Starting with the creation of the Immortal Clan through the compilation of the family genealogy.

Chapter 120 Initial Establishment of the Sect's Principles
Since agreeing to open "Haoran Hall", Yun Songzi has completely changed.

Instead of spending his days engrossed in supernatural tales and chuckling to himself, he pulled Meng Xihong aside and began passionately planning the future of Haoran Hall.

“Kid, let me tell you, this Haoran Hall can’t be like those idiots in the Body Refining Hall, who just build a few houses on any mountain!” The old Taoist priest paced back and forth in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, looking very pleased with himself.

"We at Wenxiu value 'atmosphere'! The environment must be serene and elegant!"
There must be bamboo groves, flowing water, pavilions, and towers. Only then can one find peace and cultivate inner tranquility.

"Also, the library. We must build the largest library in the sect."

"Classic texts, historical records, philosophical works, works of various schools of thought, astronomy, geography, and strange tales—all kinds of books are required. Moreover, we can include the cultivation techniques we've collected. Knowledge is the foundation of our literary cultivation!"

"And the ruler, pen and ink, statue of saint... all must be the best."

Seeing the old Taoist priest's eagerness to move the entire Haoran Academy over immediately, Meng Xihong was both amused and exasperated, but still patiently agreed to everything.

He knew that this was the old Taoist priest's obsession that had been suppressed for hundreds of years, and now it finally had an outlet.

However, when he heard Yun Songzi make demands such as "the beams of the library must be made of thousand-year-old ironwood, and the quotations of ancient sages must be carved on them, with each character outlined in gold powder," Meng Xihong finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Senior, isn't this... a bit too much of an expense?"

"Spending money?" Yun Songzi's eyes widened, and he blew his beard as he said, "This is called foundation! Do you even understand what foundation is?"

"How could the facade of my Haoran Academy... bah, my Haoran Hall, be shabby?"

Meng Xihong silently did some mental calculations; this one library alone could probably empty the Yin Sha Sect's treasury.

He felt it was necessary to bring this Supreme Elder, who was immersed in his dreams, back to reality.

“What you say is true, senior.” Meng Xihong nodded in agreement at first, then changed the subject and his expression became serious.

"In your opinion, senior, how many merit points should be priced in the Hall of Merit so that disciples can exchange for them to admire these sages' sayings outlined in gold powder?"

"Merit points?" Yun Songzi was stunned, his excitement about planning the blueprint instantly froze.

“Yes,” Meng Xihong said patiently, “Our Tianyan Sect is a large and powerful family, we can’t just sit around and do nothing.”

From now on, all resources of the sect, from cultivation techniques and pills to every brick and tile, will need to be exchanged using merit points.

"Senior, your library is so magnificent; it must generate considerable merit and revenue for the sect, right?"

Yun Songzi opened his mouth, his old face turning red for the first time.

He was only thinking about the grandeur, he never considered this.

Making disciples spend a fortune on merit points just to see a few golden words? Isn't that extortion? Doesn't the Haoran lineage have any shame?

"Ahem... Well, in my opinion, the essence of learning lies in seeking truth, not in superficiality."

"Gold powder and all that? Too vulgar! Utterly vulgar! Let's use the most ordinary ink and brush, that's how we scholars can show our integrity!" The old Taoist waved his hand righteously, as if he wasn't the one who had just wanted to use gold powder.

Meng Xihong suppressed a laugh and nodded: "Your insight is profound, senior."

Having settled the old Taoist's budget issue, Meng Xihong began to formally plan the core structure of the sect with Yun Songzi.

“Senior, I’ve been thinking about this for the past few days. Since the outer sect is responsible for external affairs under the name of the hall, we should consider that…”

My idea is that the inner sect of the Heavenly Evolution Sect should divide its functions according to the mountain peaks.

"Oh? Tell me about it." Yun Songzi became interested.

"The outer sect will be divided into five halls: 'Body Refinement,' 'Qi Refinement,' 'External Affairs,' 'Punishment,' and 'Merit,' which will still be managed by He Wu and He Wen. The inner sect will consist of five peaks!"

"As I mentioned earlier, the Tianyan Sect is divided into inner and outer sects. The outer sect is located in the Yunmeng Great Marsh Valley, organized by halls, recruiting new members, handling external affairs, selecting talent for the sect, and earning merit. Our former Yinsha Sect site is where the inner sect is located. I believe the inner sect should be established with four peaks, each guarding the main peak and fulfilling its own responsibilities!"

“Firstly, there is ‘Hundred Herbs Peak’.” Meng Xihong’s gaze turned to Bai Muyun, who was diligently studying various herbs in the courtyard. “My wife, Muyun, will serve as the head of the peak. She will oversee all the cultivation of spiritual plants, the refining of elixirs, and the research and development of medicinal baths within the sect.”

