60: A divine destiny has descended, proclaimed to the world!

Inside the Myriad Dao Divine Hall, the atmosphere was heated.

The ten newly appointed Soul Transformation Elders, along with Shi Potian and the other three Mountain Guarding Elders, were surrounding a massive sand table made of spiritual light, gesturing and pointing.

On the sand table, the mountains, rivers, and Sect distributions of the entire Eastern Desolate Region were clearly marked.

"Outer Sect Grand Elder Li Xiaoyao." Transmission Elder Shi Potian held a Jade Slip, his expression serious, looking like a stern teacher.

"The Sect currently has one thousand three hundred Yellow Rank Cultivation Techniques, six hundred Profound Rank, and one hundred and three Earth Rank. You need to screen out three hundred suitable for Outer Sect Disciples' cultivation and record them into the Outer Sect Transmission Hall."

"Got it, Elder Shi." Li Xiaoyao, dressed in a green robe, leaned against a pillar with a cynical look. He answered, but didn't move.

"artifact hall elder Tie Kuang." Shi Potian then looked at the bare-chested brawny man.

"There are currently three thousand six hundred Low Grade Magical Artifacts and one thousand two hundred Medium Grade in the treasury. You need to select a batch as rewards for new Outer Sect Disciples."

"No problem!" Tie Kuang patted his chest, his voice booming like a bell.

"Pill Hall Elder Shen Qingyan..."

"Alright, alright."

Li Xiaoyao finally stood up straight. He stretched and interrupted Shi Potian's meticulous process.

"Elder Shi, these are all minor details. We can sort them out slowly later."

He walked to the sand table, pointed at the vast map of the Eastern Desolate, and raised a core question.

"Right now, we are ready in every way, but where will the wind blow from?"

He looked around at everyone.

"The Sect Master said we are to open the mountain gates wide and recruit Disciples."

"But our Myriad Dao Divine Mountain is a world of its own, floating in the Void Realm. Where should this mountain gate be opened?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the clamor in the entire hall instantly fell silent.

All the Elders were stunned.

That's right.

They had been so focused on taking inventory and planning for the future.

But they had forgotten this most fundamental question.

"We can't just hang a sign in the sky saying 'Myriad Dao Divine Sect Admissions Office', can we?" Li Xiaoyao spread his hands.

"Even if we did, who could actually get up there?"

artifact hall elder Tie Kuang rubbed his chin and spoke in a muffled voice, "How about we work together to build a teleportation Formation in the Eastern Desolate that reaches the heavens and connects directly to the Divine Mountain?"

"No," Pill Hall Elder Shen Qingyan immediately shook her head. "If we do that, the coordinates of the Divine Mountain will be exposed. If a powerful enemy follows the Formation to attack us, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"Furthermore, the resources required to build such a massive Formation would likely drain the entire foundation of our two branches," Lin Canghai, the head of the Tianlang Branch, added with a bitter smile.

"Then what should we do?"

For a moment, everyone was trapped by this difficult problem.

They offered various suggestions one after another, only to have them rejected one by one.

Eventually, everyone's gaze converged on Enforcement Elder Feng Qingyang, who had remained silent throughout.

He was the first one summoned by the Sect Master and had the most seniority.

Enforcement Elder took a swig of wine and let out a burp.

"This matter isn't for us to decide."

He lifted his eyelids and glanced at everyone.

"Ask the Sect Master."

...Qinghe City, South Street Courtyard.

Chu Xuanjin was lying on a rocking chair, leisurely watching Gongsun Yan in the courtyard as she clumsily refined a new batch of bigu pills using that broken Pill Furnace.

The little girl's face was smudged with black soot, making her look like a little calico cat, but her eyes were startlingly bright.

Just then, the myriad dao token at his waist emitted a violent surge of Divine Soul fluctuations.

A dozen voices started talking at once in his mind.

"Sect Master, where should the mountain gate be opened?"

"Sect Master, can we build a teleportation Formation?"

"Sect Master, what about safety issues?"

Chu Xuanjin's brow twitched violently.

He felt like the peaceful days he had just begun to enjoy were about to come to an end.

"A group of Soul Transformation and Void Refining experts can't even decide on a recruitment location?"

He complained in his heart but remained expressionless on the outside.

He opened his eyes, looked at the osmanthus tree in the courtyard, and fell into deep thought.

Opening a mountain gate was a technical task.

Where it was opened was very important.

If it were opened in the southern border of the Eastern Desolate, what would the Disciples from the northern border do?

If it were in the western border, what about those in the east?

The Eastern Desolate continent was vast and boundless; a Mortal might not even cross a single region in a lifetime.

He couldn't let those talented Disciples die halfway there.

