nyslfriends Chapter 1850 Taihuang Island, Taihuang Immortal Clan!
Chapter 1850 Taihuang Island, Taihuang Immortal Clan!
"but!
It also cannot be as loosely organized as the previous Zhenhai Alliance, where each faction within the alliance acts independently, leading to poor command and control.
It is essential to maintain just the right balance.
It can concentrate power to deal with major changes.
It can also give subordinate forces a certain degree of autonomy…
"Upon careful consideration, the organizational model of the Immortal Alliance seems to be a good reference model."
"However, before embarking on this grand undertaking, there is still an immediate problem that needs to be solved..."
Just thinking about this problem...
Cheng Buzheng couldn't help but feel a slight headache.
It was even more troublesome than facing cultivators of the same level.
"We need to give this soon-to-be-born behemoth a name that will awe the world and be remembered for eternity!"
You should know he's terrible at naming things!
Nevertheless, Cheng Buzheng still had to rack his brains and begin to ponder silently in this empty hall.
One by one, names—some domineering, some mysterious, some ancient—emerged in his mind, clashed, and were rejected…
"Heavenly Alliance!"
Instantly, this prestigious name came to mind first.
next moment.
Cheng Buzheng shook his head, rejecting the idea.
"No, this name doesn't sound friendly to demonic cultivators."
after all!
Demonic cultivators are also part of the human race.
Then, another name came to mind.
"The Alliance of Light means that every cultivator who joins this alliance will have a bright future."
However, after repeating the name several times, Cheng Buzheng still gave up the idea.
"This name has a Western divine feel to it."
"Never mind, let me think of another one."
"The Palace of the Azure Sky?"
While the symbolism is auspicious—ruling the heavens—it seems somewhat common and lacks uniqueness.
"Unification Alliance?"
The purpose is clear, but it's too straightforward and lacks a mystical, ethereal quality.
"The Alliance of Myriad Phenomena?"
It's grand in scale, but... isn't it a bit too much?
"Or perhaps, by combining characters such as 'heaven,' 'earth,' 'mysterious,' 'yellow,' 'immortal,' 'mysterious,' etc."
Examples include the "Mysterious Heaven Alliance" and the "Limitless Alliance"...
He leaned back on his throne, his gaze somewhat vacant as he stared at the celestial map painted on the dome, his fingers still unconsciously tapping the armrests.
It was as if they were trying to find a perfectly fitting name from the celestial trajectories or from the ethereal Daoist rhyme.
Much later...
Cheng Buzheng still couldn't come up with a satisfactory name, and sighed softly:
"That's it!
Since that's the case, let's keep it simple!
Let's call it the 'Monks' Association'!
Then, Cheng Buzheng began to ponder the framework, regulations, and other details of the 'Cultivator Association'.
"First of all, the regulations concerning the protection of spiritual veins must be preserved."
Anyone who moves or damages the spiritual veins without authorization must be executed as a warning to others.
"Moreover, his relatives, disciples, and mortal bloodlines were also suppressed and killed."
"With me, a Nascent Soul cultivator, here, even if cultivators fight each other, they won't bother with the spiritual veins."
"···"
Just as Cheng Buzheng sat on the throne, his knuckles lightly tapping the armrest, a thousand thoughts swirling in his deep eyes—
The shocking news that "a Nascent Soul expert has descended upon the Zhenhai Alliance" has spread like wildfire, with unstoppable and terrifying speed.
This stirred up a huge wave in the hearts of some forces and cultivators.
···
Zhenhai Alliance, Giant Wave Sea Area.
The seas here are notorious for their turbulent waves.
As far as the eye can see...
All that could be seen was an endless expanse of dark, black ocean, with the raging wind whipping up towering waves!
One after another, they surged higher and higher, carrying destructive power, colliding and roaring with each other, emitting a deafening roar that seemed to tear the heavens and earth apart.
Ordinary Golden Core cultivators would probably find it difficult to even maintain their balance at this point.
however!
Amidst this raging sea, there exists a place of tranquility that can only be described as "strange".
In the distance, the outline of a huge island appears and disappears in the rising white mist, like a fairy mountain in the sea.
Those terrifying waves, powerful enough to shatter mountains, seemed to be intimidated by an unseen force as they approached the island, disintegrating and dispersing on their own.
None of them could actually reach the island's shore.
The island, shrouded in white mist, is surrounded by an eerily calm water surface, which contrasts sharply with the raging waves outside, highlighting the extraordinary nature of this place.
Not bad.
This magical island, capable of subduing the raging abyss and forming its own world, is none other than the Nascent Soul Immortal Clan, who reign supreme over the Endless Sea—
The ancestral home of the Supreme Emperor Immortal Clan!
The Supreme Emperor Immortal Clan is renowned.
Not only does it have deep roots and complex influence within the Zhenhai Alliance,
Even within the entire cultivation world, they are renowned business tycoons and ancient families.
