BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM Chapter 599: The Strength of the Allied Forces!

A few hundred meters before the vast fortress at the Luoyan Empire's border, Xiao Jin and his arriving entourage witnessed a dazzling golden light erupt from behind the stronghold, ascending to hover above.

From the perspective of the Mercenary Guild's powerhouses, a man clad in golden robes materialized in mid-air. Magnificently radiant, a pair of enormous golden wild goose wings unfurled behind him, radiating an imposing aura.

The instant this golden-robed figure appeared, a thunderous ovation surged from the densely packed ranks of soldiers on the fortress walls—undeniably, this individual commanded immense respect.

“You stand at the threshold of the Luoyan Empire. Halt your advance immediately!”

The man in gold, suspended high above, addressed the hundreds of Mercenary Guild experts below with a calm, downward gaze.

“Vice President, that's Yan Luotian, the Sect Master of the Luoyan Sect!”

“He's merely an early-stage Three-Star Dou Ancestor, yet he dares act so presumptuously before the Vice President?”

“Vice President, permit us to eliminate him!”

As the golden-robed figure concluded his pronouncement, two Dou Ancestor elders flanking Xiao Jin retorted with indignation. Having observed Xiao Jin's formidable combat abilities firsthand, their profound respect for him rendered them unable to tolerate Yan Luotian's insolence.

One elder, a mid-stage Three-Star Dou Ancestor, and the other, a peak Two-Star Dou Ancestor, still harbored doubts about their own ability to withstand even three moves against Xiao Jin. The notion that Yan Luotian, with his early-stage Three-Star cultivation, believed he could impede their progress was, to them, laughable.

Xiao Jin gestured slightly with his hand and stated in his soft voice, “Let us wait a little longer. More are expected to arrive.”

Despite the youthful tone of his voice, no one within the Mercenary Guild dared to scoff.

In reality, Liu Ling had made far fewer public appearances than Xiao Jin, leading the majority of guild members to believe Xiao Jin was the guild's most potent force.

Following his declaration, the two Dou Ancestor elders and the other formidable members fell silent, offering no further objections.

High in the heavens, Yan Luotian perceived the Mercenary Guild's silence and misinterpreted it as having been intimidated by his presence. His confidence swelled, and pride etched itself onto his features.

At that precise moment, Yan Luotian’s attention pivoted to his flank, where three beams of multicolored light ascended from the army below. These lights coalesced into three elderly men, their faces wreathed in smiles as they materialized in mid-air.

The three elders were attired in azure robes, adorned with vivid depictions of lions, tigers, and bears—not rendered in ordinary thread, but seemingly condensed from a potent arcane energy.

As onlookers' gazes fell upon them, these three ferocious beasts appeared to glare back with crimson eyes blazing with killing intent, possessing the power to render the legs of the faint-hearted weak with mere oppressive stares.

These three azure-robed elders, though exuding only peak Dou Emperor auras, had mastered the scarce “Three Beast Wildlands Art.” Their combined might in unison was extraordinary, perhaps even surpassing Yan Luotian's own strength.

Upon the fortress ramparts, the vast multitude of soldiers erupted in thunderous cheers at the emergence of the Mulan Valley's Three Elders—clear evidence that not only Luoyan Empire forces were stationed here; the Mulan Empire's army was also garrisoned within this colossal fortress.

“Vice President, these three are the Mulan Three Elders from Mulan Valley. When they combine their efforts, their power rivals a Three-Star Dou Ancestor…”

The elder beside Xiao Jin, the mid-stage Three-Star Dou Ancestor, now spoke with a more somber tone, his previous dismissiveness entirely vanished.

“Hm.”

Xiao Jin offered a slight nod upon hearing this explanation, responding with only a quiet acknowledgment. Even the combined might of Yan Luotian and the Mulan Three Elders did not disturb his composure.

What genuinely weighed on his mind was the sheer magnitude of the enemy soldiers present.

Similar to Liu Ling, Xiao Jin was not inclined toward wanton bloodshed. The prospect of potentially unleashing his power upon ordinary soldiers later on was something he found deeply unsettling.

Yan Luotian, witnessing the arrival of the Mulan Three Elders, felt his confidence amplify further.

“All our esteemed allies, cease your concealment! If we do not reveal our full strength, outsiders might genuinely believe we harbor fear of the Mercenary Guild!” Yan Luotian's resonant voice boomed across the sky.

As his words trailed off, four additional sonic booms ripped through the atmosphere behind the fortress.

Instantly, four distinct figures, each radiating a formidable aura, came into clear view of both the Mercenary Guild members and the assembled fortress troops.

Among these four newcomers, three were elderly males, each projecting the aura of a One-Star Dou Ancestor. However, they were led by an aged woman whose aura was significantly more potent—vastly more imposing than Yan Luotian's.

The old woman appeared quite advanced in years, yet her attire was remarkably vibrant, featuring peculiar red blossoms emblazoned upon her robes.

“A Four-Star Dou Ancestor and three One-Star Dou Ancestors… Coupled with Yan Luotian and the Mulan Three Elders, I did not anticipate the three great empires could muster such formidable power!”

A noticeable ripple of surprise appeared in the eyes of the two elders standing by Liu Ling as they registered the might of the four individuals who had just arrived.

“Vice President, the elderly woman leading them is Granny Xuanhua from the Xuanhua Empire. It was believed she perished more than a decade ago—who would have imagined her survival!” exclaimed the elder, a mid-stage Three-Star Dou Ancestor, positioned beside Xiao Jin as he gestured towards the sky.

The other elder chimed in, “Vice President, the Xuanhua Empire isn’t even a neighboring territory; it's nearly four thousand li distant. It’s perplexing why she would choose to align with them! With the enemy amassing almost six Dou Ancestor-level experts for this encounter, I fear…”

A subtle apprehension was evident in the voices of both elders.

Xiao Jin, however, could clearly discern Granny Xuanhua’s cultivation level—she was merely at the peak of the Four-Star Dou Ancestor realm.

Having personally achieved the mid-stage of the Five-Star Dou Ancestor, Xiao Jin harbored little concern.

“Excellent. With everyone assembled, we can conclude this matter in one decisive blow,” Xiao Jin’s youthful voice declared.

He was growing weary of shuttling between different battlefronts, and the enemy’s consolidation now suited his intentions perfectly.

“The Vice President displays such remarkable confidence!”

The two Dou Ancestor elders beside him felt their spirits soar upon hearing Xiao Jin’s surprisingly mature voice.