161: Chapter 161 The Establishment of a New Order in the Sect

[A grand recruitment drive lasted for a full half-month.]

[Half a month later, when the last applicant finished registering, the population on the previously desolate Sect register of Shenfu Mountain skyrocketed from 127 to 3,562!]

[Among them, Outer Sect Disciples with Spiritual Roots numbered just over a thousand, while the remaining two thousand plus were Utility Disciples without Spiritual Roots who were willing to stay.]

[Overnight, the entire Shenfu Mountain transformed from a quiet nursing home into a bustling, vibrant, massive beehive.]

[But new problems followed.]

[There were too many people.]

[Feeding, housing, teaching Cultivation Techniques, and the daily management of over three thousand people... each was a massive challenge.]

[The previous small-workshop management style had completely failed.]

[Zhang Ruowei was swamped with work, not closing her eyes for several days and nights, looking visibly exhausted.]

[On this day, she finally couldn't take it anymore and found Tang Xun, who was leisurely fishing in the back mountain.]

["Grand Elder!" She looked weary and helpless. "This Disciple... this Disciple really can't take it anymore. There are too many people; I simply can't manage them all!"]

[Tang Xun didn't even lift an eyelid, merely saying indifferently: "If you can't manage them, then establish a System and delegate power."]

["System? Power?" Zhang Ruowei looked dazed.]

["Foolish." Tang Xun finally put away his fishing rod and turned around. "A country has so many people; can an emperor manage them all alone? What does he rely on? It's the entire bureaucratic System below him."]

["Our Sect is the same."]

[He summoned Zhang Ruowei and the few Core Disciples with the highest cultivation and seniority to the main hall.]

[A meeting regarding the future organizational structure of Shenfu Mountain officially began.]

[Tang Xun took out a pre-prepared structure diagram and spread it on the table.]

["From today onwards, my Shenfu Mountain officially establishes four Ranks of Disciple status."]

["The first Rank: Utility Disciple. All those without Spiritual Roots, or those punished for making mistakes, are Utility Disciples. They are responsible for all mundane matters of the Sect and are not taught Cultivation Techniques. However, they can exchange labor for Contribution Points."]

["The second Rank: Outer Sect Disciple. All Disciples in the Qi Refinement Stage are Outer Sect Disciples. They can receive basic Breathing Techniques and a small amount of cultivation resources each month. Their main task is to complete tasks issued by the Sect to earn Contribution Points."]

["The third Rank: Inner Sect Disciple. Any who reach the Foundation Establishment Stage can automatically be promoted to Inner Sect Disciple. They can reside in the Inner Sect area where Spiritual Qi is denser, obtain Advanced Cultivation Techniques and personal guidance from Elders, and are eligible to serve as Sect Deacons to manage affairs."]

["The fourth Rank: Elder. Any who reach the Core Formation Stage can be promoted to Elder, claim their own mountain peak, establish an Immortal Cave, and participate in the Sect's highest decision-making."]

[This clearly defined hierarchy provided a ladder for all Disciples to climb.]

[As long as you worked hard and had strength, you could obtain a higher status and more resources.]

["Having Ranks isn't enough; there must be specific departments for execution."]

[Tang Xun's finger traced across the structure diagram.]

["I propose the establishment of four Halls and one Pavilion."]

["The Hall of Transmission: Responsible for teaching Cultivation Techniques and providing cultivation guidance to all Disciples."]

["The Task Hall: Responsible for issuing and settling Sect tasks and managing the Contribution Points System."]

["The Hall of Discipline: Responsible for supervising the words and deeds of all Disciples, enforcing Sect rules, and rewarding good while punishing evil."]

["The Hall of Logistics: Responsible for the food, clothing, housing, and transportation of all Disciples, as well as the distribution and storage of Sect resources."]

["And, most importantly—the Scripture Pavilion."]

[Saying this, Tang Xun looked at everyone and smiled.]

[With a wave of his hand, over a hundred Jade Slips shimmering with various lights appeared in the center of the hall, piled into a small mountain.]

["Here are some Cultivation Techniques and Spells I collected during my travels over the years."]

["From the most basic Qi-guiding techniques to Advanced techniques that can be cultivated to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, as well as various Sword Arts, Evasion Arts, Body Refining methods... everything is included."]

["In the future, these will all be placed in the Scripture Pavilion as the foundation of my Shenfu Mountain."]

["All Disciples can use Contribution Points to exchange for the qualification to learn these techniques."]

[Looking at the mountain of Jade Slips, Zhang Ruowei and the older Disciples all gasped in shock.]

[They were knowledgeable people and knew that if any one of these Jade Slips were to leak out, it would be enough to cause a bloodbath in the world of Loose Cultivators in Qingzhou.]

[And now, their Grand Elder had actually thrown out over a hundred of them like they were trash!]

[This foundation was simply too terrifying!]

[Tang Xun looked at their shocked expressions and laughed inwardly.]

["This junk is perfect for recycling to dangle a carrot in front of these leeks."]

[He cleared his throat and continued: "The specific System has been set. Zhang Ruowei, as the Sect Head, you are responsible for the overall situation. You nephews, as veterans of the Sect with the highest cultivation, will respectively serve as the Hall Masters of the four Halls, responsible for specific execution."]

["Remember, I have only one requirement."]

[His gaze became sharp.]

["Get everyone moving! Make the entire Sect run like a precision machine, working toward a single goal!"]

["That goal is to collect Materials for me! All kinds of Heaven And Earth Treasures!"]

["Whoever can find me rare Materials, I can give them a broad path to the Great Dao of Immortality!"]

[These words were full of blatant temptation, yet they also carried an irresistible magic.]

[Zhang Ruowei and the newly appointed Hall Masters looked at each other, seeing burning ambition and drive in each other's eyes.]

[They all bowed deeply to Tang Xun.]

["We respectfully obey the Grand Elder's Decree!"]

[A brand new, efficient Sect order centered on Contribution Points was officially established on this day.]

[The sleeping beast that was Shenfu Mountain finally began to slowly open its eyes.]