A New Sect! Chen Whitehair Wins People Over with Virtue

The golden sunrise painted the Dongfang sky red, and the sea, shimmering with golden waves, resembled a furnace of boiling steel, bursting forth and leaping. The dazzling light also shone on an artificial island under construction.

A brand new and magnificent sect is slowly being built on this artificial island.

Hundreds of cultivators are working diligently within the sect, using the traction of Formation to construct a floating island, searching for a balance point between the Formation, the island, and the underground Spirit Vein. This structure, suspended in the air, is ingenious and awe-inspiring.

In a tall pavilion, Chen Dengming, dressed in the robes of Dao Child of the Longevity Sect, stood quietly by the window, watching the busy cultivators of the sect in the distance.

With his current mastery of Formation, he could see that these cultivators were not only building floating islands, but also trying to combine various different Formation.

Once these Formation are successfully activated, they will increase the structural strength of the sect's buildings and endow them with defensive and offensive Law Power.

In the distance, behind the sect's northernmost area, a tall cliff came into view.

This cliff is part of the strait cliff that once fractured and collapsed. It has been excavated and renovated. The cliff is connected to Fourth-Rank Spirit Vein that leads to a karst cave. The Spiritual Qi of the Spirit Vein is transferred out by the power of the Formation, which makes the cliff begin to be filled with Spiritual Qi, adding a touch of solemnity and mystery.

At this time, some cave abode dwellings had already been carved out on the cliff.

The island cliffs, weathered by countless years of wind and rain, are as hard and solid as reefs, so the cave abode carved out of them do not require the use of Technique Method to solidify soil into stone or turn fossils into gold for reinforcement.

At this moment, at the top of the cliff, magnificent stone pillars were embedded in the corner of a building that resembled a huge palace, arranged according to the formation, attracting the rich Spiritual Qi from the Fourth-Rank Spirit Vein deep underground.

Between these stone pillars, many cultivators busy with construction only need to concentrate and cooperate with each other to guide the Spiritual Qi of the Spirit Vein to surge out and enter their bodies, which can be considered a kind of benefit.

At this moment, the entire hall on the cliff was surrounded by rich Spiritual Qi, just like a temple covered in Spiritual Qi.

This is the future main peak of the Longevity Sect — the Perilous Peak and the Perilous Hall.

The natural barrier symbolizes that as the Longevity Sect develops in this new environment, it must never forget the dangers and must treat them as natural disasters that may suddenly erupt at any time, remaining vigilant at all times.

The Longevity Sect of the past advocated a policy of non-contention with the world because it was deeply rooted in the four regions and had a huge influence. It did not provoke others, and others would not provoke it.

But in the newly arrived Eastern Immortal Sea, even if one doesn't provoke others, others might still provoke one's sect; danger is everywhere.

"Tianxian. They really took a risk to fight for this piece of land. Now, more than a month has passed, and the Iron Armor Sect has not made a move. It seems that they have truly settled down."

Chen Dengming stood by the window, his white hair at his temples fluttering in the wind, his robes billowing. Looking at the vast expanse of golden water in the distance and the bustling activity of the cultivators nearby, he was filled with emotion. This peaceful life was hard-won.

The newly built Longevity Sect (Perilous Peak cliffs and swirling clouds, while Longevity Island stands majestically like a divine tortoise floating on water, a testament to its enduring spirit and promising future.

This is truly a place where thousands of miles of rivers and seas pass by, and spirit boats gather like rain at the cloud-shrouded pass. A traveler at the ends of the earth longs for home, and alone climbs the high tower to gaze at the distant mountains.

"Junior Brother."

At this moment, He Yingyu's graceful and voluptuous figure strode over, her beautiful eyes gazing at Chen Dengming, a smile appearing on her pretty face as she said, "I didn't expect that our Longevity Sect has so many cultivators skilled in Formation and architecture. I'm very excited to see them build a new sect so quickly."

As she spoke, she handed the brewed tea to Chen Dengming.

Chen Dengming took the fragrant tea, blew on it, and smiled, "Our Longevity Sect cultivators are known for their long lifespans, which requires a lot more time and energy. In addition, most of them don't like fighting, so naturally many of them study Formation and architecture. At least more than the warmongers of the Tiandao Sect."

He Yingyu couldn't help but smile upon hearing this.

