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According to Xu Feng, the overall layout of Bailu Mountain's facilities remains unchanged, but Xu Feng's residence has been adjusted. The original living quarters of Zhu Kaiping have been abandoned, and a new three-story building has been constructed.
Inside the building, Lin Fangxin reported to Xu Feng about the developments regarding San Liuxiang Xian Dao.
After the first confrontation between Wuhua Island and the Five Faction Alliance, there were no further battles. They awaited the outcome of Xu Feng's duel with Hua Qian Zhi overseas. Additionally, news from Jingcheng Auction indicated that there was a handwritten note from Hua Qian Zhi. The report stated that Hua Qian Zhi had left Liuxiang Kingdom severely injured, with an uncertain return date, hoping for Wuhua Island and the opposing forces to resolve their conflicts peacefully. However, there was no mention of Xu Feng's whereabouts.
The Five Faction Alliance confirmed the source of this information and speculated that Hua Qian Zhi might make a strong comeback. They hesitated to completely eliminate Wuhua Island and instead negotiated outside its territory, ultimately reaching an agreement.
Wuhua Island agreed to return all properties occupied from various factions and compensate for the corresponding losses.
The Five Faction Alliance ceased attacks on Wuhua Island.
Wuhua Island withdrew from all privileges originally held by the Six Major Sects, including access to the Otherworldly Secret Realm.
The total number of disciples from Wuhua Island must not exceed two hundred, with Golden Core Disciples limited to fewer than ten.
The Five Sects Alliance guaranteed Wuhua Island's legacy to some extent.
Under pressure, Hua Guinian had no choice but to sign the agreement, three out of five clauses targeting Wuhua Island, which constituted an unequal treaty that humiliated Wuhua Island.
In the battle three days prior, all factions suffered heavy losses. Although they only clashed for less than an hour, the casualties were astonishing. Wuhua Island lost over forty Golden Core Cultivators in just that short time, with fewer than ten surviving. From now on, Wuhua Island could only maintain this number; having fewer than ten Golden Core Cultivators would classify it as a medium-sized sect, effectively removing it from the ranks of top sects in Liuxiang. With restrictions on the number of juniors allowed, it would take a millennium for Wuhua Island to recover.
The Five Faction Alliance did not benefit much either, suffering a total loss of seventy Golden Core Cultivators—almost double that of Wuhua Island. This was one reason why the Five Sects were willing to negotiate; if they wiped out Wuhua Island, they too would be left vulnerable. Such a scenario of inflicting heavy losses while sustaining their own would only allow others to reap the benefits.
After this battle, each faction within the Five Faction Alliance had fewer than thirty Golden Core Cultivators remaining, barely maintaining their status as major sects. If they continued fighting, they risked being surpassed by some medium-sized sects.
Following two Great Wars at Nine Dragon Pool and Wuhua Island, all factions experienced significant talent depletion. After enduring these two calamities, Liuxiang Kingdom finally reached a period of recuperation.
Xu Feng played a significant role in the Great War and Hua Qian Zhi, but due to the uncertainty of his fate, his Koukou Group, despite its widespread reputation, could not establish its position in the Liuxiang Kingdom because Xu Feng had yet to return.
Finally, everything came to a conclusion.
After resting for ten days on Bailu Mountain, Xu Feng's injuries finally healed. Yi Jiuzhou also returned to Koukou Group.
After several preparations, Koukou Group officially opened its doors.
Bailu Mountain was festooned with decorations and bustling with activity. Prominent sects from the Liuxiang Kingdom were invited to Bailu Mountain to witness the opening ceremony of Koukou Group.
During these ten days, news of Xu Feng's safe return without any injuries spread like wildfire in the Liuxiang Kingdom, exploding like a bomb. The title of the strongest expert in the Liuxiang Kingdom undoubtedly fell upon Xu Feng.
Various factions that had been watching with ulterior motives could no longer sit idly by and hurriedly brought gifts to Bailu Mountain. Coincidentally, it was also the establishment of Koukou Group. Since the downfall of Wan Jian Sect, Bailu Mountain welcomed its first peak of visitors; the threshold made of bluestone for Koukou Group was nearly trampled underfoot. In the end, Lin Fangxin had to put up a sign by the door: "Many hands make light work; please take care of the threshold."
