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On the second day, the Peach Blossom Sect departed from Daxing City, accompanied by nearly a thousand carts filled with craftsmen and building materials from the city.
To establish a Cloud Spirit Sect, Wei Chen and his companions could not do it alone; after all, they needed ordinary people to help construct the buildings. Where would they live otherwise?
As for the location of the Cloud Spirit Sect chosen by the Peach Blossom Sect, Han Mang had already decided on it.
The caravan of nearly a thousand carts set off from Daxing City in a grand procession. The guards at Daxing Gate breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the Peach Blossom Sect leave, as having so many formidable individuals in Daxing City made them uneasy.
Besides the main caravan, there were other smaller groups following along, consisting of those who wished to join the Peach Blossom Sect. They hoped to lend a hand during the construction of the Cloud Spirit Sect, doing favors in hopes that such goodwill might lead to becoming disciples of the Peach Blossom Sect or even catching the eye of the Three Elders.
With spring in full bloom, laughter and joy filled the Peach Blossom Sect's caravan. The craftsmen were thrilled to receive wages several times higher than usual, making them beam with happiness. As ordinary people, they did not care about what kind of Cloud Spirit Sect the Peach Blossom Sect was or how many experts were within; as long as they were paid well, they were content. Conversely, if their wages were insufficient, they would not be happy even if working for the Fire Sect.
Everyone had their own place and life; in fact, the lofty lives of Soul Warriors might not be much better than those of ordinary people. What good is flying through the air if one has no family? What does it matter if you can cleave a mountain with a single sword when others can maintain a regular schedule and enjoy restful sleep?
Happiness is understood differently by everyone; the lives of ordinary people are comfortable and peaceful, and there is no reason to believe they are lacking.
Hearing the laughter from the caravan brought forth a wave of emotions in Wei Chen.
Inside Wei Chen's cart was a gathering of beautiful women: Mu Qingyan, Weirou, Snow Cicada, Ni Junlin, and Ji Mei were all present. Their interactions were neither particularly harmonious nor overly hostile. However, it was clear that they had formed factions: Ni Junlin and Ji Mei together, while Weirou and Snow Cicada teamed up with Mu Qingyan.
Ji Mei maintained her usual demeanor while Weirou concealed her feelings well; however, when Weirou occasionally glanced at Ji Mei, her expression was filled with disdain.
As a mediator, Wei Chen found it difficult to reconcile the conflict between Ji Mei and Weirou. According to Ji Mei's plan, since Wei Family Members had not yet arrived, there was no need to engage with Weirou just yet. She intended to surprise Weirou when they did arrive, hoping that this surprise would alleviate Weirou's dissatisfaction and perhaps even lead her to submit internally.
Wei Chen could understand Ji Mei's calculations; after all, it was important for her to have opportunities to assert herself. The result was that Weirou would occasionally shoot cold glances at Ji Mei and scoff quietly, creating a very tense atmosphere inside the cart.
Soon enough, Wei Chen could no longer tolerate this atmosphere. He exited the cart and soared into the sky to observe the long line of carts below. He chuckled to himself upon seeing the trailing carts behind them: "Those fellows think they can become part of the Peach Blossom Sect just by helping us build houses? They really are too naive. The Peach Blossom Sect only accepts exceptional disciples; this has been a tradition passed down from Peach Blossom Island—better to have fewer members than compromise on quality."
At that moment, Han Mang approached and stood beside Wei Chen. The old man's gaze also turned toward the distant followers as he asked Wei Chen, "Wei Chenzi, what do you think?"
"What do you mean?"
"Those followers behind us seem intent on joining our Peach Blossom Sect. In Central Domain, it appears that most large Cloud Spirit Sects accept disciples widely; none are like us who only recruit Talented Disciples," Han Mang replied calmly.
Wei Chen hesitated for a moment, frowning as he said, "Actually, if you think about it, the truly talented ones have probably already been chosen by the Cloud Spirit Sect. What is left for us? Should we continue to maintain a boutique approach, or should we learn from those at the Cloud Spirit Sect? You decide."
"How about this: we divide the disciples into three levels. The first level consists of those with the Hidden Dragon Bloodline, who possess rare and unique talents, just like when we were at Peach Blossom Island. The second level includes ordinary Soul Warriors and Talented Disciples. The third level comprises outer disciples. They can become disciples of the Peach Blossom Sect, but we don't need to invest much effort in them. This way, the Peach Blossom Sect can maintain its boutique status while also expanding its ranks."
Han Mang was very meticulous. After pondering for a moment, Wei Chen smiled and said, "I usually have no opinions or suggestions on such matters; let's just do whatever needs to be done."
"You... sigh..." Han Mang shook his head with a bitter smile, secretly cursing Wei Chen for being so unhelpful. Who else could he negotiate with besides Wei Chen? Han Che and the Pharmaceutical Sovereign were even less involved; they were merely acting as hands-off shopkeepers and couldn't offer any effective suggestions.
"Wei Chen, I hope you understand that in the Peach Blossom Sect, the only ones who can come up with ideas now are you and me. If you don't help me brainstorm, I'll always be stuck in my own thoughts; it's impossible for one person to have ideas as good as two."