Their clan runs shops not only throughout the major immortal cities under the Zhenhai Alliance,
Even in many important strongholds under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Alliance and the Demon Alliance, their flags could be seen flying.
Spirit stones flow, goods are traded, and intelligence is secretly passed around...
The tentacles of the Supreme Emperor Immortal Clan have long since penetrated every aspect of the Endless Sea, constructing a vast and intricate network.
Such a powerful clan naturally possesses unfathomable depth and profound heritage.
The clan has several Nascent Soul elders who are in charge, exerting their power and influence over the region.
What's even more frightening is that there's a rumor that there's a half-saint within their clan who has already reached the threshold of the Nascent Soul stage and is in seclusion!
Such strength is enough to place the Taihuang Immortal Clan among the top Nascent Soul forces, making them someone that few dare to provoke.
however--
This seemingly indestructible behemoth was now rife with undercurrents and a sense of unease among its crew.
Taihuang Island, the core main hall.
The hall, which once symbolized authority and prosperity, was now filled with a somber atmosphere that seemed almost tangible.
The carved beams and painted rafters remain unchanged, and the spiritual light is as usual, but the several figures sitting inside all have deep worries and unease between their brows.
A sense of solemnity and reverence permeated the air.
"Elders,"
An elderly man in a green robe, sitting on the left, spoke slowly, his voice slightly hoarse.
His body was enveloped in a harmonious blend of spiritual energy, and a faint purple light flickered in his eyes. This was none other than the Third Elder, who possessed the cultivation of the late Nascent Soul stage.
——Taihuangchi.
"When the divine being descends, heaven and earth are turned upside down."
Our Taihuang Immortal Clan has a history spanning ten thousand years, but now we are facing an unprecedented upheaval...
What should our people do next?
This question revealed the weight that had been pressing on everyone's hearts.
There was a moment of silence in the hall.
Immediately.
Sitting opposite Taihuang Chi, an elderly man with a gaunt face and sharp, eagle-like eyes shook his head.
He was the second clan elder, Huang Shan, who also possessed the cultivation level of the late Nascent Soul stage.
Just listen to him say in a deep voice:
"Old Chi is perhaps worrying too much."
What can I do?
In my opinion, we should continue living life as it is meant to be!
His gaze swept over the crowd, his tone carrying a calm acceptance of the world's ways:
"In the past, our clan nominally relied on the Zhenhai Alliance, but in reality, it was more about cooperation and taking advantage of its influence."
Today, the pillar of the Zhenhai Alliance—Zongbao Venerable,
Even the ancient Nascent Soul cultivators who were dormant within the alliance were trapped in the Forbidden Sea due to its anomaly, and their fates are unknown.
The Zhenhai Alliance is now defunct in name only and incapable of governing any faction.
now.
It's merely a shift from relying on a nearly collapsing alliance to potentially needing to submit to another unknown Nascent Soul powerhouse.
What is the essential difference?
Taihuangshan paused, his fingertips tracing the cold jade on the armrest of his chair, and continued:
"As long as our clan is pragmatic, pays all the due tributes, abides by all the rules, remains neutral, and continues to operate our clan's business network."
While the Nascent Soul Venerable is indeed invincible, we cannot simply erase such a 'submissive' immortal race as ours without cause.
There's no need to panic.
He raised his eyes, his gaze seemingly piercing through the rooftop, looking towards the distant horizon:
"Moreover, the news that has just come out is vague, only that an 'unknown Nascent Soul cultivator' has descended upon the Zhenhai Alliance."
What exactly did that senior intend to do?
Is the goal to consolidate the remaining forces of the Zhenhai Alliance and dominate the region?
Or was it just a passing by, or was there a deeper meaning?
Everything is uncertain.
Taihuangshan's tone carried a hint of certainty:
"Once they reach the Nascent Soul stage, most resources in the cultivation world are as worthless to them."
Even if you piled a top-grade spirit mine in front of him, it would probably be difficult to move him in the slightest.
These powerful beings, having broken free from the shackles of lifespan and comprehended the laws of heaven and earth, have only one greatest, and perhaps only, wish…
His voice trailed off, but everyone in the hall heard those four words with perfect clarity:
"Ascend to the upper realm."
"Yes, the ultimate pursuit of a Nascent Soul cultivator is to pursue that elusive path to immortality and break through the shackles of this realm."
Worldly ambitions and sectarian power are perhaps nothing more than fleeting clouds in his eyes.
It might even lead to unnecessary karmic consequences, hindering one's path.
The unspoken message from Taihuang Chi was all too clear—
A Nascent Soul cultivator aspiring to ascension may not have the inclination or time to meticulously "manage" a power.
Hearing the two elders' analysis...
The old patriarch of the three clans, Emperor Chi, relaxed his tightly furrowed brows slightly, but the worry in his eyes had not completely disappeared.
His gaze finally fell upon the deepest part of the main hall, where the black jade throne, symbolizing the highest authority within the clan, stood.
