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After Pei Ming’s ascension to godhood, the Five Major Sects underwent significant changes compared to six hundred years ago.
Firstly, sects like Ming Mie Peak, which always dabbled in crooked paths, ended up in a self-destructive situation, even though they didn’t collude with the demonic clans in this world.
In this world’s Huaqing Pavilion, the real Jun Huachen was jealous of the fact that Yang Yueling loved Pei Ming, and after chasing and attempting on killing Pei Ming, he was killed instead.
Subsequently, following the Q*dian’s approach, after dealing with the juniors, the seniors were sent in, and in the end, Pei Ming wiped out Huaqing Pavilion entirely. Therefore, before Pei Ming’s ascension, Huaqing Pavilion had already cooled down.
Sage’s Walk has always stood firm, and Yaowang Valley has a place among the five major sects, ranking fourth by relying on both sides and barely competing with the world. Now, Sage’s Walk has reversed its former non-contentious attitude and become the largest sect in the spiritual world, with an unparalleled status. The second and third positions were now occupied by newly emerged sects: Temperance Cliff and Samsara Pagoda.
Even though there has been an explosive growth in powerhouses of the Transcendent and Godhood Realms, most of these powerhouses gathered in the divine temples, pursuing a path to become even stronger. Only a small number chose to remain within the sects. Thus, even though Transcendent Realm powerhouses are no longer highly valued, Yuan Yin Sect managed to secure its position among the Five Major Sects due to Lu Fanyi and Fu Yunxu, who were Transcendent Realm powerhouses.
While there are four Transcendent Realm powerhouses in Yaowang Valley, five in Temperance Cliff, and seven in Samsara Pagoda, the number of Transcendent Realm powerhouses in Sage’s Walk is unknown to the public. However, some vague clues from various sources suggest that Sage’s Walk should have at least a dozen Transcendent Realm powerhouses, along with several Godhood Realm powerhouses.
This is because Sage’s Walk claims to have the most loyal followers in the god, and many powerhouses who trained in the divine realm are willing to associate themselves with Sage’s Walk.
Although the Yuan Yin Sect is one of the Five Major Sects, its status was never truly acknowledged. Events like the Spirit Testing Conference, which were previously organized jointly by the Five Major Sects, excluded the Yuan Yin Sect after it became one of the Five Major Sects. Resource distribution has also never favored the Yuan Yin Sect.
As a result, even though the Yuan Yin Sect is part of the Five Major Sects, it is actually not as good as some second-rate sects. When the disciples of the sect go out, even the second-rate sects dare to laugh at them.
It’s not that they underestimate themselves, but they understand that Yuan Yin Sect disrespected god. In this era, where everyone reveres the divine beings as the highest existence, having a sect like Yuan Yin that disrespect the gods is hard for anyone to tolerate.
Hence, Yuan Yin Sect’s recruitment of disciples has become increasingly difficult. Events like the grand ceremony that welcomed Pei Ming to Jiu Hua Peak, which saw the enrollment of tens of thousands, haven’t happened in years. In fact, Yuan Yin Sect hasn’t held such a ceremony for many years.
They generally seek talented children from the common folk—those who struggle to make ends meet or those who aspire to cultivate but lack a noble background. Only these children would be willing to join the Yuan Yin Sect.
This is something that ordinary major sects would never do. While there might be hidden talents in the common folk, searching for them one by one is akin to searching for a needle in a haystack, time-consuming and resource-intensive. Moreover, children from the common folk are generally not on par with those from established cultivation families in terms of overall aptitude.
The disciples of Yuan Yin Sect indeed have lower innate talents compared to disciples from other major sects, but they are more diligent and hardworking. While outsiders may look down on them, they are incredibly united internally.
After learning about these things, Pei Ming smiled lightly.
— Diligence and unity are what matter. With such qualities, one can go far. As for innate talents… it doesn’t matter.