All outer disciples who meet the cultivation standards, have sufficient merits, possess wood and water spiritual roots, and have a pure and kind heart can enter Hundred Herbs Peak and be personally taught pharmacology by Mu Yun.

The path of body refinement is extremely demanding, and Hundred Herbs Peak is the lifeblood of my Heavenly Evolution Sect.

"Secondly, 'Tiange Peak'. This peak is the spear of our sect, which is responsible for killing and suppressing evil spirits! Ji Beichuan is the peak master, Zhang Xianghua is the deputy peak master, and Meng Yanqing is the chief disciple."

All disciples, both inner and outer, who possess exceptional combat prowess and unwavering resolve are welcome to enter this peak to hone their fighting skills.

This peak is both the shield and the spear of my sect!

"Thirdly, there's Senior's 'Mount Haoran'." Meng Xihong looked at Yun Songzi, his eyes filled with solemnity.
"The Heavenly Evolution Sect, Heavenly Evolution is forty-nine, and Man escapes one. If the sect wants to operate in the world, seek good fortune and avoid misfortune, and foresee opportunities, it must focus on the word 'Evolution'. And this path of 'Evolution' is something none other than you, senior."

"Haoran Peak is not only a place to study scriptures and understand principles, but also to become the 'Imperial Observatory' of my Tianyan Sect! It is the place to deduce celestial secrets, predict good and bad fortune, formulate the sect's grand strategy, and even practice military tactics and battle formations."

This peak is the brain and eye of my sect!

Yun Songzi instantly understood Meng Xihong's deeper meaning.

This is no longer simply about opening a literary hall; it is about truly integrating the "practical application" philosophy of the Haoran lineage into the core of the sect and making it the strategic hub driving the sect forward!
He was so excited that his beard trembled, and he slapped his thigh: "Excellent! Excellent 'Imperial Observatory'! I'm so excited just listening to this, leave this matter to me!"

"Fourth, the 'General Affairs Peak'." "He Wen serves as the peak master, in charge of the sect's general affairs, intelligence network, and most importantly, the evaluation of merits and the issuance of missions."

Yun Songzi frowned slightly: "The Peak of General Affairs? He Wen is a good kid, but the inner disciples are all elites. Who would be willing to do these chores?"

"Senior, you may not know this," Meng Xihong smiled slightly, lowering his voice, "This is merely the facade of the General Affairs Peak. Its true nature is the eyes and ears, and the hidden blade, of my Heavenly Evolution Sect, known as—'Heavenly Shadow Palace'!"

"The Heavenly Shadow Palace?"

“Not bad.” A cold glint flashed in Meng Xihong’s eyes. “If a sect stands in the open, there will always be villains hiding in the shadows.”

The disciples of Tianying Palace will be the shadows of my Tianyan Sect.

What they will learn are the techniques of concealment, espionage, disguise, and even the art of killing with a single blow!
They will weave a vast intelligence network covering the entire Qingzhou region and even into the future, eliminating all potential threats to the sect.

"Those who enter the General Affairs Peak are all meticulous and loyal individuals. On the surface, they are the sect's stewards, but in reality, they are the 'Sky Shadow Guards' who walk in the shadows."

The resources they will receive will be the sect's top-tier concealment techniques, disguise artifacts, and... the most direct channel for acquiring merit.

Upon hearing Meng Xihong's words, Yun Songzi gasped.

Only then did he realize how cunning and scheming this young man was.

This General Affairs Peak is not about logistics and general affairs; it's clearly about creating a 'secret guard' unique to the Tianyan Sect!
Externally, it is a silent blade used to gather intelligence and eliminate enemy leaders; internally, it is a sword hanging over one's head to monitor and suppress dissent!

What a brilliant move, combining overt and covert tactics! What a masterful manipulation of power!
"Good lad, with your mind... no wonder you're the sect leader!" Yun Songzi looked at Meng Xihong and finally managed to utter these words after a long while. But his eyes were full of admiration.

For a sect to last, it needs both a righteous and powerful fist, and a hidden and sharp blade.

After listening, Yun Songzi stroked his beard and said, "The distinction between inside and outside, with four peaks as pillars, is not bad. And what about you?"

As the sect leader, you can't just sit back and do nothing, can you? You're stationed on the main peak; how can you command respect from the crowd?"

　Dear readers, these two or three chapters might be a bit boring, but we need to establish the sect's framework, and it just so happens to be going on sale. I apologize for that. The only way I can offer you all is a red envelope as compensation. Thank you for your support!

　　
　
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