"Every disciple who sets his sights on becoming an Elder or Sect Leader
builds alliances while he cultivates, winning the support of his fellow disciples. He also takes part in Trials, recruits outstanding Rogue Cultivators from every quarter, and expands the forces under his command.
The most exceptional even try to seize a Cave Abode and Daoist Grounds of their own, laying the foundation for their future advancement to Earth Immortal."
"Doesn't the Azure Sea True Void Palace stop them?"
"Why would it? The Azure Sea True Void Palace even encourages them. The palace provides their initial funding!"
Tang Changsheng had been about to ask whether the Azure Sea True Void Palace feared those forces might grow too large to control... But on second thought, this was a world of the Immortal Dao, where personal cultivation stood above all else.
Possessions, power, and all those other external things simply did not matter to them.
The Azure Sea True Void Palace has a breadth of spirit as vast as the sea. From this alone, I can tell that the power I've seen is merely the tip of the iceberg. Who knows how many Earth Immortals the palace has?
Tang Changsheng did not say it aloud, but he could not help marveling. This was the bearing of the Immortal Realm!
"I thought that someone as outstanding as you would surely be valued, and that You Mengde would find a way to win you over... Alas..."
Tang Changsheng gave a bitter smile. "Martial Uncle, something went wrong at the very end... After I finished my Trial, I boarded a ship to leave the Azure Sea True Void Palace's Lower Court. Who would have thought we'd run into a storm? Then demons from the Purple Dusk Heavenly Court tried to kill me along the