While everyone was looking at each other, Chu Ming further explained, "The Xihai Chamber of Commerce has brought ambitions that are not commensurate with their status in recent years due to its monopolistic business status."
"They started to interfere in the internal affairs of various major sects, which will inevitably cause everyone's backlash. It's just that they lack a good opportunity."
Zhao Min seemed to understand what Chu Ming meant.
"So Young Master provided them with this opportunity."
"Yes, Tianlongmen is a good excuse. Everyone hides their faces and carries out robberies in their name. In fact, it not only teaches the Xihai Chamber of Commerce a lesson, but also obtains a huge amount of resources. Why not do it. "
"Who would have thought that an accidental incident in the Eastern Region could cause huge waves!"
Shen Luoyan felt a little emotional about the impact of the linkage of things.
Chu Ming wanted to tell her about the "Butterfly Effect", but considering the actual situation, he gave up.
"Are we going to officially enter the Eastern Region next?"
Tu Fengsan asked a question that everyone was concerned about.
After Chu Ming's planning, the Eastern Territory has now become more chaotic. It is also a good time to set foot in the Eastern Territory. Moreover, due to the destruction of Tianlong Gate, a power vacuum has appeared in the area adjacent to the Wolong Mountains.
These are all favorable factors.
According to Chu Ming's plan, now is a good time to enter the Eastern Region.
But the successive battles made him cautious. The Martial Emperor and the Martial Emperor died just like ordinary warriors. The Xihai Chamber of Commerce even lost two Martial Saints.
The background of the high-grade sect allowed Chu Ming to see his own shortcomings.
The Eastern Region and the Northeast Region are obviously two different worlds.
Chu Ming finally decided to develop in a low profile for a period of time, at least to have the strength to stand up to Emperor Wu. Otherwise, entering the Eastern Region now would be too risky.
"The focus of our next plan is still on the Wolong Mountains. We must clearly survey the topography of the mountains, or at least secretly control them in our hands."
When Chu Ming said these words, many people in the audience had a look of relief. Obviously they were worried about marching into the Eastern Region now.
"Six Swordsmen and Master Xu Zhu have been exploring the Wolong Mountains for many days, but they still can't find any trace of the hidden veins."
"Yes, the Wolong Mountain Range is really too big. Fortunately, everyone's realm has improved, otherwise it would be really difficult for King Wu to stay in the mountains for a long time."
"It takes a week to cross the Wolong Mountains from the Northeast Territory to the Eastern Territory. It will be difficult for a warrior who is not a Martial King or above to survive in it."
Yang Xiao, Fan Yao and others who have traveled through it many times have always lamented the vastness of the Wolong Mountains.
"Island Master Huang, how is your research on the maze array going now?"
"Sir, after several experiments, there is basically no problem. As long as the other party does not destroy the base of the formation by chance, it will be impossible to leave the Qimen Five Elements Formation on its own."
Chu Ming did not expect Huang Yaoshi to successfully study the formation so quickly, and couldn't help but sigh that his title of "Educated Heavenly Man" did not come from nothing.
"It's just that my subordinates still can't control the energy of the spirit stones very well. The formation still requires plants or big rocks to occupy special positions, so it's easier for the opponent to destroy the formation base, thus affecting the operation of the formation."
"It doesn't matter, it's enough at this stage."
With the protection of the Qimen Five Elements Formation, the power of Shengxian Valley and Hidden Immortal Valley has been enhanced.
Although Chu Ming continued to expand his power externally, he never relaxed his protection of the base camp in the rear.
"Sir, we are a little short of manpower now. There are still five spirit stone veins in the Wolong Mountains. Can you consider letting the elites from the training camp participate?"
Shen Luoyan carefully put forward her suggestion.
"The Lingshi mine is of great importance. Once the news is leaked, it will be a disaster for us. We must not leave it to others."
"As for the problem of manpower shortage, it can be solved over time."
Chu Ming was very determined on this issue. It was impossible for him to share the news about the spirit stone veins with others.
"Sir, through these two operations, the abilities of the black-faced thieves have been verified. Do we need to expand their scale?"
"The selection is very important. You can set the conditions for selection by yourself."
"Yes, sir."
"The water village in the Palace of Hell can be used as a base camp for peripheral personnel. You must manage it well."
Chu Ming was also quite satisfied with the performance of the black-faced thief this time, so he naturally supported Cao Zhengchun's suggestion.
"It seems that everyone still needs to hibernate in the Northeast Region for a while. When we break out of the Wolong Mountains, our enemies' suffering will begin."
"We will follow you to the death."
After everyone dispersed, Chu Ming deliberately kept Zhong Ling behind.
"How has Thunder Cloud Beast been doing lately?"
Xiao Lan was standing on Zhong Ling's left shoulder. When Chu Ming asked about its performance, her hair stood up in fear and she looked at Zhong Ling pitifully.
She was afraid that her answer would not satisfy Chu Ming, and that it would be punished again. It seemed that what happened last time was particularly memorable to it.
Seeing the appearance of the Thunder Cloud Beast, Zhong Ling felt a little distressed and hurriedly told Chu Ming about its contribution.
"Little Blue has been very good lately. He helps me every time and doesn't disobey orders."
