I run a casino in the immortal realm.

Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, a year has passed.

The Southern Wilderness was peaceful throughout the year.

The Xuantian Sect remained secluded, and Qin Cang licked his wounds on the main peak.

Under Ye Tianqiong's leadership, the Heavenly Demon Sect was frantically absorbing the newly occupied territories and resources.

Zheng Yifei, Su Wanqing, and the others remained in seclusion on the back mountain of the Heavenly Demon Sect.

Zheng Yifei continuously refined the lightning rules within his body, Su Wanqing's sword intent became increasingly pure, and Li Jianfeng, Xu Tianyang, and others were also stabilizing their Nascent Soul Perfection realm, adjusting their states to their peak.

One night, Wang Changsheng, who had been guarding the teleportation array in the forbidden area behind the mountain, suddenly sent an urgent message.

"Yifei, the teleportation array is activated!"

Upon receiving the message, Zheng Yifei immediately left seclusion and notified Ye Tianqiong.

The two rushed to the forbidden area in the back mountain as quickly as possible.

In the center of the forbidden area, the massive intercontinental teleportation array, personally set up by Ouyang Tian, ​​was emitting a faint silver light.

The void above the formation appeared distorted and folded, with the faint howling of a spatial storm emanating from the cracks.

Wang Changsheng stood at the edge of the formation, his expression solemn. On the platform in front of him lay a sheep and a jade slip.

The sheep is dead.

Zheng Yifei stepped forward, squatted down, and examined the sheep's carcass.

The sheep had no wounds on its surface and its fur was intact, but when Zheng Yifei gently pressed it with his hand, he found that the sheep's bones, internal organs, and even meridians had all turned into minced meat.

"It was crushed by the immense pressure within the spatial passage."

Zheng Yifei stood up, his brows furrowed.

Ye Tianqiong picked up the jade slip on the array platform, probed it with his divine sense, and after a moment, he handed the jade slip to Zheng Yifei.

The jade slip was left by Ouyang Tian, ​​and it contained only a few short sentences.

"The teleportation array is now connected in both directions, the coordinates are stable, and it can be activated."

If the sheep dies, it indicates that the airflow within the spatial passage is unstable. Remember, those with weak physical strength will undoubtedly die if they attempt to teleport. The array can only teleport a maximum of ten people at a time, requiring one billion low-grade spirit stones to provide energy. The Eastern Divine Continent is rich in spiritual energy, but it is also fraught with danger and numerous sects. Proceed with caution.

After reading the jade slip, they all fell silent.

One billion low-grade spirit stones—that's an astronomical sum.

Even if the Heavenly Demon Sect were to come up with 1 billion in cash right now, it wouldn't be easy.

Even more dangerous is the risk of teleportation. The sheep's miserable state is right in front of us, which shows that there is no protection during the teleportation process. The cultivator can only rely on his own physical body to withstand the spatial pressure.

Ye Tianqiong looked at the formation and said in a deep voice, "It seems that ordinary disciples will not be able to pass through."

"I didn't originally plan to bring ordinary disciples along."

Zheng Yifei put away the jade slip and looked at Ye Tianqiong: "Sect Master Ye, we know nothing about the situation in the Eastern Divine Continent. The first batch of people to go there must be the elite of the elite, preferably Nascent Soul cultivators, and the number can only be ten."

Ye Tianqiong nodded: "When do you plan to leave?"

"As soon as possible."

Zheng Yifei said, "Senior Ouyang and Murong Hao should have already established themselves over there. The sooner we get there, the sooner we can access the resources of the Eastern Divine Continent. As for the ten billion spirit stones, the Xiaoyao Palace will provide them."

"The Spirit Stone Heavenly Demon Sect will contribute 20%."

Ye Tianqiong waved his hand and said without hesitation, "The Heavenly Demon Sect can afford this investment, but I need two of these ten spots."

Zheng Yifei was not surprised. Since the Heavenly Demon Sect had provided the funds, it was natural for them to send people over to get a share of the profits. This was also the basis for the cooperation between the two parties.