Indeed, out of the more than three thousand people in the Tiandao Sect, only about ten were selected to study Formation, and only a few studied architecture.

The Longevity Sect has more than 7,000 disciples, which is twice the number in number, but the number of people who have studied Formation and architecture is dozens of times greater, and five or six hundred of them have been selected.

Therefore, the heavy responsibility of rebuilding the sect almost entirely fell on the shoulders of the Longevity Sect cultivators.

That's just right. After all, this newly established sect is under the sovereignty of the Longevity Sect. The cultivators of the Tiandao Sect are currently only in the stage of the two sects uniting and sticking together, like fellow villagers living together, because they haven't found a suitable place to build their sect yet.

At this time, on the island, more cultivators skilled in architecture and Formation were searching for suitable locations to build smaller but more powerful Formation.

Their goal is to fully activate the vibrations of the two underground Spirit Vein to build a solid foundation for the sect's Mountain Protecting Formation.

Chen Dengming sipped his fragrant tea and observed for a while, knowing that he should be able to move into his new cave abode built on Fourth-Rank Spirit Vein today.

At that time, he will be able to restore his cultivation speed to a level comparable to that of the Longevity Sect.

For the past six months, I have been wandering from one region to another, and busy searching for a blessed land for my sect. I have spent most of my time drifting and wandering.

Their lives were no different from those of Rogue Cultivator.

This also resulted in his progress in cultivating the Longevity Merit being consistently slow.

Fortunately, thanks to the boost from the Spirit Heart Grass over the past three months, his cultivation level has improved.

He has now reached the third level of the Longevity Merit Cultivation Method, with a proficiency of nearly 90,000. He only needs to cultivate in seclusion for three years to reach the Golden Core Mid Stage.

Chen Dengming looked at He Yingyu, his tiger eyes gleaming.

This girl has been stuck at the Pseudo-Core stage for a long time, and she's only a little bit away from breaking through to the Golden Core stage.

Chen Dengming blinked and smiled, "Senior Sister, it's been a long time since we cultivated together. I reckon this time, our progress will be quite impressive."

He Yingyu was startled; there were still quite a few busy disciples downstairs in this pavilion.

If someone were to overhear the esteemed Dao Child discussing such matters—matters that are inappropriate for public disclosure—within the sect's usually dignified, elegant, and unapproachable members, it would be disastrous.

"My dear Junior Brother, there's someone downstairs!"

He Yingyu lowered her voice and gave him a charming glance. Even though they were an old married couple, her cheeks flushed red at that moment.

Chen Dengming felt that the girl's every smile and frown at this moment had a completely different charm compared to her previous elegance and poise, and her allure was extremely seductive. He couldn't help but mischievously press her with his eyes.

He Yingyu had no choice but to nod slightly, then lowered her head shyly, put away her teacup, and gracefully turned to leave, her skirt disappearing around the corner.

Late at night.

In the new cave abode atop the Perilous Peak.

Afterwards.

Chen Dengming looked at He Yingyu, who had already surrendered and was now in a lazy, charming, and flirtatious manner, and then looked at the Cultivation Method proficiency on the panel, which had increased by more than eighty points. He couldn't help but fall into a moment of deep thought.

This time, after a long separation, they cultivated together, and the results were surprisingly good; one session was equivalent to half a day's worth of his efforts.

"To keep the lamp burning, you need to keep adding oil."

Sensing the dense Spiritual Qi fluctuations in the air, Chen Dengming thought to himself that he would gradually resume his old, frenzied Devil Cultivator mode to make up for the progress he had missed along the way.

He immediately got up, pulled the blanket over He Yingyu, and flew alone to the second-floor Meditation Room near the skylight of the cave abode.

This Meditation Room was also set up with Formation, connected to Fourth-Rank Spirit Vein in the underground cavern, and located at one of its nodes.

Once the Formation is activated, coupled with the combined effect of the Little Array Spirit and the Spirit Seizing Formation, the cultivation efficiency is actually even faster than when I was on Longevity Peak.

Now that all the patriarchs of the Longevity Sect are serving their duties, in the newly established Longevity Sect, apart from Third Martial Uncle Su Yan Yan, Chen Dengming holds the highest position.

This blessed land of the sect was also found and secured by him.

Therefore, the resources he can enjoy now are naturally the best resources in the sect. Even the cave abode were custom-made for him, and three were built to support his cultivation using the Spirit Seizing Formation.

