Bombarding Cultivators with Cluster Artillery

During the banquet, almost all of the Celestial Lords of the Immortal Gate and the True Monarchs of the Immortal Gate looked towards the green-clothed youth, undeterred by his cultivation base at the Nascent Soul stage.

Dari Swordsman!

The currently strongest individual combat power within the Xianmen Sect, he also possesses an extremely broad future. Once he achieves Spirit Transformation and Refines Nothingness, he will become a pillar of strength for the Xianmen Sect.

Regardless of the arguments, in reality, he has the power to influence countless citizens of the Immortal Sect, and shape the future of the Immortal Sect.

”Elder Canghai, what do you think?”

Jiang Ding inquired.

Canghai Heavenly Monarch often appeared like a follower of Sun Extinguisher Heavenly Monarch, but that wasn’t necessarily the case. Everyone has their own opinions about how to make the Xianmen Sect stronger.

This was one of the reasons for many historic conflicts.

It wasn’t always for personal gain; even with the same ultimate goals, the understanding of the process varied.

Canghai Heavenly Monarch fell into contemplation.

”My fellow Daoists,”

Jiang Ding raised his glass, which contained fruit juice, saying, ”I believe the path to the Immortal Sect’s power, the required path to our cultivators’ ascension, is to assimilate the wisdom of the Ten Thousand Clans, to assimilate the wisdom of the many human races.”

”Walking this path, despite the initial struggles, will lead to tremendous benefits in the future.”

”I believe that today’s changes will transform the Immortal Sect into a true door of True Immortals.”

”What is a true gate of the True Immortals?”

”Where True Immortals are born, many cultivators below True Immortals, Divinity Transformation Heavenly Monarchs, Refining Void Divine Lords abound among the citizens, and High-Level Cultivators at the Unity Realm are not rare. Even higher, currently unimaginable realms exist.”

”The Immortal Sect stands at the pinnacle of the many heavens and worlds.”

”If there truly comes such a day, why would it be so?”

”It would surely be because the Immortal Sect possesses the legacy of True Immortals, controls the most developed Immortal Science within the domain, and any citizen, as long as they have the intelligence and are willing to work hard, can advance to Refine Nothingness and Harmonization, with the difficulty being a hundred thousand times less... than for other beings.”

”And why would it be based on?”

”It’s because we embrace all streams, drawing from the elites of the many heavens and worlds, gathering the crystallization of the wisdom of countless races.”

”These are my thoughts.”

Jiang Ding stood up and gave a slight bow.

”Clap, clap, clap, clap...”

Many Heavenly Monarchs and True Monarchs applauded, the atmosphere very enthusiastic.

The green-clothed youth did not possess any particular speaking skills, and his tone was plain, but the vision he painted was too alluring.

”How then do we ensure the interests of citizens?”

Canghai Heavenly Monarch asked.

It is apparent that his reaction was not as intense as that of Sun Extinguisher Heavenly Monarch. Everything he considered was from the standpoint of the Immortal Sect, his own path, open to new things, and carefully assessing all possibilities.

”The implementation of the Grand Sun Spirit Transformation Strategy requires that all slumbering True Monarchs awaken.”

Jiang Ding immediately said, ”Outer Realm Cultivators of the human race and Alien Clan Geniuses restrained by the laws of the Immortal Sect must possess good thoughts and character, pass the scrutiny of the Central Array Spirit Computer, and must perform certain meritorious deeds before they are granted citizenship. If they recant, they will be punished by thunderous suppression and execution.”

”Each and every genius of the Human and Alien Races will bring in many new things.”

”The vast knowledge and wealth they bring are the benefits of the citizens of the Immortal Sect, their battles fought for the Immortal Sect, their participation in the Immortal Sect’s scientific research, are the benefits brought to the citizens of the Immortal Sect.”

”In case of violations, I will execute them myself.”

Jiang Ding explained earnestly.

In his assurance, the doubts in the eyes of many Celestial Lords and True Monarchs of the Immortal Sect were eased a little, and their hearts felt more stable.

The assurance of Dari Swordsman was indeed comforting.

Those geniuses of alien human races, to put it unceremoniously, were nothing but large ants compared to Dari Swordsman, and there was no worry about their future rebellion, because Dari Swordsman would only become stronger than them.

”Great Sun Senior, what if there appears an Alien Clan Genius who far surpasses you?”

