Normally, obtaining resources and rising through the ranks was not impossible, but it was difficult.
One needed either talent or the willingness to venture beyond the Sect-Protection Array and risk one's life.
Now, however, a golden opportunity had arrived.
As he was thinking, Fang Du pointed at the distant sky. "Look, Senior Brother."
Lin Ke followed his finger and immediately spotted a dozen or so Dao Foundation cultivators hovering in midair.
"What are they..." Lin Ke was puzzled.
Fang Du smiled. "They want to head out too, but they haven't found suitable teammates, so they're waiting there to form groups."
Understanding dawned on Lin Ke.
It seemed many people were like him: they had spent years within the sect and rarely ventured outside, so they wanted company for their first trip.
Not only could they look out for one another, but their skills could also complement each other.
"By the way, Senior Brother Lin, have you considered taking a position in the Discipline Hall?" Fang Du asked.
"The Discipline Hall is divided into the Execution Hall and the Guard Hall. The Execution Hall handles the sect's internal affairs, while the Guard Hall handles external affairs. If you join the Guard Hall like me, Li Le and his father won't dare do anything to you."
"The Discipline Hall..." Lin Ke pondered. "My foothold is in Green Mulberry Garden now. I'm afraid it might be inconvenient."
"That won't interfere." Fang Du smiled. "Members of the Discipline Hall can usually hold two positions, especially in the Guard Hall. All it cares about is combat strength."
"Your combat strength far exceeds mine, Senior Brother. Joining the Guard Hall would be easy for you."
"The Guard Hall handles external affairs, right?" Lin Ke asked curiously. "Then wouldn't this Territory Expansion Operation be its home turf?"