Chapter 1373: The Turbulence of the North-western Continent
Yao Lao slowly nodded when he saw the sudden change in Xiao Yan's expression. He said, "Rather, it should be said that the entire north-western region of the continent is in trouble..."
"What happened?"
Xiao Yan knit his eyebrows. The north-western continent did not have as many experts as the Central Plains. There might be an uncountable number of sects and empires, but all of them were ultimately in dispute with each other. Although some strong factions intended to dominate everyone, they were ultimately unable to achieve their aim. Moreover, the so-called strong factions in the north-western region of the continent would only be tier one factions in the Central Plains. They would not be any stronger than the four pavilion factions. Hence, some of the factions and experts within the Central Plains did not place much importance on the any other region.
"Originally, the north-western continent was not in turmoil, but a year ago, a faction known as the Profound Lion Sect suddenly began to engage in a large scale war. No one was a match for the experts from the sect. Within less than half a year, nearly half of the north-western continent ended up under the control of the Profound Lion Sect." Yao Lao slowly landed on a mountain as he softly explained.
"Profound Lion Sect? Are they very strong?" Xiao Yan frowned and asked. Although the north-western continent did not have as many hidden experts as the Central Plains, it was an extremely large stretch of land and there were naturally many Dou Zun class experts. However, relying on the strength of a sect to occupy half of the north-western continent was something that would cause others to feel some disbelief.
"Although the Profound Lion Sect can be ranked among the top ten in the north-western continent, it is not unbeatable. This time around, their strength suddenly soared. Moreover, they gained many powerful mysterious experts..." Yao Lao replied in a faint voice.
"There is some other mysterious faction interfering in the north-western region of the continent?" Xiao Yan was startled. The factions in the Central Plains were extremely strong, but they ultimately looked down on the other parts of the continent that were not part of the Central Plains. Hence, rarely would a factions interfere in the matters of other regions. After all, these areas were extremely chaotic, and even if they could secretly control the regions, it would not benefit them. They might end up losing more than they would gain.
"Hall of Souls?"
Xiao Yan frowned. Suddenly he saw Yao Lao's solemn expression. His heart shook as he made a guess.
"That's right..." Yao Lao nodded. He continued, "Based on the situation that was transmitted back, many Hall of Souls experts have indeed appeared with the Profound Lion Sect..."
"Why would the Hall of Souls have nothing better to do than to head to the north-western region of the continent and stir up such a big war?"
"Gathering souls... the factions in the Central Plains are interrelated and complicated. Even the Hall of Souls would not dare to easily start a big war, but the situation is different in the north-western continent. Given the strength of the Hall of Souls, it is dominant enough to wage a one-sided war. All they need to do is appear after the battle and collect a countless number of souls..." Yao Lao knit his brows and explained the situation.
"Why are they anxiously using such a method to gather spiritual bodies now? In the past, the Hall of Souls would only quietly gather souls. They have never started a big war before." Xiao Yan asked uncertainly.
"The Hall of Souls definitely has many schemes to gather souls. However, I am also uncertain of the reason. Back then, they only wanted me to join them after capturing me. I am aware that they are interested in my alchemist skills... all I can do is refine medicinal pills, but the overwhelming and mysterious strength of the Hall of Souls' chief requires a tier 9 medicinal pill. However, it is not easy to refine such a medicinal pill." Yao Lao softly sighed and replied.
