In charge of Yaowang Sect

Lord Secret Envoy’s attitude was clear.

He had known about this matter for a long time and didn’t care much about it.

However, Lord Secret Envoy was very displeased with him for slandering his colleagues.

“Gao Yuan, ah, Gao Yuan, you truly lost your mind! Lord Secret Envoy’s methods are heaven-reaching, how could Zhou Qingang’s petty actions possibly escape his Dharma Eye?”

“To actually think himself clever…”

“It seems I’ve lived too comfortably for too long, and my sharpness has dulled.” Gao Yuan was filled with remorse.

But the mistake was already made, and complaining now was useless.

“Fortunately, from his reminder to me to pay attention to ‘unity,’ it seems Lord Secret Envoy still remembers some old affection.”

After Li Fan’s warning, Gao Yuan had to take the matter entrusted by Zhou Qingang seriously.

Theoretically, Cultivators joining the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance all need approval from the Immortal Alliance Headquarters.

Only after a Cultivator’s information is submitted to the Immortal Alliance Headquarters will usage permissions for that Cultivator be generated within the tianxuan mirror.

However, in actual implementation, it wouldn't be so strict. Because the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance governs hundreds of states, if every single matter required approval from the Headquarters, the overall operational efficiency of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance would definitely be greatly reduced. So in practice, each state has a certain degree of autonomy and can temporarily grant newly initiated Cultivators access to the tianxuan mirror. They only need to report the names and information of newly joined Cultivators periodically.

When the Headquarters confirms the identity of the newly joined Cultivators, formal tianxuan mirror space permissions will be issued. This process will not be noticed by the newly joined Cultivators.

Moreover, for Cultivators below the Golden Core stage joining the Alliance, only routine inquiries are needed. Only those with profound cultivation and unknown origins, as well as Cultivators joining the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance system, need to undergo the test of the White Jade Questioning Heart Platform.

…

The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance side was already prepared, so Li Fan began to act.

“Old Liu, a thousand years have passed, and the mountains and rivers have undergone tremendous changes. I originally wanted to find the Chang Sheng Valley that Sect Master mentioned, but unfortunately, the terrain changes are too great, and I haven’t had any luck after inquiring for a long time.”

“I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you to make a trip there yourself.”

Li Fan said with a solemn expression.

“In this Era, the number of Dao Integration cultivators is scarce. Old Liu, if you are careful, you shouldn’t encounter any trouble.”

“If you are truly unlucky and encounter any unexpected situations, the best course of action is to leave and prioritize your life. After all, the future revival of the Medicine King Sect truly cannot do without you, Old Liu.”

Li Fan tightly grasped Liu San’s hands and reluctantly instructed him.

“Young Lord, please rest assured. Back then, this old servant also followed Sect Master every step of the way from humble beginnings. When it comes to combat, perhaps I am indeed a bit weaker. But when it comes to preserving my life, hmph hmph…”

“This old servant is not necessarily worse than the Cultivators of a thousand years later.” Liu San said confidently.

As he spoke, he took the map Li Fan handed over and examined it carefully.

A moment later, he frowned deeply: “A thousand years have passed, and indeed, everything has changed drastically. But this old servant will surely complete the task.”

Li Fan quickly said, “Whether it succeeds or not, Old Liu, you must return within thirty days. The matters here in Congyun Sea also cannot do without you.”

Liu San cupped his hands and said no more.

After leaving behind a communication talisman, he transformed into a streak of green light and flew straight towards the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance mainland.

After sending Liu San away, Li Fan entered the Medicine King True Cauldron.

After completing more than forty Bloodline Transfers for Foundation Establishment cultivators in a row, Li Fan only felt a slight dizziness before he stopped.

Transforming into Liu Yihang’s appearance, Li Fan woke these Medicine King Sect Disciples one by one.

At first, it was fine. Without actively circulating their Cultivation Technique, these Cultivators had just woken up and their consciousness was unclear, so they didn’t notice the restriction of “Dao cannot be cultivated together” between heaven and earth.

But as more and more Cultivators awakened, a strange atmosphere began to brew among the Disciples.

Unconsciously, they pulled away from their Senior Brothers around them, and dangerous glints began to flicker in their eyes.

Seeing all this, Li Fan did not stop his actions but continued to awaken the slumbering Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The atmosphere within the Medicine King Cauldron grew increasingly heavy, and a strong Killing Intent gradually permeated the air.

Finally, when the number of Cultivators awakened in this confined space exceeded thirty, as if something was triggered, they instantly detected the abnormality of the Cultivation Technique they practiced.

Their eyes instantly turned crimson, looking at their Senior Brothers around them as if they were mortal enemies.

Just as they were about to start fighting to the death, Li Fan suddenly displayed his Cavern Heaven Dharma Domain, suppressing them all.

He even added a Binding Insect Divine Power, making them completely unable to move.

“Medicine King Sect Disciples, heed my command!”

Li Fan’s voice was like thunder, temporarily recalling their consciousness.

“Immediately cultivate this Supreme Primordial Scripture and dissolve the World Saving Everlasting Life Scripture Cultivation Technique you have learned!”

Because of the Bloodline Transfer, even though these Foundation Establishment cultivators had many reluctances, under Li Fan’s continuous urging, they eventually complied one by one.

Soon after, they gradually regained their sanity.

“Senior Brother Liu, what exactly happened just now?” All the Disciples were inexplicably horrified.

