The significance of the existence of Iron Gate

"Why are you advising me?" Jue Xin suddenly asked the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist. "Isn't it fine if I don't join the Pill Alliance and continue serving the Iron Luo Sect instead?"

He couldn't quite figure out why the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist would want him to join the Pill Alliance; it didn't align with the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist's interests.

Jue Xin certainly didn't believe that the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist would sacrifice himself for others; such a person could not possibly become the leader for entering the Secret Realm.

"You all go outside and keep watch." The Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist waved his hand, signaling everyone to guard the door from the outside.

Everyone was stunned for a moment before replying, "Yes."

Once everyone had left and only Jue Xin and he remained in the room, the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist finally said, "Jue Xin, to tell you the truth, our Iron Luo Sect has always been an external Power of the Pill Alliance."

"What?" Jue Xin was greatly shocked. The Pill Alliance was a Power with a very good reputation; they valued their honor and never oppressed Martial Artists.

But as for the Iron Luo Sect's character, if others didn't know, how could Jue Xin not know?

From top to bottom, the entire Sect was selfish to the extreme.

Although they hadn't officially declared the Sect to be a Demonic Sect, Martial Artists on the continent who had heard of it couldn't help but classify it as an evil faction.

How could Jue Xin not be surprised that such a Power was said to be an external Power of the Pill Alliance, one of the righteous factions?

He himself was not a good person, which fit well with the Iron Luo Sect's selfish principles, so when the Iron Luo Sect invited him, he had served them for such a long time.

He was also hesitating because he couldn't stand the many restrictions of the Pill Alliance.

"Quite surprised, aren't you?" The Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist laughed when he saw Jue Xin's shocked expression. "I had the same expression when I first heard this news."

"Why… why…" Jue Xin was too shocked to speak; he hadn't yet recovered from this news.

"Why would the Iron Luo Sect be a Power of the Pill Alliance? They represent the side of justice, while we, the Iron Luo Sect, represent the side of evil. Many Martial Artists on the continent hate us to the bone." The Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist took over the conversation and said with a smile.

Jue Xin nodded; he still found it absolutely unbelievable.

The Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist said meaningfully, "What justice? It's all for the sake of profit. Where do you think the meaning of our existence lies? It's just to pave the way for the Pill Alliance."

"Do you know why the Pill Alliance's development has been so incredibly smooth? Have you never wondered why, even though the Pill Alliance has infringed upon the interests of many alchemists and Families, their establishment of Branches in various cities has been unreasonably smooth?"

The Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist stated solemnly, "Because we act as the dark side of the Pill Alliance, making all those disobedient Martial Artists fall into line."

"Those Martial Artists who truly refuse to listen will disappear from this world."

"In any case, our Iron Luo Sect already has a bad reputation; killing a few Martial Artists is just business as usual, isn't it?"

"I see." Jue Xin nodded. "A Power like that couldn't possibly avoid encountering resistance, and in order to maintain its righteous image, the Pill Alliance wouldn't take action itself, but rather let its external Powers do the work."

"And the Iron Luo Sect is the one playing that role."

Jue Xin now understood everything; the Pill Alliance wanted to act corrupt while still maintaining a facade of virtue.

What justice, what evil, what Demonic Sect, what Righteous Path—it was all fake; only profit was truly real.

The Iron Luo Sect existed to safeguard the interests of the Pill Alliance and do the things that couldn't be seen in the light of day.