Chapter 236: Mock Heaven Sect Produces No Unknowns! (10,000 words) (Part 2)

Chapter 236: Mock Heaven Sect Produces No Unknowns! (10,000 words) (Part 2)

If it weren't for the Dao Sect's Zongzhu seeking him out and reminding him, he might have forgotten that the Mocking Heaven Sect even had someone named Liu Zide.

To be honest, he was a bit neglected here.

But it was different at the Dao Sect; he was a respected guest. The Dao Sect's Zongzhu listened to almost everything Liu Zide said, and he also liked to go all-in, perfectly matching Liu Zide's style. When the two of them got together, it was like adding fuel to the fire.

Let's talk about their achievements.

In these few dozen days, the Dao Sect's pure profit reached a staggering 8 million medium-grade spirit stones. However, nearly 5 million of those medium-grade spirit stones were used to recruit disciples on a large scale and expand production capacity. They also used the stones to cultivate managers who could establish a foothold in other continents and expand Chen Qiu's influence.

A purple-grade rare inferior Qi Condensation Array Disk was now priced at 600 medium-grade spirit stones in the secondary market.

This was absurd.

A completely useless array disk could sell for such a terrifying price, which was another miracle in the cultivation world.

The Dao Sect had these array disks engraved with Liu Zide's blessings.

From low to high, the array disks were classified as white, green, yellow, purple, red, gold, pink, and rainbow.

The higher the grade, the rarer they were, with the same effect but different colors on the array disks.

He also learned about the Dao Sect's plans and understood why they were expanding production capacity even when they were already overflowing with production. The Dao Sect was preparing to expand throughout the Vast Continent.

To achieve this, they were spending a large amount of spirit stones to cultivate disciples and store talent, waiting for the continental constraints to be lifted so they could quickly spread throughout the Vast Continent and lie in wait. Once Chen Qiu became the Sole Monarch, they would reveal themselves!

It was a crazy plan.

Speaking honestly, watching the spirit stone expenditures made him feel a bit heartache.

Did these people not realize that 30,000 spirit stones were enough for everyone in the Mocking Heaven Sect, including him, to cultivate for an entire day? Were they just going to waste the spirit stones like that?

Chen Qiu took a deep breath and remained silent.

How should he put it?

He suddenly felt that he might not be very good at making money. He had traveled for three days, killed many people, and sent many fruit baskets, but he had only earned less than 8 million medium-grade spirit stones, and that was including the nearly 2 million spirit stones he already had.

But.

The Dao Sect, using only his reputation, had made a profit of 8 million medium-grade spirit stones in just a few dozen days by selling useless garbage array disks.

This was outrageous!

He personally took action, but it seemed that others could earn more by borrowing his reputation.

He had always thought that robbery was the fastest way to make money, but now he felt he needed to change his approach. What was the point of robbing top-tier forces when the Mystic Heaven State was so vast, and there were countless cultivators within it?

There were as many cultivators as stars in the sky, and together, they held far more spirit stones than top-tier forces. He should be earning spirit stones from these people.

Unfortunately, he couldn't do that.

Asking for Spirit Stones from low-level cultivators was something he wasn't quite sure how to approach. He couldn't just say, "Who do you want to kill? Give me Spirit Stones, and I'll help you."

However, Liu Zide seemed to excel in this particular area.

Perhaps this was truly a case of specialization.

He shook his head and suddenly laughed. He had been worried about what to do if he ran out of Spirit Stones for his cultivation, but now it seemed unnecessary. With the "Dao Sect," this money-making machine, he should have no shortage of Spirit Stones.

The most important thing was that the Dao Sect understood him well. He didn't even need to say anything; he believed the Dao Sect would deliver the Spirit Stones on their own.

He liked the Dao Sect's Sect Leader.

If everyone was as understanding and capable as the Dao Sect's Sect Leader, he wouldn't have to worry about the lack of Spirit Stones every day.

The Dao Sect's Sect Leader's plan for the Sole Monarch was also something he admired, and he believed he could earn even more Spirit Stones from it in the future.