On the throne sat an elderly man dressed in a simple black robe.
His face was unusual, his skin was as clear as a baby's, and his eyes, when they opened and closed, held a profound depth and wisdom that seemed to have witnessed countless ages.
His aura was subtle yet powerful, causing all the Nascent Soul cultivators in the hall to feel a faint sense of oppression.
This person is none other than the current head of the Taihuang Immortal Clan, a great elder whose cultivation has reached the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage, not far from becoming a Half-Saint.
—Emperor Taiwu!
"Elder,"
Taihuang Chi respectfully presented the difficult problem.
What is your opinion on this matter?
in an instant,
All eyes in the hall were focused on Emperor Taiwu.
Taihuang Wu slowly raised his eyes, his eyes, which had seen through countless events, calmly swept over every elder present.
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a strange, calming power:
"What Elder Shan said is mostly correct."
"Regardless of whether that descending Nascent Soul senior has the ambition to sweep across all directions."
For us, the core issue is only one point:
Be impartial and unbiased, do not compete or grab, observe the situation calmly, and adhere to your duties.
We can simply continue the way of survival that our people have followed for thousands of years.
Making a hasty statement could lead to unnecessary trouble.
He changed the subject slightly, his tone becoming more serious:
"However, the emergence of a Nascent Soul cultivator is ultimately a major event that will shake up the landscape of the cultivation world."
Our clan's response, besides what we have decided, must also be immediately reported to our ancestor for his final decision.
"That's how it should be!"
Taihuang Chi immediately nodded in agreement.
Such a momentous matter concerning the fate of the entire clan must be known to the clan's sole pillar of stability—the Half-Ancestor—who is currently cultivating in seclusion in the forbidden area.
At this time,
The second clan elder, Huang Shan, sighed softly, his tone revealing a hint of resentment and regret:
"Ugh……
If only the Ancestor could break through that final barrier and truly step into the Nascent Soul realm at this moment!
Then my Taihuang Immortal Clan can take advantage of this vacuum of power in the Nascent Soul stage and the leaderless state of the top forces in all directions, and rise up to establish an immortal foundation in one fell swoop!
What a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this is…
These words resonated with the elders, causing a subtle ripple within the hall.
If one has a Nascent Soul cultivator in charge, why bother trying to figure out the thoughts of another race's Nascent Soul cultivators and being so cautious?
Emperor Taihuang Wu on the throne shook his head slightly and let out a deeper sigh, calming the ripples that had just appeared:
"The realm of Nascent Soul... is easier said than done."
His gaze became distant, as if he could see countless brilliant minds throughout history falling before that threshold.
"Although half-saint cultivators are rare in the cultivation world, there are always a few in every era if you count them carefully."
But we both know that in the end, how many people can actually take that step and achieve the Divine Transformation?
"Among a hundred half-saints, to have even one who becomes a Nascent Soul cultivator is already a stroke of incredible luck!"
Taihuang Wu's voice carried a calmness that revealed his true nature:
"This is no longer a hurdle that can be overcome simply by accumulating spirit stones and elixirs."
External resources can only provide minimal assistance at best.
The real key lies in opportunity and in understanding!
It lies in the momentary enlightenment of the laws of heaven and earth, in that mysterious 'spark'.
Both are indispensable.
This is an insurmountable barrier, and also destiny.
This is precisely why Nascent Soul cultivators are so rare; each one is an unparalleled figure who has accumulated immense fortune.
Having said that,
Taihuang Wu's expression turned serious, his gaze suddenly sharpening as he looked at the clan elders one by one, his tone solemn:
"Even if we take a step back and assume that our ancestor is blessed with extraordinary fortune and breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage tomorrow, I still want to warn you all—"
Don't let potential immediate gains cloud your judgment!
He leaned forward slightly, and an invisible pressure spread out:
Even if our ancestor were to become a deity, according to ancestral teachings and the experience of past generations, he would never easily reveal himself to the world.
They will not expand aggressively or dominate a region.
Perhaps, our clan can use this opportunity to ascend to the status of a Divine Immortal Clan and enjoy unparalleled glory for thousands of years.
But what about thousands of years from now?
If the Ancestor's merits are perfected and he ascends to the upper realm, or...
He omitted the ominous words.
"At that time, what kind of situation will our race face after losing the protection of the God of Transformation?"
How will those forces we once suppressed, those wolves who coveted our wealth, treat us?
Taihuang Wu's voice was resolute:
"Unless, by then, our clan has a new Nascent Soul cultivator to take over!"
Otherwise, the only outcome will be decline after reaching its peak.
He shook his head helplessly:
"However, it may be possible to cultivate a Nascent Soul, or even help someone reach the level of a Half-Saint, by gathering the power of an entire clan."
But cultivating a Nascent Soul cultivator... is absolutely impossible!
This is beyond human control.
"···"
...(End of this chapter)