"Okay, who do you plan to send?"

"Night Owl, and Ouyang Zhan too."

Night Sky gave two names.

Zheng Yifei nodded slightly. Ye Xiao is Ye Tianqiong's only son, and Ouyang Zhan is Ouyang Tian's grandson. Both of them are top geniuses cultivated by the Heavenly Demon Sect with all its resources, and they have now reached the Nascent Soul stage.

Ye Tianqiong sent these two people out for two reasons. First, to let them represent the Heavenly Demon Sect in the Eastern Divine Continent and take the lead. The Profound Heaven Sect was still eyeing them covetously, and the Heavenly Demon Sect could not send away too many high-end combat forces at once.

Secondly, it signifies a deep connection between the Heavenly Demon Sect and Zheng Yifei's team.

"Okay, the spots are decided."

Zheng Yifei quickly finalized the selection.

Over the next three days, Zhao Wenyuan personally led a group of people to transport boxes of spirit stones to the forbidden area behind the mountain. A total of one billion low-grade spirit stones were piled up into a small mountain.

The night before his departure, Zheng Yifei returned to his residence to say goodbye to his family.

He did not hide the dangers of this trip, but told his parents that he was going to a more distant place to cultivate and that it might take a long time before he returned.

"Yifei, please be careful when you're out and about."

Mr. Zheng didn't say much, but silently straightened his collar.

"Brother, go ahead without worry. I will study alchemy diligently and take good care of Father and Mother."

"Zheng Ermei said with red eyes."

Zheng Chongtian patted his chest and assured him, "Brother, Manager Zhao said I have a talent for business. When you come back, I'll definitely make a fortune for our family!"

Zheng Yifei smiled and ruffled his younger siblings' hair before turning and walking out of the hall.

Ye Tianqiong stood in the courtyard waiting for him.

"Sect Leader Ye, I entrust my family to you."

Zheng Yifei looked at Ye Tianqiong, his tone more solemn than ever before.

"Don't worry."

Ye Tianqiong raised his right hand and made a vow: "As long as I, Ye Tianqiong, live, and the Heavenly Demon Sect is not destroyed, the Zheng family will never lose a single hair in the Southern Wilderness. If I break this vow, may I be punished by heaven and earth."

Zheng Yifei clasped his hands and bowed deeply.

The next morning, in the forbidden area of ​​the back mountain.

Ten people stood in front of the teleportation array.

Zheng Yifei, Su Wanqing, Zhao Ling, Li Jianfeng, Wang Changsheng.

Xu Tianyang, Xu Zhenghai, Xu Muyao.

And Night Owl and Ouyang Zhan from the Heavenly Demon Sect.

These ten individuals, all at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, practically represent the strongest fighting force in the Southern Wilderness Region today.

"Chang Sheng, prepare to activate."

Zheng Yifei gave the order.

Wang Changsheng walked to the front of Ling Shi Mountain, formed hand seals, and sent a series of spells into the core of the formation.

As the formation activated, a massive suction force erupted from the platform, and the ten billion low-grade spirit stones transformed into pure spiritual energy at a visible speed, surging wildly into the formation's patterns.

The silver light grew brighter and brighter, eventually transforming into a towering pillar of light that completely enveloped the ten people.

"Go in!"

Zheng Yifei gave a low shout and stepped into the pillar of light first.

Su Wanqing and the others followed closely behind.

The moment all ten people entered the pillar of light, the formation emitted a deafening roar, the surrounding space violently distorted, and an indescribable, terrifying pressure squeezed in from all directions.

Zheng Yifei immediately activated the lightning rules within his body, and purple electric arcs formed a protective shield on his body surface.

"Buzz—"

The beam of light suddenly contracted, turning into an extremely tiny point of light, before disappearing completely into the void.

On the massive teleportation platform, only a pile of grayish-white stone powder, devoid of any spiritual energy, remained.

Ye Tianqiong stood there, looking at the empty array platform, took a deep breath, and murmured to himself, "The future of the Eastern Divine Continent... the Southern Wilderness Region depends on you."