After all the disciples had left, the people remaining inside the grand hall were glanced at by Li Lin. These could be considered the absolutely loyal members of the Flying Spirit Gate, including Zhang Xiao and others who had surrendered. They had taken the Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander Dong WuMing's Blood Devouring Bone Dissolving Pill and would not dare to betray.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the reason I've asked you to stay is to tell you that you are now the backbone of the Flying Spirit Gate, as well as its core," Li Lin gently said, "Although our strength is not very strong at the moment, I believe that in the near future, our Flying Spirit Gate will definitely become a first-rate force in the ancient domain. By then, you will also leave your names in the ancient domain. The Flying Spirit Gate needs your dedication now, and I believe you will not regret everything in the future."

"We swear to follow the Sect Master to the death." Everyone saluted immediately, each of them excited, proving they were now considered part of the Sect Master's own people.

Li Lin looked at everyone and said, "From today onwards, our Flying Spirit Gate will absolutely not be bullied by others. Have you not seen, the lion and tiger gain fame through their prey, but who pities the poor deer?

The world has always been the strong preying on the weak, even if you have reason, it's in vain.

Do not ask, a man should act as a man does.

A man’s deeds should be fierce.

Deeds and benevolence do not stand together.

A man's duty lies in the battlefield, with courage like a bear and eyes like a wolf."

"We are willing to give our all for the Flying Spirit Gate, swearing to follow the Sect Master to the death." After a speech filled with fervor, everyone, already bloodthirsty, was now boiling with enthusiasm. Even Ding Chengjie's eyes turned slightly red, completely moved.

The Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander Dong WuMing and Ghost Fairy Bai Ying glanced at Li Lin, then smiled at each other, silently admiring the young man's ability to stir people's hearts.

"Perhaps you are not yet aware of the identities of the two Venerables. Now, I will tell you their identities, but it is strictly forbidden to disclose them, with severe penalties for violations," Li Lin said, then lightly continued, "Elder Dong's identity is the Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander Dong WuMing, you might have guessed some of it."

"It really is the Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander."

"So, it really is Elder Dong, the Nine Spirit Commander."

The elders and protectors were shocked, many of whom had seen the Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander Dong WuMing in action and had some guesses, but they were not certain. Now, hearing that it was indeed the Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander Dong WuMing, one could imagine their astonishment.

The Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander Dong WuMing, a Nine Spirit Master with a body full of deadly poison, was a person of influence throughout the ancient domain, especially in the central area. All the major forces knew of the Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander Dong WuMing, an absolute powerhouse in the ancient domain, whom countless sects sought to win over. Unexpectedly, this old man had come to the Flying Spirit Gate.

Seeing everyone's expressions, the Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander Dong WuMing smiled faintly, without any surprise, and gently said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we are now our own people. The Flying Spirit Gate will need your strength from now on. If anyone is not one of us, my methods will definitely not be light."

Everyone gasped in shock. In front of the Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander Dong WuMing, who would dare have other thoughts?

"Ladies and gentlemen, elders and protectors, regarding Sister Ying's title, I don't know if you have heard of it," Li Lin said again lightly, "Ghost Fairy Bai Ying."

"It's her..."

Inside the grand hall, Zhang Xiao's face suddenly changed, his expression extremely shocked.

"May I ask if the Venerable is the Ghost Fairy who, fifteen years ago, annihilated the Hell Gate, killing four thousand people, including two Martial Commanders and twelve Martial Generals?" Zhang Xiao asked in shock.

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"It seems so, but I remember it was fourteen Martial Generals," Ghost Fairy said lightly.

As soon as Ghost Fairy Bai Ying's words fell, everyone gasped. Fourteen Martial Generals and two Martial Commanders, all annihilated by the Ghost Fairy, a slaughter that was simply extreme.

Li Lin was also astonished. Ghost Fairy looked like a fairy, but her killing was terrifying.

At the same time, knowing the identities of the two Venerables, everyone was sweating coldly while also excited. With such powerhouses in the Flying Spirit Gate, it was only a matter of time before the sect rose. In the future, as they rose with the sect's status, becoming influential was not difficult.

The next morning, a thin mist enveloped the Flying Spirit Mountain Range. The sun had not yet risen, and the warm wind blowing through the mountains carried a damp coolness. The tender green grass and lush forests in the mountains swayed in the morning breeze, presenting a scene full of vitality.

Inside the Flying Spirit Gate, the disciples were already standing at the mountain gate, watching several figures in front. Today, the Sect Master was going to leave.

"Kid, be careful on the road. If you encounter the Nine-Headed Demon Jiao in the Misty Mountain Range, run immediately. That beast is not to be trifled with. Once my injuries are fully healed, I'll go and capture it," the Soul Ensnaring Poisonous Commander Dong WuMing said.

