Sect Leader! Please strengthen our Dao Sect!

"Young people have so much energy."

The quarrel between the young disciples naturally could not escape the divine sense detection of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Shen Shanshui and the other two took in the whole scene, but remained smiling and showed no anger.

If young people aren't spirited, are they even young?

"The matter has been settled. We'll leave the rest to you, fellow Daoist. Old Wu and I will return in six months."

Liu Jiujiang and Wu Lianshan didn't have time to lay a solid foundation for their disciples. After all, they were the chief officials of Qingyang County, and they had duties to fulfill.

"We also need to thank you, fellow Daoist, for allowing us to accept disciples in the name of the Immortal Sect."

Liu Jiujiang bowed deeply with a solemn expression and no longer addressed Shen Shanshui as "young friend".

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. The immortal sect is inclusive and does not belong to one family. It is an honor for our sect that you are willing to spread your teachings in my Heavenly Dao Sect."

Shen Shanshui turned his body to the side and did not accept the bow.

The earliest prototypes of immortal sects were actually formed by a group of like-minded immortal friends who did not want their reputation or Taoist practices to be lost, in order to leave behind their legacy.

Regardless of what happens to Wu and Liu in the future, their foundation will eventually become the foundation of the Tianyi Sect over time.

Liu Jiujiang didn't elaborate on the topic, simply shaking his head with a light laugh. That's true, but how many are as magnanimous as Shen Shanshui? Using someone else's resources to one's advantage is often the most taboo thing in the immortal sects.

"Ugh!"

"When I was young, I was confident and arrogant. After embarking on the path to immortality, I felt like a fish entering the ocean, with the world at my disposal."

The cultivators of Jiangnan Prefecture are mostly hot-tempered, love to fight, and especially enjoy vying for the title of "number one."

"Old Wu and I were deeply influenced, and we actually went astray. Back then, we were full of vigor and forgot that the purpose of cultivation is to achieve longevity, not to gain empty fame."

Liu Jiujiang looked down the mountain, as if he could see his young disciples through all the obstacles.

Wu Lianshan listened to Liu Jiujiang's words without saying anything, but instead looked into the distance and silently gripped the hilt of his knife.

"Fellow Daoist's peaceful heart is especially rare in Jiangnan Prefecture, which shows that Fellow Daoist has a deep affinity with immortality."

"I hope you can stay true to your original aspirations, for your future achievements may be limitless."

"Fellow Daoist... if one day you feel your Dao heart has changed, then go out for a walk. Jiangnan Prefecture is too small to nurture a true dragon."

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After the two left, Shen Shanshui frowned slightly, feeling something was off.

The words Liu Jiujiang said before leaving sounded like he was advising him to leave Jiangnan Prefecture.

Without thinking too much, Shen Shanshui silently entered the main hall of the Immortal Sect and quickly resumed his cultivation.

In fact, the rumors circulating outside that Shen Shanshui Daoren was an ascetic cultivator are not wrong. Compared with other Foundation Establishment cultivators in Jiangnan Prefecture, Shen Shanshui's cultivation path is extremely monotonous.

If it weren't for his responsibilities, Shen Shanshui might have truly spent hundreds of years cultivating in seclusion on Tianyi Mountain until the path to immortality was perfected or severed, and then found a successor for the Tianyi Sect, nothing more.

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"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

Although not all of them were Shen Shanshui's disciples, no one questioned Tang Yan's status as the senior disciple.

Tang Yan had just turned sixteen. Among those present, He Wenzheng was a year older than Tang Yan, while the rest were generally around twelve or thirteen years old.

Faced with a senior brother who was not much older than them but whose strength and cultivation had already reached the peak of the fourth level of Qi Refining, everyone still felt great awe.

Qian Duoduo and He Wenzheng both came from Jiangling City, unlike the others who came from small places, and had seen many outstanding young people.

No so-called prodigy could exert such pressure on Tang Yan at his age.

Of course, a large part of the reason for this feeling is that Tang Yan has no idea what being low-key means.

His imposing aura and energy were unleashed without the slightest restraint.

"Ha ha……"

Tang Yan was overjoyed to see his fellow disciples, and his laughter grew even more unrestrained.

Previously, he was the only disciple of the Immortal Sect. Although Junior Uncle Lingxi did not hold a sect position, his cultivation level was far superior to his. It was impossible to find someone to perform a miracle in front of others.

Cultivation is often lonely, and for Tang Yan, traveling in fine clothes at night is simply a waste of his talent.

"Senior Brother, there is no place to stay on the mountain, so the Sect Leader specifically sent us to find you."

Qian Duoduo looked at Tang Yan with admiration, a completely different person compared to his arrogant attitude towards others.

"It's alright, Master already gave instructions!"

"Fellow disciples, now that we have joined the immortal sect, we are all one family. The immortal sect is our home, and its development depends on everyone."

"Although our Heavenly Dao Sect is small now, it will surely become famous throughout Jiangnan Prefecture, and even the entire Yunzhou in the future!"

"Don't always think about what the immortal sect can give you; always think about what you can do for the immortal sect!"

"As the founding disciples of the immortal sect, we bear a heavy responsibility and have a long way to go!"

Tang Yan spoke with great passion and enthusiasm, his words coming from the bottom of his heart. He had complete trust in Shen Shanshui and was even more confident in himself.

Even if the Heavenly Dao Sect has nothing now, Tang Yan's future is a vast blue ocean.

Upon hearing this, Li Daniu was the first to agree. The simple-minded man didn't think much of it, "I know, just like our village chief said! Only by working hard to reclaim wasteland can the village kids all have land to cultivate in the future!"

The others remained silent, and Qian Duoduo couldn't help but twitch his lips. He was willing to praise Tang Yan mainly because of the latter's strength.

Furthermore, I'd also like to know what methods Shen Shanshui, this cheap master, has to cultivate a genius disciple like Tang Yan.

But if Qian Duoduo were to sacrifice himself to light the way for future generations, would anyone in the world be so foolish as to do that?

"Senior brother, what should we do now?"

He Wenzheng broke the somewhat awkward atmosphere first. As a scholar, he was more patient than others and was content with his lot.

"It seems Junior Brother is quite enthusiastic about the cause of building up the sect!"

Tang Yan glanced at He Wenzheng, who was older than him, with great admiration, and pointed to the trees that He Wenzheng had just cut down in the distance.

"My junior uncle and I usually cultivate in the cave. However, you have not yet formally embarked on your cultivation journey. The cave is damp and cold, which could easily damage your physical constitution."

Master told you to build yourselves a house first.

"Huh?! You really want us to build it ourselves?"

When Qian Duoduo heard this, he was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped! He thought Shen Shanshui was joking.

The first step for them to join the immortal sect is to be taught the methods of cultivation.

What kind of immortal sect is this? It completely lowers the prestige of all immortal sects in Jiangnan Prefecture.

What kind of bizarre immortal sect is this?

Apart from Li Daniu, the others present did not voice their objections, but their expressions revealed their unwillingness.

They came here seeking immortality, not to toil away. Having overcome so many trials, who can accept this outcome?

Tang Yan watched as their expressions gradually calmed down, and said with a faint smile, "My master instructed that the Dharma should not be passed on lightly, and also said that he would not force you. If you are unwilling, you may leave the mountain; I will not stop you."

As he spoke, Tang Yan stepped aside and pointed to the path down the mountain.