"What a pity."

Chen Xiu suddenly shook his head with a hint of regret. The Vast Continent was a Second Rank Continent with twelve First Rank Continents under its jurisdiction, and the Profound Heaven Continent was one of them. If only he could visit the other lower-ranked continents.

His pink Entry was "Far-reaching Reputation." The more people who knew his name, the faster his cultivation speed would be.

If he could make his name known to the people of those eleven continents, his cultivation speed would surely receive a significant boost! If it were up to him, he wasn't quite sure how to make his name known without the Heavenly Dao Edict. But with the Dao Sect's Sect Leader and Liu Zide, things were different. He fully trusted that these two had the means to make him famous in a short time.

"Hmm..."

He pondered silently, considering whether to join the Dao Sect. This sect seemed like a perfect fit for his external promotion team, dedicated to spreading his name far and wide.

His cultivation progress would soar!

Moreover, in the future, if he ever encountered a public relations battle, he could utilize these talents. It's like having a reserve; you might never need it, but when the time comes, it becomes a decisive advantage!

He could bring them along to the Third Rank Continent.

He wasn't sure if there were any Third Rank Continents, and he hadn't heard any related information. But he knew that the Body Fusion Stage wasn't the end of the cultivation journey, so there must be a higher-ranked world waiting for him to explore.

When the time comes, he will venture into that high-ranked continent with his external promotion team.

What's the point of being a lone hero? Chen Xiu shook his head and stopped thinking about these matters. At this moment, about 80 days had passed since he entered seclusion, and he had regained consciousness due to another breakthrough in his cultivation level:

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"Cultivation Level": Second Level Transcendent (0.1%).

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Second Level Transcendent!

This meant he had reached the mid-stage of the Second Level Transcendent, finally breaking free from the initial stage. He felt the Spirit Qi in his Dantian becoming even more majestic, and his Nascent Soul grew more robust. He hadn't even started forging his "External Body" yet.

The Second Level Transcendent had two primary attack methods: the "Refinement Void Domain" and the "External Body."

Forging an External Body required consuming a vast amount of Heavenly Materials and Treasures. By satisfying different requirements of these treasures, one could create their own External Body, ranked from First Rank to Twelfth Rank.

First Rank was the weakest, and Twelfth Rank was the strongest.

Regardless of the rank, the External Body's combat power remained the same. It was a lifeless body with the combat power of seven levels, unable to use its own Entry and could only attack with Spirit Qi.

Controlled by Divine Sense, it could execute simple tasks from a distance. Many sects favored using External Bodies for protection, exploration, or standing up for their members. It was an effective offensive tool against lower-ranked opponents.

No one had ever used it against him, as it wasn't meant for battles against peers.

The rank of the External Body didn't affect its combat power; it only influenced one thing: the rank of the "Body Integration Move" after breaking through the Body Fusion Stage.

A First Rank External Body could only make the "Body Integration Move" First Rank.

And so on.

A Twelfth Rank External Body meant a Twelfth Rank Body Integration Move.

The Body Integration Move was the most powerful attack method for Body Fusion Stage cultivators. Therefore, in the Profound Heaven State, many External Bodies of the Second Level Transcendent were First Rank or Second Rank, and they didn't even want to upgrade to Third Rank, considering it a waste of Heavenly Materials and Treasures.

After all, many cultivators were well aware that unless they encountered a massive heavenly opportunity, they would never reach the Body Fusion Stage in this lifetime.

As long as they couldn't reach the Body Fusion Stage, having a higher-ranked External Body was meaningless.

It wouldn't affect their combat power in the slightest. The only significance might be wasting more of their Heavenly Materials and Treasures, unless they were confident and believed they could break through to the Body Fusion Stage in the future. In that case, they could create an External Body with a sufficiently high rank.

And to break through the Body Fusion Stage, an External Body was essential.

When breaking through, a triple fusion was required: the main body, External Body, and Nascent Soul, all merged into one!

