Chapter 367: Chapter 366: Gathering of the Worthy

Cyan Hope Sect Inner Mountain Gate.

After receiving Master Yuxu’s notice, the speakers of each Immortal Sect waiting in front of the mountain gate immediately set off up the mountain.

Due to the late hour, the shining arcs of light were particularly conspicuous.

Upon careful feeling, one would realize that these auras were at least Divinity Transformation True Monarchs. Even with Lv Bai overseeing, the disciples within the Cyan Hope Sect’s gate couldn’t help but feel anxious.

In front of the palace square.

A multitude of arcs of light fell upon the square, revealing individuals with extraordinary bearing.

Some wore the Heaven-Reaching Crown, striding like dragons and tigers; others donned Yin Yang Daoist Robes, exuding deep momentum...

If truth be told, the overall strength of this group was far greater than last time’s Immortal Sect Alliance Army that besieged Cyan Hope Sect.

It was only because of Lv Bai’s strength, which they could not resist, that they gradually restrained their auras, indicating their attitude.

It’s worth mentioning that while waiting outside the mountain gate, the speakers of these Immortal Sects didn’t idle. As the day passed, they secretly connected, agreeing to band together in case of any unforeseen events.

It was visibly apparent that the speakers of these Immortal Sects had grouped into several distinct factions.

Solitary or small groups of Loose Cultivators were in the minority.

Yet one thing was common: they all subtly observed Lv Bai, who was seated on the Inquiry Stone.

These Sect Leaders and Saint Masters dared not rashly engage with Lv Bai, so they chose to first befriend Master Yuxu, who was responsible for maintaining order.

No matter if the high-tier cultivators have powers to move mountains and boil seas, in the end, they are still humans, not immortals.

Watching all these Great Powers, who previously wouldn’t even glance at him, now speak gently, even Master Yuxu, the Sect Leader of Cyan Hope Sect, couldn’t help but feel somewhat adrift.

"Fellow Daoist Yu Xu, it has been a hundred years since we last met, I hope you have been well."

The smile on Master Yuxu’s face was unstoppable: "Xuan Province is peaceful, and things have been fairly well."

"Fellow Daoist Yu Xu, I’ve long admired your name. I heard you have great insights into the way of arrays; perhaps one day we could sit down and discuss them."

"Spirit Array Sect Leader, you overpraise me. My trifling skills are not worthy of mention."

"No matter, no matter, you and I can learn from each other and both gain something."

Noticing the pleasant atmosphere, someone lowered their voice to ask: "Dare I ask, Fellow Daoist Yu Xu, what is the purpose of Elder Lü inviting us here?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene quieted down a bit, and it was obvious that quite a few Great Powers turned their attention to Master Yuxu.

With downcast eyes, Master Yuxu understood why these Daoist friends were showing such enthusiasm.

"Rest assured, everyone. Our Elder Lv is not one of those bloodthirsty demons. As long as you abide by Elder Lv’s rules, there will be no bloodshed to worry about."

The high-levels of the Immortal Sects present did not feel at ease because of this.

After all, many times, one’s own life is secondary.

Fortunately, Lv Bai didn’t keep them in suspense for too long. Once everyone had arrived, he glanced around.

His gaze swept across the hundreds of Divinity Transformation, Integration, and even Mahayana stage cultivators in the square. Excluding a few who fled or were too stubborn to come, it could be said to encompass the entire Immortal Sect forces in Xuan Province.

Lv Bai stood up, chuckling as he spoke. Though not loud, his voice was infused with mana, ensuring it reached everyone’s ears.

"I am Lv Bai. You might not have met me, but you should have heard of my deeds.

So you can rest easy, I didn’t call you here just for the convenience of wiping you all out." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

At these words, a slight commotion arose in the square.

Everyone was smart enough to catch the subtext in Lv Bai’s words.

Lv Bai had no intention of restoring order and continued speaking.

"I am simply dissatisfied with the current situation, this so-called noble struggle of the Immortal Dao—that is very bad. I’m sure you all understand; across Xuan Province, lower-level cultivators struggle to survive, just to pursue the elusive hope of becoming an Immortal. Ordinary people without Spirit Roots toil their whole lives, finding it hard to make ends meet, praying they don’t get caught in a cultivator’s duel, lest they die without knowing why. High-tier cultivators are similarly unfree...

...Only those whose cultivation reaches the Mahayana Stage can barely be called carefree, yet the Celestial Tribulation still hangs overhead, preventing true ease. Let me ask you: is this really good?

...Therefore, I have come. Under my rule, the skies will clear. I will establish laws, with everything conducted according to regulations, hoping at least the Cultivation Realm of Xuan Province can unite, allowing the people of the world a moment to catch their breath."

Silence enveloped the gathering.

Such rhetoric made the high-levels of the Immortal Sects present scoff inwardly, though none dared to show it.

The reason was simple: there’s a saying that a family’s blessings last five generations before they’re severed. Even within the same clan, five generations apart and they are like strangers. Such is the immense power of time.

Everyone here was ancient, at least a few centuries old, with indifference etched into their bones. How could they believe in the fairness, friendships, or other platitudes Lv Bai spouted?

To them, Lv Bai’s words were nothing but empty rhetoric.

They found it easier to accept that Lv Bai intended to coerce and tempt, seeking to conquer the various Immortal Sects, rather than believe he wanted to change the world.

Yet, faced with an unbeatable being, the speakers of these Immortal Sects, at most, grumbled internally, not daring to outwardly express it.

"Elder Lv’s noble virtue is truly a model for Xuan Province."

The Golden Scale Saint Master, face flushed, looked utterly moved by the words and raised his right hand high: "Our Golden Scale Sacred Land is willing to follow Elder Lv, taking Elder Lv as our leader."

The fact that Taishi Sect’s Sect Leader had joined the Inspection Team meant that the representative sent by Taishi Sect was replaced by a Supreme Elder.

He appeared frail and near death, a thin old man perhaps on the brink of passing.

Yet, this withered old man immediately followed the Golden Scale Saint Master, loudly echoing: "This old man has lived uselessly for eons, only today realizing the value of true good and beauty, thanks to Elder Lv. How could Taishi Sect not support him?"

Such a swift kowtow from the elder left numerous Sect Leaders stunned, prompting them all to quickly voice their support, fearful of being too late and incurring Lv Bai’s displeasure.

The scene became lively and vibrant, and to an outsider, it might have seemed like a gathering of wise men in a storybook.

Among them, however, there were still some veteran Great Powers standing silently, expression somber.

Alas, in this situation, even if they had objections, they didn’t dare voice them.

Lv Bai looked at the scene in the square with a slight smile.

He knew these cultivators weren’t sincere, but he didn’t mind; after all, it was merely a large social experiment.

"Good, you are all loyal officials, not traitors."