A mid-stage Nascent Soul Monk rose to his feet, asking with a hint of reserve.

”Then, that would be a wonderful thing.”

Jiang Ding was silent for a moment before saying, ”It means that the path above the Unity Realm within the Immortal Sect is about to open, a path that comes with huge risks, but indeed, it has opened.”

”The benefits above the Unity Realm, I believe, are worth the corresponding risks.”

The implication was clear, only Elite above the Unity Realm could be considered superior to him, otherwise, they would be nothing more than mere mortals.

An incredibly arrogant demeanor.

However, the many Celestial Lords and True Monarchs of the Immortal Sect did not object.

This was indeed the fact.

”Great Sun Senior, it might be worthwhile to consider limiting the number of Outer Realm human and Alien Clan Geniuses based on the strength of the Immortal Sect. The stronger we are, the more open we can be. When we are weak or poor, we can temporarily constrain the genius immigration policy, raising the standards…”

Another Nascent Soul True Monarch spoke with enthusiasm.

Young lives favor change, full of ambition and aspiration, never discouraged by the great obstacles ahead.

”Indeed, that is how it should be!”

Jiang Ding’s eyes lit up.

Outer Realm Elites are valuable assets, but to avoid indigestion, this policy makes sense.

”Great Sun Senior, we should consider establishing a one to ninth tier vassal civilization, racial, and sect system. The ways of the Horned Demon Imperial Clan are not necessarily all bad, and we can draw from them. Among them, those that are exceptionally outstanding, I think, could be absorbed as citizens...”

Many Celestial Lords and True Monarchs of the Immortal Sect heatedly discussed relevant policies, debating, and countering each other’s views, occasionally drifting off to a cultivation issue, in a very casual, non-serious manner.

This banquet, doubling as a cultivation discussion and sharing session, continued for several years before gradually ending amid the reluctant gazes of the attendees.

The lives of Nascent Soul True Monarchs and Divinity Transformation Heavenly Monarchs are long, and they live at such a leisurely pace.

This was Jiang Ding’s first public speech, expressing his political views.

In the future, there would be more such speeches, more frequent, aimed at the mortals of the Immortal Sect, cultivators of Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Golden Pill, Nascent Soul Monks, Divinity Transformation Cultivators, etc., to gather even more support.

Jiang Ding firmly believed that this was correct and would resonate with many who aspired to ascend.

After saying farewell to Canghai Heavenly Monarch and many cultivators of the Immortal Sect faction stationed in the neutral starry skies, Jiang Ding teleported to the Immortal Sect Star Domain.

He could not directly teleport to the Mother Star of the Immortal Sect because both the Blood River King and Hua Teng Imperial Child from the Great Sun Heavenly Pond did not have the privilege to enter the Mother Star of the Immortal Sect.

The Great Sun Heavenly Pond flourished in the starry sky, like an ever-spinning crystal ball, illuminating the dark regions of the starry sky for billions of miles.

Within the Sun Abyss, a green-clothed youth opened his eyes, awakening from a cycle of Zhou Tian cultivation.

He observed quietly the two figures before him.

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”Pay respects to the Imperial Child!”

Blood River King and Hua Teng bowed respectfully.

”The two of you,”

Jiang Ding did not engage in pleasantries, but said, ”Have you looked at the jade slip I gave you? What are your thoughts?”

”Imperial Child, we have finished pondering it.”

Blood River King expressed eagerly, ”To be able to join the Immortal Sect is truly the greatest opportunity of my life!”

Equality, equal to the Great Emperor!

The freedom to ponder any classic without any restriction, where everything depends only on your abilities.

Hua Teng’s heart was similarly ablaze with heat.

As time passed, the bloodline of the Skull Blood Vine Demon Clan within her began to awaken, and she understood many things, realizing her current extremely dangerous situation.

If she could become a citizen of the Immortal Sect, all dangers would cease to exist!

”Very good.”

”But this is no easy matter.”

Jiang Ding smiled faintly, ”I am promoting this initiative. To become a citizen of the Immortal Sect, the geniuses from the Outer Realm must have good ethical conduct, significant merits, and strong scientific capabilities.”

”The Immortal Sect was built upon the countless sacrifices of our precursors. Apart from the descendants of these ancestors, no one can obtain citizenship out of thin air.”

”To violate this principle would not be fair.”

”We understand!”