It had to be fair.

It had to be shocking.

And most importantly... it had to be convenient.

An idea gradually took shape in his mind.

With a thought, an instruction crossed the void and descended directly into the Myriad Dao Divine Hall.

"Three months from now, on the night of the full moon."

"This Seat will manifest the Divine Mountain at the heart of the Eastern Desolate, the Tianqiong Mountain Range."

"You all only need to spread the news throughout the Eastern Desolate."

The voice was flat, yet it contained an unquestionable majesty.

Inside the Myriad Dao Divine Hall, all the Elders were petrified the moment they heard this divine decree.

One by one, their mouths hung open, their faces filled with an indescribable, extreme shock.

Manifest... manifest the Divine Mountain at the heart of the Eastern Desolate?

Does this mean moving the entire Divine Mountain over there?

A long time passed.

Outer Sect Grand Elder Li Xiaoyao was the first to react.

He bowed deeply toward the void.

"Sect Master's Divine Might is unparalleled!"

"We obey the decree!"

The other Elders also snapped out of it and bowed in unison, their voices shaking the hall.

"We obey the decree!"

...The next day.

An earth-shattering piece of news spread from the Qingyun and Tianlang branches to all corners of the Eastern Desolate at an unprecedented speed.

"The Myriad Dao Divine Sect will manifest and open its gates to recruit Disciples at the heart of the Eastern Desolate, the Tianqiong Mountain Range, three months from now on the night of the full moon!"

"Anyone under the age of thirty, regardless of background or cultivation level, may go!"

"Before the heart-questioning dao stele, all are equal! Once you gain the immortal fate, you can ascend the heavenly gate!"

This news was like a massive boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up monstrous waves!

The entire Eastern Desolate was completely boiling!

Great Zhao Dynasty, Tianjing City.

The moment Zhao Wuji received the news, he immediately issued an order.

"Pass down my decree! Proclaim it to the world!"

"The Myriad Dao Divine Sect is my master's Sect and the supreme immortal Sect of our Zhao Kingdom!"

"This opening of the gates is a heaven-sent Opportunity! Any citizen of my Great Zhao who is exceptionally talented can be sponsored by the government to travel to the Tianqiong Mountain Range!"

"If anyone is selected by the immortal Sect, their Family will be promoted three ranks in office for three generations and enjoy eternal wealth!"

In an instant, countless hidden young geniuses within the Zhao Kingdom moved upon hearing the news.

They either bid farewell to their parents or their former Sects, packed their bags, and set out on the path to seek immortality toward the distant Tianqiong Mountain Range.

Southern Border of the Eastern Desolate, Myriad Dao City.

Wang Duojin stood on the top floor of the Myriad Dao Merchant Guild, looking down at the street where faces were flushed with excitement. The abacus in his hand was clicking so fast it almost sparked.

"I'm rich! I'm rich! This time I'm really going to be rich!"

He immediately ordered.

"Lower the prices of all flying ships and teleportation Formations by thirty percent! Bring me everyone who wants to go to the Tianqiong Mountain Range!"

"Also, launch the 'Myriad Dao Immortal Seeking Package'! It includes ten bigu pills, three bottles of Qi Recovery Powder, and an exclusively drawn map of the Eastern Desolate! Limited release!"

Because of his one decision, the entire Southern Border turned into a massive transit station.

Northern Border of the Eastern Desolate, atop a frozen ruin.

Zhao Wuyou put away the dragon emperor halberd.

At his feet, the last remaining member of the Blazing Fire Sect had already turned into a cold corpse.

He looked up toward the direction of the Tianqiong Mountain Range, a gleam flashing in his golden eyes.

"Opening the mountain gates, is it..."

He whispered to himself.

"Very well."

"It is time for the prestige of my Myriad Dao Divine Sect to be heard by this entire continent."

Western Border of the Eastern Desolate, in a remote tavern.

A green-robed swordsman with a Wine Gourd hanging from his waist finished the last sip of wine in his bowl.

He listened to the surrounding patrons talking loudly about the legendary Myriad Dao Divine Sect, a faint smile appearing on his face.

He stood up and placed a few copper coins on the table.

He did not go to the Tianqiong Mountain Range.

His Dao was in the Jianghu.

He simply changed direction and continued walking toward further, more chaotic places.

For a time, the entire Eastern Desolate continent was surging with winds and clouds.

Countless young people, carrying their yearning for the immortal path, set out on the same road from villages, towns, Sects, and dynasties.

They had only one destination.

The Tianqiong Mountain Range.

There, a divine mountain would descend from the heavens.

There, an immortal gate would open for them.

An unprecedented recruitment ceremony that would sweep through the entire Eastern Desolate was about to begin.