "Dessielle and I will hold the Transformation Realm Yin Corpses. All of you, get rid of the Saint Realm ones as fast as possible! This is just the beginning!"

Although there were a good amount of Yin Corpses, it couldn't even compare to the Yin Corpse army that roamed outside the sect. Julian was right on this point. The number of Yin Corpses close to the sect was a lot smaller due to territorialism. In any case, their power was no joke... It's just that Julian himself... wasn't here to see it. Instead, he was still following the twins and Milina.

Somewhere else, Julian had a weird expression on his face, so did Milina. At the moment, he, Rean, Roan, and Milina were as far away as one could possibly be from the Soul Eater Sect. In fact, they were so far that it was even hard to find Yin Corpses. "So... I brought you here. I hope you really have some plan in mind as we are definitely very, very late to join the other forces entering the Soul Eater Sect."

Rean looked at what was in front of him and smiled. "Yep, this is perfect."