Bringing the farm to another world

Chapter 15678 Nine Yang Immortal Palace
This place is called Jiuyang Immortal Palace. It is the upper sect of the Daoist Sect. Of course, Jiuyang Immortal Palace controls more than one or two small sects like the Daoist Sect. Therefore, the relationship between the Daoist Sect and Jiuyang Immortal Palace is like that between a vassal state and its suzerain state. Vassal states are relatively independent and only need to pay tribute to the suzerain state regularly to receive its protection.

The inhabitants of each level of the Nine Yang Immortal Palace are different. The lowest level houses the most ordinary disciples, the outer disciples, who are required to perform various tasks daily, such as planting, weaving, and forging. The level above houses the formal disciples, the outer disciples. They also need to work, but because of their strength, their tasks are more advanced. Beyond that are the inner disciples' residences, where they also have to work. Above that are the core disciples' residences; these disciples hold a very high status and possess even greater strength, generally reaching the Throne level.

The fifth floor houses the combat disciples, all selected from among the disciples of various departments. These disciples are highly skilled in combat and are dedicated to fighting. Their combat prowess is astonishing. They don't need to work, but if there are missions for external conquest, they are the ones who complete them. Therefore, their casualty rate is very high. Their replenishment method is very simple: selection is conducted from among the disciples at each level. Each selection is a competition, and only those with relatively strong combat power are chosen to join the combat disciple team. Even if you are a core disciple, if you are not selected for the combat disciple team, you still need to work. Becoming a core disciple only proves that you have good talent, but it does not prove that you are truly suited for combat. Some core disciples may become leaders in certain fields in the future, but they will not be able to become combat disciples.

The sixth floor is where the sect elders live. However, the elders living on the sixth floor are all ordinary elders in the sect. Elders who manage lower-level disciples do not have much power in the sect, but they can live here. For example, the elder who manages the disciples on the first floor can live on the sixth floor.

The seventh floor is inhabited by some of the sect's managing elders, who are responsible for managing the sect's affairs. It also houses some elders who have made achievements in various fields. For example, elders who have done a lot of research on planting will have cave dwellings on this floor, where they can conduct all sorts of research.

The eighth floor is where the palace masters of the various palaces in the sect live, as well as some powerful elders. Their living quarters are extremely large, and the environment is naturally very good.

The ninth floor, or the top floor, is where the sect leader, the supreme elders, and other people of high status and strength reside. There are fewer people living on this floor, but the environment is the best.

On the seventh floor of the Nine Suns Immortal Palace, there was a large palace. An elder dressed in black, with three suns embroidered on his back, was looking at a jade slip in his hand. After reading it, he frowned. Then he picked up the jade slip and walked out. This was a palace built on a small hill. The entire palace was made of wood and looked very beautiful. Moreover, a fragrance could be smelled from afar, a fragrance that would calm the mind and make one feel very comfortable.

The palace was divided into nine floors, and he was on the second floor. He took the jade slip and walked all the way to the fifth floor, where he arrived at a room and gently knocked on the door.

A voice came from inside the room saying, "Come in." Only then did he push open the door and go in.

This is a very large room, more than 100 square meters. Although such a room may not seem very big to some people, don't forget that this is just one person's office, so the area is not small.

The room's floor was entirely made of wood, but it was polished to a high shine. Along the walls stood five enormous bookshelves, each filled with numerous books. The room was divided into two areas. The outer area contained wooden chairs, clearly intended for entertaining guests. In the center of the room was a display shelf showcasing jade carvings and jade slips. Beyond the display shelf was a circular moon gate leading to an office area containing three smaller bookshelves and a large desk. Inside the desk sat a grand armchair, while on either side of the desk were three chairs, each a type of official's hat chair. All the chairs were made of a beautiful reddish-brown wood.

On the armchair inside the desk sat a man who looked to be in his forties. He was very fat, his body resembling a ball. He was dressed in black, with suns embroidered on his clothes, but there were five suns embroidered on his body. He was leaning over the desk, holding a pen in his hand, writing something.

