With that, he beckoned, and three people emerged from the crowd. The three who joined the Heavenly Alliance were one South Asian, one Southeast Asian, and one East Asian. Their cultivation levels were all at the Human Immortal stage, and they were very strong, otherwise, they wouldn't have survived in the underground prison for decades.
The South Asian man had very dark skin, wore the distinctive hat of the Sikh community, and sported a large, gray-white beard. His name was Modhsingh Varatana, but Chen Shuqi simply called him Mod, referring to him as Old Mo in the local custom.
Old Mo was skilled in saber techniques, particularly with the curved saber, which he wielded with divine skill. He could unleash over a hundred saber strikes in one second, his entire being enveloped in a blur of blades. Such speed was enough to cleave bullets. When fighting the English in the past, he had led the charge, being the first to kill the enemy commander.
The second was the East Asian, from Korea, which had not yet declared independence at the time. He was not tall, with a thin, long face and a dull expression. His name was Li Chaogui. Li Chaogui had studied under a high monk from the Great Chan Temple in Long Country, and his martial arts were superb. If it came down to a real fight, Chen Shuqi might not have been his match.
The third was the Southeast Asian, proficient in ancient Muay Thai. He always went barefoot, and the surface of his arms had a metallic sheen, like a bronze statue, exuding a sense of power. This man's name was Huchai.
With three experts suddenly by his side, Ye Tian was very pleased. He said, "Gentlemen, upon joining the Heavenly Alliance, I will temporarily grant you the status of 'Inspector,' responsible for overseeing various regions and reporting directly to me, the Leader."
"Yes!" the four replied in unison.
The rest of the people bid farewell to Ye Tian and returned to their respective hometowns. However, before they left, they all left their contact information with Ye Tian, promising to provide their full support if Ye Tian ever needed help.
After seeing everyone off, Ye Tian and his companions went to a living room.
Ren Ping said, "Leader, Yu Fengnian has come to see me several times. He wishes to meet you."
Ye Tian had promised to help Yu Fengnian become a Human Immortal, but he had been quite busy during this period and hadn't contacted him much. Feeling a bit sheepish, he immediately asked, "Ask him to come to Jiuhua Mountain Villa tonight."
Ren Ping replied, "Alright, I will notify him shortly."
Ren Ping continued, "There is also another matter. Because the Leader has subdued the Tang Sect, the Spirit Gu Sect, and the King of the Southwest, those factions that had previously left the Heavenly Alliance are very anxious. Some wish for the Leader to convene a meeting within the Heavenly Alliance so everyone can meet."
Ye Tian responded, "Are there not still a few major powers unwilling to join? There's no rush, let's settle these few factions first."
He paused and then asked, "I recall there being one in the capital?"
Ren Ping nodded, "The one in the capital is indeed the Long family."
Ye Tian exclaimed, "Oh, it's the Long family! Why didn't you mention it before?"
Ren Ping explained, "The Long family has spread its influence too widely now, which is actually a problem. In my personal judgment, it would be best to exclude the Long family."
Ye Tian knew that the Long family's reach was indeed too extensive, and they collaborated with too many people. He inquired, "Is the Long family's current success also related to the Heavenly Alliance's support back then?"
Ren Ping confirmed, "Yes, if not for the Heavenly Alliance, the Long family would probably still be just a second-rate family now."
He paused again and said, "Leader, if you don't want to give up on the Long family, you can start with the Five Dragons and Nine Phoenixes."
Ye Tian knew that the Five Dragons and Nine Phoenixes were all talents cultivated by the Long family, each controlling a portion of the Long family's power.
After considering for a moment, Ye Tian said, "Old Ren, you mentioned the Long family's operations are too vast. Why not divide it? Take what you can digest and discard what you cannot."
Ren Ping gave a wry smile, "It's not that easy. The Long family is a case where pulling one thread causes the whole tapestry to unravel."
Ye Tian countered, "Even the strongest fortress can be breached from within. I will start with the Five Dragons and Nine Phoenixes and make them willing to serve me."
Ren Ping blinked and replied, "If the Leader can win over the Five Dragons and Nine Phoenixes, then dividing the Long family will not be difficult."