Shi Lang looked at the different spirit vessels flying in the void. He did not care about how the Elders were shocked by his words. Elder San was surprised but then he said, “Xiao Lang, you are underestimating the three families a bit too much. They are closed off completely. Even beasts that are not bred in their own fields are not allowed in how can they allow a human?”

Shi Lang shook his head and replied, “Elder San, people do not build walls around their houses to keep the others out, but they make them to keep themselves safe. These big families all follow hierarchy. If you can find the weakest link in this chain, then you only need to strengthen that link. Your link will work for you. Wars are not only fought with your own tools.

As long as you see the enemy as a tool, it will work.”

His words were soft but they sent shivers down the spine of the people. The disciples of the Martial Spirit Hall were shocked when they saw this side of Shi Lang. This guy had always kept himself quite inside the sect. Although the cold aura around him had not yet vanished, this was the longest he has ever spoken.

Lao Yuesha asked, “Do you think these weaklings can be found with ease?”

She did not believe it would be that easy. Shi Lang shook his head and said, “Teacher, it is never easy to find and that is why we must do it. If the ones below us grow stronger than us, then they will not need us and that is the rule of nature. The ones who do not consume gets consumed.”

The people nodded and suddenly Elder San said, “The Elders from Guardian Sect is Elder Tang.”

Everyone followed his gaze and they found a man in a red and white armor floating in the void above the mountain. His aura was something that made their souls shake. Elder San said, “Do not look in his eyes, the battle intent manifestation will destroy you.”

Everyone avoided his gaze, but Shi Lang could not help but raise his head to look at Elder Tang. These guy was a representative from one of the strongest sect in the Eastern Continent. A light chuckle broke the solemnity in the void, and Lao Yuesha said, “The heavenly mountain sect sent Lady Yin Ting.”

Her voice had a trace of admiration and Shi Lang understood why that was the case. The lady who appeared beside Elder Tang wore a silver hanfu and her white hair danced in the void like an ethereal cloud.

Her features were something that none of the women might be able to match and she sent shivers down the hearts of the males. Lao Yuesha said, “Close of your ears. Only listen to the spiritual communication.”

The people woke up and while they sealed off their ears, they avoided looking at the lady directly. Shi Lang did not need all this, his heart and soul were dedicated to his path completely. He could sense the gazes of the two elders in the void focused on him. They were not the only one, even those from the three houses were looking at him in surprise.

Shi Lang stepped forward and cupped his fists and bowed before he said, “Disciple Shi Lang, greets the honorable elders.”

Elder San and Lao Yuesha were surprised but since he has been noticed, it was good to directly confront the people. Shi Lang said, “Elders, you two should get going.”

Elder San and Lao Yuesha heard this message in their minds and they appeared in the void before Elder Tang and Elder Yin. The four of them greeted each other and then the three elders from the three houses joined them.

They were discussing the matter of the entrance, when Shi Lang turned his spirit sense to all the disciples on the ship and asked, “Do you have Void Cloaks?”

The people shook their heads and Shi Lang said, “Gather together, I will pass you void cloaks, and you will wear them the first thing inside the secret realm. The three houses are not our allies, and the higher sects are not our enemies. We should be careful.”

A cold looking girl asked, “Who made you the leader of our teams?”

Shi Lang replied calmly, “If you do not want to survive the onslaught of these families, then please be my guest. However, the disciples of the Martial Spirit Hall, I will ask you now, does anyone else have an experience to operate in the unfamiliar territory that is filled with spiritual beasts?”

The disciples exchanged gazes and shook their heads. They all began to gather around Shi Lang who generously passed them the void cloaks and said, “Wear them as soon as you enter the realm. If we are not together, find a place to hide and I will come to you.”

The cold looking girl asked, “How can you find us?”

Shi Lang turned his head to look at the girl and said, “Lady Marissa. I have my own methods, and you do not have to follow me if you do not want to. I am not forcing anyone.”

The people found his indifference very annoying but they had no idea what to do. When they came here they thought of it to be a normal expedition, but at this moment, they could sense the subtle tension in the void. They were not fools, they had all been into fights and knew what it was like before the battle.

This subtle heaviness was because of a battle that lay ahead of them, and while everyone was flying around like a headless bird, Shi Lang had a plan that could help them survive.

The disciples from the Broken Moon Hall also came over and took the Void Cloaks. Shi Lang did not throw any tantrums and stuff. When he was done distributing the cloaks he said, “Your first goal is to find a hiding place and wait for me to come and get you. Regardless of your Hall, you will listen to me if you want to make the most out of this expedition.”

The people nodded, some willingly and some half heartedly. They were sure that once they cross the gates of the Eden Garden, they would be thrown in different locations. Although they did not know how Shi Lang would locate them but it was his secret.

At this moment, Elder San and Lao Yuesha returned to the vessel. They had other elders who were guarding the place, but the main leaders were just these two. Elder San said, “The Iron Mountain is a passage way. In a few minutes, the passage to the Garden will be visible and you would have to rush inside it. You all have your training, and you also have your safety measures. Here, take these tokens. Experience new tales on freewebnovel

As long as you manage to break these tokens, you would be able to leave the Garden if you are in any danger. Okay?”

The disciples nodded and accepted the tokens. They were not going to be in danger from the humans, but the spirit beasts inside the Garden. Shi Lang said, “Inside the Garden, if you notice anything suspicious, take note of it but do not engage. I am sure that the three houses are going to try something against us.

After all, in the past few years, the Martial Spirit Hall has suffered a lot of losses at their hands.”

Elder San nodded and said, “Among the disciples of the Three houses, their are people who have slayed our people. If you get a chance, settle the account.”

The people of the Martial Spirit Hall nodded, and Shi Lang said, “Remember, your anger can cause the death of your enemy if you control it, but at the same it, if it consumes you, the enemy will prevail. So be calm and remember your families before you act like a headless fly.”

Lao Yuesha said, “Broken Moon Hall will follow the lead of Martial Spirit Hall. Also, try to settle the accounts with the three houses as much as you can but do not risk your lives.”

The people nodded and the cold looking girl asked, “Master, do I have to follow this man?”

She was aiming at Shi Lang and Lao Yuesha smiled before she asked, “Can you fight me as good as he did?”

The girl shook her head and Lao Yuesha said, “You have your answer. Strength commands respect.”

The girl sighed and reluctantly nodded, at this moment, Elder San said, “The passage is opening, get ready to move.”

The people nodded, and the black mountain before them began to glow. This entire mountain was like a piece of iron on the earth. The mountain trembled and then quickly Shi Lang and the rest of the people took off. The trial of the Eden Gardens began under the expectant eyes of the elders.