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Chapter 216: Unification with the Moon Embrace Sect! The Formation of Fire Virtue Peak (Part 1)
Chapter 216: Unification with the Moon Embrace Sect! The Formation of Fire Virtue Peak (Part 1)
This doesn't make sense!
If we keep talking like this, we'll end up convincing ourselves!
The five Supreme Elders stared at each other, their eyes widening as they felt something was amiss.
The main issue here...
This idea sounds completely absurd!
No, we must quickly point out some drawbacks! We have to mention the disadvantages!
Why are we only talking about the benefits?!
However, their words inspired the current generation of elders, including Jin Zhen. Jin Zhen patted his chest and said, "If that's the case, I can do it too. For example, in the future, when we encounter customers or business deals we don't want to take on..."
"In the past, due to certain relationships, we couldn't refuse and had to reluctantly accept. But if we merge with the Moon Embrace Sect, we can use them as a shield!"
"We can say that the Sect Master doesn't allow us to take on those deals."
"If it really comes down to it, we can say that we're busy crafting various treasures for our disciples, and even then, we can still decline!"
This advantage made the elders' eyes shine with excitement.
It truly resonated with them!
Doing business, crafting treasures...
At the end of the day, it's all about providing services.
In the service industry, it's inevitable to face unreasonable and eccentric customers, especially those spoiled Immortal descendants.
In the past, they had endured much frustration, but the Fire Virtue Sect couldn't afford to offend them, so they could only smile bitterly and bear it.
However, if they merge with the Moon Embrace Sect, in addition to the benefits mentioned by the Supreme Elders earlier, ah!
At this moment, the elders all stared at Fire Kunlun with eager eyes.
If not for the fear of being scolded by the Supreme Elders, they would have urged him to surrender immediately.
Sect Master, let's merge!
"Nonsense, it's all nonsense!"
The Supreme Elder was so angry that he stuttered, "In any case, I won't agree!"
"There must be some drawbacks!"
"How can there be only advantages?!"
"Yes, there are disadvantages too."
Fire Kunlun nodded, maintaining his composure.
Or perhaps, before this, he had already thought it through.
But even he hadn't anticipated that these Supreme Elders would argue back and forth, and in the end, they only spoke of advantages, without mentioning a single drawback!
"Of course there are!"
The Second Supreme Elder glared, "For instance, the Moon Embrace Sect is only a third-rate sect, while we, the Fire Virtue Sect, are at the pinnacle of second-rate sects. If a second-rate sect merges with a third-rate one... how can we maintain our reputation?"
"In our cultivation journey, we cultivate our reputation and our pride."
"Such a face-losing matter, how can we possibly do it?"
Fire Kunlun didn't hesitate to respond, "Being a third-rate sect is just a superficial label. As for us, the so-called pinnacle of second-rate sects, we ourselves know how much water has been added."
"Moreover, the battle with the Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty has already spread, and from now on, who would dare to consider the Moon Embrace Sect as a third-rate sect?"
"It's a first-rate sect!"
"It's not strange for a second-rate sect to merge with a first-rate sect."
"What?!" The Second Supreme Elder was speechless for a moment, unsure of how to refute this.
"Forget it, let me handle this."
Fire Kunlun shook his head. "You've mentioned most of the advantages. As for the disadvantages, there's one more, and the most important one is sovereignty."
"By merging with the Moon Embrace Sect, we would be under their control. From now on, we would have to follow their commands and act according to their instructions."
"This is the biggest 'drawback,' and it can't even be called a drawback. It should be considered the greatest loss."
"But can we act as we please just because we're not under their control? Aren't we still bound by numerous restrictions?"
"It's just that the source of the restrictions is different, isn't it?"
"Instead of being constrained by customers and outsiders, and bearing their anger, it's better to strengthen ourselves while finding a backer. We can take their pills, learn their unmatched techniques, and even borrow their fortune..."
"We can enjoy all the benefits while only sacrificing a little reputation and giving up some trivial matters!"
"In this situation, if we don't lose something, I'd feel like I'm not human."
Fire Kunlun spoke his mind directly.
They only want the benefits without any willingness to contribute? Where in the world can you find such a good deal?
"Furthermore, don't cause a fuss."
"The resources of the Moon Embrace Sect didn't come easily. Even if we want to merge with them, it's still uncertain whether they would accept us."
"Whether they would consider us is another question. What qualifications do we have?"
The elders remained silent, all nodding quietly.
The Sect Master is right!
The Sect Master is not a traitor!
Everything the Sect Master said is correct!
The Supreme Elders, on the other hand, had expressions of frustration, pointing at Fire Kunlun and stuttering. But after a long time, they couldn't come up with a single word, and in the end, they could only slam their hands in anger and leave.
"Ugh!"
"Our descendants are hopeless!"
"We're old, and we can't make decisions anymore. These younger generations..."
"This matter, you decide for yourselves. I won't interfere!"
"Damn it!"
They left.
Clearly, even though they were scolding, they had already implicitly agreed.
But...
Is it that simple?
