Damn, how can I have such a big sect?

Hao Han Sect!

Inside the main hall.

The entire place was dead silent, and the atmosphere was heavy.

After a long time, the Elder who had previously praised Sun Yu for his extraordinary talent, high aspirations, and broad vision, angrily said, "If not for that little beast Sun Yu constantly causing trouble outside, how could he have brought such a great disaster upon our Sect!"

Sun Wanshan's face immediately darkened.

Although he also had the urge to strangle his own son, was it really appropriate for them to speak about his son in front of him?

However, he didn't say much.

Ultimately, the Sect's great misfortune was entirely due to the trouble caused by his own son.

A few curses to vent were understandable!

"Alright, the matter of merging with Heaven Cloud Sect will be handled by the Third Elder."

He slumped onto the long chair with a defeated look!

As this order was given, a sense of sorrow and desolation permeated the main hall!

...

Heaven Cloud Sect!

Above a misty cloud peak!

Heaven Cloud Sect's Old Ancestor, Guo Shijie, was currently enjoying the scenery from the cloud peak!

In the distance, mountain ranges undulated like Azure Dragons soaring across the sky!

Looking at the vast mountains, Guo Shijie felt endless emotion.

Since he embarked on the path of cultivation, he had experienced both glory and troughs.

The path of cultivation is like climbing a mountain; everyone wants to reach the highest point, but little do they know that there are always people beyond people, heavens beyond heavens, and mountains higher than mountains.

Ever since he acknowledged Zhong Qing as his master, he had come to a clear understanding.

It's good to rest in the shade of a big tree.

Rather than struggling forward alone, slowly exploring, it's far better to rely on the wings of a Phoenix.

While others were still painstakingly searching for a way up the mountain, he had already soared into the clouds with the power of the Phoenix's wings, looking down upon the earth!

Sometimes, choice is greater than effort; that's probably what it means.

Just then!

Above the clouds, a figure flew over.

"Old Ancestor, good news, great news!"

The newcomer, dressed in a light yellow robe, had an old face full of wrinkles and a wide smile.

This person was none other than Heaven Cloud Sect's Sect Master, Wu Yun!

"What is it?"

Guo Shijie asked calmly, with his hands clasped behind his back.

Wu Yun took a deep breath, calming his excited emotions, and after a moment, he spoke.

"Hao Han Sect sent a message, saying they want to merge into our Heaven Cloud Sect and become our Heaven Cloud Sect's subordinate."

"Old Ancestor, isn't this great news?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Guo Shijie's expression could no longer be contained.

He exclaimed in shock, "Is this true?!"

First-rate Sects also have different Ranks.

If Heaven Cloud Sect was the top-tier among first-rate Sects, then Hao Han Sect was not much inferior to Heaven Cloud Sect.

If such a Sect were completely swallowed and absorbed, it would be enough to greatly advance Heaven Cloud Sect's strength.

When quantitative change reaches qualitative change, rivaling a Holy Land would no longer be an empty boast.

"Absolutely true!"

Wu Yun said excitedly, "Currently, Hao Han Sect's Third Elder is at our Heaven Cloud Sect. Please, Old Ancestor, come with me to accept Hao Han Sect's surrender!"

This news was truly too shocking, making Guo Shijie somewhat surprised and doubtful for a moment.

"Why would they suddenly want to merge into our Heaven Cloud Sect?"

"Old Ancestor, according to the messenger, it's because their Sect's Young Lord, that fool, offended a mysterious powerful expert."

"If Hao Han Sect doesn't surrender, they will only face complete annihilation."

Without needing to think, the mysterious powerful expert who could force a first-rate Sect to bow down and merge into Heaven Cloud Sect must undoubtedly be the master.

Once Zhong Qing was involved, even the most incredible things became logical.

Guo Shijie's doubts vanished.

He then burst into hearty laughter, "In that case, Old Ancestor will go with you."

The two wasted no time, returning to the Sect, gathering their people, and flying through the air to accept Hao Han Sect.

Above the clouds.

Wu Yun's heart was surging.

Even though it was happening right before his eyes, he still felt as if he were dreaming.

Guo Shijie looked back and asked.

"Looking at you, you seem quite moved!"

"What are your thoughts? Tell me."

Wu Yun watched the white clouds on both sides rapidly receding and said with emotion, "Old Ancestor, looking at Hao Han Sect's fate, I can't help but think of Heaven Cloud Sect's past."

"There was a time when our Heaven Cloud Sect almost suffered a great catastrophe of annihilation."

"If not for you, Old Ancestor, turning the tide at the crucial moment and acknowledging that person as your master, perhaps Heaven Cloud Sect would have long been removed from the Eastern Domain, and how could we have the prosperity of today?"

"Not only do we have top-tier Wang-level Cultivation Techniques and Mystic Arts to cultivate, but we even have a first-rate Sect surrendering and joining us while we just sit here."

Hearing this, Guo Shijie raised an eyebrow.

The smile on his face could not be hidden.

He also felt that acknowledging Zhong Qing as his master was the most correct decision he had ever made in his life.

Not only did he save Heaven Cloud Sect, but he also found a towering tree for the Sect to rely on.

...

Heaven Cloud Sect's acceptance of Hao Han Sect was extremely smooth.

The entire process occurred without any major incidents.

It wasn't that no Elder or high-ranking official considered resisting.

But then they considered the consequences of resistance!

All their unwillingness, all their resentment, in the end, completely transformed into obedience!

The Three Great Holy Lands, like three heavy mountains, were enough to crush all defiance.

From then on, Hao Han Sect's banner was replaced by Heaven Cloud Sect's banner.

All their territories and domains were completely accepted by Heaven Cloud Sect.

Time flew by!

Half a month had passed since Heaven Cloud Sect merged with Hao Han Sect!

This day!

At the original Hao Han Sect's back mountain, now Heaven Cloud Sect's branch, a terrifying energy fluctuation erupted.

"Old Ancestor has been in seclusion for a hundred years and has finally comprehended the Profound Truth of the Earth Profound Realm, becoming a true Earth Profound Realm expert!"

"From now on, Hao Han Sect will become the sixth Holy Land of the Eastern Domain, which is just around the corner!"

A hearty laugh echoed through the sky!

This person was none other than Hao Han Sect's founding Old Ancestor!

Xie Hao!

An existence who had once established a formidable reputation on the Eastern Domain Continent.

However, as he laughed, Xie Hao's expression gradually stiffened.

Given the huge commotion of his emergence from seclusion,

Hao Han Sect's Sect Master and all the high-ranking officials should have been able to sense it and come out to greet him.

But after waiting for a long time, not a single person came, and between heaven and earth, there was a desolate silence; this area seemed to have been directly forgotten by people.

"What are these unfilial descendants up to?"

Xie Hao's Divine Sense swept out!

And then he saw Heaven Cloud Sect's banners planted everywhere within the mountain gate.

This instantly made him dumbfounded.

"What the heck, where's my huge Sect?!"