Building a sect from scratch.

"Fellow Daoist Qianzhi, Fellow Daoist Jiao, now that the matter is settled, we still need to trouble you two to step forward, gather the disciples, and revitalize Rongyu Mountain."

Suddenly, Baili Shuang appeared behind Wei Congrong and said with a smile.

Jiao Xueling frowned and asked, "This... is it just my senior uncle alone?"

Baili Shuang's expression seemed exceptionally sincere: "The sect leader asked me to ask you if you intend to become the mountain god of Rongyu Mountain? If so, I'm afraid there are some things that make it inconvenient for you to do things later. We can help manage Rongyu Mountain."

Jiao Xueling and Wei Congrong understood that this was an open conspiracy.

Power or status?

Choose worldly life or the path of spiritual cultivation.

Kui Congrong replied almost without hesitation: "The Kui family has been passed down for thousands of years, and it is precisely because we have never produced an immortal or god that we have been humiliated time and time again. Moreover, among the cultivators in the Ten Continents and Three Islands, who doesn't cultivate to prove the Dao and become a god? How could I possibly refuse such a great opportunity?"

This choice is absolutely not wrong.

In the Realm of Returning to the Void, attaining godhood signifies absolute power, and only sects and forces protected by immortals and gods who already hold divine positions can maintain long-term stability.

So, Baili Shuang gave Wei Congrong two options, but in reality, she only gave her one standard answer.

Baili Shuang nodded: "Alright, if you have no objections, the Rongyu Mountain area and the places formerly under the jurisdiction of the Taiyi Ziwei Sect will all be under the jurisdiction of the Taiyin Sect. They will be the Rongyu Mountain Autonomous Region under the Taiyin Sect, and also an autonomous region with the characteristics of the Guixu Realm. However, the fellow Daoists of Rongyu Mountain do not need to change their sect. In the future, the Taiyin Sect will not interfere with which sect you wish to join. However, if you decide to settle in the area under the jurisdiction of the Taiyin Sect, you will need to register your household registration for the sake of management."

While Wei Congrong was still pondering the meaning of the "autonomous region" Baili Shuang mentioned, Jiao Xueling preemptively said, "That's no problem, but we have one condition!"

"Fellow Taoist, please speak."

Jiao Xueling counted on her fingers and said, "The governance of Rongyu Mountain... should be done like that of Chang'an City. We can't collect agricultural taxes, nor can we ask the people or cultivators for any random tributes. We need to set up libraries, schools, and places like night markets!"

“No agricultural taxes are levied under the jurisdiction of the Taiyin Sect, and the measures for the newly established towns are all the same as those in Chang’an City. This is a unified approach,” Baili Shuang said. “However, the establishment of libraries and schools will have to be done gradually. The Taiyin Sect has very limited manpower, and there is a shortage of talent for grassroots governance. If you fellow Daoists can mobilize the original disciples of the Ziwei Sect to participate in the training, it will be of great help.”

Jiao Xueling pressed her advantage, saying, "And there are also various allocations...funding and material support!"

“This…” Baili Shuang hesitated for a moment before explaining, “Because the Taiyin Sect has limited resources, the funding and supplies are based on the cities established by the communities formed by the Taiyin Sect disciples. If we were to give more to your side, I’m afraid we simply wouldn’t have enough resources.”

Jiao Xueling quickly patted her chest and said, "Then let them come from other villages to build cities! It's all the same! For example, our Pinglin Peak is called Pinglin Peak because there is a large plain and forest there, and there is a small hill called 'Peak'. It's a perfect place to build a city! We can build another city and name it something like Duan'an City or Changning City, it's the same!"

Lu Wenyuan, who was standing beside him, nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, yes, yes! It would be best to move the research institute and everything there! I haven't been back in so long!" Chaoyan even added excitedly, "And a branch of the Gugu Chicken mobile restaurant! A branch of the YaYa Milk Tea shop! And a branch of the large intestine sashimi barbecue shop!"

Kui Congrong was somewhat bewildered when he saw the three excited people.

While the fried chicken is indeed delicious and the milk tea is quite tasty, is it really necessary to relinquish the power we can hold onto for these things? Isn't it foolish to let others control your destiny?

Baili Shuang could only force a smile awkwardly and say, "These things all depend on their own wishes. I can't force them to open a shop here... But we can set up a teleportation array, so everyone can travel back and forth through it. That way, the distance won't be so far, right?"

"Well, that's fine then..."

"Of course, we respect the absolute autonomy of the Rongyu Mountain Autonomous Region. We will not interfere in personnel appointments within the Rongyu Mountain Autonomous Region. However, there are a few basic standards we would like to remind you of, fellow Daoist. For example, Rongyu Mountain also respects the autonomy of Taiyin Sect disciples who may build cities in the vicinity in the future, as well as the autonomy of the towns they build. Furthermore, in the event of illegal or criminal activity, the Taiyin Sect also has the right to arrest and prosecute..."

As Baili Shuang spoke, she paused for a moment before emphasizing, "What we say now is not very useful. We can sit down and communicate later, and let Elder Lu Ying, Fellow Daoist Qianzhi, and Fellow Daoist Jiao discuss it in detail."

"it is good!"

"Then I urge Fellow Daoist Qianzhi to quickly go and appease the cultivators of the Ziwei Sect!"

Kui Congrong nodded. Seeing that Jiao Xueling seemed quite confident, he didn't delve any further and turned to fly away to Fang Xianyu's side.

Fang Xianyu had already calmed everyone down a bit: "...Although the Rongyu Mountain area will now be under the jurisdiction of the Taiyin Sect, it doesn't mean you've all joined the sect. Those of you who wish to settle here are completely free cultivators; you'll just need to register your household for easier management. Those who don't wish to settle here can join any other sect entirely on their own..."

"In addition, the areas formerly under the jurisdiction of the Taiyi Ziwei Sect will be changed to the Rongyu Mountain Autonomous Region, and will be temporarily governed by Daoist Qianzhi Zhenren Kui Congrong and Daoist Pinglin Zhenren's direct disciple Jiao Xueling..."

"Finally, the Taiyin Sect grants complete freedom in the worship of immortals and deities. Except for those who have committed sins, such as the Yin and Yang deities, all other immortals and deities, including the Supreme God Taiyi, can be freely worshipped..."

The Taiyin Sect's attitude was completely different from the Taiyi Ziwei Sect's behavior of massacring its members and then absorbing cultivators' resources. For a moment, everyone looked at each other in disbelief.

Only when Wei's composed figure flew in from afar did the crowd begin to believe it.

Then, Kui's calm, dignified, and majestic voice rang out: "All disciples of the Taiyi Ziwei Sect, listen to my command—Si Yin and Si Yang, along with several elders, have harmed their fellow disciples and killed countless innocent people. Their crimes are too numerous to count, and they have already been punished by Heaven!"
"Therefore, the Taiyi Ziwei Sect hereby announces its dissolution, effective today! Those who wish may go to the Qiankun Sect or join other sects. If you have settled in the Rongyu Mountain area, please return to your respective cultivation peaks and caves for further arrangements!"

Kui Congrong held a high position in the Taiyi Ziwei Sect, so when she appeared, the cultivators who were initially at a loss quickly composed themselves. Upon hearing what she said, they felt as if they had found their pillar of support and readily agreed.

Then, as if nothing had happened before, everyone pretended to be calm and gathered in twos and threes, leaving the vicinity of the Immortal Sacrifice Array together. (End of Chapter)