Talent introduction evolution

As soon as these words were spoken, the ceiling of the entire Phoenix Yu Great Hall seemed to be pushed open.

The twelve elders, including Feng Buqun, all gaped.

The sect will expand by another two million people?!

A sect with nearly a million members was no small sect even in the entire Central Continent.

And for the Chaotic Land, it basically meant that all high-end combat power became sect members.

It was simply insane to even think about it!

Feng Buqyun looked at Zhong Qing, unable to discern any hint of a joke on his face.

He stammered, "Sir… Sir, our Phoenix Feather Sect is indeed very powerful in the Chaotic Land."

"But… but, but to recruit all two million cultivators above the Three Yang Realm in the entire Chaotic Land…"

"Leaving aside the rogue cultivators in those deep mountains and wild forests, those two million also include people from other sects. How are we going to win them over?"

"These other sects won't be willing."

Zhong Qing smiled faintly and said, "They won't be unwilling."

"Hmm?"

Feng Buqun tilted his neck, as if he heard the implication of forced acquisition in Zhong Qing's words.

He looked up at Zhong Qing, his expression growing more perplexed.

"This Chaotic Land is not our exclusive domain."

"Among the other sect forces, there are many old fellows rooted in their own territories, and they are definitely not something we can recruit in a few tries."

"Let alone recruiting two million, it would be difficult to even recruit another five hundred thousand!"

"Yes, many years ago, our Phoenix Feather Sect had an expansion plan, which even directly caused most of the forces in the entire Chaotic Land to unite and resist us."

"After all, expansion means snatching meat from others' mouths!"

"If not handled well, it could lead to a great war throughout the entire Chaotic Land!"

"Could it be that Master, you have even prepared for this war?"

Behind Feng Buqun, more than a dozen elders also cupped their hands and spoke.

Zhong Qing, however, was unconcerned, waving his hand, "I call this operation the Talent Introduction Plan."

"The Talent Introduction Plan requires no fighting or killing."

"It relies on attraction."

"Those who are attracted and join the sect will all become my nominal disciples."

"As for what will attract these two million cultivators, you will know once you ascend to Liaoqiao Peak and observe."

After speaking, Zhong Qing sat on the main seat and closed his eyes to rest.

"Talent… Talent Introduction Plan?"

"It relies on attraction?"

"The things that attract are all on Liaoqiao Peak?"

Below, Feng Buqun looked at Zhong Qing, who had already closed his eyes and was meditating, his expression extremely puzzled.

His hands, sweating profusely under his wide Xuanbird sleeves, were now clasped together.

Two million cultivators, what could possibly attract them?

Although at the last competition, Zhong Qing had produced more than a dozen half-venerable and even venerable-grade treasures and cultivation methods.

Yet, to attract two million cultivators, this was still not on the same scale.

If anyone else had said this, he would have slapped them across the face.

But it was Zhong Qing who said it.

To say he believed it, he didn't. To say he didn't believe it, he didn't dare.

After hesitating for a long time, he still didn't dare to speak again.

Now, the only option was to first ascend and see, then discuss this matter with Master!

Feng Buqun led everyone in cupping their hands and bowing, respectfully backing out of the great hall.

"What exactly does Master mean by this Talent Introduction Plan?"

"Sect expansion is nothing more than the same old trick of coercion and enticement. Could there really be something on Liaoqiao Peak that can attract two million cultivators?"

"I think Master probably has no concept of two million cultivators above the Three Yang Realm at all!"

Leaving the great hall, everyone hurried towards Liaoqiao Peak, discussing animatedly.

Their words were filled with deep suspicion.

"Bold! Do not speculate on Master's thoughts!"

"Have you forgotten the shock Master brought us at the last competition?!"

"Let's go to Liaoqiao Peak first!"

Feng Buqun waved his sleeve and turned back to reprimand them, and the elders quickly shut their mouths sheepishly, quickening their pace to follow Feng Buqun.

But in reality, Feng Buqun himself was also very puzzled.

Why was Master so insistent on taking disciples?

Previously, he had accepted over ten thousand of his own disciples as nominal disciples.

This time, he wanted the sect to expand by another two million people to be nominal disciples.

Most importantly, how would this so-called Talent Introduction Plan actually be implemented?

Two million cultivators, that was truly no small number!

What could be so special about Liaoqiao Peak?

Under Feng Buqun's leadership, everyone moved swiftly, rushing towards Liaoqiao Peak.

Upon reaching the foot of the peak, they ascended the steps.

As they were about to reach Liaoqiao Peak, someone suddenly spoke.

"Hmm? Senior Brother? When did Liaoqiao Peak expand?"

Feng Buqun frowned and looked up.

"Ah?"

They saw that on the towering peak, amidst layers of white clouds, several extraordinarily magnificent buildings had appeared out of thin air.

Liaoqiao Peak, as the most secluded place within the Phoenix Feather Sect.

Before Zhong Qing moved in, it had always been a place for various elders to recuperate.

The entire peak only had one great hall.

But now, looking at it.

Before and behind that great hall, three towering and perilous high towers had appeared, along with several unusually ancient pavilions.

Mysterious energy flowed within them, and at first glance, upon those high towers.

There were even many great dao thunderclouds continuously rolling and churning.

It was like a temple in a fairyland, or a heavenly abode in some academy of creation.

"What's going on? How did so many buildings appear?"

"They weren't built by the sect!"

"Nor have I heard that Master sent people to build anything. Where did these come from?"

Feng Buqun's eyes were wide, his figure somewhat unsteady, and he was even more bewildered.

Could it be that these buildings, which appeared out of thin air, were the key to attracting talent that Master spoke of?

These few buildings certainly looked extraordinary, but could a few tall buildings really attract two million cultivators?

He was truly very doubtful in his heart.

His steps, which had been ascending the stairs, involuntarily quickened.

The elders behind him exchanged glances and quickly followed.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

With a few swift glides, everyone arrived at the peak.

Upon entering the peak, the first thing they saw was an ancient, dark brown pavilion, two stories high.

A coiled dragon pillar served as the gate beam of this pavilion, standing in the center, and at the highest point of the coiled dragon pillar hung a dark golden plaque.

It was named the Library Pavilion.

"Library Pavilion?"

"Let's go in and see!"

As Feng Buqun stepped in, more than a dozen elders followed him.

As soon as they entered, their vision blurred.

Inside the pavilion, a dense mysterious energy permeated.

The abundant mysterious energy seemed to have solidified into a physical form, like accumulated water, rolling down from the nine-story top in the very center of the pavilion.

Looking down, the solidified mysterious energy slid all the way down, even covering everyone's feet.

The first floor of the small building was empty, with nothing else.

Only the solid, water-like mysterious energy covered it.

Feng Buqun was stunned, his eyes wide and round, and even his two mustaches curled up.

"Such dense mysterious energy! It's so thick one can't see clearly."

"Could there be some hidden secret in this pavilion?"

"Let's go up to the next floor and see!"

Everyone then walked amidst this swirling mist, quickly finding the staircase.

The mysterious energy within was verdant, like a fairyland.

Following the narrow staircase within the pavilion, everyone, led by Feng Buqun, lined up and ascended step by step.

The staircase was also a vast expanse, with thick mysterious energy that could not be seen through or penetrated. Walking within it, they couldn't even distinguish front, back, left, or right!

Feng Buqun squinted, craning his neck to look upstairs, when he suddenly stumbled, stepping on something unusual.

"Oh dear!"

"Who?! Who is so inconsiderate?"