The significant events within the Yuan Yin Sect naturally couldn’t escape the notice of the other sects. A mountain range spanning thousands of miles emerged from the ground, several rounds of thunder tribulations formed and dissipated on the mountain, eventually culminating in a Transcendent Realm’s thunder tribulations. Yuan Yin Sect truly gained fame that day.
At this moment, the high-level members of the other four major sects were discussing this matter in shock.
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“What happened to Yuan Yin Sect?!” A powerhouse from Samsara Pagoda was astonished.
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“Let’s not talk about those dispersed thunder tribulations. The entire Yuan Yin Sect suddenly rose by thousands of feet. In this era, who possesses such divine abilities?” Someone squinted their eyes, their expression inscrutable.
“Don’t play coy. Isn’t it obvious?” The powerhouse before them said.
“If it’s really that person… Why did they do this?” The speaker’s breath was stuck, “Why would that person do this?”
After Pei Ming ascended to godhood, he rarely interfered with matters in the Spirit and Demon Realms. The previous deities intervened too much, which ultimately led to their downfall. Pei Ming mostly sat high in the divine temple, overlooking the cycle of life and death, as well as the two realms’ beings. His eyes held the myriad of the great Dao, the eternal cycle. His cultivation grew deeper day by day, but he doesn’t know what these cultivation levels are useful for.
Pei Ming’s divinity grew heavier, and his humanity was gradually detached, until thirteen years ago, when he accidentally stumbled into another world, and his humanity began to awaken…
Of course, the powerhouses of Samsara Pagoda would never know about these matters. They only knew that the deities hadn’t intervened in mortal affairs for a long time. Now, why had they appeared in Yuan Yin Sect and caused such a commotion?
Is the person in Yuan Yin Sect really His Highness?
If so, why did His Highness act this way?
What attitude does His Highness have towards Yuan Yin Sect, a sect that once disrespected the gods?
Now, it seems likely that the intentions of His Highness are benevolent… But if that’s the case, what should they do?
The powerhouses of Samsara Pagoda exchanged glances, their eyes filled with complexity.
This sentiment was not limited to Samsara Pagoda; other sects felt the same way. Especially Sage’s Walk, which was almost turned upside down.
“Why did Yuan Yin Sect, a place that disrespected the gods, receive divine favor?!” Someone questioned, displaying the demeanor of a fanatic follower — a true Sage’s Walk native disciple.
“Relax, if they have truly received divine favor, then we should follow His Highness’ intentions.” Someone calmly sat on the side, saying composedly.
“We don’t have the right to ask who His Lord wants to favor, but why is it the blasphemous place of Yuan Yin Sect?!”
“You just said we have no right to question, so what’s there to discuss?” The person raised an eyebrow. “Are you suggesting that we can interfere with His Highness’ intentions?”
The degree of their arguments rivaled the pinnacle showdown between rational and fanatic fans.
Outside, no matter how fierce the storm was, it couldn’t affect Pei Ming and Yue Xiuzhi in the divine realm.
That night, after they finished soul cultivation, Yue Xiuzhi’s headache was nearly gone, but this was only due to the superficial improvement brought about by Pei Ming’s several days of soul cultivation. If they stopped cultivation, Yue Xiuzhi’s spirit would deteriorate again.
After this soul cultivation session, Yue Xiuzhi didn’t go to rest as usual. Instead, he asked Pei Ming, “When do you plan to let me return?”
Pei Ming’s movements froze upon hearing this, and his expression became somewhat melancholic. It took a while before he spoke, “Is staying here not good enough?”
Is it not good enough? Your friends are here, and Yuan Yin Sect will also improve over time… Besides, I’m here too.
What does that world have that this one doesn’t?
Nothing.
Except for that kid.
Looking at Pei Ming’s hardened expression, Yue Xiuzhi sighed.
“Sage’s Walk is still unresolved, and they’re plotting to collude with the Demon Realm… How can I be at ease with this?”
