Chapter 292: Chapter 290: Four Seas Association He has won three matches today, which might have already attracted some attention. One shouldn’t be too greedy; there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Gambling on corpses was a widely popular activity in the Corpse-Driving Sect. It seems he wouldn’t have to worry about lacking silver anymore. "Brother Lou always seems to have a way to win." At this moment, a steady male voice came from behind Lou Yi. The approaching person was tall and thin, with small eyes and fair skin, exuding a composed, scholarly demeanor. This was none other than Rong Xuejian, third in Spirit Root among Lou Yi’s batch of newcomers, only behind You Qingyi and Wang Wenbai. A flash of contemplation crossed Rong Xuejian’s eyes as he continued: "I noticed that Brother Lou has a very determined expression when placing bets, as if he’s absolutely sure he will win. And each time you wagered a large amount, you managed to let the weaker one defeat the stronger. If it’s not just good luck, it means Brother Lou’s judgment is indeed far superior to ordinary people. But I can never tell which lifebound corpse will win. Could Brother Lou teach me? " ’This kid observes quite keenly.’ Hearing Rong Xuejian’s analysis, Lou Yi was startled, but his expression remained unchanged. He certainly couldn’t admit he had a method to distinguish winners from losers, so he laughed and said, "Brother Rong, you’re overpraising me. I’m just playing for fun, betting on luck." Rong Xuejian, not surprised by this response, nodded and said, "I was being presumptuous. Even among brothers and fathers, one wouldn’t necessarily pass on such a money-making method, let alone to a stranger like me." "Brother Rong really knows how to joke." Lou Yi chuckled, trying to change the topic, "Do you know why this senior brother is running the house, and everyone trusts him? Is it because his cultivation is high?" Lou Yi was referring to the middle-aged man in the dark blue Daoist robe. Judging by his aura, he was even stronger than the female Daoist who had once chased him, definitely at the Late-stage Qi Refining level. "This has nothing to do with cultivation. There are quite a few late-stage Qi Refining individuals in the Corpse-Driving Sect." Rong Xuejian shook his head and said, "The reason he can run the house is because he belongs to the Cyan Cloud Alliance." "Cyan Cloud Alliance?" It was the first time Lou Yi had heard this term and he asked, surprised. "The Cyan Cloud Alliance is one of the two most powerful factions among the Corpse-Driving Sect disciples, and the other is called the Four Seas Association..." Rong Xuejian, not upset by Lou Yi’s earlier brush-off, began to seriously explain new knowledge to him. Seven or eight hundred years ago, a few disciples whose cultivation was stuck at the Peak of Qi Cultivation for decades felt that their hope of Foundation Establishment was slim but were unwilling to give up the Great Dao, so they formed an alliance called the Cyan Cloud Alliance. They agreed to seek Foundation Establishment treasures together. Finally, they gathered to supply the one with the greatest chance of breakthrough, only hoping this person would look after their descendants in the future. Supported by the treasures of many friends, this person did not disappoint. He succeeded in the breakthrough, successfully establishing his Foundation, becoming a much-told tale within the Corpse-Driving Sect for hundreds of years. The Cyan Cloud Alliance they established had been passed down since then. Improving and supplementing over generations, it eventually became the largest power among the disciples of the Corpse-Driving Sect. Upholding the aspirations of their predecessors, the motto of the Cyan Cloud Alliance became: United in effort, support each other in the ascension. The conditions for joining the Cyan Cloud Alliance are extremely strict, either being a genius with excellent Spirit Root, a descendant of a powerful family, or a true inheritor with a promising future for Foundation Establishment... Because of generations of tradition, the Cyan Cloud Alliance was later monopolized by family descendants within the sect, making it difficult for ordinary disciples to join. In this context. Over a hundred years ago, Zhou Dahai, a genius disciple of the Corpse-Driving Sect, created a similar disciple force—the Four Seas Association—to oppose the Cyan Cloud Alliance. The "Four Seas" in Four Seas Association was derived from the phrase "all men are brothers." The threshold was lower compared to the Cyan Cloud Alliance and was open to many civilian disciples, but not just anyone could join, having certain requirements. "What benefits do you get from joining them?" Lou Yi asked. "Information shared, resources supported." Rong Xuejian said slowly. If you join the Cyan Cloud Alliance or Four Seas Association, you can get mission information, cultivation insights, and locations of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures provided freely by many members. You can also purchase some rare resources, which you can only exchange with contribution points the sect at a lower cost. Especially for disciples at the Early Stage of Qi Cultivation. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶 Unable to leave the sect, having no qualification to undertake missions, they mostly earn their contributions from quarterly evaluation rewards. If one joins these two great factions, they can buy treasures with silver, exchanging resources for resources. Hearing Rong Xuejian’s introduction, Lou Yi’s eyes lit up. He needed to find a way to obtain a bunch of treasures. Such as Leech Glue for leveling up his Skin Refining Technique, increase proficiency in the Profound Yin Technique, and various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures needed for various talents, like Ice Soul and Celestial Silkworm Silk. If he waits until he becomes a Qi Cultivation Middle Stage disciple to do tasks and earn contributions, it’ll be too late. "What are the requirements to join the Four Seas Association?" Lou Yi asked. The Cyan Cloud Alliance is controlled by the sect’s family descendants, so that was out of the question, leaving Lou Yi to choose the relatively low-barrier Four Seas Association. "You need a member introduction and must have a talent that others recognize." "I don’t know any members of the Four Seas Association," Lou Yi said, puzzled. "To be honest, I am a member of the Four Seas Association," Rong Xuejian said with a slight smile. "That’s wonderful news. Brother Rong, could you possibly recommend me?" Lou Yi thickened his skin and asked. He had completely forgotten how he had dodged Rong Xuejian’s questions earlier. "It shouldn’t be too difficult." A trace of hesitation appeared on Rong Xuejian’s face, "But what is Brother Lou’s specialty? I need to introduce it to the person in charge of these matters." "What is Brother Rong’s specialty?" "The Hall Master of the Four Seas Association once said I have decent perception." "Then my specialty is fighting," Lou Yi replied, confident, "Even though my Immortal Cultivation hasn’t reached the first layer of Qi Cultivation, my Martial Arts Cultivation is quite deep. I can even match up against Iron Corpses, which many middle-stage cultivators can only refine." Despite Lou Yi’s words, Rong Xuejian felt a bit unsure. There was a sense that it didn’t sound quite reliable. The Corpse-Driving Sect is a major Immortal sect, and no matter how great one’s martial arts are, it’s unlikely to be appreciated—it might even be seen as a disadvantage, regarded as neglecting the proper path. But seeing Lou Yi’s sincere expression, he opened his mouth but couldn’t bear to refuse and finally agreed. "When I meet the person, I will tell him about Brother Lou’s situation." "Thank you very much, Brother Rong," Lou Yi said with a smile. After their conversation, the two returned to their respective caves. Lou Yi looked at the Attribute Panel and began organizing the items needed for the next stage in order of priority. The Yellow Extreme Breathing Technique has reached perfection, currently, only the Skin Refining Technique and the Profound Yin Technique need improvement. The Dragon Mint needed for the advancement of the Profound Yin Technique should be prioritized at the top. While the Leech Glue required for the advancement of the Skin Refining Technique should be prioritized second. As for talents, they were more spontaneous at the moment, and priorities were unclear. Any available treasure would be used for enhancement. ’I need to find a way to join the Four Seas Association quickly and obtain the necessary treasures,’ Lou Yi thought. ...