A sense of belonging? Loyalty?
There was not even the tiniest bit of either.
If there were benefits, they would follow you. If there were no benefits, they would run.
It was brutally realistic.
The main reason for all this was that Daluo Golden Immortals were all outsiders. Among disciples raised within their own sects, very, very few could become Daluo Golden Immortals.
Moreover, the time and cost required to cultivate a Daluo Golden Immortal were beyond estimation.
Rather than putting in all that effort, they might as well spend heavily to recruit Daluo Golden Immortals.
All major powers were loosely assembled. Once the benefits stopped, so did the bonds.
"Since Sect Master Zhao has put it that way, I understand."
Ye Lin nodded lightly. As he looked at the map before him, his mind was already calculating at high speed.
Make a killing. Make a huge killing.
"Since Elder Ye understands, this junior shall go prepare Elder Ye's induction ceremony."
Zhao Wuji rose with a smile and bowed to Ye Lin.
They were both smart people. Some things only needed to be said once.
"Good. Go on."
"Sure thing."
Zhao Wuji slowly withdrew, then vanished from sight.
After Zhao Wuji left, five young men entered from outside.
"I am Wang Sheng."
"I am Su Xin."
"I am Liu Feng."
"I am Zhao Dehan."
"I am Xuanyuan Shengfeng."
"We pay respects to Elder Ye."
The five introduced themselves, then all knelt before Ye Lin and spoke in unison.
Each of them radiated the aura of a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal.
And every single one was at the peak of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm.
Seeing this, Ye Lin nodded in satisfaction.
This batch was of excellent quality.
The five of them were also quietly observing Ye Lin, their hearts