136: The Constitution and Treatment of the Da Ai Sect

Bao Gaoshua's departure didn't cause much of a stir, because the number of Disciples Duan Kong Cave recruited this time was simply too large; one more or one less of him made no difference.

However, as the Great Love Sect's publicity campaign launched, more and more players noticed that Duan Kong Cave's requirements were completely slave clauses. They chose to leave one after another, and for a time, more than half of the players at the entire Disciple recruitment ceremony turned around and walked away.

Xiang Duanping watched this scene, his brows furrowed, and he was somewhat annoyed:

"You must think carefully. My Duan Kong Cave is a Golden Core Sect, capable of providing a complete Golden Core Method, possessing stable Immortal Qi absorption, and resources like Spirit Stones and Spirit Medicine are countless. How could a small, newly established Sect, still under the Great Jiang's rule, possibly compare to my Duan Kong Cave?"

"Listen carefully, all selected candidates, if you leave this place today, the doors of my Duan Kong Cave will forever be closed to you."

As soon as he said this, some people present indeed stopped, their Faces showing hesitation.

Xiang Duanping was right; a Golden Core Sect had abundant resources. Even if they truly needed to work there, with the Lifespan acceleration feature, they could utilize resources most efficiently. As long as they achieved Foundation Establishment, they could turn their fortunes around. Thinking carefully, the terms were still acceptable.

Moreover, what if the Great Love Sect had nothing? It would be impossible for them to return and join Duan Kong Cave, unless they underwent Reincarnation and started over, which would be too much of a delay.

Suddenly, a player rushed forward, directly kneeling before Xiang Duanping and bowing, saying:

"Senior Brother, I am willing to join Duan Kong Cave, and I do not ask for Cultivation resources. I am willing to handle Sect tasks twelve hours a day."

Xiang Duanping was shocked: "Do you know what you are saying?"

The players all looked on, also showing incredible expressions. It was truly rare to see someone voluntarily act as a beast of burden in a game.

But then the player laughed: "Senior Brother, I only ask that before I die, the Sect grants me a Golden Core Method, just so I can see it and satisfy my eyes."

Xiang Duanping was silent for a moment, then suddenly struck, directly turning the player into ashes.

He scanned the crowd, snorting coldly: "Don't think I don't know that you Extraterrestrial Demons have some secret method that allows you to transmit sound over thousands of miles, and even this Cultivation Technique can be easily passed on. Anyone who tries such petty tricks again will meet the same fate!"

At this, some more players present turned and left, unwilling to join Duan Kong Cave.

"Damn it, it looks like Duan Kong Cave won't give us the core Legacy at all."

"Then aren't we just working for nothing by joining the Sect? What nonsense is this?"

"Ridiculous, they're purely recruiting beasts of burden. Let's go, let's go."

More and more players chose to leave. Although Xiang Duanping's expression was somewhat ugly, after clearing the numbers, he finally smiled.

He looked at the remaining players and said, "Very good, your choice was not wrong. When you achieve Immortal Foundation in the future, they will naturally know what they missed today."

The players looked at each other, and a quick-witted one suddenly knelt down: "Thank you, Immortal, for your favor!"

...Most of the players who stayed in Duan Kong Cave sacrificed their Face for resources, eagerly fawning over Xiang Duanping and other Inner Sect Disciples and direct Disciples, becoming a disgrace to the player community for a time.

Some of the departing players went to Qingling Sect and Heshui Prefecture to participate in assessments, a small portion successfully passed, becoming true Sect Legacy Disciples amidst envious glances, while the majority were miserably eliminated, not even receiving travel expenses.

Purple Qi Sect was also recruiting, but the capacity was very small, even smaller than the three Golden Core Sects. Few players could join, often making a wasted trip, or even being pulled in by Crimson Purple and others to exploit their labor.

Thus, more and more players gathered in the various sub-Sects of the Great Love Sect.

Bao Gaoshua remained in Yue Country, finding a Great Love Sect sub-Sect in a basin near the Green Emerald Mountains.

Because it was not under the Great Jiang's rule, and could be suppressed by other Sects at any time, the sub-Sect was built in the form of a sturdy fortress using Ore. Players who practiced powerful techniques served as defensive "cannons," and it looked quite impressive. Ordinary Qi Refining Cultivators would not dare to provoke it easily.

