The Wing Alliance never recruits outsiders, but anyone they take a liking to is a dragon among men.
Don't let the Wing Alliance's mere thirty-two members fool you; within the Inner Sect they are all prominent figures.
Moreover, the Wing Alliance is extremely united, treating its members like brothers and sisters; anyone who harms a member will face retaliation, no matter who they are.
Two years ago, a third‑rank sect in Qingzhou was wiped out after injuring a Wing Alliance member, and the perpetrators were none other than the Wing Alliance itself.
«That powerful?» Chu Feng exclaimed, astonished. Although a third‑rank sect is far inferior to the Azure Dragon Sect, it is still a force capable of being destroyed—so the Wing Alliance must indeed be formidable.
Furthermore, don’t be impressed by the founders of the World Alliance and the Sword Dao Alliance; compared to the founder of the Wing Alliance, they are nothing.
Legend has it that the Wing Alliance’s founder entered the Inner Sect at eleven, became a Core Disciple at fourteen, and by sixteen was the foremost disciple of the Azure Dragon Sect.
Unfortunately, his ambitions lay elsewhere, and at sixteen he left the sect, his whereabouts unknown. The younger brother spoke with regret.
«What is his name?» Chu Feng asked, stunned. Core disciples are the Azure Dragon Sect’s prime cultivation prospects, each a martial arts prodigy.
Yet the Wing Alliance’s founder was unbeatable among Core Disciples at sixteen—just how extraordinary must he be?
«His name is Zhang Tianyi,» the brother said, enunciating each syllable.
«Zhang Tianyi.» Chu Feng committed the name to memory, deeming it worthy of his note.
By the way, I heard that the beautiful Inner Sect elder Su Rou was among the first members of the Wing Alliance and once one of its strongest Core Disciples.
Besides Elder Su Rou, many current Core Disciples belong to the Wing Alliance, and each of their achievements rivals those of the World Alliance and Sword Dao Alliance founders—don’t you think the Wing Alliance is impressive? the brother continued.
«In that case, the Wing Alliance really is formidable. Do its members have any special insignia?» Chu Feng’s interest grew.
«Wing Alliance members are rarely seen, but each wears a chest badge depicting a pair of wings,» the brother explained.
The three chatted as they walked, soon arriving at a bustling square where the Spirit Herb Hunting registration was held.
In fact, registration consisted merely of writing one’s name on a banner in the square and drawing a token—no elder presided over the process.
«Junior brother, the Spirit Herb Hunting begins tomorrow; I assume you’re looking to join an alliance for protection.»
«So let me advise you: forget about trying to join an alliance like the Wing Alliance—you’ll never get in, not in a lifetime.»
«Not even the World Alliance or the Sword Dao Alliance are easy to enter.»
«Therefore, if you want to join an alliance, keep your eyes open.» After registering, the two brothers stepped closer.
«Please, elder brothers, give us your guidance.» Seeing their enthusiasm, Chu Feng couldn’t bring himself to refuse.
«Even though you can’t get into the strongest alliances, you shouldn’t pick the weakest either—those that boast about their benefits are useless; they can’t protect you and will only leave you bullied.»
«For example, that girl over there handing out bamboo slips is clearly from a feeble alliance, and she’s deceiving the new disciples.» As he spoke, the brother pointed to a nearby purple‑clad girl.
Yet when Chu Feng followed the direction of his gaze, he froze— the purple‑clad girl was none other than Chu Yue.
«Senior Sister Chu Yue!» Chu Feng shouted excitedly.