A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 336 - 296: Merged into Yunshan Sect

Lu Qian’s words were straightforward. The people present were shaken to their core, their faces changing color. They couldn’t help but look around, only to find that those around them were equally perplexed and at a loss.

Since the establishment of the Shuangye Alliance, aside from the recent two battles, it has brought nothing but continuous benefits. In the past, each Qi Cultivation Minor Sect could only serve as a vassal to a Foundation Establishment Sect, not only bowing and scraping, having no autonomy, but also living a tight life.

Since joining the Shuangye Alliance, not only has safety been fully guaranteed, but the various resources and economic benefits gained are several times greater than before. Particularly since the establishment of Shuangye Square, each sect has experienced for the first time the joy of counting money until their hands cramped.

More importantly, in terms of dignity, it has greatly satisfied everyone’s vanity. When mentioning the Shuangye Alliance outside, the loose cultivators and small sects around Chongming County would express with respect: "Oh, that’s the Shuangye Alliance, stationed south of Chongming."

As a result, after three years, when their disciples travel outside, they always add the prefix of the Shuangye Alliance when mentioning their sect.

Even the two vassals of the Yunshan Sect, Qingli Mountain and Liuhua Valley, have been exempted from annual tribute by Lu Qian, and there has been no oppression in daily life. They have been living peacefully, with generous rewards for each task, truly experiencing several years of comfortable days.

Everyone knows that the source of such a beautiful life is only one.

The Yunshan Sect, Sect Leader Lu.

Therefore, over time, the leaders of the six sects have become accustomed to letting Lu Qian make all the decisions. They don’t need to exhaust their efforts or live in fear, just lying down and reaping the benefits, often praising Sect Leader Lu’s foresight and heroic wisdom.

Even though in these two battles, everyone suffered heavy losses, they are still determined in their hearts, willing to follow Lu Qian’s footsteps closely.

Firstly, although the losses were huge, the gains were also tremendous, with countless wealth filling more than a dozen warehouses waiting to be distributed. Secondly, after this hard battle is over, peace will prevail for a long time, enough for everyone to recuperate, use the abundant wealth to cultivate new disciples, and strengthen the sect.

Originally, things should have been like this.

But now, Lu Qian clearly tells everyone that the original plan is shattered. Now the Yunshan Sect has overturned the table and wants to face the Xuanguang Sect.

It is imaginable that what follows will be the Xuanguang Sect’s campaign, and it seems unlikely that there will be peaceful days ahead.

So, should we continue following the Yunshan Sect down this dark road?

Just when everyone was beating drums in their hearts, Zhou Chao suddenly spoke: "Since the Alliance Leader has made a decision, the Zhou Family will naturally follow. Through fire and water, we are willing to take the lead."

Zhou Chao’s words were resolute, and everyone was taken aback.

But for Zhou Chao himself, everything was natural. The Zhou Family had been saved from danger by the Yunshan Sect and Lu Qian many times, and they should do their utmost to repay them, to serve them like a dog or horse. More importantly, Lu Qian has never let the Zhou Family suffer a loss, and practice has proven that following the Yunshan Sect, the Zhou Family has been developing better and better.

Following Lu Qian, the Zhou Family will surely have a bright future.

Zhou Chao firmly believed in this. So now that Lu Qian says he wants to face the Xuanguang Sect, Zhou Chao unhesitatingly rolled up his sleeves.

After a brief silence, Zhao Xianzong of Spirit Snake Peak gritted his teeth, deciding to stake everything: "Spirit Snake Peak shall diligently follow orders. At the Alliance Leader’s command, we dare not disobey!"

Bet on it! Lu Qian has never disappointed anyone. If he dares to challenge the Xuanguang Sect with his vast power, what is there for a small sect like mine to fear? If the sky falls, there’s always someone taller to hold it up!

Take a risk!

Since Spirit Snake Peak has spoken, and the three have always advanced and retreated together, Sect Leader Sun of Zhuquan Sect also said in a deep voice: "Zhuquan Sect will not retreat either. The Alliance Leader’s direction is our destination!"