Chu Ming turned his gaze to the Thunder Cloud Beast again, and understood the questioning meaning in his eyes. Xiao Lan didn't even bother to transmit the message, but was busy nodding in agreement with what Zhong Ling had just said.
Seeing that Thunder Cloud Beast has really made a change, it is no longer the situation it used to instruct Zhong Ling in the past.
Chu Ming took out the healing elixir and handed it to it.
"Do your duty as a spiritual beast, and the benefits will naturally come to you in the future."
Thunder Cloud Beast took the elixir respectfully and said respectfully, "Thank you, Master!"
Xiaolan was a gift left to her by Zhong Ling's master, and she was not conquered by herself. Therefore, Thunder Cloud Beast has had an inexplicable sense of superiority towards Zhong Ling since the beginning.
No matter how smart the spiritual beasts are, they can't escape their animal nature. In their hearts, they still worship the strong and despise the weak.
This is the nature of monsters and cannot be changed at all.
Chu Ming was a little worried about the "Chongming Bird" at this time. You must know that this is a mythical beast, and he was born as Emperor Wu.
There is no way he can fight against it with his current strength.
"Master, don't worry. The Chongming Bird will not bully the Thunder Cloud Beast. The contract between you is a life and death contract. It will only treat you as its closest relative."
The system seemed to understand Chu Ming's worries and hurriedly explained the situation to him.
Chu Ming found that the system emphasized the power of the "life and death contract" in every song, and he had no intention of continuing to ask questions.
"Xiao Tie, I want to draw a character."
"Okay, Master."
Due to being busy during this period, Chu Ming had delayed extracting system characters, so he just happened to make up for it today.
The light beam finally stopped in the platinum head area.
Ouyang Feng is a warrior in the early stage of Emperor Wu.
"See Young Master."
"Master Ouyang Mountain, please rise."
Ouyang Feng is not only a master of martial arts, but also a master of poison. Recently, after Ding Chunqiu and Wang Nangu exchanged experiences and insights, both parties' poison skills have increased significantly.
The emergence of Ouyang Feng is undoubtedly an added advantage.
"Master Ouyang, please stay in Shengxian Valley to practice cultivation. You can also communicate more with your colleagues on weekdays."
"Yes, sir."
Xu Zhu and Liu Sword Slave have been in the Wolong Mountains for some time, but there is still no news about the "hidden vein".
This made Chu Ming start to doubt Xu Zhu's identity as the "Son of Destiny". Could it be that he was the real "Emperor of Europe" and the little monk was just a foil.
After giving them another week, if there was still no substantial progress, Chu Ming decided to go into the mountains to search for the spirit stone veins himself.
Huang Yaoshi and others have gone to the Wolong Mountains to deploy the Qimen Five Elements Formation to hide the entrances and exits to the Eastern Region.
Shengxian Valley and Hidden Immortal Valley are a bit far away from the Wolong Mountains. Chu Ming urgently needs to obtain a fulcrum to prepare for his future march to the Eastern Region.
Therefore, the five hidden veins in the Wolong Mountains are extremely important.
In the Central Territory, at Guanghan Palace at Wangyue Peak, Wen Shuyue looked in the direction of the Eastern Territory and felt an inexplicable palpitation in his heart.
After passing the "Red Earth Tribulation", she returned to Guanghan Palace and officially became a saint. If nothing else happened, she would succeed her master and become the new palace master on the day he broke through to the Martial Saint.
Her destiny has already been arranged, she just needs to follow the steps, just like all the saints in the past.
When chaos arose in the Eastern Territory, she made timely suggestions to her master and decisively looted the Xihai Chamber of Commerce, which had become increasingly restless in recent years. Guanghan Palace also gained a considerable amount of resources, and she also gained the support of her master and elders. unanimous praise.
Maybe it was because she had been paying attention to the trends of the West Sea Chamber of Commerce recently, and the names of the East Region and the Northeast Region, which she had almost forgotten, frequently appeared in her mind.
This reminded her of her other identity, "Yu Niang", and all of this made her feel scared.
She could only find the person she trusted the most to tell all this.
"Silly boy, you have paid too much attention to the Eastern Region recently. It is normal to have these associations. Don't take it too seriously."
Luo Jinghong comforted his disciple lightly.
"Master, will this affect the disciple's state of mind, and will it really not hinder future practice?"
"Don't worry, these are normal manifestations and will not cause any trouble to your practice."
Seeing Wen Shuyue's hesitant expression, she could only continue to comfort her, "Actually, my teacher has also encountered a similar situation to you."
She didn't expect that the master would have such troubles. Wen Shuyue's mouth opened in surprise. Coupled with her stunning appearance, people couldn't bear to look away.
Even Luo Jinghong, a woman, was amazed by his apprentice.
"Master, how did you solve it in the end?"
"I secretly went back to see him."
"Then what?"
"There is no more."
Luo Jinghong's words obviously did not satisfy Wen Sumyue. She felt that the master was just perfunctory with her.
"What state are you in now?"
Luo Jinghong naturally noticed her emotions.
"The Martial Emperor's Great Perfection."
Although she didn't know why the master asked the question knowingly, Wen Sumyue still answered honestly.
