Deep within East Ridge Pass, in the Three Emperors Barrier, lay a mist-shrouded palace.
Several figures were inside.
Before long, an old man appeared, none other than Purple Wisteria.
Purple Wisteria entered the hall and slightly cupped his hands towards a Young man within.
"Young Lord, the matter you instructed has been handled."
"That Yun Clan Young Master has been assigned to the Seventy-Two Squad."
The Young man nodded slightly and said, "Well done."
This Young man had purple-golden Qilin horns on his head.
His eyes glowed with a purple hue, as if purple flames swirled within them, making him appear remarkably outstanding with an extraordinary demeanor.
He was a peerless Prodigy from the Violet Flame Qilin clan.
He was also one of the Demon Clan Four Lords of the Heavenly Demon Universe, known as the Violet Flame Demon Lord.
On the other side, a woman suddenly spoke.
"Are you sure this is alright? That Yun Clan Young Master is not someone to be trifled with."
This woman wore a red dress, her figure graceful and delicate, and her sharp Face carried a foxy charm.
She possessed a watery allure, with vibrant red lips, glistening pearly teeth, and a fluffy, soft fox tail behind her.
She was also one of the Demon Clan Four Lords, and the only female, named Pure Fox Fairy.
"Hehe, I couldn't help it. I was merely asked to do so," the Violet Flame Demon Lord said with an indifferent smile.
"The Hongchen Emperor Son? He didn't come himself but asked you to test him."
"Could it be that he also fears the Yun Clan Young Master?" the Pure Fox Fairy asked.
"That shouldn't be the case. No matter what, he is a descendant of the Gatekeepers, not much inferior to Jun Xiaoyao."
"He should come, but not now," the Violet Flame Demon Lord said.
It turned out that the Violet Flame Demon Lord and the Hongchen Emperor Son had a good relationship and some acquaintance.
"But are you really not afraid of provoking the Yun Clan Young Master?" the Pure Fox Fairy asked, slightly furrowing her delicate brows.
The Violet Flame Demon Lord, as one of the Demon Clan Four Lords, if he provoked Jun Xiaoyao,
it would more or less affect the other three.
The Pure Fox Fairy actually did not wish to offend such a powerful figure for no reason.
Of course, if the Violet Flame Demon Lord was courting death himself, she wouldn't help him.
The Demon Clan Four Lords was merely a title, just like the Five Prodigy Kings of the East, West, South, North, and Center.
It didn't mean their relationship was very close.
It only represented that these four were the four leading Prodigies among the Yao Race.
"Why be afraid? Don't forget, this is the Three Emperors Barrier, and it's East Ridge Pass."
"We are Named Disciples of the Snow Moon Demon Emperor."
"Even if Jun Xiaoyao is as domineering as rumored, he still has to give the Snow Moon Demon Emperor some Face, right?"
The Violet Flame Demon Lord was not worried at all.
As the Demon Clan Four Lords in the Heavenly Demon Universe, each of them had a vast clan behind them.
While not comparable to an Imperial Clan, they were not beings to be easily provoked.
Not to mention, they were also Named Disciples of the Snow Moon Demon Emperor.
Although only Named Disciples, there was always some connection.
They would respect the master for the Disciple's sake.
The Violet Flame Demon Lord believed that Jun Xiaoyao would not make a big move because of this small scheme.
"I, on the other hand, think you are a bit too confident and optimistic."
The Pure Fox Fairy shook her head slightly.
"Why be so cautious? Actually, I also want to know if Jun Xiaoyao is truly as mysterious as rumored."
"If he really encounters any unexpected situation this time, it's just an accident during training. Purple Wisteria should have reminded him that he could choose not to participate."
The Violet Flame Demon Lord chuckled, unconcerned.
As long as Jun Xiaoyao participated voluntarily,
no matter what problem arose, it couldn't be blamed on him.
"Then let's wait and see."
The Pure Fox Fairy no longer tried to persuade him.
As a fox clan member skilled at discerning human hearts, the Pure Fox Fairy always felt that Jun Xiaoyao was too mysterious and too dangerous.
Meanwhile, in another area of the Three Emperors Barrier.
This area was incredibly vast, being the military camp of the Town Boundary Army.
Some Town Boundary Army soldiers could be seen Cultivating.
There were also soldiers recuperating, resting, and chatting.
"Oh, right, you all must know that those Prodigies who came from various major forces for training will be mixed into our teams."
"Alas, except for a few Prodigy Prodigies, most of them are actually burdens, holding us back."
"Exactly, a group of big clan disciples who haven't been tempered, we'll have to distract ourselves to take care of them then."
Some teams even prayed that those Prodigies wouldn't be assigned to their teams.
In terms of strength, these Prodigies who came for training would not be weak.
But in terms of practical combat experience, there was still a gap compared to these battle-hardened Town Boundary Army soldiers.
However, on the battlefield, life and death can be decided in an instant.
If any Prodigy dragged them down, the losses would obviously be considerable.
"But seriously, although most Prodigies are burdens,"
"if a Prodigy with extremely strong abilities joins, that would be a blessing instead."
"I know who you're referring to, the Yun Clan Young Master, right?"
"Yes, whichever team the Yun Clan Young Master joins, that team is bound to soar!"
"After all, he's a Forbidden-Breaking Paragon; his combat power is no joke."
"Which team do you think the Yun Clan Young Master will be assigned to?"
"That goes without saying, he'll definitely be assigned to one of the top ten elite teams."
"That's right, a figure of that caliber, his life is too important to easily encounter any accidents."
Even these Town Boundary Army soldiers believed that Jun Xiaoyao would definitely be assigned to one of the top ten teams.
And at this moment, in an area of this military camp.
Soldiers were also discussing.
This was the military camp belonging to the Seventy-Two Squad.
Looking around, there were no particularly powerful auras.
And surprisingly, the Seventy-Two Squad seemed to have many old, weak, and sick soldiers.
Or they were young Cultivators who had just joined the Town Boundary Army.
These young Cultivators were mostly Loose Cultivators or from small forces.
Their status and position were vastly different from those Prodigies who came for training.
At a glance, the Seventy-Two Squad was indeed a pure cannon fodder unit.
"Alas, this time, I wonder if any Prodigy will be assigned to our squad."
A Blind Old Cultivator with one eye said.
He was an old figure in the Seventy-Two Squad, and his cultivation was quite good, at the Supreme Mystic Exalt Realm.
But it was clear that he had already burned his potential, and his path of Cultivation had reached its end.
"Do you think any Prodigy would come to a team like ours?"
"Even if there is, they're probably a marginal figure, or an unvalued nobody."
Another One-Armed Cultivator said with a bitter, self-mocking smile.
"I heard that the scale of this Demon Tide is unprecedented. I wonder if our Seventy-Two Squad can survive this time."
The Blind Old Cultivator sighed.
Just then, a female voice suddenly rang out.
"We will definitely make it through."
A woman walked over.
She wore a light blue skirt armor, and her black hair was tied into a ponytail, making her look heroic and spirited.
Perhaps due to her long-term training in the army, there was no excess fat on her body, her slender waist could be grasped with one hand, and her long legs were supple and slender, as white as jade.
She was the captain of the Seventy-Two Squad, Lu Xingling!