Over the next few days, Mo Tang used this method to get a lot of free stuff, even making a profit...
But once word of their scheme spread, it no longer worked.
Although Mo Tang felt a little regretful, he didn't dwell on it.
It was just a small change in his boring life, gone, gone.
However, Mo Tang's reputation had spread. Because they were a man and a woman, the uneducated fools in the Black Horn Region gave them the silly nickname "The Male and Female Devils," which nearly pissed Mo Tang off.
Furthermore, over the past few days, Mo Tang had also learned a lot of information.
For example, the Black Emperor City Auction in six months was said to be a massive auction organized by the Black Emperor Sect, a leading force in the Black Horn Region, in collaboration with many other major forces. It was arguably the largest auction in the region in nearly a decade.
This was a golden opportunity for Mo Tang!
Finally, he could enjoy shopping again...
But that wouldn't happen for another six months, so Mo Tang wasn't planning on going too soon.
Moreover, he had heard a bit of information about the Luosha Sect...
When he had left the Black Horn Region, Mo Tang had originally believed that with Su Mei's tactics, Tie Wu's impatience, and Yin Gu Lao's shrewdness, the three of them would surely strengthen their alliance.
At the very least, the Eight Sects and the Black Skull Tomb, with whom they had previously collaborated, would be good candidates for enlistment.
However, Mo Tang hadn't anticipated the anticipated Five Sect Alliance, and now the Three Sect Alliance led by Su Mei and the other three was facing significant trouble.
"It seems this Yuan Yi is not to be underestimated. He was able to ally with the Diyan Sect's leader, Yan, and even invited Elders Jin and Yin, the two highest-ranked on the Black List, to form the Black Alliance..."
In the original novel, the Black Alliance was spearheaded by Han Feng, the Medicine Emperor, which was how he could recruit so many powerful individuals.
But how could Yuan Yi achieve this? Given Elders Jin and Yin's greedy and cautious natures, how could they agree to leave their seclusion and join this Black Alliance?
All of this left Mo Tang baffled, and he probably would only know the answer when he actually met Su Mei and the others.
As for the Black Skull Tomb's master, Ying Li, he possessed a rather arrogant personality.
He initially agreed to befriend Mo Tang because he valued the Fenglei Pavilion's status, which Mo Tang had brought him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered to associate with those unsophisticated people from the Black Horn Territory. The fact that
he immediately rejected the joint request from Su Mei and the other three after Mo Tang's departure proved Mo Tang's suspicions were spot on.
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Returning to the Luosha Gate and meeting Su Mei, Mo Tang was somewhat surprised.
Unnoticed, this woman's power had risen to six stars, a remarkable rapid increase.
And, perhaps it was a psychological effect, Mo Tang felt that this young woman had become even more coquettish...
Seeing the enthusiastic young woman rushing towards him, Mo Tang coughed uncomfortably. Then, the atmosphere around him darkened, and the figure that had rushed towards him was practically pinned to the spot.
This sudden change frightened Su Mei to death. Only after Mo Tang introduced her to a stunningly beautiful woman in white did her body regain movement, and Su Mei's heart was instantly shaken.
"Dou Zong!"
Only a Dou Zong could make a six-star Dou Huang feel so powerless.
"When did this little bastard end up with such a beautiful female Dou Zong? Doesn't that mean I have even less chance?"
Su Mei's heart suddenly filled with melancholy at the thought.
Seeing the atmosphere threatening to take a turn for the unsettling, Mo Tang quickly stepped forward to interrupt.
"By the way, Sister Mei, what's the current situation in the Black Horn Territory? I heard the Three Sects Alliance is in trouble. And how did Yuan Yi get involved with Elders Jin and Yin?"
At this, Su Mei's expression deepened in worry.
"Brother Tang, you don't know. I originally thought that with the strength of our three sects, as long as we could digest our initial gains, we could steadily develop in the Black Horn Region.
But I didn't expect that Yuan Yi, through some unknown means, united with the Yan Alliance and persuaded the two elders, Jin and Yin, to join, establishing the Black Alliance. Their power surpassed ours overnight."
As for the conflict between the two sides, that was quite simple.
Although the Black Horn Region is vast, each faction has its own fixed territory. Any expansion inevitably leads to friction with the other.
The Three Sects Alliance and the Black Alliance are not far apart, and they share many borders, making friction inevitable.
However, with the two elders, Jin and Yin, at the helm, the Black Alliance's high-end combat power far surpassed the Three Sects Alliance. Therefore, in these battles, the Three Sects Alliance was always at a disadvantage, and it lost considerable territory as a result.
Finally, Su Mei shared some of her information and speculation.
"It is said that the reason why the two elders, Jin and Yin, are willing to join the Black Alliance is because of the shadow of the Demon Flame Valley..."
"Some people also say that the Demon Flame Valley wants to truly unify the Black Horn Region, and the Black Alliance is just a chess piece they threw out. In addition to attracting the attention of the public, the purpose is also to test the many forces in the Black Horn Region."
These words made Mo Tang frown.
"Demon Flame Valley? Even though that old Earth Demon is a Dou Zong-level powerhouse, isn't it a bit much to expect him to unify the Black Horn Region?"
From the original novel, the old Earth Demon was only a Seven-Star Dou Zong. While powerful, he couldn't possibly conquer the Black Horn Region without first getting past Canaan Academy!
Su Mei shook her head and said, "I don't know about that. But there's news from the Demon Flame Valley that the old Earth Demon has achieved a breakthrough and is currently in a state of retreat. As soon as he emerges, that will likely be the time for them to strike..."
"Breakthrough?" Mo Tang had a vague suspicion.
This old Earth Demon was a contemporary of the Thousand and Two Elders of Canaan Academy. Hundreds of years of training had practically exhausted his potential. Without great luck, he would have only reached the Seven-Star Dou Zong level.
Suddenly, news of his breakthrough surfaced. Was it a rumor deliberately spread by the Demon Flame Valley, or was it actually true?
And, was it really that easy for a Seven-Star Dou Zong to achieve a breakthrough?
"Why do I smell a hint of the Soul Palace..."
If there's anyone who could possibly help this old demon break through,
it's probably only the Soul Palace, right? Their tendency to stir up bloodshed wherever they go is perfectly in line with the Soul Palace's style.
If it really is the Soul Palace, then this old demon is going to become truly terrifying!
Mo Tang couldn't help but rub his forehead, sighing inwardly, "As expected of the number one troublemaker on the continent, Soul Palace, how come you're everywhere!"
(End of Chapter)