Li Fan also briefly reiterated what he had told Liu San earlier.

For a time, the Medicine King Cauldron was filled with sounds of shock, doubt, sobbing, and panic.

Li Fan just watched them coldly.

After they slowly calmed down, Li Fan then said in a deep voice, “Now is the time of life and death for the Medicine King Sect. Since I have received my foster father’s dying wish and taken charge of the entire Sect, I must be responsible for all of you.”

“Things are not as they used to be. Now, the outside world is full of crises, and for our Medicine King Sect to re-establish itself is extremely difficult. A slight carelessness will lead to eternal damnation!”

“This is an extraordinary time; there is no room for any mistakes. You must strictly obey my commands.”

“If anyone disobeys, they will be executed without mercy!” Li Fan said with a murderous Aura.

These people had already had their essence blood transferred by Li Fan, and now, being threatened like this, how could they dare to have any disloyal thoughts?

They quickly shouted in unison, “We respectfully obey Senior Brother’s command!”

“Hmm?” Li Fan narrowed his eyes, showing displeasure.

A quick-witted Medicine King Sect Disciple saw this and suddenly shouted again, “We respectfully obey Sect Master’s command!”

The others then reacted and followed suit, shouting to show their loyalty.

Li Fan nodded slightly.

After subduing these thirty Medicine King Sect Disciples, Li Fan temporarily stopped the awakening process.

“Everyone, go back to your rooms, change into these clothes, and do not carry any personal items.”

“After you’re done, gather back here.”

Li Fan distributed a pile of black clothes to everyone and instructed them.

The Medicine King Sect Disciples complied one after another.

Before long, thirty black-clad Foundation Establishment cultivators gathered before Li Fan.

He led them out of the Medicine King Cauldron, waiting for the arrival of his Clone, Zhou Qingang.

After a short while, Zhou Qingang arrived quietly.

“No matter what you encounter, do not panic. Just remain silent. Senior Zhou here will handle everything; you just need to listen to his instructions!” Li Fan said.

All the Disciples of the Medicine King Sect nodded in agreement.

Thus, under Zhou Qingang’s lead, the first batch of Medicine King Disciples arrived at Congyun City, which stood towering in the clouds.

In terms of grandeur, the Medicine King Sect’s Sect back then was not inferior to Congyun City.

So, they didn’t show much surprise.

And the other people in the city, seeing Zhou Qingang followed by a group of unfamiliar Cultivators, though curious, only assumed it was official city business and paid no mind.

With Zhou Qingang, the actual administrator, leading the way, the group passed through unhindered and smoothly arrived at Bu Zheng Hall.

Gao Yuan was already waiting there.

“Fellow Daoist Gao, I’ve troubled you!” Zhou Qingang cupped his hands.

“No trouble at all, no trouble at all.” Gao Yuan dared not put on airs and quickly responded, while carefully observing the group of Cultivators behind Zhou Qingang.

Just as agreed, they were all Foundation Establishment cultivators, but they gave Gao Yuan a very strange feeling.

“This is…”

Gao Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, and after a moment, as if he thought of something, his pupils suddenly constricted.

“Ancient Cultivators?!” He couldn’t help but look at Zhou Qingang, testing him with his question.

Zhou Qingang smiled slightly: “How is it? I didn’t deceive Fellow Daoist, did I? These people were indeed discovered by a good friend of mine in a Secret Realm.”

“Just like Lord Secret Envoy, they are all genuine Ancient Cultivators!”

“No wonder Lord Secret Envoy turned a blind eye to this matter.” Gao Yuan suddenly understood.

At the same time, he completely relaxed; this group of people absolutely could not be spies for the Five Old Men Association!

Not to mention that ancient cultivation methods differ from modern ones. Whether it was their Aura, or the Dao Foundation and Golden Core they cultivated, Ancient Cultivators were distinctly different from present-day Cultivators. Anyone with slightly keen spiritual perception could detect the difference between them. Sending Ancient Cultivators as spies…

The Five Old Men Association shouldn’t be that foolish.

Moreover, Ancient Cultivators had long been extinct from the world for many years. Even if the Five Old Men Association wanted to, they might not be able to find suitable candidates.

Thinking of this, Gao Yuan’s doubts vanished.

Since they truly weren’t spies, but just wanted to conceal their identity as Ancient Cultivators, then it was easy to handle.

So Gao Yuan took out a talisman seal and successively inquired about the identities of these Cultivators, personally registering them.

“Meng Wushi, naturalized Loose Cultivator, Foundation Establishment cultivation…”

“Ji Yu, naturalized Loose Cultivator…”

Although Congyun Sea was located on the frontier of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, it was still a state, and thousands of new Cultivators joined the Alliance every year.

Adding a few more like these was completely unnoticeable.

Soon, these thirty Disciples of the ancient Medicine King Sect had quietly become nominal members of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.

My condition has indeed not been good recently. I wanted to take a short nap, but I ended up sleeping through. Also, my wrist and ankle have been hurting for several days and haven’t gotten better, so typing is very slow. I apologize for the late update.

While writing this chapter, I found a BUG in the previous part. Li Fan impersonates an Ancient Cultivator, but the cultivation methods of Ancient Cultivators and current Cultivators are different, and the difference can be seen at a glance. I can only explain that Li Fan used the Only Hand Covers the Sky Divine Ability to conceal it and got away with it.