Pei Ming’s complexion still hadn’t improved.
A cold smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he spoke, “So, are you at ease with this world? While Yuan Yin Sect has shown some improvement, the other five haven’t broken through to the Transcendent Realm. The other sects are united in excluding the Yuan Yin Sect. With their current strength, how can the Yuan Yin Sect withstand supreme spirit veins? These… Why are you at ease?”
Yue Xiuzhi was momentarily speechless.
Pei Ming didn’t expect an answer from him but provided his own response, “You’re at ease because you know that I’m here. Yuan Yin Sect has me, so nothing bad will happen.”
“But… Xiuzhi, you can’t put it this way.” Pei Ming’s expression suddenly turned a bit aggrieved. “You know I’ll arrange everything properly, so you can freely leave this world to find that kid… You obviously feel guilty about me, but you’re projecting that to that kid…”
Yue Xiuzhi was bewildered.
Why did it feel like… a mature older brother chastising a useless younger brother while blaming their mother for favoritism?
Though he had these thoughts, Yue Xiuzhi inexplicably felt a bit guilty.
Yue Xiuzhi hesitated and said with difficulty, “But it was ultimately me who caused this trouble. I’m really… not at ease.”
In the original story, there was no one who broke through Transcendent Realm before the protagonist did.
In the original story, Pei Ming broke through the restrictions on Transcendent Realm cultivation himself, but because Yue Xiuzhi had caused this issue, Xiaoming was only in the Reunification Realm. It was estimated that several individuals would break through to the Transcendent Realm shortly.
The uncertainty was too great. How could Yue Xiuzhi relax?
And no matter what, how could he calmly watch as his own mistake led to deterioration?
Indeed, as Pei Ming said, although Yuan Yin Sect wasn’t entirely stable, it was different with Pei Ming here. Chaos wouldn’t arise.
Seeing Yue Xiuzhi’s conflicted expression, Pei Ming sighed, “Alright, the other world truly isn’t reassuring. At least here, I’m present.”
“Aren’t you afraid I’ll quit?” Yue Xiuzhi muttered.
Yue Xiuzhi… He was genuinely feeling a bit guilty. He had intended to pat Pei Ming’s back, but his hand was raised and then lowered, as he said, “Sorry.”
“After your injuries heal, I’ll send you away,” Pei Ming said.
Yue Xiuzhi breathed a sigh of relief. Pei Ming had said his injuries would heal in just a couple of months… A few months should be enough time, and things probably wouldn’t go haywire on Xiaoming’s side.
However, after he let out that sigh, Yue Xiuzhi suddenly felt even more guilty.
Why did he seem so eager to leave… although it was quite true.
“Let’s make this clear: if you get yourself injured again, I’ll bring you back, and you won’t be allowed to leave anymore!” Pei Ming’s face became stern, and he said seriously.
Yue Xiuzhi nodded, and though he wasn’t fully committed to this promise, he appeared sincere on the surface.
Pei Ming naturally knew that Yue Xiuzhi wasn’t seriously agreeing. He could only sigh quietly and reassure himself that his clone was there; he wouldn’t let anything major go wrong.
If it came down to a life-or-death situation… he’d simply bring Yue Xiuzhi over! The life and death of that other world could wait!
The author has something to say: Daming: Kids who cry get candy, I know that (smug.jpg)
Xiaoming: I’ll beat you, shameless guy! (Unsheathes Against the Current to attract thunder)
Readers: Wait, aren’t you father and son? (Amusing face)
I don’t think either of the Sage’s Walk sects is going to make it to the end of this story. They’re both a little bit too full of people that think they know what their god wants. Which seems to me like a sure-fire way to piss off a god.
Oh my God. Sage’s Walk can be summed up by Lancer’s Manticore trait and move.
CASTIGATE THE ENEMIES OF THE GODHEAD
DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE OF THE ENEMIES OF RA
😂😂😂