Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 1439: Chapter 1188: Coercion (Part 2)

”This Inheritance Land must conceal hidden mysteries.”

”What should we do next?”

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”Why not just send a few people to try it out?” The silver-armored general remarked nonchalantly, thinking it unnecessary to ponder such a simple matter for so long.

”Heh, General Liu is absolutely right!”

Meng Neng wore a faint smile and softly said, ”Zhu Ju, Kang Qi, Wu Yu.”

”Disciple here.”

The three stepped forward in response.

”You shall go to the Array Hall and bring back all the details of what you encounter.”

Then, turning to the silver-armored general, he said, ”I entrust you, General, to ensure your soldiers escort them back and forth safely, to prevent any foul play.”

”Yes!”

Everyone accepted their orders with alacrity, without a second of hesitation.

The other factions then observed as the Human Dao outpost, which had just closed not long ago, suddenly opened, and a group of people emerged, heading outward.

”Why not tail them to see what they are up to!”

Many powers issued similar commands, brazenly following them.

They then observed three of them enter the Array Hall, and after waiting for a while with no one coming out, they reported this development up the chain.

”Array Hall? Could it be that inside, apart from Formations, there are other valuable Methods or Spiritual Objects?”

”Highly likely! Otherwise, why would they head straight to the Scripture Storage Hall after coming out?”

Most beings were utterly puzzled, while only those in the know, along with the powers backing them, had guessed the reason, presuming it was merely to test the Book Spirit’s words.

As for others? No matter how hard they racked their brains, none could guess that the Daqian Dynasty was researching more advanced Human Dao Magical Treasures.

Yet it must be said, this move thoroughly misled many beings, prompting them to send some disciples to the Scripture Storage Hall.

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Meanwhile, the trials within the Scripture Storage Hall formally began!

”To all of you, the trials would simply be completed with ease.”

The Book Spirit said, a Methods Array Plate appearing in its hand, and before anyone could react, it enveloped them, initiating the trial.

”I hope to find an inheritor as soon as possible, for only then can I break free from these restrictions and live freely!” the Book Spirit muttered in an almost imperceptible voice.

The trial’s content was very simple, set in an Illusionary Realm, and it determined a person’s temperament through various events and observations.

Though this fallen Sect wished to rebuild, it wouldn’t accept any kind of subpar recruitment.

One must know that the stronger a power is, the more it values temperament and the Dao Heart; many powers believe it better to have fewer than to have unqualified members.

The trial was very swift, and in mere moments, they regained consciousness.

The Book Spirit watched the process closely, giving each person an evaluation in its heart, with only four attaining disciple eligibility!

”Congratulations on passing the trials; you may each delve into the Scripture Storage Hall and copy one Method. Remember, do not be greedy, or terrifying consequences will ensue. Don’t blame me then for not having warned you.”

The Book Spirit’s final warning indeed made them restrain themselves significantly, refraining from taking all the Methods away.

In a mere moment, this batch of people was sent out, and the reason it is said ’sent’ is because they walked out on their own.

”Junior Brother, what happened inside? Was it dangerous?”

”Senior Brother, this was an immense opportunity; inside the Scripture Storage Hall, apart from a Book Spirit at the Individual Immortal Realm, there were no other beings, and after passing a most simple Illusionary Realm test, you could choose any one Method.” The Junior Brother said beamingly, not at all concerned about being exposed to targeting.

Because it was a share-everyone deal! What was there to be envious about?

Everyone hearing this sparkled with eagerness in their eyes, competing to enter the Scripture Storage Hall, and soon enough, it was crowded inside.

Seeing this, the Book Spirit was not only unbothered but rather pleased, for having so many at once greatly saved its time, speeding up its journey to freedom; how could it not be happy?

The remaining beings rushed to the front halls for other intentions.

For the following time, all factions formed an understanding: no intervening among them, all to allow everyone a turn to bring out one Method.

Once apart from some Human Dao Practitioners, everyone had a Method and Inheritance, the air in the venue filled with joy and delight.

This group of Human Dao Practitioners were, of course, from the Daqian, the three Confucian scholars they sent in first not only returned safely but with a Jade Slip in their hands, with others unwilling to lag behind.

Moreover, for them, Immortal Tao Cultivation Technique held little value as their Cultivation approach diverged greatly from the other camps, with scant reference value.

”Wait!”

Just as everyone prepared to leave, intending to gather some Spiritual Objects while there was still time before the Secret Realm closed, a voice suddenly called them to a halt.

It was the Book Spirit confined within the Scripture Storage Hall, speaking.

”You, you, you...”

The Book Spirit pointed at over a hundred people, its voice resonating: ”From now on, you are disciples of the Qingyun Sect!”

”What?!”

”What kind of small Sect is this Qingyun Sect? I never agreed to this.”

”Exactly! How can you be so domineering? Just because you say so?!”

Their initial joy vanished immediately; the atmosphere turned intensely heavy.

If the Qingyun Sect were still thriving, perhaps they wouldn’t refuse, seeing as how current circumstances indicate it undoubtedly as a top-tier power.

But now, the Qingyun Sect had seemingly been destroyed for countless years, with no disciples left in the world, and now they claim to accept them?

”Indeed! Within this Secret Realm, I reign supreme! Whatever I say must be so!”

The Book Spirit stated imperiously: ”Thus, from here on, those I have pointed at are Qingyun Sect disciples. Come with me to the Ancestor Master Hall to pay respects to the Ancestor Masters and truly join the Sect.”

”I refuse! I don’t believe you can do anything to me!”

”Precisely, you, an Individual Immortal, dare thus to boast wildly, truly seeking death!”

Those domineering words not only failed to intimidate them but rather amused them greatly.

However, unbeknownst to them, the Book Spirit spoke truth, for within the Secret Realm, it was an invincible existence, able to draw on the power sealed within.

”Hm?”

With just a questioning hum, it took a step forward, and its entire aura transformed rapidly, becoming vast and profound like the ocean, as if a Heavenly Immortal had descended to the world.

The crowd stared dumbfounded at this scene, eyes brimming with shock and awe, that aura leaving no need for further testimony.

”Now, do you still have any doubts?” the Book Spirit softly inquired.

Those beings pointed out looked crestfallen, a helpless smile tugging at their lips: ”We adhere to the senior’s decree.”

”How much better this would have been earlier; come on.” The Book Spirit cast not a glance at the other beings, leading the newly inducted disciples toward the Ancestor Master Hall, all it passed by avoiding its path.

Heavenly Immortal Great Ability!

How dare they offend it? A single finger from the other party might crush them to death.

Squeak—

A sound dense with history echoed, as the dust-sealed Qingyun Sect Ancestor Master Hall finally opened again!

”This place is not fitting for me to enter, yet I trust you all know the procedure, now commence paying respects to the Ancestor Masters!”

The Book Spirit’s voice came slowly, and with things having reached this point, what choice did they have? They obediently performed the kowtow ceremony, completing this enforced apprenticeship rite.

”Good! From this day forward, you are veritable disciples of the Qingyun Sect, and the future development and growth of the Qingyun Sect rely on your remarkable Divine Power. With this, my task is complete, and I shall take my leave!”

Without waiting for them to react, the Book Spirit merged into the heavens and earth, vanishing without a trace.