25: Recruiting disciples

In an instant, the flying boat fell into a dead silence.

Yin Yang Sect Master looked horrified, taking a long time to recover. She had clearly understood the words, but her brain seemed unable to grasp their meaning.

The Third Elder beside her stammered, “You...you mean, Po Shan Sect dispatched six flying boats to attack Dao Seeking Sect, and as a result, they were all annihilated by the Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Sect alone? And this was after Po Shan Sect’s Sect Master had already broken through to the Golden Core Realm?”

He felt as if he was listening to a monumental joke.

The Grand Elder nodded bitterly, “I have repeatedly confirmed this news several times; it is indeed true. Po Shan Sect’s Sect now stands as an empty shell.”

“Many forces are scrambling to claim it!”

Yin Yang Sect Master came back to her senses, clutching her chest with lingering fear.

Even Po Shan Sect was wiped out by that Dao Seeking Sect Revered Master alone. If her Yin Yang Sect had departed yesterday, wouldn't that have meant... Thinking of this, Yin Yang Sect Master couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

The Grand Elder reminded her, “Sect Master, if we don't stop the boat soon, we will arrive at Dao Seeking Sect. If the Sect Master still intends to test Dao Seeking Sect’s strength, please allow your subordinate to retreat first.”

Yin Yang Sect Master quickly shouted, “Stop the boat, stop the boat! Quickly turn the flying boat around and return to the Sect!”

Damn it, is that Earth-rank Divine Ability truly not meant for me?

“No, I must report this matter to Joyful Union Sect. Even if that Divine Ability is not meant for me, reporting this news will still earn me a decent reward.” Yin Yang Sect Master made up her mind and headed towards Joyful Union Sect... Three days passed!

The news of Po Shan Sect being annihilated by a single person instantly spread throughout East Stone Valley, the Great Yan Dynasty, and all the large and small Sects nearby.

“Have you heard? The mighty Po Shan Sect was actually wiped out by one person.”

“Really? Is that true? That’s Po Shan Sect! Their Sect Master is a Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer expert. How could they be wiped out? Did they provoke a Hegemon-level Force?”

“What Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer? Fellow Daoist, your news is too outdated. Po Shan Sect’s Sect Master had already broken through to the Golden Core Realm.”

“My goodness, he broke through to the Golden Core Realm and was still wiped out?”

“That battle was truly magnificent! The Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Sect alone blocked Po Shan Sect’s six flying boats.

Such a figure surely has a Revered Master-Disciple 緣 with me.”

“Bah, with your four-element mixed Spiritual Root, you want to become the Disciple of the Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Sect?”

Throughout the Cultivation world, after meals, everyone was discussing this matter!

Even Hegemon-level Forces had heard of Dao Seeking Sect’s name.

However, for them, they obviously didn't take it too seriously. After all, Hegemon-level Forces had more than one Golden Core Expert.

Inside Azure Nether Sword Sect!

Sect Master Zhao Wuji was a resolute-faced middle-aged man with a sword scar on his forehead and beast-red eyes, making people fearful just by looking at him.

“Sect Master, Po Shan Sect has been wiped out. Should we deal with it? After all, they are an affiliated force of our Sect,” a tall, sturdy man with a resolute face said in a deep voice.

Zhao Wuji glanced at him and said, “I didn't expect that kid Song Ming to secretly break through to the Golden Core Realm. That's quite a surprise to me.”

The man snorted coldly, his tone mocking, “What if he reached the Golden Core Realm? He was still wiped out; truly a good-for-nothing. Sect Master, as the saying goes, even when beating a dog, one must consider its owner.”

“Why don't I go to Dao Seeking Sect and meet that Sect Master?”

Zhao Wuji pondered for a moment, saying, “No rush. The Spirit Void Secret Realm will open in more than ten days, and the other Hegemon-level Forces are preparing for it. It’s better to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

The man heard this and said in a deep voice, “Consider that Dao Seeking Sect kid lucky; I'll let him enjoy himself for a few more days.”

