"The other three regions, the Yin group has explored very little..."
Mentioning the other three regions, Jian Wusheng frowned.
The Western region, a battlefield of ancient times, was also the most explored region by the Yin group besides the Eastern region.
This area was full of dangers, infested with demonic beasts, and contained traces of battles left by ancient powerful figures, along with lingering sword qi, saber qi, and killing intent.
These battle traces, even after countless years, were still immensely powerful. Even a master of the Earth level like Jian Wusheng was in danger of perishing if he was not careful...
As for the Northern region, it was also an ancient battlefield, but its danger level was far higher than the Western region.
It was rumored that countless powerful organizations had explored the Northern region, but none had returned alive, making it a place no one dared to enter to this day.
It was a true forbidden zone!
The last region was the Southern region, which was a sea area.
Everything about the sea was mysterious and unknown, and its terror was no less than that of the Northern region...
Upon hearing Jian Wusheng's brief introduction to the other three regions, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but touch his forehead, realizing that cold sweat had unknowingly broken out.
Was this the world's largest relic, Relic Number One?
It was too terrifying!
As one of the world's three major powers, the Yin group, along with hidden sects and families, only managed to eke out an existence in the Eastern region, and had not even explored half of the relic.
If this were to get out, it would shock the world!
"Stop thinking nonsense, those are not things you should think about."
"You just need to remember that after entering the Yin group, you must be careful and cautious, even if it's just in the Eastern region."
"This is all I can tell you."
Seeing Ye Cangtian looking dazed, Jian Wusheng patted his shoulder and said faintly.
Ye Cangtian nodded heavily and said, "Senior, can we talk about the next assessment now?"
Jian Wusheng nodded and then said, "The final assessment to enter the Yin group is to make a certain contribution to the Yin group."
"Contribution?" Ye Cangtian was a little confused.
"That's right, contribution."
Jian Wusheng continued, "Currently, a large area of the Eastern region remains unexplored. In order to establish a foothold in the relic, every new member must explore an unknown area."
"..."
Ye Cangtian's mouth twitched again. Wasn't this just like Minesweeper or pioneering?
Clearing out dangerous places and hazards to create more habitable areas within the relic.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian glanced at Jian Wusheng and then asked, "Senior, I won't be the only one for this assessment, will I?"
Although the Eastern region sounded like the safest of the four regions, with the lowest risk factor.
If he went alone, it would likely still be quite dangerous.
"Theoretically, no."
Jian Wusheng said faintly. Usually, this assessment carried significant risks.
They had no idea what kind of monsters or ghosts lurked in the unknown areas.
Therefore, for safety's sake, some prospective Yin group members were allowed to team up, accompanied by a guide.
After all, those who passed the first two assessments of the Yin group were already top-tier in terms of strength and willpower.
The Yin group could not afford to lose such individuals.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian nodded. Having someone to escort him at least provided a certain guarantee of safety.
After chatting for a while, the two then headed towards a nearby city.
...
Yincheng.
Also known as the City of Reception, it was named so because it was very close to the entrance of the relic.
Yincheng was not small in size, comparable to a county town, and had a considerable population.
Like a modern city, it had courtyards, restaurants, auction houses, inns, and the like.
The Yin group had set up a special reception center for newcomers here.
Ye Cangtian's first stop with Jian Wusheng was the newcomer reception center.
"Here, you can use Huaxia currency or crystal stones for living and trading. However, in other cities, trading is basically done with crystal stones."
"After all, whether it's the Yin group or others, everyone has to rely on their strength to survive here, and crystal stones can increase strength."
Standing before the mission board, looking at the dazzling array of tasks, Jian Wusheng briefly explained to Ye Cangtian.
The crystal stones here could be obtained not only by exploring unknown areas and killing monsters but also by completing missions.
Of course, missions were also divided into grades, with the lowest being B-level, followed by A-level, S-level, and so on. Completing missions would bring corresponding rewards.
After a brief introduction, Jian Wusheng led Ye Cangtian through a simple registration.
Then, he took on a mission for new members to explore an unknown area, which was Ye Cangtian's final assessment to join the Yin group.
This mission was to explore a mountain forest on the southern side of the Eastern region. The forest was quite large, with the presence of demonic beasts, whose strength was formidable.
The mission objectives were, first, to clear out as many demonic beasts as possible, and second, to draw a detailed topographic map. All findings would be counted as mission rewards.
After understanding the mission, Ye Cangtian looked at Jian Wusheng and asked, "Senior, how do we rendezvous? Do we meet in this mountain forest area?"
Jian Wusheng shook his head and said, "No, as a member of the Yin group, once you accept a mission, you can wait at the Yin group reception center. Staff members will notify you..."
...
Returning to his room.
Ye Cangtian briefly learned about the Yin group.
Generally speaking, every city had a Yin group guesthouse, where all Yin group members could stay for free.
Of course, if they didn't want to stay at the guesthouse, they could also buy residences in the city.
However, there weren't many such people in the relic, as the relic was full of dangers, and one might not see the next day.
The crystal stones acquired with great difficulty were mostly used by people to improve their strength. Only a small number of people, for the sake of face and enjoyment, would choose to purchase luxurious residences.
Most of these people came from hidden sects or hidden families...
...
The next morning.
A knock on the door was heard.
A service staff member from the guesthouse came to the room.
The purpose was to notify them that all the new members who had accepted the exploration mission the previous night had gathered, and the meeting location was informed.
"So soon?"
After the service staff left, Ye Cangtian turned to look at Jian Wusheng.
According to Jian Wusheng's statement, at least three people were required to be allowed to undertake an exploration mission.
Ye Cangtian had thought he would have to stay at the guesthouse for some time, as within the entire China, besides Yuwen Chengji, he was the only one recently.
It would not be so easy to gather three people, would it?
However, things were not as he had imagined. Jian Wusheng told him that both hidden families and hidden sects had to make certain contributions within the relic.
Their main contribution was exploration missions, which could also be taken repeatedly.
First, the risk factor in the Eastern region was not high.
Second, during the missions, they could also acquire some crystal stones to improve their strength.
If they were lucky, they could even enter secret realms or dangerous locations, which would bring even greater benefits.
After a brief understanding, Ye Fan, along with Jian Wusheng, went to the gathering point.
The gathering point was at the entrance of Yincheng. There was an ancient carriage, and leaning against the carriage were two young men, appearing to be around twenty-four or twenty-five years old.
One of them was dressed in white, holding a paper fan, looking like a young master.
The other was a capable young man in a gray suit with short, neat hair.