As news of the Hidden Realm's involvement spread, warriors from all over the realms rallied to Shenlong's cause. Some were legendary fighters who had long been in seclusion; others were wandering cultivators, powerful and battle-hardened, drawn by the chance to fight a righteous battle.
Among these new arrivals was a mysterious young woman named Yan Mei, who possessed unparalleled speed and agility. She quickly caught the attention of Shenlong with her swift and decisive strikes. Rumor had it that she hailed from a long-lost clan specializing in shadow techniques, allowing her to move unseen and strike with deadly precision.
Yan Mei sought out Shenlong, her piercing gaze assessing him. "So, you're the one uniting the realms against the Black Veil Sect," she said, a hint of challenge in her tone.
Shenlong raised an eyebrow. "And you're the one who claims to be able to outmaneuver the sect's assassins?"
Yan Mei smirked. "Claims? I don't need to claim anything—I'll prove it."
She joined his team of elites, and together, they continued their preparations. Shenlong welcomed her determination and knew she would be a valuable ally in the battles to come.