Zhao Wuji's expression was serious, and his tone arrogant, “If my Azure Nether Sword Sect can find an Opportunity within the Secret Realm, perhaps we can become the number one Sect in the Eastern Domain.”

The man nodded, agreeing with his words!

...Outside Dao Seeking Sect!

The mountain forest, which saw no one a few days ago, was now bustling with people.

Many people came here, some leaving, some staying. All of them came to join Dao Seeking Sect; even if it was just to become a Utility Disciple, they were very willing.

After all, this was the Sect of a Golden Core mighty expert!

Its prestige far surpassed that of the former Po Shan Sect.

“It's been three days already. Is this Dao Seeking Sect recruiting people or not? Can they just give us a straight answer?”

“I wonder what the benefits are at Dao Seeking Sect. Can they reward an hour of Cultivation time per month?”

“I saw Dao Seeking Sect recruiting Disciples in East Stone Valley before. I only knew that I should have joined this Sect that day. Alas... what a pity...”

“Now that Fellow Daoist mentions it, I seem to recall something. This Dao Seeking Sect apparently rewards six hours of Cultivation time daily.”

“What?”

In an instant, everyone erupted into a commotion upon hearing this, discussing animatedly.

Most people treated it as a joke and didn't take it seriously.

After all, rewarding six hours of Cultivation per day, even Inner Sect Disciples of Hegemon-level Forces probably couldn't achieve such an exaggerated amount.

Among the crowd, a red-clothed girl, Xiao Lingxian, sat cross-legged, performing breathing exercises for Cultivation.

Upon hearing the commotion, she opened her eyes and looked towards the magnificent Sect Main Hall in the distance.

“Revered Master, why must I join this Dao Seeking Sect?”

A jade necklace on the girl's neck emitted faint glows, after which a wisp of green smoke emerged, condensing into a phantom female figure, with an exquisite and shapely body and a beautiful, ethereal appearance!

Her gentle voice spoke, “Disciple, joining this Dao Seeking Sect is not our main objective. Our purpose is the Spirit Void Secret Realm.”

The woman was Fairy Qiyue, who was a Nascent Soul Fifth Layer expert in her lifetime.

“Spirit Void Secret Realm?” Xiao Lingxian's face showed confusion.

Fairy Qiyue sighed lightly and explained, “This Spirit Void Secret Realm is said to be a mysterious Domain left over from ancient times. The Secret Realm opens approximately once every twenty years.”

“Inside the Secret Realm, there are not only various rare treasures, but also Earth Rank Cultivation Techniques. With good luck, one might even obtain an Earth-rank High-grade Divine Ability.”

Xiao Lingxian said “Oh,” not showing any interest in these items: “Revered Master, is there any Earth Core Fire Ganoderma here?”

Fairy Qiyue smiled, “That depends on luck; there should be some.”

Xiao Lingxian continued to ask, “Then why don't we just enter after the Secret Realm opens? Why do we need to come here and join this Dao Seeking Sect?”

Fairy Qiyue patiently explained, “You don't know, but this Spirit Void Secret Realm has long been controlled by the Five Great Hegemon-level Forces of the Eastern Domain.”

“The number of entry slots each year is limited. For ordinary Sects to enter, there's no chance. Since the Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Sect is in the Golden Core Realm, the Five Great Hegemon-level Forces will likely turn a blind eye if he wishes to enter the Spirit Void Secret Realm.”

Xiao Lingxian indignantly said, “These Hegemon-level Forces are too unreasonable! By monopolizing resources like this, how can Cultivators from other small Sects ever rise?”

Fairy Qiyue earnestly admonished, “Disciple, you must remember, in this Cultivation world, only when you possess sufficiently powerful strength will others listen to your reasoning.”

Xiao Lingxian remained silent, then nodded gently after a moment, “Revered Master, if one day I reach the Nascent Soul Realm, I will definitely change these rules.”

Just at this moment.

Someone exclaimed in surprise!

“Look quickly, Dao Seeking Sect finally has some movement.”