Era of the transmigrating earth-Chapter 2046: The Shadow Guild’s Rise to Fame

The two sisters are in the early stages of accumulation, but Du You’s Shadow Guild is different. It’s already completed its foundations and is now expanding crazily like a snowball, spreading countless Puppet Doppelgangers and Shadow Doppelgangers.

As the guild continues to grow, the number of cities and worlds under its control keeps increasing.

Gradually, people have started to hear about the Shadow Guild, and its fame is growing louder and louder.

In a trade dispute, two merchants are quarreling: "Look, these are goods obtained from the Shadow Guild, they’re all quality stuff. I came all the way from the West, just for a good price."

"Nonsense, the Shadow Guild is clearly in the three major cities in the East. I came from there."

Indeed, due to the separate expansions of the Shadow Guild in different places and the inconveniences in communication, these merchants were the first to exchange information unexpectedly. The two men fiercely argue over the so-called Shadow Guild products.

Everyone knows that goods from the Shadow Guild are of excellent quality and often include extremely rare items that other guilds are hard-pressed to purchase. Coupled with the Shadow Guild’s reputation, the prices are raised by at least twenty percent.

Thus, neither man is willing to give way, continually quarrelling.

"I say, you both should stop already. Maybe it’s a case of duplicate names."

That’s right, duplicate names are quite common. But even so, these men stubbornly refuse to concede.

"Hmph, what duplicate names? He’s clearly talking nonsense. Who doesn’t know where the Shadow Guild is based?"

The other man also looked annoyed, "Exactly, there are many guilds with duplicate names, but how could a top-tier guild have a duplicate name? Even if there are some exceptions, who’s going to believe it when they’re so close?"

Their argument attracts a lot of attention, causing some people to contemplate personally investigating the situation. Sometimes, certain things can’t withstand scrutiny.

However, Du You had long been aware that the guild would be exposed, and had prepared accordingly. During this time, with substantial investments, the number of powerful individuals under his command has steadily grown. Eventually, they have matched the tier of top guilds by reaching tier seven.

Undoubtedly, with Du You’s insights, these individuals’ progress rapidly increased, even for those cultivating on their own.

Truthfully, if it weren’t for being Du You’s doppelgangers, supported by Du You’s understanding and essence, how could an ordinary person level up so swiftly? Just like the situation with the two sisters; without the soul seeds created by the two’s soul aura, who knows when those individuals would be able to cultivate and enhance their powers on their own?

This isn’t a matter of talent anymore but rather the culmination of long-term insight and accumulation.

A few months passed, and when the merchants finally got clarity on the situation, Du You’s guild already had more than a dozen tier eight individuals. Even Du You himself had finally reached tier eight.

The fastest to improve had already reached tier eight pinnacle. However, due to the rapid progress, this individual’s strength has plateaued, unable to further advance. But having a tier eight pinnacle figure here makes a significant difference.

Moreover, since the power is cultivated independently, in this world, it’s already invincible below tier nine when it comes to real combat.

About those tier nine situations, Du You hasn’t been able to gather any information. Even when encountering tier eight powerhouses from other forces, the situation remains the same. Tier nine seems to rarely show up in front of people, not even engaging in exchanges.

In Du You’s view, these tier nine powerhouses are deeply controlled by the world will, and it’s unknown what the end result might be now.

Perhaps, they have become outright puppets. But even if they’re not, in this world where they can’t leave, tier nine pinnacle figures likely have nothing left to pursue.

Here, tier nine fighters engaged in battles around the world might harm many Outer World realms, which is unavoidable. Such actions would invite the wrath of the world will.

Unable to fight with full force, it seems these figures must lead rather dull lives.

As the number of powerful individuals in Du You’s guild keeps increasing, the Shadow Guild’s existence can no longer be kept under wraps.

"I’ve heard your guild has reached the top tier level. Here’s your chance: submit to us, become our subordinate guild, and I’ll give you a way out." On this day, a tier eight powerhouse showed up in the guild.

Who knows how this person found his way here? Something must have been exposed.

Du You said nothing, for he wasn’t the one holding authority openly. The tier eight powerhouse standing before him was a pinnacle figure, which explained the desire to subordinate their guild.

But Du You wouldn’t comply with such demands. The apparent leader stepped forward and said, "According to our rules, since you want to take us over, then let’s fight. If you win, it’s fine, but if you lose, then you must become our subordinate." Hearing this, the opposing party flew into a rage.

"Well, well, it’s been a long time since anyone dared speak to me, Hu Lie, like that."

With that, his aura lashed out fiercely. Although the shadow he was facing was only mid-tier eight, it had a far better grasp of its abilities than Hu Lie. That hint of aura did nothing to affect him.

"Not bad, not bad. Definitely has some skills. I accept your challenge."

Unexpectedly, Hu Lie was a bit surprised to see his aura blocked effortlessly, leaving not a single ripple.

But the shadow calmly shook its head, "No, it’s not me who’ll fight you. I’m still not your match, but our guild has other powerhouses." Hearing this, disbelief flickered in Hu Lie’s eyes and those of the comrades he brought with him.

No one expected that the strongest in this guild wasn’t the leader. What kind of situation was this? Generally, in major forces, the strongest is the leader—a state that cannot be changed. After all, having a powerhouse relinquish leadership to someone else always seems a bit strange.

Even if the strong doesn’t manage affairs, they’re nominally the highest authority. This guild certainly is peculiar.

"Then let him come out, I’m curious to know who it is that’s so interesting." Hu Lie held a simmering frustration in his heart. To Hu Lie, this felt like an attempt to insult him, deliberately orchestrated by these people.

Getting a non-leader to fight him? It sounds like a dent to his honor. Hu Lie decided that regardless of the opponent, they would pay a price.