Chapter 426: Siren City Executive Meeting (1/2)
= Siren City, a Day after the Birth of Cernun World Tree =
”Thank you very much, Master Mao. We are looking forward to working with you in the future.”
”Likewise. Please send my regards to the other scholar clans and merchant guilds. Tell them that I won't bite or eat them.”
”Hahahaha! You sure know how to make a joke!”
In front of Siren City's east gate, which was the main entrance of the city, Sima Fang, Xun Yu, and Xun You cupped their fists and bowed to Miaomiao. Behind the latter, Jia Wenhe and Ju Shoufen saluted back.
The scholars got to meet Miaomiao after the latter had finished terraforming a grassland to a rain forest, and they had come to an agreement.
The three scholars bought ten thousand bottles of elixir for only 10,000 essence cores and obtained a trade agreement with Siren City. Furthermore, they could migrate their families here if they wanted to!
Miaomiao was surprisingly kind and generous, which impressed the scholars. He simply gave them what they wanted without asking many things in return, which was different from other lords.
As the three scholars were about to leave, Miaomiao remembered something. He called them, ”Oh, by the way, senior Sima. I forgot to tell you. Could you relay my words to your families and your friends in your hometown?”
Sima Fang was interested, ”Yes? Is there something we can help you with?”
”Siren City will be establishing a new sect, and there will be seven divisions that new disciples can choose to apply. The first branch focuses on hand-to-hand combat, and they will study under Huangjin Monastery. The second division is a swordsman branch under Jia Shan. The third one is a spearman division, and Ma Ping will take care of that. The fourth branch belongs to the beast tribe, and they are willing to share their physique cultivation techniques. The fifth branch, Sun Wentai and Jiangdong White Tiger Sect will handle them. Ma Moxi will take care of the… espionage and special weaponry unit. As for the last division, it will be under my jurisdiction.”
The three scholars widened their eyes in shock.
”A new sect!? You are creating a new sect soon!?”
Miaomiao nodded, ”We have the best environment for the sect. We have this Qi tower, we have the world tree that emits wood Qi, and we have support from various experts, including Huangjin Monastery and Jiangdong White Tiger Sect. We also have a 9th-stage expert and the protection from the higher existences.”
Xun Yu, Xun You, and Sima Fang frantically took notes while their bloodshot eyes couldn't hide their astonishment and excitement.
The news was huge. If everyone in their hometown could hear this, they would instantly understand how this new sect would shake the power balance of Aves Continent.
Moreover, Siren City had just defeated Yuan Shaoqing's alliance in the war game. They secured the 5-year grace period of peace, and they had already capitalized on this.
”Of course, this is huge! We'll definitely inform our friends and families. But, Master Mao, when will you be accepting disciples?”
Miaomiao rubbed his chin and turned to Jia Wenhe and Ju Shoufen behind him, ”Shouldn't Holy Land Tournament thingy be starting soon? When does it usually begin?”
Ju Shoufen's PTSD experience was rekindled, and she was petrified. However, the loli grandma managed to calm down as Jia Wenhe patted her back and answered Miaomiao in her stead.
”It happens every four to ten years, depending on the Immortal Union Sect at the Central Holy Land.”
Jia Wenhe explained – Immortal Union Sect had been created by the vessels of various dao gods to nurture promising mortals. Any mortal, who could catch the attention of the dao gods behind this sect, would be recruited as their servants, vessels, knights, or apostles if they were lucky.
Every disciple of this sect would be pampered by the world guardians, who always gave them preferential treatment with their mild Heaven Tribulation, allowing them to absorb various power, energy, or elemental Qi without harming them.
In addition, this sect always smuggled soul stones from the higher worlds to train their disciples and pay their elders. As a consequence, their limitless wealth attracted many top experts to work for them. Even Great Clans on the Holy Land bowed to this sect because of the difference in wealth and support from dao gods.
Thirdly, the environment on the Central Holy Land Continent was ideal for cultivators as Life Essence, Elemental Essence, and natural resources were abundant. Even on a side road, one could easily find wild grasses with advanced element attributes.
And lastly, Immortal Union Sect was the only mortal organization in this world that could freely import immortal-grade pills, immortal-grade weaponry, and unique artifacts from higher realms. In short, they were the trading hub between the Heavenly Goose Planet and the higher worlds!
Thus, Immortal Union Sect was the pinnacle of this mortal world and the ultimate goal that most cultivators of this planet wanted to join.
Then, there was this Holy Land Tournament, which was held randomly every four to ten years. All top experts from all continents on Heavenly Goose Planet would be invited to the Holy Land Continent to take part in the tournament, and promising experts that performed well would be scouted to join the sect or rewarded.
It sounded glorious and enticing at glance, but it had a dark side as well. As the tournament was held by immortals and world guardians behind the founders of this sect, they treated mortals from weaker continents as livestock. As such, many representatives from various continents usually died in the event.
Ju Shoufen lost Ju Hu in this tournament as Yuan Shaoqing mercilessly killed her during the competition. Yet, Yuan Shaoqing only won a 1st-grade soul stone as a reward from the cruelty, which enraged the loli grandma.
”I think the next tournament might start soon. I'm guessing this year's winter.”
Miaomiao smiled at Jia Wenhe as he appreciated the info. He turned to Sima Fang, ”You heard him. We'll start accepting disciples by then.”
The three scholars looked at each other in excitement as they thought that Miaomiao wanted to participate in this event as a representative of his sect.
Little did they knew, Miaomiao had another idea.
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After Sima Fang, Xun Yu, and Xun You left, Miaomiao gathered all executive members of Siren City to the arena platform. He also allowed bystanders and local people to eavesdrop on their conversation as he wanted them to spread the rumor.
Sun Wentai, Zhao Bao, Zhang Jue, Huang Gongfu, Jia Wenhe, Ju Shoufen, Fogan, Hopea, Dian Wei, Ma Moxi, Qiongqi cub, Mao Xueyan, and Wei Yuan sat around the wooden round table, which had been created by Hopea.
The women were properly dressed this time as Wei Yuan took care of them. Even the glutton arachne behave herself in front of the crowd as she was well-fed.
Miaomiao gazed at Sun Wentai and cupped his fist.