"It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. This cultivation environment is hard-won and coveted by countless people."

Chen Dengming pondered for a moment, then thought of the Iron Armor Sect and Elder Wang Pingying of the Hall of Affairs of the City of All Immortals.

Just a month ago, when he released Shen Tu Jingming and sent him back to the Iron Armor Sect, Shen Tu Jingming had already succumbed to the pressure of the Ghost Old Man Zhu's perverse methods and confessed to many things.

As he expected, the confession revealed that Wang Pingying, an elder of the Hall of Affairs of the City of All Immortals, had abused his position to sell information to the Iron Armor Sect, causing unhealthy competition among the Spirit Vein and blessed lands, and triggering a naval war between the sects.

This practice, on a grand scale, constitutes the crime of instigating war; on a smaller scale, it is an abuse of power for personal gain that incites turmoil in the maritime region.

In the Cultivation World where such immense power is concentrated, Wang Pingying's little trick is actually nothing special.

If this matter is brought to the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance, it will most likely be downplayed and eventually forgotten.

Therefore, even though Chen Dengming had used the Sound-Image Pearl to record Shen Tu Jingming and had obtained actual evidence, he did not act rashly, so as not to create a more unfavorable situation for the Longevity Sect.

However, the world is currently in a sensitive period due to the threat posed by External Dao Malevolent Cultivator.

The major immortal sects across the four seas were unwilling to send too many high-end combat forces to guard the border, lest casualties occur.

Especially those at the level of Nascent Soul Ancestor, they would decline if they could, and delay if they couldn't.

At such times, the precious value of Nascent Soul Ancestor willing to serve is especially highlighted among outsiders like the Longevity Sect and the Tiandao Sect.

If these elders were to learn that while they were serving on the front lines guarding the border, their own disciples and grand-disciples were being bullied and abused in the rear, the matter would naturally not end so easily. The Four Seas Cultivation Alliance and all the major sects would take it very seriously.

Therefore, Wang Pingying's abuse of power for personal gain, especially during this sensitive period, could indeed cause a major uproar.

Now, the initiative is in Chen Dengming's hands.

Therefore, for more than a month, the Iron Armor Sect has been completely quiet, lying low and not causing any more trouble, and the Longevity Sect's development has gradually gotten back on track.

After discussing it with his Third Martial Uncle Su Yan Yan, Chen Dengming and Su Yanyan decided to put the matter aside for the time being, keeping it as a trump card in their hands, as they would eventually need to use Wang Pingying.

As outsiders, they haven't yet established themselves. Even if they are in the right, actively escalating the conflict often doesn't bring them any benefits; it's just a matter of pride.

However, if one remains patient and bides one's time, developing in a dormant manner, one can instill fear and trepidation, thereby maximizing one's benefits.

Call--

Chen Dengming cast a Cleansing Technique by making a hand gesture.

After a refreshing wave of Wood Elemental Spiritual Energy swept through, the air seemed to improve considerably.

This place had already been cleaned by the disciples, He Yingyu cleaned it again, making it as clean as it could possibly be.

He summoned the Soul House and from it summoned the Little Array Spirit.

"Ling'er, this will be our new home for a long time to come. The Spiritual Qi here is abundant."

"Yay! Finally, we can settle down."

The Little Array Spirit danced gracefully, clearly in a pleasant mood, and twirled around the quiet room once.

Chen Dengming has also activated the Spirit Seizing Formation.

In an instant, the Formation Flag fluttered wildly, releasing array power that first drew in the Metal Elemental Spiritual Energy into the room, while the other four elements of Spiritual Qi were repelled as the Little Array Spirit danced.

"Fellow Daoist, let me begin my dance. Let me show you my newly created dance."

Little Array Spirit's eyebrows danced with excitement, her dance moves changing as she moved with fiery and passionate steps, flitting around Chen Dengming with wild grace, her beautiful and slender figure appearing and disappearing in her gossamer-thin gauze dress.

Fortunately, Chen Dengming possessed State of Mind, and having just enjoyed himself, he was now in a semi-saintly state, quickly State of Mind down and sitting cross-legged to begin his cultivation.

He realized that this state of cultivation was somewhat similar to Tang Sanzang's state in the Women's Kingdom or the Spider Cave, which could be considered the most difficult test of his heart in the mortal world: the test of beautiful women.