He had learned about this beforehand. The main Nascent Soul was fused with the main body, but the smaller Nascent Souls could remain in the Dantian, ensuring that he could still activate multiple Refinement Void Domains after breaking through the Body Fusion Stage.

It wouldn't be a situation where all Nascent Souls were merged, and he couldn't activate multiple domains.

So, if possible, he actually wanted to create more Nascent Souls before breaking through the Body Fusion Stage, as there would be no more opportunities to do so afterward. It was like a limited edition.

But time was not on his side.

Only after the Twelve Thrones were firmly secured would the continental constraints be lifted. And to secure a throne, one needed to satisfy the requirements of the Earthly Pride's Fortune for that throne for a full year.

In other words, at the earliest, the constraints would be lifted in a year or two. At the latest, it might take three or four years. Everything was uncertain, and he didn't know about the throne disputes in other regions. The regional state edicts were different from the Heavenly Dao Edict that covered the entire Vast Continent.

His situation was unique; as the first, he set the benchmark, and the Heavenly Dao Edict was used for the announcement.

He must enter the Body Fusion Stage before the continental constraints were lifted.

Otherwise—

With his current cultivation level, it would be extremely difficult and challenging to compete for the Sole Monarch position among the Body Fusion Stage powerhouses.

But once he reached the Body Fusion Stage, it wouldn't be a problem.

With his capabilities, the moment he entered the Body Fusion Stage, he would be a formidable force! Time was tight, but the good news was that he had originally planned to go out and find cultivation resources after this batch of Spirit Stones was consumed. Now, with the Dao Sect's support, he could focus on cultivation without worrying about Spirit Stones.

However, he couldn't help but respond to Liu Zide's letter, asking him to be more frugal with his spending. He understood Liu Zide's enthusiasm, and while he didn't want to interfere too much, as it wasn't his forte, he knew Liu Zide had his own ideas.

When delegating tasks to subordinates, one must grant them sufficient authority and trust.

But, Liu Zide was burning through resources at an alarming rate!

He couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain, even though it was the Dao Sect's Spirit Stones that were being spent. In his heart, it felt as if his own Spirit Stones were being burned, and he specifically instructed that the letter be burned after reading to prevent the Dao Sect's Sect Leader from seeing it, lest he feel embarrassed, as if he had been plotting to claim the Dao Sect's Spirit Stones all along, waiting for them to deliver the stones to him.

It was a bit of a face-losing situation.

Chen Xiu, at times, also needed to maintain a certain level of dignity.

Afterward, he took a deep breath, sat cross-legged on the Xuan Tian Throne, and resumed his cultivation, practicing the heart method. He still hadn't used the Entry opportunity he had saved up twice.

He only needed to save up once more to accumulate three chances, which would allow him to exchange for a draw of an "Ultimate Entry."

With the "Thread of Earthly Pride's Fortune" and "God's Hand" on his side, he had a high probability of drawing an Ultimate Entry that perfectly suited him!

It was perfect!

Soon, the entire Heavenly Palace fell silent once again, shrouded in mist, as everyone immersed themselves in cultivation. From time to time, someone would suddenly stand up and walk out of the palace, and the sound of thunderous tribulation could be heard from outside.

"How wonderful."

The Brown Bear Clan's young leader, holding a willow branch and wearing a robe, stood by, gazing at the scene with a sigh of admiration. For some reason, as he witnessed the Mock Heaven Sect's prosperity, he felt a sense of pride.

He was proud to be a member of the Mock Heaven Sect, proud of the decision he had made in Daxia Kingdom, and even prouder that he now held the responsibility of adding Spirit Stones to the Spirit Gathering Array.

It seemed like a mere insignificant position.

But he loved it.

After all, he was serving the Mock Heaven Sect, which strengthened his connection with the sect. Even a small task like this allowed him to cultivate, as long as he woke up once a day to check on the array, ensuring that everything was in order.

He remained vigilant, never resting, not wanting to miss a single moment.

Occasionally, he also took on the role of messenger, such as when the Heaven Cleaver Sect Master visited with the Dao Sect's Sect Leader.