However, for Bao Gaoshua, having just witnessed Duan Kong Cave's feat of creating an entire assessment city out of thin air, immediately seeing the shabby fortress made him feel a bit regretful.

'Damn it, could this Midnight Gao Sou and Old Potato be bluffing? What kind of Cultivator builds a fortress? Could it be that they don't even have basic Formations and can't protect their mountain at all?'

Bao Gaoshua thought carefully. If he gave up his so-called Face, the "contract" from Duan Kong Cave was actually not bad. It said it would provide Cultivation resources commensurate with Duan Kong Cave's Disciples, and because it required players to cultivate for ten years daily, Duan Kong Cave faced immense pressure to provide resources and bore no small risk. In this situation, the little work they did each day was completely insufficient to cover the costs.

In other words, what Duan Kong Cave was actually after was the players' Physical Bodies, making it clear and no longer pretending.

'But Duan Kong Cave also said that only players whose Lifespan was nearing its end and had no hope of Foundation Establishment would have their Physical Bodies used. This is a gamble; as long as one achieves Foundation Establishment, they can instantly become an Inner Sect Disciple or even an Elder...'

The more Bao Gaoshua thought, the more he regretted.

Just then, the players beside him, who had also come to the Great Love Sect, suddenly stirred. They saw someone being escorted from the fortress, a smile on his Face, looking very amiable, and inexplicably exuding the demeanor of a superior protecting his subordinates.

"It's Midnight Gao Sou!"

Someone recognized him, a little surprised.

Midnight Gao Sou wore a black Cultivation uniform stained with some dried blood, but the bloody smell was still quite strong, making him look like he had just come from a battlefield.

He had not yet achieved Foundation Establishment, only Qi Refining, but a blood-red Qi enveloped him, showing a hint of Immortal Foundation demeanor, which greatly surprised everyone who saw it.

"I heard Midnight Gao Sou has a complete Golden Core Method; it seems to be true."

"Goodness, as expected of the Golden Core Method. He's only at Qi Refining, but he already looks so different."

Does he really have a Golden Core Method?

Bao Gaoshua's eyes lit up. If the Great Love Sect could provide a Golden Core Method, it would indeed be a good choice.

At this moment, Midnight Gao Sou pressed his hands together, cleared his throat, and said loudly:

"Everyone, our Great Love Sect is established. The online Scripture Pavilion is open as usual. At the same time, as long as you complete Sect tasks and earn Sect Contribution, you can exchange it for Sixth-grade and Fifth-grade Cultivation Techniques, skills, and even complete Immortal Foundation Methods. Everyone is treated equally, with no distinction between outer and inner Sect!"

Old Potato and others initially wanted to establish inner and outer Sects, but after a trial run, they found that players simply wouldn't submit to discipline. Being recognized by a few "managers" or "commanders" (Elders) was already giving Face; if they tried to divide ranks, people would undoubtedly leave to start their own groups the very next day.

There was no choice but to adopt a contribution system, treating everyone equally.

"Furthermore, our Great Love Sect's tasks will involve all aspects, such as mining, gathering Spirit Medicine, hunting beasts, and so on. A portion of the resources obtained will be distributed to task completers, and another portion will be put into the Sect's warehouse. All players can exchange for them using Contribution Points."

Only after Midnight Gao Sou obtained the Golden Core Legacy did the Great Love Sect have the true confidence to establish itself. This was to use precious Sixth-grade and Fifth-grade Methods to bind the people below to acquire resources. After acquiring initial resources, some valuable resources could be further linked to Contribution Points, allowing the entire Sect to operate continuously.

This was a plan Midnight Gao Sou and others had painstakingly thought out for several days, of course, also referencing the regulations of other Sects. They all had to admit that the most core aspect of a Sect was indeed its Legacy Method; there had to be a sufficiently excellent Legacy Method to make people willingly hand over resources.

And on this basis, Midnight Gao Sou could also offer a condition that no one could refuse:

"Furthermore, our Great Love Sect will provide all players with the best Cultivation conditions currently available among the player community—a Fifth-grade Spirit Gathering Array!"