Fire Kunlun blinked, feeling dazed.
Is it settled?
But I had prepared so much to convince you!
I've barely started, and you've already agreed?
Did I prepare for nothing?
And Supreme Elder, what was the meaning of your smile when you left just now?
Fire Kunlun suddenly realized.
These old fellows must have had this idea long ago but were too embarrassed to bring it up.
Then, I brought it up, and they even took the opportunity to scold me!
Fire Kunlun couldn't help but feel frustrated.
There's always this feeling of being let down by my own people!
And what's worse, they are all my elders.
What's even more crucial is that after they pointed at me and scolded me, I still have to rack my brains and find a way to truly merge the Fire Virtue Sect with the Moon Embrace Sect...
So, everything bad has happened to me, right?
They all put on a righteous front, speaking their minds and venting their frustrations.
But what about me?
I got scolded, took the blame, and still had to carry on with my tasks.
How infuriating!
And...
How dark it is!
As expected, the older ones are more seasoned.
Fire Kunlun's heart was filled with these thoughts.
But then, he saw Elder Jin Zhen and the others staring at each other, muttering, "What does this mean? What are our Supreme Elders trying to say?"
"I don't know!"
"They must be implying something."
"But their attitude just now..."
Fire Kunlun was speechless and helpless.
Do they not understand? Are they playing dumb here?
But soon, he realized.
These fellows were all old foxes, cunning and shrewd. How could they not understand?
In other words, they weren't clueless at all. They understood the situation better than anyone, and that's why they were stalling, pretending, and urging him to go discuss the matter with Lin Fan, the sect leader of Lian Yue Zong.
How outrageous!
"Enough!"
"I'll go speak with Sect Leader Lin first, and see if he's willing to take us in."
"Hmph!"
Fire Kunlun also left, brushing off his sleeves.
Elder Jin Zhen, Ma Canzhan, and the group of elders all revealed smiles.
"I hope Sect Leader Lin agrees."
"From now on, this is our Lian Yue Zong."
"Hey!"
"If he doesn't agree, we'll think of another way, see if there's something valuable we can offer..."
"That's the way!"
"..."
"As for reputation, to be honest, our Fire Virtue Sect hasn't really established a good reputation. It seems like we get respect wherever we go, but in reality..."
It was all a facade of prosperity.
Thinking of this, they sighed.
This wasn't just their imagination; it was a fact.
For instance, during a previous trip, many factions had gathered.
The situation at the time was complex, and two top-tier factions had a grudge. They ignored their duties and started arguing, even on the verge of a fight.
No other first-rate sects could persuade them.
Fire Virtue Sect's leader thought he'd give it a try.
After all, they usually gave him face, greeted him with smiles, and treated him warmly, even addressing him as 'elder brother'. He thought that if he played the peacemaker, there shouldn't be any issues.
It wasn't about making them reconcile, just asking them to calm down temporarily and deal with it later.
But who knew?
As soon as he asked for some respect, both sides mocked him.
His face burned with embarrassment.
"Just because I call you 'elder brother' doesn't mean I think you're so high and mighty, does it?"
"What respect? What respect do you have?"
"Who do you think you are?"
"By letting you sit here, we've already given you enough respect. And you want to be a peacemaker? You're not worthy!"
"..."
Their sharp words cut like blades, piercing his heart.
The most infuriating part was that he couldn't even give them a cold stare afterward.
At most, he could slightly sanction them in terms of artifact refinement, but Fire Virtue Sect wasn't the only option; they had other choices!
Such incidents were not uncommon; they were countless.
In reality...
Fire Virtue Sect was also divided into two factions.
One faction wanted to maintain their independence.
The other believed it was too difficult to persist on their own, and it would be better to find a powerful ally.
It's better to seek shelter under a big tree, even if it means losing some autonomy. At least, they wouldn't be so passive, and when they went out, they wouldn't be looked down upon or ridiculed.
They wouldn't have to be as cautious as before.
But the problem was, this faction had too few members.
And while finding an ally was easy, how could they ensure the other party's character?
How could they be sure that after joining, the other party wouldn't cause trouble?
Thus, the matter was put on hold.
Until now...
They suddenly realized that Lian Yue Zong was actually the best choice.
Their character was beyond question!
Not only the sect leader Lin Fan, but his disciples as well.
When Ya Ya went on this dangerous mission, with just one order from Lin Fan, not a single disciple was absent.
Their character aside, their mere presence was reassuring.
In other words, whether it was Lin Fan as the sect leader or any of his disciples succeeding him in the future, there was no need for excessive worry on this front.
Furthermore, there were other advantages.
In terms of pills, cultivation resources, and techniques, there was no need for further explanation; it was simply wonderful!
In their opinion, the biggest concern wasn't the loss of autonomy, but the fact that Lian Yue Zong was currently only a third-rate sect, which was a little embarrassing.
But this wasn't unacceptable.
So what if they were third-rate?
No one dared to truly view Lian Yue Zong as third-rate.
