"Brother, is that true?" Zhang Tie asked excitedly.
When it came to founding the Iron Dragon Sect, Zhang Tie had originally felt as though he were crossing a river by feeling for stones. An Earth Knight willing to join carried an entirely different meaning from Zhang Tie taking on disciples. In an instant, it gave Zhang Tie an immense sense of recognition and accomplishment. This was an Earth Knight! In a place like the Weiyi Subcontinent, an Earth Knight could practically walk sideways. Even in Great Xia and the Earth Element Realm, an Earth Knight was enough to stand on equal footing with a provincial governor.
Zhang Tie knew this was the dividend of character. It was precisely the sense of responsibility and spirit of sacrifice he had shown during the time he spent with Mountain-Bearing True Person that had won Mountain-Bearing True Person's recognition. That was why Mountain-Bearing True Person wanted to join the Iron Dragon Sect. Otherwise, an Earth Knight could establish a sect and found a school anywhere he pleased. Even if he did not do so, he would be welcomed as an honored guest or a consecrated elder by any of Great Xia's seven major sects. Why would he need to lower himself to join a small sect like the newly founded Iron Dragon Sect?
"I was alone to begin with, with no ties or burdens. As long as you don't find me lacking, little brother, I can keep watch over the sect for you!" Seeing Zhang Tie's delight, Mountain-Bearing True Person felt warmth in his heart, and his expression softened as well.
Zhang Tie said solemnly, "Look at what you're saying, brother. If you're willing to come to the little temple I've cobbled together, I couldn't be happier. It's just that the Iron Dragon Sect