"Hm?" Promptly, Cain and Kali focused in are the masked youths' strange markings.
When the sibling duo had spare time, they did study some extra information about the Sects lower than the top four.
Naturally, they came upon the Ink Rain Sect first. And since they had full access to Crimson Sea's special library, the amount of information was noticeably a bit more. But at the same time, they didn't gain too much information about them.
All that the texts detailed to them was that the Ink Rain Sect is a heinous group that practices cultivation arts related to corpses. Their personalities are incredibly strange and are assumed to be influenced by their heinous cultivation methods.
Also, the texts did showcase the trademark markings each Ink Rain Sect disciples have somewhere on their form.
In terms of heinousness, neither Cain nor Kali cared too much about whether it was right or wrong.
Disrespecting the corpses of legendary Martial cultivators was distasteful, but their judgments didn't extend farther than this.
In any case, nearly everyone on the Martial Road holds varying degrees of heinousness. Cain and Kali didn't doubt for a second that even the most righteous of Martial Sects have slumbering maliciousness permeating their environment.
On the Martial Road, such matters are practically inevitable.
But barring these minor matters, when Cain and Kali compared these masks youth's markings, they certainly saw a similarity.
Although, at the same time, these masked youth's markings are distinct enough on their own. Admittedly it just looked like they both were inspired by the Ink Rain Sect and decided to create their own spin on it.
Besides this, neither Cain nor Kali perceived even the slightest form of a threat from the masked duo.
"Don't let your minds overact just because they're some minor Innate Lords here, Amber. These two are even weaker than some of the Academy's Core students. Probably, they just have some rich background that places great importance upon them."
Kali uncaringly shrugged, already putting this masked duo out of her mind.
As Cain also opened his mouth to speak, he did notice that the Martial Immortal Valley disciples, including the masked youths glancing over their way.
But strangely enough, each of them tore their gazes away at the same time.
Ignoring that little oddity, Cain said, "This time, Kali's boast is right, Amber. I don't perceive anything remarkable about them. They most likely just have some weird personalities."
For a moment, Amber curiously titled her head. She also swept her Spirit Sense with a clearer mind, only to discover nothing remarkable. Truly, coincidences work in the oddest of ways.
Similarly shrugging, Amber relented, saying, "Guess you're right. I'm just thinking that since the Ink Rain Sect has such infamy behind their names, it would be a no-brainer to never want to associate even anything remotely similar to them. Especially if they are from a behemoth organization. But, to each their own, I guess…."
One would think that with a status of a Martial Immortal Valley genius, their face would be at an incredibly high value.
In fact, it is wildly known that this organization holds pride in high regard. Higher than those even in the Azure Lightning Sect.
Genuinely, the Martial Immortal Valley still considered themselves as the future rulers of the entirety of the City.
Their forces are indeed less than Crimson Sea Academy and the Azure Lightning Sect, but they all whole-heartedly believe their Martial Perception is at the absolute summit of the City.
And it wasn't completely baseless rumors.
There have been several tales in which Martial Immortal Valley disciples did manage to outperform the other top three Sects in purely Martial Perception.
Their cultivation realm was lower, but their understanding of Qi surpassed those stronger than them.
With feats like this under their belts, it could be seen why they attached great importance to their Martial status.
But it seems like this specific group of Martial Immortal Valley's youths either have other plans in mind or have a lower value on face.
In any case, since these Martial Immortal Valley disciples weren't planning on coming up to them, Cain promptly ignored them.
Shifting his gazes to the other youths, Cain didn't stop until he landed on one batch that was very familiar to him. This group was, in a way, unforgettable to Cain.
After all, these were the first people he encountered upon coming to this planet. And the first people he had killed within just a day of arriving here.
They were the Liang Tribe!
Although, compared to just weeks ago, the Liang Tribe went through evident transformations.
These youths looked far fiercer, each of them having a cold, deadly look hidden in the depths of their pupils. Their brown tribal uniforms also looked far more luxurious, as if it was finely crafted with precious Qi materials.
Above all, these youths all had Profound Soul cultivation!
The last time he faced them, late-ranks Nascent Formation was enough to be considered a high-status captain.
Now, just weeks later, they managed to cultivate decent enough talents to the Profound Soul Realm?
Truly, when Cain perceived their dantians, it was genuinely stable without too many impurities.
It was even similar to the lower-ranking geniuses within the Academy! Even if it's just lower-ranking, this kind of progress is incredible.
Realistically, with the lower quality Qi environment and resources, it's simply far too hard for Tribal Domain Martial cultivators to ever improve upon their foundation.