The Five Faction Alliance arrived first and was given the best seats. To everyone's surprise, sitting next to the leaders of the Five Sects was Hua Wanduo from Wuhua Island.
Wuhua Island had suffered defeat and lost both money and land, yet its brilliance could not be overshadowed for a while. After all, there were seven or eight Golden Core experts present, each skilled in Liuxiang Xian Dao. Hua Wanduo came alone; her reputation was well-known, and no one dared to provoke her.
Among the Five Sects, Star River Sword Sect encountered some trouble. Their sect leader, Lu Xianhe, was severely injured in the battle at Wuhua Island and died shortly after returning to his sect. To support Xu Feng, Star River Sword Sect temporarily sent an acting sect leader to attend the ceremony.
As for how Lu Xianhe actually died, several versions circulated among people. Some said Lu Xianhe encountered Hua Wanduo during the battle at Wuhua Island and died from his injuries. Others claimed that after the Great War, he returned to his sect and exhausted himself with ten concubines, leading to his demise. There were even rumors that a one-armed cultivator broke into Star River Sword Sect at midnight and took Lu Xianhe's head.
The latter version was rarely mentioned...
The opening ceremony proceeded smoothly. In addition to bringing several dozen people from the Lin family, Lin Fangxin also hired hundreds of temporary workers to help on Bailu Mountain. The guests attending were well taken care of; even going to the restroom came with someone offering toilet paper—except for Hua Wanduo.
The sign of Koukou Group was not on the door. Lin Fangxin spent a fortune to buy an enormous diamond, ten meters high and three meters wide, which was placed in the square outside the gate of Bailu Mountain. The three characters "Koukou Group" were intricately carved, taking a famous sculptor from Liuxiang Kingdom a whole month to complete.
The diamond was shaped like a sword, standing in the center like a sword that had just broken through the ground, creating a spectacular sight.
During the ceremony, the Fog City Lin Family announced their joining of Koukou Group as a department responsible for manufacturing and managing Talismans. Since Lin Fangxin hailed from the Fog City Lin Family, it was no surprise that Lin Shaocong joined the prominent Koukou Group. However, Xu Feng's subsequent actions made many forces wish they could be expelled from their own sects to join Koukou Group instead.
Xu Feng presented Lin Shaocong with one thousand Sixth-Level Concentration Pills, and his Sixth-Level Concentration Pills were different from those circulating in the Fairy Market; they were twice as large. Just by taking one out, even cultivators thirty meters away could feel its immense spiritual power. This was Xu Feng's specially made Super Concentration Pill—one pill equaled five of others...
One thousand pills! Even if a pig consumed them, it could become a commander.
Just as everyone was still in shock, thirty disciples from Koukou Group began demonstrating sword techniques.
Swish! Thirty Superior Spirit Swords were simultaneously wielded.
Some observers from mid-tier sects nearly fainted. Thirty Superior Spirit Swords! Our Black Wolf Gang has over a hundred members, yet we only have one spirit sword, and it's of medium quality. Damn it, I want to resign; this is too humiliating.
Several major sects also changed color, but only Chu Wushang remained calm. However, he was also astonished by Xu Feng's financial power. These thirty Superior Spirit Swords were sold to Xu Feng by New Moon Sect. Ever since Long Ye's Refining Tool technique advanced, Superior Spirit Swords had become commonplace for them. These thirty swords were unified in crafting according to Xu Feng's specifications and took only seven days to complete.
New Moon Sect had the capability to equip Superior Spirit Swords, but the low-profile Chu Wushang learned his lesson this time and refused to provide any for free.
According to Qiu Wuling's understanding, New Moon Sect owed Xu Feng a great favor; since Xu Feng established his own sect, this batch of Superior Spirit Swords was intended as a congratulatory gift. However, Xu Feng handled it formally and sent Lin Fangxin to negotiate, ultimately purchasing them at five hundred thousand each.