This middle-aged female cultivator thought about it a lot but finally decided to stick with the majority. Everyone in Chongming County knows that Master Fengfeng is very brutal; is there any use in withdrawing from the Shuangye Alliance now? Besides, leaving the alliance, even if they escape Master Fengfeng, they would not survive long in Chongming County without the protection of the Yunshan Sect.

And since Qingli Mountain is already a vassal of the Yunshan Sect, it cannot have any other stance. However, Xu Yingcai also wanted to take this opportunity to show loyalty. Unexpectedly, just as he was about to speak, the disciple temporarily in charge of Liuhua Valley, sitting beside him, suddenly knelt to the ground.

"Sect Leader, our Liuhua Valley has been reduced to less than ten people after the battle, even with the disciples left at the mountain gate. After discussing among ourselves, we realize that Liuhua Valley exists in name only and has no reason to struggle bitterly. We plead with the Sect Leader to have mercy and incorporate us into the Yunshan Sect!"

Upon hearing these words, the several sect leaders were all dumbfounded.

Is there such an operation as this?!

Lu Qian was also stunned for a moment. He turned to look at Wang Yu, who shook his head slightly, indicating that it wasn’t his suggestion.

Xu Yingcai’s eyes turned, and he suddenly understood. Previously, everyone was constrained by old concepts and hadn’t even considered this possibility.

As a vassal sect, if they can join an Upper Sect as a whole, what could be bad about it? Unless the Sect Leader’s own ambition is too great to let go, otherwise the other disciples wouldn’t want to dream about it with joy?

Just the monthly stipend alone is several times the increase! Not to mention the cultivation technique, where even the leaders of a Qi Cultivation Minor Sect might not be better than the Inner Sect disciples of a Major Sect.

This is practically an upgrade in status, position, wealth, and cultivation path!

Why hadn’t this thought occurred before? It was not because the small sects didn’t want to, but because the major sects wouldn’t take them!

Firstly, accepting a small sect would dilute resources, not enhancing much but rather harming their own disciples’ interests. Secondly, it could disturb the balance of power, planting seeds of instability. Thirdly, the loyalty of converts would be questionable.

If major sects were willing to accept them, many small sects would cry out for inclusion.

But now, the situation with the Yunshan Sect is different.

The Yunshan Sect has accumulated ample wealth, lacks senior combat power, but lacks disciples!

The Yunshan Sect was recently established. Its power is not yet entrenched. It is the perfect time for inclusiveness!

The upcoming Golden Core campaign is the best test and training for disciples’ loyalty. Or we could say, cultivators willing to join the Yunshan Sect at this time wouldn’t have major loyalty issues!

Where else could you find a more suitable sect than the Yunshan Sect? It is truly a stroke of luck and the right time!

Sure enough, Lu Qian said: "The Yunshan Sect has strict rules, and its laws are rigorous. If you enter the sect, you will not be as free and easy as now."

The disciple detected Lu Qian’s meaning and joyfully exclaimed: "Sect Leader, no, Sect Leader! Even if a hundred times stricter, we would still relish it!"

Lu Qian continued: "Once you enter our sect, you need to worship our ancesters, abandoning your original inheritance. Are you willing?"

The original inheritance? What can a mere Qi Cultivation Minor Sect offer as an inheritance?

As for ancestors, if they were resurrected, they might want to join a Major Sect themselves.

The disciple hastened to reply: "Naturally, we are willing."

"After joining, you can only start as an Outer Disciple. Regardless of your cultivation or aptitude, you must follow the Yunshan Sect’s promotion mechanism and start afresh in your training. If any of you have existing teacher-student relationships, they should be preserved without changing allegiance to another master. Understand?"

"Understood!"

This disciple is about to transform from a vassal sect cultivator into a disciple of the Yunshan Sect overnight. So does that mean that these cultivators from Liuhua Valley will immediately stand above their former equals?

Xu Yingcai hurriedly knelt: "Sect Leader! Qingli Mountain has fourteen cultivators. Please have mercy and accept us too!"