"I know. If I encounter the Nine-Headed Demon Jiao, I'll run for my life," Li Lin said with a slight smile. The Nine-Headed Demon Jiao in the dangerous areas of the Misty Mountain Range was not to be provoked, and he was definitely not able to provoke it now. However, the Misty Mountain Range was so vast that he wouldn't necessarily encounter the Nine-Headed Demon Jiao unless he was really unlucky.

"Rest assured, in two years, I will hand over a brand-new Flying Spirit Gate to you," Ghost Fairy Bai Ying said.

"All troubles to Elder Dong and Sister Ying," Li Lin bowed and said.

"Sect Master, be careful on your way," Liu YiShou, Zhang MingTao, Fang XinQi, Huang BoRan, and others said.

"Focus on your cultivation. Liu YiShou, the puppet I gave you, you can carry it with you at all times," Li Lin said lightly. Liu YiShou's strength was too weak, only a Martial Apprentice. Last night, Li Lin had given the Werewolf Puppet to Liu YiShou and had already helped him recognize the master. With the Werewolf Puppet, he had some protection.

"I know, thank you, Sect Master," Liu YiShou said gratefully.

"Wuwu, brother, XinTong will miss you," Li XinTong's bright eyes began to tear up, knowing Li Lin was leaving, she had already cried all night.

"XinTong, be good. Brother will come back soon," Li Lin touched Li XinTong's head, his heart also reluctant.

"Roar roar..." The Sky Winged Snow Lion circled in the sky, its wings stirring up streams of spatial airflows.

"Snow Lion, let's go," Li Lin then leaped onto the back of the Sky Winged Snow Lion and gently said, waving to the people below. The Sky Winged Snow Lion, like lightning, was already in the air ahead.

"Brother, XinTong will work hard to cultivate and wait for your return," Li XinTong shouted loudly from below.

On the back of the Sky Winged Snow Lion, several hours later, the vast and boundless Misty Mountain Range was already in sight. Li Lin looked up at the Misty Mountain Range ahead and muttered, "YunYang Sect, I am back."

The Sky Winged Snow Lion was very fast, but it would still take more than three or five days to leave the Misty Mountain Range. From the Misty Mountain Range to the Misty City, it would also take half a month.

That night, in a valley within the Misty Mountain Range, a small team of about a dozen people was sitting quietly around a campfire.

"Ssst..."

Suddenly, a figure swooped down from the sky at lightning speed, causing only a slight ripple in the air, fast as lightning.

"There's a flying beast, be careful," a group of mercenaries immediately woke up, all of them quickly retreating. The warriors who could make a living in the Misty Mountain Range had excellent reflexes and instantly retreated.

"Come to me," at this moment, the figure's speed exceeded everyone's expectations. A figure in a green robe appeared in the center of the scene, his hand forming a claw mark that swept through with violent force. One could vaguely see that the person in the green robe was wearing a sharp glove that shone with cold light.

"Ah..."

A fifth-level Martial Master's arm was instantly broken off to the left, screaming out in pain, his face turning pale.

At the same time, the figure in the green robe did not stop at all. His left hand grabbed the fifth-level Martial Master and lifted him into the air, with true energy condensing wings on his back, flying up into the mid-air.

"It's a wind element warrior, everyone be careful."

The remaining people were shocked. The newcomer was not a flying beast but a wind element warrior. However, after capturing one person, the wind element warrior did not appear again, leaving everyone puzzled.

In mid-air, on the back of the Sky Winged Snow Lion, Li Lin, in front of him, a young man with a severed arm had already become a dried corpse, then was incinerated into ashes by the spiritual fire in Li Lin's hand.

The person who had just attacked a small team of mercenaries in the valley was naturally Li Lin. Flying in the Misty Mountain Range, a general third-tier demonic beast would need two months. Even though the Sky Winged Snow Lion was much faster, including rest, it would still take more than a month. During this time, within the Misty Mountain Range, Li Lin naturally would not miss such an opportunity.

After devouring a fifth-level Martial Master, Li Lin felt that the true qi energy in his body was only half full. Now at the seventh level of Martial Master, he could fully devour even an eighth-level Martial Master, but in that small team, there was only this one highest strength fifth-level Martial Master.

Li Lin then began to sit cross-legged to slowly refine the devoured true qi energy. Time passed slowly, and the Sky Winged Snow Lion flew through the night without any impact.

A day later, Li Lin had fully refined the true qi of a fifth-level Martial Master. His cultivation level had barely progressed from the edge of the seventh level of Martial Master to the middle stage of the seventh level, still slightly lacking.