To maintain a calm and composed mind during cultivation under such circumstances is a true testament to one's extraordinary State of Mind.

"So the reason I meet the standards for the inheritance of the human immortal's mind is because my temperament was tempered by the Little Array Spirit in my early years?"

Chen Dengming thought to himself with a self-deprecating smile.

At this moment, the Little Array Spirit had already turned around in front of him. Her waist was like a powerful spring, and she threw her body away. Her beautiful hair, which was full of spiritual light, cascaded down like a waterfall. Her pretty face had just met Chen Dengming's when she turned around and danced away, bringing with her a large burst of Spiritual Qi.

Chen Dengming quickly absorbed and cultivated the techniques.

It feels like I'm back.

They're all back.

He returned to his most efficient training time of the past, and his proficiency in the Longevity Merit Technique increased rapidly.

At the same time.

City of All Immortals.

Inside the Hall of Affairs, Wang Pingying held a spirit brush, concentrating intently on inscribing Cultivation Method onto the Jade Slip on the table, trying his best to calm himself down through this method.

However, a moment later, he felt a surge of unease again.

This emotional fluctuation caused the Jade Slip on the table to crack open, resulting in a failed inscription.

"Why!"

Wang Pingying sighed, looking at the shattered Jade Slip on the table. He knew he had failed this time and had to accept it. Continuing to be stubborn would only do more harm than good.

This time, he failed because he underestimated the Longevity Sect, an outsider, and because of his excessive arrogance and sense of honor as a cultivator from the Immortal Sea Realm. He turned something that had nothing to do with him into something that backfired on him.

However, what temporarily relieved him was that the Longevity Sect did not report the evidence extracted from the Iron Armor Sect's Golden Core Cultivator to the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance. This allowed him to maintain his position as an elder without being summoned for questioning by the Four Seas Alliance's law enforcement team.

The actions of the Longevity Sect seem to be an act of repaying evil with kindness and winning people over with virtue.

He's completely convinced now.

But he knew that what the other party was doing might not be virtuous.

How things develop in the future depends mainly on his attitude. The initiative has already fallen to the other party, which is why he has been so irritable lately.

"The one who came to report the discovery of that blessed land was the Longevity Dao Child."

"He was the one who captured Shen Tu Jingming the Iron Armor Sect and forced him to confess. Now, the concrete evidence against me is in his hands, yet he refuses to testify. This Longevity Dao Child is no simpleton."

Wang Pingying shook his head, threw down his spirit pen, turned his plump body around the desk, summoned a trusted cultivator who was handling matters, took out a Waist Token from his Storage Bag, and said.

"Yi Xi, take this Waist Token and go to Elder Guan to have an Immortal Sea Tablet erected for the Longevity Sect."

He paused, noticing the surprised look on his trusted cultivator Yi Xi's face, and impatiently waved his hand, "Never mind, I'll go myself, let's go!"

Yi Xi was somewhat surprised, but she still quickly followed, feeling a little unreal.

Isn't Elder Wang usually the one who most dislikes and despises outsider cultivators?

Why are they willing to erect an Immortal Sea Tablet for a sect of visiting cultivators this time?

It should be noted that even some small sects or Rogue Cultivator in the Eastern Immortal Sea have not obtained the Immortal Sea Tablet.

This kind of Immortal Sea Tablet represents the certification of the City of All Immortals the Eastern Immortal Sea. The forces that possess this stele are regarded as the legitimate forces of the Eastern Immortal Sea and enjoy preferential treatment in many aspects, such as trade with the Immortal Market and taxation benefits for the City of All Immortals.

Once an outside sect possesses this monument, the various treatments and benefits it enjoys are almost equivalent to those of local forces.

Although in the competition for resources, it is still subject to the restrictions of the Four Seas Common Pact and cannot directly compete with local forces, and must make concessions.

However, with this stele, local forces would have to think twice before trying to find a pretext to deliberately cause trouble for the Longevity Sect in the competition for resources.

Chen Dengming's carefully laid plans, which remained unresolved and unprepared, have now yielded unexpected benefits.

This also confirms that sometimes conflicts cannot be resolved through direct confrontation or escalating tensions. Subduing the enemy without fighting and winning them over with virtue is often the best strategy.

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