Just top-quality Mortal Rank resources would be enough to tremendously shift the life of a Tribal Doman Martial cultivator.
Considering all of this, something massive definitely happened during Cain's time in the City.
In the past, Cain had no assurance against a behemoth of massive tribal power. But now, he simply saw them as a very potential stepping stone.
Without any fear or hesitation, he enhanced his hearing, curiously listening in on their conversations.
"Just our dogshit luck, to think even greater figures from the City would show up. We gotta avoid them at all costs. But at least with what we can obtain in here….hehe. This whole Tribal Domain will become ours!"
"You know, I'm still surprised their Heaven Son lasted for so long. They really invested so much in him. But in the end, when he was butchered to pieces, that nearly destroyed all of their Morale, heh."
"When we finish swallowing the Kong Clan, the Hong Clan will revere us even more! Hehe. I hope their beauties are as pleasing and useful as the Kong Clan. Just thinking about is getting me even more riled up."
Soon enough, Cain cut of his senses to them. He could only internal sigh about the fate of the Kong Clan.
Situations like this are common to happen. Powers, dynasties, Families, Empire, no matter if they lived for 1,000 or even 10,000 years, they would be destined to fall.
The Lower Realm was simply far too restrictive compared to the God Galaxy. Even a high-ranking planet like this one can't escape the inevitable cruel fate of time.
But still, while Cain's heart is indifferent, something about those Liang Tribe youths didn't sit well with him.
Slaughtering and crushing enemies is also inevitable on the Martial Road. It's how anyone and everyone can stability grow by experiencing countless tribulations and trials.
However, to wantonly pillage, murder and rape left Cain feeling a sense of genuine disgust. These were the kinds of people who were mostly half-hearted on their Martial Road. Their Martial Heart is simply filled with disgusting demons and negative obsessions.
Not everyone can handle the incomparable sensation that Qi Energy provides.
Some, if not many, fall prey to giving in their desires, unleashing all dark desires deep within their Martial Hearts. This would perfectly describe the kinds of people inhabiting the Liang Tribe.
Cain wasn't some hero or a saint. But if the opportunity arises, he wouldn't mind directly crippling the Liang Tribe for good.
Still, beyond these thoughts, Cain didn't think further about them.
Once he thoroughly scoped out the competition, Cain simply closed his eyes and waited for the Crypt Grave unsealing.
Slowly time passed, eventually becoming around 10 minutes since Cain's group first arrived.
During this duration, not a single soul came up to them.
The Martial Immortal Valley seemed to have a genuine disinterest with them. While the Tribal Domain's powers and the Class-level Families were too afraid of the massive deterrent.
Truthfully, Cain's group believed it would be quiet until the opening.
But a little bit after ten minutes, one courageous youth suddenly decided to walk up to them.
Sensing his presence, Cain slowly opened his eyes. As he expected, the one walking up was a Jade Sword Palace disciple.
This young man had a studious, honest look. He carried a refined, sharp grace that was almost similar to an actual sword.
For an average cultivator, they would feel as if they get approached by a dangerous blade, ready to reap their lives.
The reason he could exude such an Aura was that he's a Peak Stage Profound Soul genius!
Among all other Peak Stage geniuses, Cain sensed that his cultivation was several steps above Wang Hiyashi. He may even be just a hairbreadth away from Half-Step Innate Core!
Reaching this level of cultivation would be no easy task. This disciple Martial Perception is insanely high.
In the future, Wang would inevitably encounter a massive hurdle when trying to reach Half-Step Innate Core. While this disciple will have smooth sailing into this level.
Against this kind of genius, Cain simply swept an indifferent glance over him.
To his sides, he also detected that neither Kali nor Amber cared enough to engage, so it would be up to him to do all the greetings once again.
As the Jade Sword Palace disciple approached, his gaze was unwavering as he matched Cain's indifferent gaze.
The disciple faintly smiled and said, "Greetings young Spirit Master Cain, Kali. And Princess Hiyashi. My name is Lan Zhi, a core disciple from the Jade Sword Palace hoping to make your acquaintance."
Lan Zhi's tone came out as smooth and confident without even a hint of a tremble.
Hearing this, Amber gave a small smile, silently nodding. While Kali just flashed her eyes over before breaking her gaze off.
Perhaps it was before Cain would have as much interest as Kali and Amber. But after recent information, he was a bit curious about the Jade Sword Palace.
After all, he can be considered a Sword cultivator.. And maybe he can gain some benefits from forming a connection with them.