Moreover, Lian Yue Zong was currently short-staffed, and Fire Virtue Sect's arrival would be like sending charcoal in the snow.
"I hope it succeeds."
Ma Canzhan muttered, "If we encounter those fellows again, I'll ask for some respect, and I want to see how many dare to disrespect me!"
In the past, he was the first to be humiliated.
"Uncle Fire?"
Lin Fan cheerfully invited Fire Kunlun to sit, "Have some tea."
"How did you find the time to come here?"
He thought Fire Kunlun should be studying the cultivation techniques they obtained from the Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty with the other elders of Fire Virtue Sect.
It's worth mentioning that although they didn't acquire many resources, they did obtain quite a few techniques and secret arts.
There were even three copies of the Imperial Scripture, a cultivation technique that could be practiced up to the Ninth Realm.
Various top-tier secret arts were scattered about, totaling dozens.
"There are even more at the lower levels."
"Unfortunately, there's no such thing as an Unmatched Technique."
"These resources are now readily available in the Scripture Repository, and the Moon Embrace Sect disciples have a wider selection."
"As for the Fire Virtue Sect, he is aware of their lack of cultivation techniques."
"Now, with three Imperial Scriptures in hand, shouldn't they be researching and practicing new cultivation techniques?"
"Brother Lin~"
Facing Lin Fan, Fire Kunlun felt a bit awkward for the first time.
After all, he needed a favor from someone...
It wasn't that he looked down on himself, but the Fire Virtue Sect had too many disciples.
Compared to the Moon Embrace Sect... there were just too many.
With direct disciples, inner and outer disciples, and support staff, there were nearly a million disciples in total!
If they were to directly merge with the Moon Embrace Sect, according to the Moon Embrace Sect's monthly treatment standards, how many high-quality pills would they need to provide each month? The pill cultivation branch would be overwhelmed!
They might not even be able to produce that many.
On the contrary, what benefits could the Fire Virtue Sect bring to the Moon Embrace Sect? The most obvious advantage would be that they wouldn't have to spend money on artifact refinement anymore. Additionally, with their artifact refinement expertise, they could help generate some income.
"But does the Moon Embrace Sect lack money?"
With their limited manpower and the Grand Alchemist Xiao Ling'er, would they ever be short of funds?
On the contrary, if they were to take in the Fire Virtue Sect, with so many people, they might actually face financial difficulties!
Having many disciples is a sign of 'prosperity,' but it's also a 'burden.'
Therefore, in Fire Kunlun's opinion, Lin Fan might not agree to this request. At least, if their positions were reversed, and he was the Moon Embrace Sect leader, facing such an 'unreasonable request,' he might not agree either.
Fire Kunlun let out a bitter laugh, "This... I'm ashamed to say it."
"Old brother, I have come with a request. I hope Brother Lin will definitely agree."
"Eh?"
Lin Fan was surprised, "Uncle Huo, what are you saying?"
"Given the relationship between our sects, and considering Yun'er's involvement, and even if you and I are friends despite our age difference, why is this necessary?"
"Why the need to beg?"
Fire Kunlun was helpless, "Because there is indeed a request."
Lin Fan's expression turned serious.
He wondered silently, could there be some major issue?
He became more cautious, not foolishly agreeing right away, but instead asked what the matter was, and said, "Uncle Huo, there's no need for that. Just say what it is, and if it's something I can help with, I won't refuse."
"Help... is something I can provide, but~"
Fire Kunlun hesitated.
After all, it was truly embarrassing.
But then he thought, whether he took the risk or not, the outcome would be the same. Why bother?
Let's do it!
"Brother Lin, old brother here, is asking you to take in the Fire Virtue Sect."
Lin Fan: "Σ(⊙▽⊙)a? Ah?!"
"Or rather... we, the Fire Virtue Sect, want to become a part of the Moon Embrace Sect, not as an affiliate, but to merge into the Moon Embrace Sect, becoming the Moon Embrace Sect."
Lin Fan: "(ΩДΑ)a? Ah?!"
Fire Kunlun, seeing Lin Fan's expression, couldn't help but let out a series of bitter laughs.
"Brother Lin."
"I know, this is a difficult request."
"As fellow sect leaders, I also understand that the Fire Virtue Sect will become a huge burden."
"But... the Fire Virtue Sect can't keep taking advantage like this, can we?"
"At the same time, I've also thought it through."
"As long as you agree, the Fire Virtue Sect will immediately announce to the world that we are merging with the Moon Embrace Sect, becoming the artifact refinement branch. Although our past enemies will come with us, our connections, business, and more, will also be brought over."
"This, this... As for the issue of pills, we will strive to cultivate more disciples in this field, striving to make up for the shortage as soon as possible. If it's still not enough... the monthly supply of pills can be prioritized for the other disciples. The monthly allowance for the artifact refinement branch will remain the same, following the Moon Embrace Sect's standards."
"We can distribute them later when the production is sufficient."
"Our artifact refinement branch is a newcomer, so there's no reason for us to surpass the existing one. Therefore, you don't need to worry too much about this matter.
(End of Chapter)
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