Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

As the Hall Master of the Secret Hall, An Moran now shouldered more responsibilities. The members of the Secret Hall, from An Moran himself to the ordinary spies, became extremely busy, handling numerous tasks. Even Meng Zhang, as the Sect Master Daoist Master, had to lower his stance at times and personally participate in various screening tasks.

Screening the spies of various forces was a given. However, there were also many hidden cultivators with unknown origins or ulterior motives, which added to the workload. Meng Zhang instructed the Secret Hall to record each of these cultivators in detail and deal with them later, trying to maximize their usefulness.

The original mountain gates of many Hanhai Dao Alliance members were in the Endless Sea of Sand. After obtaining the much better conditions in the Demon Wind Gobi and the territories rewarded by Taiyi Sect, they no longer valued their original mountain gates. Except for some sentimental forces, many of them either sold or rented their original mountain gates to the new arrivals of various cultivators.

In the Cultivation World, there were numerous cultivators who had nowhere else to go and no place to settle. Likewise, there were many cultivators who wanted to establish their own family or sect. Although the Endless Sea of Sand was relatively barren, it still allowed humans to survive, and basic cultivation conditions were met. Thus, more and more cultivators poured into the area.

Some of these cultivators were so impoverished that they could not afford any rent. They willingly became vassals to the Hanhai Dao Alliance members and accepted their exploitation. These Hanhai Dao Alliance members were, in fact, vassals of Taiyi Sect, so having additional vassal forces was not a bad thing.

Over the years of development, both the Demon Wind Gobi and the Endless Sea of Sand had given rise to many new cultivation forces. As the news spread, cultivators from Jiuqu League, Yuantu Great Prairie, and even the Crossing Severing Mountain Range traveled far and wide to come to Taiyi Sect's influence area, seeking new opportunities.

With Meng Zhang's current strength and Taiyi Sect's current power, as long as these newcomers weren't being hunted by Primordial Spirit-level sects, Taiyi Sect had the ability to offer them protection. Of course, this protection was not free. Afterward, they would have to repay Taiyi Sect and even the Hanhai Dao Alliance with devoted service, acting as their loyal subjects.

Unless the situation was too unfavorable, Taiyi Sect would open its doors widely, welcoming them and allowing them to establish their presence within Taiyi Sect's territory.

During Niu Dawei's Gold Core celebration, many guests with diverse backgrounds attended, and the atmosphere was complicated. Many forces from the Jiuqu League gave face to Taiyi Sect and sent envoys to congratulate them.

Since achieving the Primordial Spirit stage, Jin Li True Monarch had reduced her focus on cultivation. Due to the deliberate efforts of Azure Origin Sect, she had grown closer to the Primordial Spirit True Monarch of Azure Origin Sect, especially True Monarch Azure Mist. She spent less and less time in the Endless Sea of Sand and was mostly in the Jiuqu League.

Azure Origin Sect intentionally promoted Jin Li True Monarch, this newly promoted Primordial Spirit True Monarch, giving her a high position and actively involving her in various affairs of the Jiuqu League, granting her increasing power.

As a result, Jin Li True Monarch began to immerse herself in various matters of the Jiuqu League, finding new enjoyment and gradually becoming deeply involved.

In the current high-level ranks of the Jiuqu League, Jin Li True Monarch holds a significant position and considerable power. She can lead many matters according to her own wishes, and her influence has expanded to various aspects within the league. Although Jin Li True Monarch has Taiyi Sect as her vassal, she doesn't have reliable direct subordinates.

Her disciple, Jin Qiao'er, is not interested in Jiuqu League affairs and spends most of her time practicing within the sect's mountain gate. Being a newly-promoted Primordial Spirit True Monarch, as long as she hints at accepting new followers, countless cultivators would voluntarily come to her side.

Jin Li True Monarch only slightly changed her previous policy of excluding strangers, and she quickly gathered a group of cultivators to serve her. Even Azure Origin Sect took the initiative to introduce some powerful cultivators to assist Jin Li True Monarch in handling various tasks.

Meng Zhang does not comment on Jin Li True Monarch's choices, nor does he interfere with her actions. As long as Jin Li True Monarch continues to protect Taiyi Sect, Meng Zhang is satisfied.

In reality, as Jin Li True Monarch's power and involvement in Jiuqu League affairs grow, Taiyi Sect benefits from various conveniences. Even if Jin Li True Monarch doesn't intentionally show favoritism or specially care for Taiyi Sect, various aspects of the Jiuqu League tend to treat Taiyi Sect with more respect and consideration due to Jin Li True Monarch's influence.

Taiyi Sect has developed smoothly over the years and its influence has penetrated deep into Jiuqu League. Much of this can be attributed to the advantage they gain from having a powerful Primordial Spirit True Monarch. As her vassals, it is preferable not to offend them if possible.

During Niu Dawei's core formation celebration, Meng Zhang personally visited Jiuqu League and handed a formal invitation to Jin Li True Monarch. Though busy, she sent her cultivators as representatives to congratulate Niu Dawei and presented a generous gift.

Since Jin Li True Monarch gained power in the Jiuqu League, her income, both overt and covert, has increased significantly. Many times, she does not have to do anything herself as numerous cultivators send her large quantities of spirit stones.

In response to Jin Li True Monarch's status, even Azure Origin Sect, the top power in Jiuqu League, sent envoys to congratulate her. However, Jade Sword Sect remained aloof and turned a blind eye to everything related to Jin Li True Monarch.

When the envoy from Azure Origin Sect appeared at Niu Dawei's core formation celebration, almost all the guests couldn't help but take a closer look at Taiyi Sect. Many forces began contemplating how to further develop relations with Taiyi Sect.

Niu Dawei's core formation celebration was grand and joyful, surpassing any previous celebration in Taiyi Sect's history. Cultivators from outside rushed back to participate, and even Yang Xueyi, who usually presided over Jiuqu City as an elder of the Jiuqu League, temporarily entrusted affairs to a Foundation Building disciple and personally returned to join the celebration.

As the core formation celebration came to an end amidst an exuberant atmosphere, the members of Taiyi Sect felt a sense of fulfillment and pride.

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