Wind and Clouds of the West Sea Sweep the Nine Heavens

Even Lu Qing had to admit that any Dao lineage capable of establishing itself, whatever methods it used, would inevitably put interests first.

The benefits brought by that Inheritance Grounds were real and tangible, just as the benefits brought by the Eight Wastelands were real and tangible. Clearing the heaven-and-earth Killing Intent—how could that not count as a means of obtaining Heaven-Earth Merit?

Though the process would take longer, it was still a shortcut in cultivation.

Not to mention the West Sea Heritage Land. Those Heaven's Pride had gained quite a lot there, and their Providence Transformations had been considerable as well.

But so long as the fundamentals did not change, they likely would not be barred from going. The Profound Heaven Dao Sect handled matters as it always had: neither prohibiting nor dissuading, neither encouraging nor supporting, as though it regarded this Inheritance Grounds as nothing more than an ordinary Grotto-Heaven ruin one might encounter anywhere.

Ever since that hall council, they had learned that certain schemes of the Human Path lay behind it all. Though those above remained rather calm, the disciples below had ultimately been affected by the tribulations of the Eight Wastelands in the past. Those who truly wished to go would go even if stopped, while those who did not truly wish to go would not go in any case.

Besides, if one truly wanted methods to transform Providence, the vast Library Pavilion of the Dao Sect held more than enough Jade Slips. The only question was whether one had enough disciple Dao Merit to exchange for them. Other than that, there were no unclear drawbacks.

Now, as Lu Qing looked toward that place deep within the West Sea, toward the wind and clouds stirred by that portal, it might not have been as eye-catching