Blood River King and Hua Teng felt a chill in their hearts.

”As for the latter two, never mind, you won’t achieve them in a short time.”

Jiang Ding waved his hand, signaling them not to be tense, ”Ethical conduct, however, can be acquired through learning. I’ve already given you the study materials, how goes your study?”

”Imperial Child, I have completed my pondering.”

Blood River King was anxious to show his worth and hastily spoke, exuding a fair amount of confidence.

”Very good.”

Jiang Ding smiled slightly and immediately began to test Blood River King with questions from Immortal Sect ethical conduct exam papers.

Moments later, the test results came out.

Unexpectedly, in various tests, Blood River King scored above one hundred and thirty points each time, which could be considered having excellent ethical conduct.

”Not bad, not bad.”

Jiang Ding nodded repeatedly in approval.

Blood River King’s eyebrows raised, his face beaming with joy.

”I have a technique,”

Jiang Ding smiled and said, ”This is modeled on the Central Array Spirit Computer’s college entrance examination for ethical conduct and Dao Heart, a magic technique that must be learned by Immortal Sect Fleet Commanders, capable of roughly testing the true ethical scores of cultivators. Would Blood River Daoist like to give it a try?”

”Of course.”

Blood River King bowed once again.

”Hmm.”

Jiang Ding released a series of azure mana techniques, flowing into the Divine Soul of Blood River King who had willingly opened it.

After a moment, a patch of gray light appeared.

Jiang Ding watched the gray light and fell into deep thought, not saying anything in response.

Blood River King subtly glanced up, feeling uneasy, and a mess of thoughts began to emerge in his mind.

”Twenty-one points.”

”Blood River Daoist, on an ethical conduct exam of one hundred and fifty points, you scored twenty-one points.”

Jiang Ding sighed and said slowly, ”This means that you harbor resentment toward the Immortal Sect, hostilities, under your respectful exterior, lies a mindset to overthrow the Immortal Sect, no matter how weak you are now, no matter the favors I have shown you, no matter the life-extending elixirs, secret techniques, and cultivation methods to supplement your foundations provided.”

”I do not understand, I have treated others with sincerity, why it turned out like this.”

”Alas, the human heart is so complex.”

His tone carried a hint of disappointment.

Even though he already knew that among Outer Realm high-level cultivators, it was impossible to find inherently good people in a broad sense, the result was still disappointing.

”Imperial Child!”

”Spare my life, Imperial Child!”

Blood River King lost his composure, his face showing fear, as he knelt down and kowtowed, trembling violently, without any thought of resistance.

A near-Emperor!

How could he resist in the presence of a near-Emperor?

”Stand up.”

Jiang Ding waved his hand indifferently, not caring about Blood River King’s emotions, simply asking him to get up and said lightly, ”No need to worry about anything, the Immortal Sect never convicts based on thoughts alone, even if you think about killing me, it doesn’t matter, as long as you don’t truly act upon it, no one will do anything to you.”

”However, if you do not make changes to yourself, even if you could make an outstanding contribution, the Immortal Sect would still not accept you.”

”The time frame is approximately one thousand years, Blood River Daoist.”

”I will provide you with enough guidance and convenience during this period.”

Jiang Ding spoke indifferently, ”After one thousand years, if you still cannot meet the Dao Heart requirements of the Immortal Sect, then return, return to your homeland.”

”I have used your body, this thousand years of safety, as well as various Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure techniques and secret techniques as compensation for you, we are square, and our destiny ends here.”

He then looked towards the Skull Blood Vine Demon, ”Hua Teng, for you as well, a thousand years, if you still don’t qualify after that time, then go back, back to your tribe.”

”Imperial Child...”

Blood River King’s heart filled with even more fear.

The Magical Stone Minor Realm, what kind of place was that?

Where the Human Race serves as slaves and are treated as less than pigs and dogs, constantly facing death!

Compared to the Magical Stone Minor Realm, Human Immortal Sects here was practically heaven, where one doesn’t worry about safety, nobody harms another, and everything is clear, owing nothing to anyone.

Hua Teng shuddered even more.

Regardless of anything, Blood River King was still a king, but she was just a weak Vine Demon; if she were to go back to the Magical Stone Minor Realm, she would have to live a meager existence of daily uncertainty, a fate more unbearable than death.

At this moment, the two of them abhorred their own Dao Hearts profoundly.

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