Hearing the door open, he looked up and glanced at the entrance. Upon seeing the elder enter, he put down his pen and smiled, saying, "Old Yu, is something the matter?" Old Yu, of course, referred to the elder with three suns embroidered on his robe. This elder appeared to be around fifty years old, with a beard, and seemed to be in good spirits, though somewhat thin and with a serious expression. Hearing the fat man address him so respectfully, he bowed and said, "Elder Shen, I have something to report regarding the Yi Dao Sect of the Meteorite Domain."

Upon hearing this, the fat Elder Shen smiled and said, "Come here, sit down and talk." Elder Yu responded and walked over. He then bowed to Elder Shen and sat down, but he didn't dare to sit down properly. He just sat there halfway, only daring to sit on half of his buttocks.

After he sat down, Elder Shen spoke up: "Old Yu, I remember you reported to me about the Dao Sect in the Meteorite Domain before. It was just a small vassal state in a remote area. Wasn't that matter resolved? How come there's any new news?"

Old Yu quickly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Elder Shen and said, "Replying to Elder Shen, it has been dealt with. A month later, we will send some people to investigate. However, the Dao Sect just sent another letter saying that the enemy they encountered this time is too powerful. They can no longer withstand the enemy's attack. They have now moved the sect's inheritance and some promising disciples to their sect's large magic artifact, and are preparing to use their large magic artifact to travel around the Meteorite Domain to avoid the enemy's attack. I think their situation is already very dangerous. Should we send people over in advance to investigate and see what kind of enemy they are facing this time?"

Elder Shen smiled slightly upon hearing his words and said, "Elder Yu, you must understand that everything has its priorities. As you know, there are too many matters to handle every day, especially those of the vassal sects. That's why the sect needs a procedure. Moreover, there isn't enough manpower in the sect to handle the affairs of the vassal sects right now. That's why we told them that we would send someone to investigate in a month. Sometimes, these vassal sects are like this; they get extremely nervous over the smallest things, only to find out in the end that there's nothing serious at all. So you don't need to be so nervous. In a month, we should have enough manpower, and then we can send someone to investigate."

Upon hearing Elder Shen's words, Elder Yu was taken aback. He immediately said, "But if it weren't for the extreme danger, they wouldn't be planning to move their sect's heritage and promising disciples into their large magical artifact, would they? I think something might have really happened to them. If we don't support them, their sect might be wiped out."

Elder Shen glanced at Elder Yu, a smile appearing on his face, and then said, "It's alright, don't worry. No matter what they've encountered, we must remain calm. Rushing might lead to mistakes, and besides, we really don't have the manpower to send anyone over right now."

Upon hearing Elder Shen's words and seeing his expression, Elder Yu suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He understood Elder Shen's meaning, immediately stood up, bowed to Elder Shen, and said, "Yes, Elder Shen, I understand. I will handle it immediately."

Upon hearing this, Elder Shen smiled slightly and said, "Very good, go ahead." Elder Yu responded and then said, "This subordinate takes his leave." Elder Shen nodded and said nothing more. Elder Yu then slowly left Elder Shen's study and walked towards his own office.

Elder Yu now fully understands Elder Shen's thoughts. To them, the Meteorite Domain is just a remote area, and the Dao Sect is just one of many vassal sects, an insignificant little vassal sect. The life or death of such a sect is not something the Nine Yang Immortal Palace cares about at all. Even if the Dao Sect is destroyed, it's not a big deal. They will still send people to the Meteorite Domain to see what's going on there if the Dao Sect is still there. If necessary, they can send people to help the Dao Sect deal with the enemy, but they need to increase the amount of tribute they receive each year. If the Dao Sect has been destroyed, they will take that new force as a vassal. If the other party does not agree, they will then launch a campaign against that force and destroy it. Then they will send people there to build a new sect. That would be even better.

Moreover, in Elder Yu's view, Elder Shen might be deliberately dragging out the time for a month to allow the Dao Yi Sect to be destroyed. Then they would find an excuse to wipe out the forces that destroyed the Dao Yi Sect, thus freeing up the sect's territory. At that time, some families who were not successful in the sect could take over the Dao Yi Sect's territory and become local emperors. Countless small families would be willing to take over the Dao Yi Sect's territory. It would be better to have a local emperor's palace outside than to remain unsuccessful in the palace. Those small families would have to offer some benefits to get this opportunity, and both Elder Shen and he would make a fortune.