This...
Ye Cangtian was momentarily stunned.
He had seen the other party's movements clearly, and honestly, the speed of the attack wasn't fast.
It was just that the timing of the attack was excellent, striking when his previous force was exhausted and before his new force could be exerted, leaving him no time to react.
"See?"
"Whether it's attacking or defending, it's not about being stronger, but about achieving the goal. The remaining strength can be saved for changes in tactics. Just like my defensive counter-attack this time."
"You might think my timing was good, but you must know, if you hadn't reserved strength, how could you have launched a counter-attack at the opportune moment?"
Seeing Ye Cangtian remain silent, Cheng Hai took two steps forward and patiently explained.
Ye Cangtian pondered Cheng Hai's words, and before long, he cupped his hands in a salute to Cheng Hai and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Lord Cheng Hai."
At this moment, he truly admired Cheng Hai and understood why the other party commanded such prestige.
He had just injured the other party, yet they were patiently teaching him without holding a grudge.
Just for this magnanimity, Ye Cangtian was deeply impressed.
Of course, admiration was admiration; they were still on different sides, and that hadn't changed at all. He certainly wouldn't betray the Hidden Group because of the other party.
In his view, this was more like borrowing a hen to lay eggs.
"It's not guidance, just sharing some experience to help you take fewer detours in the future."
Cheng Hai waved his hand and said with a smile.
This kind of technique wasn't profound and could be learned through continuous combat.
However, the price of realizing these things in combat was hard to say, as battles were often a matter of life and death.
"Lord Cheng Hai, Lord Xing Yuan wants you to go to the Great Hall for a meeting!"
At this moment, a Yellow-ranked member quickly arrived beside them, bowed respectfully to Cheng Hai, and spoke.
Hearing this, Cheng Hai's expression flickered. Xing Yuan had handed Ye Cangtian over to him and normally wouldn't have sought him out. Now, sending someone to find him likely meant something had happened.
With that thought, he briefed Ye Cangtian and then headed towards the Great Hall.
...
After Cheng Hai left.
Ye Cangtian returned to his room, attempting to break through the last layer of the Earth-ranked barrier.
At the headquarters of the Dark Association, there were simply too many powerful individuals. His current strength was not enough to be noticed.
Let alone anything else, those few Earth-ranked powerhouses alone were more than he could handle!
As for the Heavenly-ranked powerhouse Xing Yuan, Ye Cangtian didn't even dare to think about it.
Therefore, he had to improve his strength as quickly as possible. Every bit of strength he gained would provide him with more security.
...
*Clang! Clang! Clang!*
At some unknown time, his door was knocked.
The man who entered wore a silver mask and was Xuan Yi, a confidant of Zi Long.
Both were confidants of Zi Long, but it was their first meeting, so they exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business.
"Previously, Hong Mo, Cheng Hai, Huang Shan, and Luoluo went to the Great Hall for a meeting. If nothing unexpected happens, there should be some unrest in the ruins..."
Hearing Xuan Yi's words, Ye Cangtian nodded, put down his teacup, and said, "I am already aware of this. But does unrest require Earth-ranked powerhouses to be dispatched?"
"Of course."
Xuan Yi glanced at Ye Cangtian and explained that due to the infiltration of spies and informants from various factions into the ruins, as well as the accumulated power over the years.
If these were to erupt all at once, it wouldn't be something ordinary Profound-ranked supervisors could handle.
Therefore, dispatching Earth-ranked powerhouses was a more stable approach and could reduce casualties.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian looked at Xuan Yi curiously and asked, "What does this have to do with us?"
"There is naturally a connection."
"If Lord Cheng Hai goes out to quell the unrest, he will definitely bring you along. I advise you not to follow."
"Find a way to act on your own and don't act together with Cheng Hai."
Xuan Yi said. Xuan Yi was generally aware of Cheng Hai's methods from Zi Long.
It was about stimulating one's full potential through killing and being on the brink of death. While this training method had its unique aspects, the danger increased exponentially.
Taking this unrest as an example, Cheng Hai might very well send Xuan Qi into a tiger's den alone!
In that case, whether Xuan Qi could come out alive would depend entirely on fate.
Since Zi Long had tasked him with protecting Xuan Qi, he naturally didn't want Xuan Qi to take risks.
"I understand."
Ye Cangtian replied, pondering for a moment. "Cheng Hai holds a high position. Will Xing Yuan send him out?"
"Usually not. But if other Earth-ranked powerhouses are too busy, he can only be sent. It all depends on the severity of the situation..."
*Clang! Clang! Clang!*
Before Xuan Yi could finish speaking, his door was knocked again.
The person who entered was a Yellow-ranked member. He bowed to Xuan Yi and Xuan Qi and then said, "Lord Xuan Yi, Lord Xuan Qi, Lord Xing Yuan requests both of you to go to the Great Hall for a meeting."
Hmm?
Xuan Yi and Xuan Qi exchanged glances, a flicker of astonishment in their eyes. The Earth-ranked powerhouses' meeting was not enough, and they were also required to participate?
It seemed the situation was quite tricky this time!
With this thought, they responded and quickly left the room with the messenger.
When they arrived at the Great Hall, besides Xing Yuan and the four Earth-ranked powerhouses, many other figures were seated.
Like them, they were all Profound-ranked supervisors.
Among them, the more conspicuous was Xuan Er, standing at the head of the numerous Profound-ranked supervisors, but she was not a man, but a woman.
She was tall, with long hair cascading down her shoulders, her back alone was enough to spark imagination.
"Hey, stop looking. This woman is not to be trifled with. Even I can't gain a stable advantage over her."
Seeing Ye Cangtian's gaze fixed on Xuan Er, Xuan Yi quickly nudged Ye Cangtian and then whispered in a voice like a mosquito's.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian quickly withdrew his gaze. It was best not to provoke unnecessary trouble; who knew what kind of misfortune it would attract!
"Everyone is here."
Xing Yuan said faintly, then gave Cheng Hai a nod.
Cheng Hai saw this, stood up, and walked to the center, explaining the results of the previous meeting.
This time, the rioting within the ruins was stronger than ever. Those clowns had enjoyed a period of peace and accumulated considerable strength.
Riots had broken out in five cities successively, and the scale was not small.
After discussions among Xing Yuan and others, it was finally decided that Hong Mo, Huang Shan, and Luoluo would lead people to quell the unrest, while Cheng Hai would remain at the Dark Association.
The reason for summoning the many Profound-ranked supervisors was, simply put, to select deputies for Hong Mo and the other two.
Having said this, Cheng Hai scanned the hall and declared, "From now on, Hong Mo and the other two will select deputies. Whoever is chosen must obey unconditionally. Of course, there will be generous rewards after the mission is completed!"
The eyes of all the Profound-ranked supervisors flashed with different expressions, their views on this matter varied.
Some hoped to be chosen, to showcase themselves while also gaining benefits.
Others hoped to remain, as quelling unrest was risky, and after enduring to become Profound-ranked supervisors, no one wanted to die easily.
But regardless of their thoughts, none of them moved recklessly, because this was the rule of the Dark Association.
While it grants you strength, authority, and status, you must also contribute to the Dark Association. There had been rebellions in the past, but they were dealt with on the spot.