After hearing Han Mang's words, Wei Chen finally became somewhat serious and thought for a moment before saying, "Old man, in my opinion, instead of complicating things with these classifications, why not simply follow the model of an ordinary Cloud Spirit Sect? We could have outer disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, and Core Disciples. Those with that kind of bloodline would directly become Core Disciples for training. The rest would be divided into outer disciples and Inner Sect Disciples based on their talents. Outstanding outer disciples would qualify to become Inner Sect Disciples or even Core Disciples. We shouldn't keep fixating on those rare bloodlines; this is the Central Domain, and we need to keep up with the times."
Upon hearing this, Han Mang thought for a moment and nodded slightly. "You're right; once a competitive mechanism is established, as long as it's healthy, it can help the Cloud Spirit Sect grow. To become a true top force in the Central Domain, relying solely on your strong support is far from enough. We must cultivate our own experts to consider it a success."
"Exactly; relying on those high-level individuals will eventually lead to problems. Let me give you a heads-up: my time in the Central Domain won't be long. They will follow me when I leave. By then, those who remain will only be those who have been with you during this time. Donghua Master and Gu Yuehong, Ni Junlin, Ji Mei, and others will all leave with me." Although it was difficult to say, Wei Chen laid out his plans to avoid any last-minute rush that Han Mang might not be able to handle.
"You want to leave? Where are you going?" Han Mang became anxious; his old face flushed with tension as he looked at Wei Chen.
"This is already the center of the Great Six; if I can establish myself here, where else do I need to go?" Han Mang asked again.
"Old man, do you mean I should just bury my head in cultivation here? But have you considered that with my talent, reaching the peak of this world isn't too difficult? What will I do after that?"
Han Mang was stunned; he indeed hadn't thought about what could be done afterward. His perspective was still far narrower than Wei Chen's.
"Sigh, my current strength isn't enough yet; I can't reach that level of things yet. Can you accompany me?" Han Mang asked Wei Chen.
Wei Chen pondered for a moment before nodding. "In this world, once one reaches Soul Realm Peak, they will be guided by Dimension Controllers to another world—a realm above souls known as the Soul World. In that world, cultivation methods differ completely from ours; even the power systems are different. I will eventually go to that world, and I feel that won't be too far off. So before I leave, I need to stabilize the situation in the Central Domain so that I can go there without worries. Otherwise, too many concerns will hinder my cultivation there."
"I understand." Han Mang nodded solemnly. If it weren't for Wei Chen's initiative, he would never have realized he was truly losing this 'disciple.' Although they didn't have an official master-disciple relationship, there was still a bond between them.
"Old man, the future Central Domain will be very complex. However, with such strong support and Chaos Realm being far from the sea area, this is a great position for us to develop safely in Chaos Realm. Once we grow stronger there, we won't have to fear anything anymore. Our biggest enemy is Soul Palace; after eliminating Soul Palace, I will form a brotherhood alliance between Peach Blossom Sect and Fire Sect. By then, even though Fire Sect remains one of the major forces in Central Domain, with Peach Blossom Sect's presence, they can no longer dominate alone. During this time, I will do everything possible to help you elevate your strength to high-level Soul Realm; only then can we maintain Peach Blossom Sect's status."
"High-level Soul Realm?" Han Mang chuckled bitterly and said, "Wei Chenzi, you'd better not waste your efforts; our talents have reached their limit here. If we're lucky enough to reach Earth Soul Realm high-levels—that's our maximum potential; it's impossible to break through to Soul Realm."
"There is nothing difficult in this world, only those who are determined. I believe there is always a way," Wei Chen said with a calm smile.
"Ah, my child, you may not know this, but to reach the Soul Realm, one needs exceptional talent. It is impossible to break through to that level relying solely on external help."
With that, Han Mang explained some of the stringent conditions required to break into the Soul Realm to Wei Chen. Only then did Wei Chen understand why Soul Realm Experts were so rare in the Soul World.
"If that's the case, old man, we should reconsider our strategy for the Peach Blossom Sect."
"How should we change it?"
"We should keep a low profile and develop slowly, becoming a Nine-Rank Sect that doesn't attract trouble or cause any incidents. We shouldn't compete with those Nine-Rank Sects, nor should we aspire to become a Tenth-Rank Sect."
Upon hearing this, Han Mang immediately grasped Wei Chen's meaning.
While Wei Chen was present, it was easy to eliminate foes and elevate the Peach Blossom Sect to a Tenth-Rank Sect. However, once Wei Chen left and took those powerful individuals with him, how could the Peach Blossom Sect maintain its standing?
Without Soul Realm Experts, even the idea of becoming a Tenth-Rank Sect would be out of reach. After Wei Chen departed, the Peach Blossom Sect might even find itself ranked lower among Nine-Rank Sects and could easily become a target.
"Alright then, let's establish a low-profile Nine-Rank Sect like we did on Eastern Domain Peach Blossom Island. We won't stir up trouble or recruit disciples casually; we'll aim to be a stable presence. We'll focus on perfecting our formations and developing steadily without chasing after flashy achievements. At our age, we shouldn't be too obsessed with such matters. My greatest hope now is to find Mighty!"
"Mighty?!" Wei Chen's eyes suddenly narrowed dangerously.
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