With thirty Superior Spirit Swords, the strength of these thirty disciples skyrocketed to a terrifying level; below Golden Core stage, regardless of whether they were mid or late stage cultivators, they would be swept away.
"Hey, I recognize the last disciple on the left; he's my brother. He just joined Koukou Group last month! Oh my god, how did he suddenly become a Foundation Establishment Practitioner? Last month he was only at Qi Refining Level Eight! How did he do that?" exclaimed a follower from one of the factions.
In less than a month, he had risen from the Refining Qi stage to the Foundation Establishment Stage! The crowd erupted once again. It was only then that they noticed all thirty disciples present were Foundation Disciples.
Could it be that the Koukou Group had no Refining Qi disciples? Damn, the threshold for accepting disciples is too high! But wait, I clearly heard they were recruiting Refining Qi disciples. Could it be...
Suddenly, a cultivator at the Early Stage of Golden Core jumped out of the crowd and shouted, "Xu Feng, Group Leader, I, Feng Cheng from the Li Family, Li Kaixin, wish to join your esteemed sect. Please do not reject me."
Li Kaixin's shout caused another stir. A Golden Core Cultivator is impressive no matter where they are; to voluntarily join the Koukou Group is quite remarkable.
This was the first Golden Core Cultivator to actively seek membership. Xu Feng did not dare to delay and said, "Koukou Group welcomes lower-level cultivators, but every sect has its rules. The Koukou Group has established standards for accepting Golden Core Disciples. I cannot give you an answer here; you must undergo an assessment by Deputy Group Leader Gao to join Koukou Group."
Without hesitation, Li Kaixin replied, "Alright, I will stay here and participate in the assessment at any time."
"What? A Golden Core Cultivator has to take an assessment to join?"
"Yes, even though we can't even invite enough Golden Core Cultivators, they still have to take an assessment."
"Of course! Do you think Koukou Group accepts just anyone? What if some spies come in?"
"I heard that all three Vice Leaders of Koukou Group have magical treasures."
"Ah, then I want to go too."
"Are you a Golden Core Cultivator?"
"Uh, I'm almost there..."
With the first leader stepping forward, several more Golden Core Cultivators soon emerged, requesting to participate in the Koukou Group's Golden Core Disciple assessment. Xu Feng expressed his gratitude to each of them. The five major sects were envious, lamenting that their established sects had no Golden Core Disciples willing to join.
Now that the first step had been taken, it was feared that many more Golden Core Cultivators would flock to the Koukou Group. With Xu Feng defeating Hua Qian Zhi, the Yuan Ying Cultivators of the Six Sects had become virtually nonexistent. Xu Feng was already recognized as the foremost cultivator in Liuxiang Kingdom. With the establishment of the Koukou Group, it had already laid the foundation to become the leading faction in Liuxiang. If this continued, within ten years, Koukou Group would undoubtedly become the top sect in Liuxiang Kingdom.
The leaders of various sects understood this well and were eager to curry favor with Xu Feng, ensuring they built good relationships before Koukou Group grew stronger. They realized they could not suppress it and could only make early investments by clinging to this powerful ally.
Xu Feng naturally understood their intentions. Since Koukou Group was just starting out, it was not wise to create enemies. He greeted each sect warmly and engaged in pleasant conversations.
After a lively gathering that lasted most of the day, the guests began to leave. However, over a hundred temporary workers refused to budge. These were all temporary disciples recruited for assistance, mostly at the Refining Qi stage, no more than five levels deep.
Having witnessed Koukou's strength, these temporary workers knew they did not meet the requirements for joining Koukou Group but were unwilling to leave. They huddled together, hoping Xu Feng would give them a chance.
After some discussion, Koukou Group relaxed its policies, emulating New Moon Sect's tier system by categorizing external disciples into three levels: high, medium, and low. Their treatment would be on par with other sects; however, the elimination period would be three times faster. If they could not pass the corresponding assessments within a year, they would be eliminated.
Finally having an opportunity, over a hundred temporary workers happily decided to stay and secretly vowed to work hard in their cultivation to meet Koukou Group's requirements within a year.
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