I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 651: Chapter 598: The Difficulties of Establishing a Sect

When Jiang Yuebai arrived at the reception hall of the Zhuge family with Yan Hongyu, she heard Uncle Fuyi’s voice from outside, accompanied by a faint trace of alcohol.

No need to guess, it must be Supreme Elder Wenn Miao and Uncle Fuyi who came together.

”...Fellow Daoist Fuyi is being too polite; it’s the Zhuge family’s good fortune that True Monarch Wangshu is willing to temporarily affiliate with us, there’s no trouble at all.”

”Elder Zhuge is indeed as amiable as Senior Brother Mo Ping described.”

”Fellow Daoist overpraises me. Speaking of Fellow Daoist Mo Ping, I still remember his excellent chess skills; out of ten games with him, I would lose seven or eight. I wonder how he has been recently?”

”Senior Brother Mo Ping is doing well, thank you for your concern, Elder Zhuge...”

Jiang Yuebai slowed her pace, tidied her clothes and hair, displayed a dignified manner, and asked Yan Hongyu to wait outside before stepping into the reception hall.

She saw Uncle Fuyi in a plain robe, standing face-to-face with Zhuge Jing and Family Head Zhuge Shou, exchanging pleasantries.

Not having seen him for a long time, Uncle Fuyi had acquired a hint of a lethal aura, with a sharper overall presence.

Supreme Elder Wenn Miao was uncharacteristically well-dressed today, with her hair neatly tied, standing by the side. However, she kept adjusting her collar, appearing very uncomfortable, and frequently reached for the wine gourd at her waist.

Jiang Yuebai took a closer look and noticed that she had advanced from the Early-Stage Divinity Transformation to the Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation.

”Uncle!”

Jiang Yuebai exclaimed, and as everyone turned, she first saluted Zhuge Jing and Zhuge Shou with cupped fists before smiling warmly at Zhao Fuyi and Wenn Miao.

Wenn Miao, upon recognizing Jiang Yuebai, raised her eyebrows sharply. Calculating the time since they last met, Jiang Yuebai’s cultivation progress always astounded Wenn Miao, who almost exclaimed, but upon seeing the admonishing gaze from Zhao Fuyi beside her, she swallowed her words and composed herself with difficulty.

”Uncle Fuyi, what about the other Divinity Transformation Elders of the Heavenly Interence Sect, and the two Refining Void Ancestors?”

It was as if Zhao Fuyi had placed a Silence Spell on her, and she dared not speak beside him.

Zhao Fuyi glanced at Zhuge Jing and said with a slight smile, ”Currently, in the Upper Realm, the Heavenly Interence Sect has eight Divinity Transformation Stage seniors, including us. If we add the two Refining Void Stage uncles, entering the Nine Rivers Realm all at once would undoubtedly attract attention and apprehension from the Immortal Monarchs of the Nine Rivers Realm.”

”Therefore, the two of us came first. After visiting the Immortal Palace of the Nine Rivers Realm and obtaining approval, we will then let other seniors and the two uncles come over.”

Wenn Miao nodded. That makes sense; if they barged in with a grand entrance, they might be mistaken by Immortal Monarch Chongmin of the Nine Rivers Realm as intending to invade, who might just extinguish them with a wave.

”I see,” Jiang Yuebai laughed. She was simply eager to meet everyone and had forgotten about this detail.

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Jing and Zhuge Shou exchanged looks, and Zhuge Jing said with a laugh, ”You two are overly worried. In fact, your arrival has already been reported to the Immortal Palace in advance by this old man.”

Zhao Fuyi was quite surprised, turning to exchange a glance with Wenn Miao, who did not give it much thought, but Zhao Fuyi grew secretly wary.

Zhuge Jing then explained, ”Indeed, I took it upon myself to do a few things, but I harbour no ill will toward the Heavenly Interence Sect. I’m sure you know that the Zhuge family and the founder of the Heavenly Interence Sect share a deep connection. One could say we have the same roots, and if you two are willing to listen to some ramblings, please take a seat.”

Zhao Fuyi and Wenn Miao didn’t refuse; after all, they had come with intentions, and by clarifying everything now, things would proceed smoother afterward.

Normally, Wenn Miao would sit below Zhuge Jing, but it was clear that Zhao Fuyi was in charge this time, so she obediently sat with Jiang Yuebai.

