Luo Feng was leisurely soaring above the lake, heading directly toward his island.

"Look, it's Yinhe."

"He's Yinhe? I heard even the captain of your Sixth Detachment fears him a little?"

Below Luo Feng, two soldiers were talking on an island, looking up as he flew past.

...

The news that Soldier Yinhe had returned to the barracks spread rapidly within the Sixth Detachment of the First Brigade of the Mang River Army.

"Has Soldier Yinhe of your Sixth Detachment returned? A friend of mine has long admired his great reputation and is eager to become acquainted."

"He just got back, he's on his island."

A red-faced soldier from the Third Detachment of the First Brigade of the Mang River Army circulated briefly and quickly learned of Soldier Yinhe's return. It must be known... soldiers in the barracks cannot spend all their time immersed in cultivation; socializing, sparring, and so on are also extremely important, especially for some highly renowned soldiers within the special legions—many powerful individuals would seek to befriend them, as such soldiers possessed a high probability of becoming Void True Gods.

The red-faced soldier soon left the Mang River Army barracks and headed to the camp of another special legion.

"Cheng Mu! Cheng Mu!"

The red-faced soldier looked down over a forest patch and sent his divine power projection sweeping down.

A man with two faces and four arms flew out from a massive wooden house constructed entirely of thick, ancient trees. Clad in cyan armor, he looked up and immediately laughed, "Qu Hua, I was just about to look for you, and here you are. I just concocted something delicious; come and taste it."

"Cheng Mu," the red-faced soldier dove down, "haven't you been looking for that Soldier Yinhe from our Mang River Army?"

"Yes," the cyan-armored man responded eagerly, excited, "Has he returned to the barracks?"

"Mhm, not long ago." The red-faced soldier chuckled.

The cyan-armored man showed joy, "I've wanted to meet him for ages, but nothing is more important than 'eating'."

"Good, good, good." The red-faced soldier instantly became very expectant.

...

In the Sea of Chaos, within the Purple Moon Holy Land universe.

On the grand hall.

The Ancestor of the Purple Moon sat with closed eyes, seemingly capable of sitting like this for endless epochs.

Below him, figures sat cross-legged—some were Divine Avatars, others were Divine Power Manifestations, all were Universe Masters who had entered the 'Jin World'. Suddenly, the eyes of one of these figures, the four-armed, two-faced man, snapped open, and he abruptly stood up.

"Ancestor!" the cyan-robed man respectfully announced, "I have received news. Soldier Yinhe has just returned to the Eastern Army camp and is currently in the Mang River Army's territory." At these words, all the surrounding Universe Masters opened their eyes, each one astonished.

"Hmm?"

The Ancestor of the Purple Moon, seated above, opened his eyes. A sliver of cold light flashed through his gaze as he looked down. "Since that is the case, everyone, mobilize."

"Yes, Ancestor."

The numerous Universe Masters below responded respectfully.

...

Within the Eastern Army barracks of the Jin World, the Universe Masters from the Purple Moon Holy Land who had joined the Eastern Army began to take action one by one.

...

Within the Purple Moon Holy Land universe.

"Ancestor, confirmed. That Luo Feng is indeed in the Mang River Army camp."

"Ancestor, we are already waiting at the wormhole teleportation point outside the barracks. Once he emerges, we will know immediately."

"Ancestor..."

Some of the Universe Masters below spoke up one after another.

"Very good." The Ancestor of the Purple Moon looked down and nodded with satisfaction. "Since Luo Feng has entered the Eastern Army camp, we must strike once and eradicate him completely. Cheng Mu... it is up to you."

"Ancestor, rest assured," Master Cheng Mu responded respectfully.

The Ancestor of the Purple Moon nodded silently, thinking to himself, Luo Feng... even if you obtained the legendary inheritance of the Broken East River lineage, so what? That old fellow Dong Di is not qualified to contend with me, and you won't have the chance either! No matter how brilliant a genius is, once dead, they are just a fool.

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In the Jin World, within the Eastern Army camp, in the vast forest that served as the base for the special legion, the 'Gu Hou Army'.

"This is truly delicious! I've never tasted anything so good back in my tribe. If I could eat like this often, I'd willingly dedicate half my cultivation time to eating." The red-faced soldier cheerfully zipped away, transformed into a streak of light. "Cheng Mu, call me next time you create something exquisite."

"Definitely," Master Cheng Mu looked up and laughed.

After the red-faced soldier departed, Master Cheng Mu’s expression grew stern.

Is it time to activate the kill trap? Master Cheng Mu felt an intangible pressure. As a Universe Master who had entered a special legion, the Ancestor of the Purple Moon had entrusted this grave task to him.

I am sacrificing all my future prospects in the Jin World just to ensure Luo Feng dies. You should be proud, Master Cheng Mu harbored a deep resentment. He was thoroughly familiar with the three great forbidden zones of the Sea of Chaos, but the moment he entered the Jin World, he became completely infatuated with it.

He truly did not wish to leave.

But once the kill trap was initiated, he, Cheng Mu, would never have another chance to enter the Jin World again.

"Let's begin," Master Cheng Mu let go of his thoughts and immediately transformed into a streak of light, flying out.

This vast forest was the encampment of the Gu Hou Army.

