Start flat, cut off the wife of the five-star empress

"It's time to turn our attention to the Ziyun family."

He decided, “We need a stronger force to deal with the crisis that may come next.”

Lu Yuan was sitting in a secret training ground in the Tiangang Mountains, surrounded by silence.

This is a refuge for practitioners. Although it is located in the mountains, it can avoid the hustle and bustle of the world.

Lu Yuan felt that he had a heavy responsibility. He knew that his actions caused a chain reaction and brought risks and troubles to the Ziyun family.

He took a deep breath and calmed down.

Suddenly, there was movement from the entrance of the training ground.

Not long after, Lei Juefeng hurried over and looked at Lu Yuan nervously.

"Lu Yuan! Are you okay?"

Lei Juefeng's face was full of worry, "I just heard the news that you defeated Hong Litian, and I was worried that you would be injured."

Lu Yuan shook his head, "Don't worry about me, Lei Juefeng."

"I'm fine now," he reassured.

Lei Juefeng looked gloomy and lowered his head guiltily, "Isn't it because of my request for help that you got involved in this battle?"

"If it weren't for my personal affairs that involve you..."

Lu Yuan interrupted him, "Lei Juefeng, this is not all because of you."

"I have the responsibility to protect the Ziyun family and my companions, and I voluntarily chose this path."

Lei Juefeng raised his head, his eyes showing admiration, "Lu Yuan, you are a true hero."

"You are vital to the Ziyun family and to all of us."

Lu Yuan smiled and nodded.

“Needless to say, we have so much to do.”

"The Ziyun family is facing greater danger, and we need stronger force to protect them."

Lei Juefeng looked at Lu Yuan's firm and confident eyes, and felt endless emotion in his heart. Lu Yuan and Lei Juefeng stayed in the secret training ground and began to discuss the next action plan.

They knew that Hong Litian's defeat was only a temporary victory. Some people in the nine major families were dissatisfied with him and had secretly begun to plan to check and balance him.

As time went by, Lu Yuan realized that the situation was getting more and more serious.

In order to enhance his own strength and protect the Ziyun family, he decided to seek help from Taishang Daozu.

On the other side is the gathering place of the nine major families - Netherworld Valley.

This place is located deep in the mountains and is blocked by a thick layer of magic formation, making it almost impossible for the outside world to peek into what is happening inside.

The lights are brightly lit in the Netherworld Valley, and some important members of the nine major families are meeting here to discuss the recent blows suffered by the Ziyun family.

Their faces are solemn and cold, and their auras are powerful and majestic.

Although they have not made a clear statement or taken any action, they are jealous of Lu Yuan's ability and status.

I saw Taishang Daozu slowly walking into the Netherworld Valley, leaning on his staff.

He raised his eyes and glanced around, then stopped at Lu Yuan.

"Lu Yuan."

Taishang Daozu walked towards Lu Yuan with a smile, "Your strength has attracted the attention and dissatisfaction of many people."

"Now it's time for you to join the Star Mercenary Group to hide your identity and enhance your strength."

Taishang Daozu continued to explain: "The Star Mercenary Group not only has various rare resources and huge wealth, but also has many powerful immortal magic secrets waiting for you to master."

"Only under their protection can you better protect the Ziyun family."

Lu Yuan was silent for a moment, then nodded and agreed: "Okay, master, please guide me to the Star Mercenary Group."

Taishang Daozu nodded with satisfaction: "Very good."

"I will get you a special identity certificate for you to join the Star Mercenary Group." "Now, let's get out of here first."

There was endless emotion in Lu Yuan's heart, and he understood that he was about to embark on a brand new journey. After leaving Netherworld Valley, Lu Yuan followed Taishang Daozu's instructions and headed towards the headquarters of the Star Mercenary Group.

The headquarters of the Star Mercenary Group is located on the edge of a dense forest, covered with towering trees and vast grasslands.

The sunlight shining in the sky shines on the ground through the gaps between the leaves, forming mottled and warm light and shadow.

Lu Yuan arrived at the gate of the Star Mercenary Group headquarters.

A woman wearing black armor and holding a spear - Li Ying stood there waiting.

"Welcome back!"

Li Ying greeted Lu Yuan with a smile and saluted him.

"Li Ying, long time no see."

"Please take good care of me." Lu Yuan said.

Following Li Ying's footsteps, Lu Yuan and Li Ying walked into the headquarters of the Star Mercenary Group.

In a spacious and gorgeous hall, Lu Yuan saw two new team members.

A burly man, holding a huge axe, looking heroic and majestic.

The other is a petite and exquisite woman, holding a bow and arrow, and with sharp eyes.

"This is Leng Ren from the Qinglong tribe and Xue'er from the Tianshan tribe. They are new members who have joined our team." Li Ying introduced to Lu Yuan.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Lu Yuan." Lu Yuan smiled and shook hands with the two of them.

Leng Ren puffed up his chest: "Comrade Lu Yuan, please rest assured."

"As long as I'm here, you won't be in any danger."

Xueer also smiled and said: "We will not look down on you like others."

Lu Yuan's heart moved slightly, and he suddenly felt a faint sense of danger.

He frowned: "Everyone, be careful. I think there may be an enemy attack."

Li Ying and the two new team members were not impressed.

Leng Ren even said with a smile: "Comrade Lu Yuan, you are too careful."

"We are protected by the Star Mercenary Group here, how can there be an enemy attack?"

Lu Yuan didn't say anything more. He deeply understood that the sense of danger he felt was not unfounded.

They moved on, walked out of the regimental hall, and entered the peaceful forest.

The edge of the forest is a dense and peaceful area, where the sunlight shines through the leaves, creating beautiful spots of light.

Birds sang happily in the treetops, and the fragrance of flowers and grass filled the air.

However, Lu Yuan felt something strange.

He noticed that there seemed to be something wrong around him, and there were waves of nervous and heavy breath coming from the depths of the jungle. Lu Yuan felt that the atmosphere around him was extremely tense. He quickened his pace and led Li Ying, Leng Ren and Xue'er quickly towards the depths of the forest.

As they passed through a dense forest, the sight before them made their hearts tighten.

In a wide open space, a group of huge and ferocious wolves and tigers stood there.

They wear fur with black and red patterns, and their eyes flash with red light.

This is exactly the wolf pack of Blood Hades, demons who live on blood as food.

"These blood-dwelling wolves are quite difficult to deal with."

Li Ying said vigilantly, "They are not only huge and powerful, but also agile and ferocious."

"But we are not enough." (End of chapter)