Jiang Yuebai watched Wenn Miao struggle to sit upright without leaning into the Taishi chair, holding back laughter, only to receive a frown and glare from Wenn Miao.

After taking his seat, Zhuge Jing first looked at Jiang Yuebai before saying, ”True Monarch Wangshu must have already mentioned to you two, next month, the Upper Three Tours of the Nine Rivers Realm will open, and families and sects within the Nine Rivers Realm will send disciples to the Immortal Palace territory of the Upper Three Tours to prepare for the Dragon Group Gathering.”

Zhao Fuyi nodded and straightforwardly asked, ”We have come for this exact reason, and I would like Elder Zhuge to tell me clearly: if the Heavenly Interence Sect wins the Dragon Group Gathering, will Immortal Monarch Chongmin truly support the establishment of a sect in the Nine Rivers Realm for the Heavenly Interence Sect?”

Neither Wenn Miao nor Jiang Yuebai expected Zhao Fuyi’s directness, and Wenn Miao was surprised, thinking she might have been better suited for negotiations.

But Zhao Fuyi didn’t want to waste time. Previously, the Heavenly Interence Sect in the Upper Realm hadn’t considered sect establishment because of insufficient strength and lack of opportunity.

Indeed, there had been efforts in between, but establishing a sect was easier said than done, and they all ended in failure. Zhao Fuyi understood the bitter journey, so she wanted to avoid complicating simple matters.

If she could do it, she would do her utmost, repaying the Heavenly Interence Sect’s years of nurturing.

If it couldn’t be done, she didn’t want to waste time and effort here but would continue to fight in the two-clan battlefield to earn military merits.

The military merits she had earned over the years were enough to request a mountain peak from the Ziwei Star Alliance, but with the Ziwei Star Alliance being defeated continuously by the Demon Clan, it was not a suitable place to settle a sect.

Zhuge Jing chuckled at this and said, ”Fellow Daoist Fuyi is straightforward, so I will also speak frankly. Indeed, once one reaches the Mahayana Realm, holding control over a realm, Immortal Monarch Chongmin doesn’t care which sects or forces preside over the domain.”

”This time, Immortal Monarch Chongmin personally hosts the Dragon Group Gathering because he has hit a bottleneck in cultivation. Thus, he is creating a Secret Realm using the Water Dao Law, placing cultivation techniques, magic treasures, and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures as rewards, allowing Nascent Soul and Divinity Transformation Cultivators to enter and face trials.”

”By letting these cultivators contend with the Water Dao Law, he seeks the shortcomings and breakthroughs in it, thus enhancing himself. Immortal Monarch Chongmin did indeed mention that the first to pass could make one request of him, and as long as it doesn’t violate his Dao heart and is within his capabilities, he will fulfill it.”

”Should you request to establish a sect in the Central Three River Basin, Immortal Monarch Chongmin will not refuse. However, have you considered the dangers involved? Trials will sure lead to casualties, and with the chaotic laws and many Secret Realms and spatial turbulences in the Central Three River Basin, besides being a place rampant with beasts, it’s far from ideal.”

”The Nine Rivers Realm has existed for tens of thousands of years, and no power has sustained a presence in the Central Three River Basin for this reason. Moreover, just establishing a new sect with you high-level cultivators is far from enough; a strong backbone is needed to keep the sect functioning normally, or it would just be an empty shell.”

”Training disciples from the Qi Refinement Realm would take hundreds of years for the Heavenly Interence Sect to stabilize. These are challenges faced in establishing a sect, and there are also resource issues. I’m aware that you may bring disciples and resources from the Earth Spiritual Realm, but if the Heavenly Interence Sect in the Earth Spiritual Realm declines due to this, it might be counterproductive.”

Zhao Fuyi, Wenn Miao, and Jiang Yuebai all furrowed their brows. What Zhuge Jing said had certainly crossed their minds.

However, even if it’s difficult, it must first be attempted. Only by doing it can the challenges be resolved.

The three exchanged glances, knowing Zhuge Jing had more to say.

Jiang Yuebai slightly nodded to Zhao Fuyi, indicating that Zhuge Jing’s words were worth listening to. Having spent more than four years with the Zhuge family, she recognized this Supreme Elder’s integrity.

Moreover, when asking others for help, one must expect to pay a price.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Fuyi said to Zhuge Jing, ”Please, Elder Zhuge, advise us on how the Heavenly Interence Sect may quickly establish a foothold in the Nine Rivers Realm.”