The Gu Hou Army was divided into two main parts: one section comprised the Law Masters, and the other comprised the True Gods; these two were completely separate.

In the very center of the entire barracks stood a towering, majestic Divine Hall, guarded by several figures outside. This Divine Hall was the residence of the 'Gu Hou Army' Commander! Within the military... only Void True Gods were qualified to serve as commanders of special legions. If they were outside, they would be overlords of a domain.

"Halt."

"Halt! This is the Commander's residence; unauthorized entry is forbidden."

Outside the Divine Hall stood six guards: two True God guards and four Law Master guards.

Master Cheng Mu landed and stated, "I have an urgent matter to request an audience with the Commander."

"Soldier," one True God guard commanded sternly, "the Commander is not someone you can see lightly! Retreat at once."

"I truly have an urgent, major matter to see the Commander about." Master Cheng Mu sounded anxious.

Seeing this, the two True God guards exchanged glances, hesitating slightly, as the petitioner was also a soldier of their Gu Hou Army.

"Let him in," a cool voice rang out.

"Yes, Commander," the two True God guards standing outside the palace responded.

"Go in," the True God guards looked at Master Cheng Mu.

Master Cheng Mu finally let out a sigh of relief and proceeded into the Divine Hall.

...

Inside the Divine Hall, it was like a labyrinth, with winding corridors and halls everywhere. Master Cheng Mu could only follow the subtle fluctuation of power.

After walking for a while...

Master Cheng Mu spotted a garden filled with countless beautiful flowers. In this garden, there was a stunning woman with a tail composed of nine feathers that were green tinged with gold, and her head was adorned with beautiful plumes. Her appearance alone was so breathtaking that Master Cheng Mu instantly held his breath.

Is this the legendary Gu Hou? Master Cheng Mu mused.

The Gu Hou Army was founded by this 'Gu Hou'. Among the many special legions, those who could found such a legion were naturally Void True Gods. Over a long span of time, some Void True Gods might break through to become Eternal True Gods, allowing a new Void True God to take their place. But breakthroughs were exceedingly difficult; most Void True Gods remained in the position of Commander for ages.

The Gu Hou was one such example.

"Cheng Mu pays his respects to the Commander," Master Cheng Mu bowed respectfully.

"You have come to see me, what urgent matter requires this urgency?" Gu Hou’s eyes, glowing with viridian light, scanned Master Cheng Mu. "If you cannot state an urgent matter, you will be dealt with according to military law—fed to my offspring."

Master Cheng Mu remained completely undaunted and immediately declared, "Reporting to the Commander, I have accidentally discovered a major secret."

"A major secret?" Gu Hou remained casual.

"The Soldier Yinhe of the Sixth Detachment, First Brigade, Mang River Army—he is actually a spy from an external force who infiltrated our Jin World," Master Cheng Mu urgently explained. "When I first learned this, I feared being silenced, so I dared not expose it. Only upon returning to the barracks did I dare report it to you, Commander."

"An outsider entering our Jin World?" Gu Hou's eyes instantly erupted with terrifying killing intent.

Every life form within the Jin World was absolutely loyal to it and completely hostile toward external beings.

"You are not lying to me?" Gu Hou stared at Master Cheng Mu. "No outsider has entered our Jin World for a very, very long time."

"I would never dare deceive the Commander; how could I dare lie about such a thing?" Master Cheng Mu insisted.

Gu Hou fixed him with a stare. "Do you have proof?"

"I..." Master Cheng Mu grew anxious, "I saw it with my own eyes, but what proof could I possibly have?"

"Just because you say so, I should investigate Soldier Yinhe?" Gu Hou spoke coldly. However, deep down, she felt doubt. Even if her soldier Cheng Mu was lying, this story was too outlandish. Perhaps it was true. Regardless, she would find time to verify it.

"I, I..."

Master Cheng Mu grew desperate. "Commander, I truly saw it with my own eyes."

"Hmph," Gu Hou snorted coldly. "I shall spare you this offense for now. Retire."

Master Cheng Mu gritted his teeth, his actions growing frantic. "I saw it with my own eyes; he is an external soldier! If Your Commander merely uses illusionary techniques to trap him, he will surely reveal everything himself. If what I say is false and he denies being an outsider while trapped in the illusion, I am willing to face death!"

"Illusionary techniques?" Gu Hou was impatient. "How I should proceed is not for you to teach. Retire!"

"Commander! What I say is absolutely true! Allowing him to live is detrimental to our Jin World!" Master Cheng Mu urged, eyes wide with anxiety. "I am willing to prove what I say with my death!"

Boom!

Master Cheng Mu suddenly exploded outward, his divine power completely annihilated, turning into nothingness.

Gu Hou was shocked by this sight. "Self-detonation? To prove his words with death! I didn't expect this soldier to be so utterly loyal." In her long existence, she had seen many soldiers who were incredibly straightforward, and many who proved their loyalty with death, but one self-detonating before her was a first.

"Such a loyal and upright soldier, what a pity," Gu Hou shook her head and sighed. Then, her viridian eyes flickered. Could it be that an external life form truly entered our Jin World?

Whoosh.

Gu Hou vanished into thin air.

——— Fourth update complete!