Over time, the once-large clans of the Changbai Mountain Range had gradually dispersed.
They no longer maintained unified clan operations or commands, retaining only their faint bloodline ties.
The rest cultivated on their own and went their separate ways.
The mountain-dwelling beings had long reached a consensus on this.
In this secluded paradise, the Literary Sect had the final say in major matters, while each family handled its own minor affairs.
Aside from secretly leaving the mountain to travel, the beings within the mountains could also serve the disciples of the Literary Sect and take on some "official assignments."
The Literary Sect held quite a few important positions in the Heavenly Court and the Underworld.
The affairs under the righteous gods were numerous and complicated, so they naturally required a great many petty officials to assist in handling them.
These assignments were often recruited from among the beings of the Changbai Mountain Range.
They could Justifiably leave the mountain to gain experience while accumulating a share of incense offerings along the way. To many cultivators, it was the best of both worlds.
The Stone Monkey had only just been born. He was neither an old resident of the mountains nor someone with elders constantly instructing him, so he naturally lacked such customary notions.
His idea of leading his forces into battle to build up momentum thoroughly frightened Bai Nuo.
In Bai Nuo's understanding, there was no need to make such a huge fuss to expand one's territory.
The Stone Monkey only needed to personally appear and intimidate them as a Taiyi Golden Immortal. Those below the Taiyi realm and without any backing would naturally submit obediently.
If some minor lackeys had patrons behind them, then their patrons could come out and fight the Stone Monkey.
Whoever won would claim the