novelPairMe Chapter 1430 Sect
Chapter 1430 Sect
The passage wasn't long, and soon they arrived at a vast underground palace. In the center of the palace, a dazzling sphere of light floated, emitting a soft glow that illuminated the entire space.
Beneath the sphere of light sat a skeleton. The skeleton wore a tattered Taoist robe and held a jade scroll in its hand.
"Is this... the place where that ancient powerhouse passed away?" Li Shenying said in a low voice.
Li Daofeng stepped forward and respectfully bowed to the skeleton: "Senior, I had no intention of disturbing you, I only seek a glimmer of hope. Please forgive me if I have offended you."
As soon as the words left his mouth, the skeleton suddenly transformed into specks of light and vanished into the air. At the same time, the sphere of light slowly floated before Li Daofeng, and an aged yet majestic voice echoed through the palace:
"The younger generation is truly formidable. Whoever can break my restrictions must be a genius of unparalleled talent. This is all that I have learned in my life, and it is all hidden in this jade slip. I hope you will make good use of it and not tarnish my reputation!"
The ball of light merged into the jade slip, which then flew automatically into Li Daofeng's hand.
Li Daofeng was overjoyed and quickly bowed again, saying, "Thank you, senior!"
He opened the jade slip and probed it with his divine sense, immediately overwhelmed by the vast amount of information within. This jade slip not only recorded countless profound cultivation techniques, formations, and alchemy methods, but also a complete plan for the construction of a sect!
"This...this is like sending charcoal in snowy weather!" Li Daofeng was so excited that his hands trembled slightly.
With this legacy, his plan to build his own power can finally be officially put on the agenda!
"Master, have we... have we struck it rich?" Wen Dihai asked, rubbing his hands together with a fawning expression.
Li Daofeng smiled and nodded: "That's right! From today onwards, we are no longer rootless duckweed. We will establish our own sect in this Xuan Realm! A sect that will make the Divine Temple, the Mo Family, and all our enemies tremble!"
"Long live!" the Crane Squad cheered.
At this moment, they seemed to see a glorious future. And all of this would be created by their own hands!
Upon returning to Fengyun City, Li Daofeng did not rush to announce the inheritance he had acquired. He knew the saying "possessing a treasure is a crime," and that before his foundation was secure, any ostentation could lead to his demise.
He summoned the entire Crane Squad back to the world of the Mountain and River Map, and gathered key members such as Huang Wenying and Cao Huifang for a secret meeting in a valley with the richest spiritual energy.
"Gentlemen," Li Daofeng said solemnly as he sat cross-legged on the bluestone, "I have decided to formally establish a sect."
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with excitement. They had followed Li Daofeng all along and had long regarded him as their backbone. Now, being able to create a business together, they were naturally filled with surging emotions.
"The name of our sect will be 'Tianyan Sect'," Li Daofeng said slowly. "It means 'the Great Dao evolves and all methods return to one.' We are unconventional and inclusive. Whether it is alchemy, weapon crafting, formations, talismans, or pure martial arts cultivation, everyone can find their place here."
"What a great name!" Li Shenying praised. "It has both grand vision and inclusiveness."
"Next, let's discuss the sect's structure." Li Daofeng took out the ancient jade slip and extracted a streamlined and efficient management system from it. "The sect will have one sect leader, whom I will serve as. Under him will be four main halls: the Pill Refining Hall, which is in charge of alchemy and pharmacology, and will be headed by Huang Wenying; the Weapon and Talisman Hall, which is responsible for weapon crafting and talisman making, and will be led by Cao Huifang; the Battle Hall, which is in charge of combat and guard duties, and will be headed by Li Shenying; and finally, the External Affairs Hall, which handles external liaison and intelligence, and will be temporarily handled by Wen Dihai."
Everyone readily accepted the order, their eyes gleaming with determination.
“Furthermore,” Li Daofeng continued, “the world of the Mountain and River Map will become our base. It is rich in spiritual energy and has a controllable flow of time, making it an excellent place for cultivation and nurturing talent. I will gradually introduce trustworthy independent cultivators and orphans from the outside world into it as the sect’s reserve force.”
He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone: "But all of this is predicated on our absolute secrecy. Before the Heavenly Evolution Sect possesses the power to protect itself, we must not let the outside world know of its existence. To the outside world, we will continue to use the 'Pill Pavilion' as a cover, secretly accumulating strength."
Everyone agreed in unison.
In the days that followed, Li Daofeng devoted almost all his energy to the initial establishment of the sect. He personally designed the sect's cultivation system, simplifying and improving the profound methods in the jade slips to make them more suitable for disciples of different aptitudes. He also utilized the characteristics of the Mountain and River Map world to create facilities such as medicinal fields, weapon-refining rooms, and martial arts training grounds in the valley.
Huang Wenying lived up to expectations, and with her amazing talent in alchemy, she quickly replicated several rare pill formulas recorded in the jade slips. One of them, called "Condensing Essence Pill," could not only stabilize cultivation but also slightly improve the quality of spiritual roots, with effects far exceeding those of similar products on the market.
Cao Huifang, on the other hand, demonstrated remarkable comprehension in the art of artifacts and talismans. Based on the materials provided by Li Daofeng, she successfully crafted the first batch of "communication talismans" and "defense jade pendants," greatly improving the communication efficiency and security within the sect.
Meanwhile, the Battle Hall led by Li Shenying began a hellish training regimen. Li Daofeng imparted all the sword intent and combat skills he had comprehended, and combined them with the combined attack techniques in the jade slip to create an elite squad with perfect coordination and decisive killing.
In just half a month, the Tianyan Sect, though only having a few dozen members, has already taken shape, operates in an orderly manner, and is full of vitality.
On this day, Li Daofeng was instructing a novice youth in the basic breathing technique when he suddenly frowned and looked up at the sky of the world depicted in the Mountain and River Map.
"Someone is forcibly spying on this world!" He felt a chill run down his spine.
The world depicted in the Mountain and River Map was his greatest trump card; if it were discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable. He immediately activated a concealment array recorded in the jade slip, completely masking the aura of the entire sect.
Outside, atop a tower in Fengyun City, Feng Qingyi slowly withdrew her divine sense, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.
"Strange... I clearly sensed a strange spatial fluctuation, but it disappeared in an instant?" she muttered to herself. "Was it just my imagination?"
Unbeknownst to her, just moments ago, she had brushed past a secret that could alter the very fabric of the Xuan Realm.
Just as Li Daofeng was busily building the Tianyan Sect, an even colder undercurrent was quietly surging in from afar.
In the far north of the Xuan Realm lies a colossal city shrouded in black mist year-round, named "Netherworld." It is the headquarters of the divine temple, and a forbidden land feared by countless cultivators.
At this moment, on an altar deep within the Netherworld City, an old man clad in black robes knelt on the ground, his voice trembling: "Reporting to the High Priest, the target, Li Daofeng, has settled in Fengyun City and opened a pill pavilion. The pills he possesses are incredibly effective, and he is suspected of having mastered an ancient pill-making tradition."
Above the altar sat an old woman with a withered face and closed eyes. She was the "Shadow Priest," one of the three high priests of the temple.