He patted the storage ring in his pocket, and his smile grew even more radiant. It was undeniable that the Dao Sect's Sect Leader knew how to make a good impression, and his generosity was evident in the 1,000 Medium-grade Spirit Stones he had given.

Chen Xiu didn't have much use for the Spirit Stones, as he spent most of his time within the Mock Heaven Sect, with no need for them.

However, this gesture made him feel respected.

So, when these two visitors came to pay their respects, even though the Sect Leader was in seclusion, Chen Xiu cautiously approached and whispered to him.

It was all good.

The Brown Bear Clan's young leader, with a satisfied expression, patted his belly and strolled back and forth at the entrance of the Heavenly Palace, holding a willow branch in one hand and his other hand behind his back. He occasionally looked up, gazing into the distance, secretly hoping for another visitor.

This was one of his rare opportunities to make an appearance, and it was one with dignity.

In Xuan Tian State, within the Dao Sect.

The Heaven Cleaver Sect Master's eyes were red as he stared at the Dao Sect's Sect Leader, saying word for word, "Tell me honestly, what did you do? I have the closest relationship with the Mock Heaven Sect, and I was the first in Xuan Tian State to obtain their token. I even guided the Elder to your sect."

"Why... in the end, all the benefits went to you?"

Aside from obtaining the Mock Heaven Sect's token, he hadn't gained any substantial advantages. But recently, he had witnessed the Dao Sect's bold moves, and they were raking in Spirit Stones like crazy!

Countless sects were turning green with envy.

If it weren't for the knowledge that the Dao Sect was under the protection of the Mock Heaven Sect, many sects would have already joined forces to target the Dao Sect, driven by the allure of immense wealth.

He, for one, was envious.

"Please, I beg you!"

At this thought, the Heaven Cleaver Sect Master suddenly felt a wave of sorrow, his throat tightening as he choked out, "Let me have a sip of the soup, too. If it weren't for me introducing you to the Elder, would you have had this opportunity?"

He was truly heartbroken.

The reason he had persistently advised his old friend was out of concern, not wanting him to act rashly and meet his end at the hands of the Elder.

At the time, he never imagined the situation would spiral out of control to this extent.

In hindsight, he shouldn't have intervened; it would have been better if his friend had died.

"You deserve to die! You really deserve it!"

The Heaven Cleaver Sect Master's anger grew as he slammed his hand on the table and stood up, pointing at the Dao Sect's Sect Leader's nose and shouting, "How dare you rise up like this? In what way are you better than me? I was the first to follow the Elder, so why do you get all the benefits?"

"You're raking in Spirit Stones by the basketful! You're making more than the Spirit Stone mines!"

"I don't care!"

"If you don't let me have a sip of the soup today, I'll hang myself in your sect. Think about how the Elder will react when he finds out I died in your sect!"

"You figure it out yourself!"

". . ."

In the reception hall, the Dao Sect's Sect Leader sighed helplessly and pressed his hands together in the air, saying, "Sit down, my friend. Look at you, I haven't even finished my tea, and you've changed your mood three times already."

"You're the leader of a sect, not a performer. Why do you change your face so quickly?"

"Besides, we've been friends for so many years. Don't you want me to succeed?"

"Of course I do!"

The Heaven Cleaver Sect Master sat back down, his face contorted in pain, and said in a hoarse voice, "But you've succeeded enough. Why are you doing so well? All the cultivators in Xuan Tian State are going crazy, scrambling to buy your trash array disk!"

"Be honest, did you poison your array disk to make people lose their minds and act irrationally?"

"Tsk."

Upon hearing this, the Dao Sect's Sect Leader couldn't help but smile, "You're the one who advised me to offer a bribe back at the Dao Sect."

"But I didn't tell you to bribe with one million five hundred thousand Spirit Stones!!!"

The Heaven Cleaver Sect Master clutched his chest, his face twisted in agony, and said, "I shouldn't have taken you to the Heavenly Palace to meet the Elder. How dare you! How dare you be so fortunate!"

"You're making me furious!"

"You're incompetent and undeserving of this success!"

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