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Chapter 263, Following the Example

Just because Hua Changxi led more than a hundred people to enter the Dan Yuan Secret Realm, the guardian tree of the Dan Sheng Temple appeared. Although the tree disappeared quickly, it still made many people feel uneasy.

First, the Altar of Elixir Cauldrons appeared, and now another Peak of Elixir Origin has emerged.

The increasingly resemblance of the Holy Land to the current state of the Medical Department is undoubtedly telling everyone that everything Hua Changxi is doing can promote the revival of the Holy Land.

Gazing at the towering Dan Yuan Peak, the powerful faction led by the royal family and the protectors of the Dao led by the Xia family remained completely silent.

What horrified them the most was that the sacred tree possessed a spirit!
They witnessed Hua Changxi's interaction with Shenmu very clearly. When Shenmu finally retreated, it really did bestow something upon Hua Changxi.

Prince Shou, Xia Zhen, and others all looked very serious in response.

If a sacred tree has a spirit, then gaining its approval is extremely important!
As more and more people gathered in the square, Shouwang, Xia Zhen, and the others, though eager to go up Danyuan Peak to investigate, knew that this was not the best time.

They had just boycotted Hua Changxi, who was the kind of person who did things his own way and didn't give people any face. If Hua Changxi forbade them from going up Danyuan Peak to vent his anger, and so many people were watching, they would lose face big time.

Without lingering, Prince Shou, Xia Zhen, and the others left the square with solemn expressions.

The appearance of Dan Yuan Peak ignited a burning desire in the hearts of the other secret realm masters.

Without Meng Qingyao even needing to summon everyone, all the secret realm masters voluntarily gathered in the Spirit Realm Pavilion.

Wei Xiao, the ninth son of the Prince of Nanding, asked eagerly, "Hua Changxi gained Danyuan Peak by recruiting apprentices, so can we do the same?"

Dong'an King's Third Young Master Yan Qianying: "It should be possible, but the premise is that we also need to recruit apprentices for the Dan Sheng Hall like Hua Changxi, and we also need to use the resources in the secret realm to train them."

Yue Heng, the fifth son of the Prince of Xiping, took over and asked the question that everyone was concerned about: "Is Danyuan Peak under the sole control of Hua Changxi?"

Feng Che, the second young master of Beizhen Wang: "The divine tree bestowed the character 'Yuan' upon Hua Changxi. If I'm not mistaken, Hua Changxi is the peak master of Danyuan Peak."

"The only one who can take Dan Yuan Peak from Hua Changxi's hands is probably the future Lord of the Holy Land."

As descendants of the four kings of different surnames who were granted titles in the east, west, south, and north, Yan Qianying and her three companions were exceptionally sensitive and concerned about occupying and seizing 'territory'.

Not only did they care, but the other secret realm masters present also cared.

If they could own a peak on their own like Hua Changxi, then they would have their own territory.

Although most of them came from prominent families, they also longed to have their own territory rather than relying solely on their families.

Yan Qianying looked at Meng Qingyao: "Sect Leader, do you think we should follow Hua Changxi's example?"

The room fell silent immediately after he said that.

Not long ago, they were all waiting to see Hua Changxi make a fool of herself, but now they had to imitate her behavior, which made many of them feel awkward and embarrassed.

Furthermore, these individuals have received substantial support from their families, and the resources within the secret realm should rightfully be shared with them.

If we really follow Hua Changxi's example, most of the resources in the secret realm will be used to train apprentices and disciples, and the resources that the family can get will definitely be greatly reduced.

Meng Qingyao, also a member of a prominent family, was well aware of the entanglement of her own interests with those of her family: "The secret realm is yours. Whether you want to follow Hua Changxi's example is up to you."

Xia Ziyang saw it clearly: if he could obtain a mountain peak like Hua Changxi, it would be a great thing. Even if he would lose some resources in the early stages, he could better help his people when the holy land was fully revealed in the future.

Knowing that everyone was a little embarrassed, he smiled and said, "The Spirit Realm Pavilion is a whole, and all members should work together to contribute to the revival of the Holy Land."

“Hua Changxi is also a member of the Spirit Realm Pavilion. Her actions are beneficial to the revival of the Holy Land, so we should follow suit. We are all just trying to revive the Holy Land more quickly.”

His words immediately eased the awkwardness in the others' hearts, and they began to echo his sentiments.

Mu Qingying felt uneasy watching this scene.

They used to deliberately exclude Hua Changxi from meetings, acting as if they didn't acknowledge her as a member of the Spirit Realm Pavilion. Now, they're saying Hua Changxi is a member of the Spirit Realm Pavilion. They've really said both good and bad things to her.

Seeing her reaction, Yuan Tianchou smiled and said, "Although Xia Ziyang's words sounded grand, it is indeed beneficial for the Holy Land's revival if all the Secret Realm Masters follow Hua Changxi's example."

Mu Qingying nodded: "I know." "I just think it's a bit ironic that everyone opposed Hua Changxi's oath monument and the recruitment of apprentices before, but now that they see there's profit to be made, they're all following suit."

Yuan Tianchou took it in stride: "That's just how things are. You get used to it."

Seeing everyone chatting so enthusiastically, Meng Qingyao felt quite uncomfortable. Noticing Xia Zhen standing outside the courtyard, she immediately told everyone to disperse.

Everyone stood up. The secret realm master of the guardian family's side remained standing, while Yan Qianying and others from the Medicine Department left.

Yan Qianying and the others were already used to the fact that the Protectors of the Dao would occasionally discuss matters in private at the Spirit Realm Pavilion, and they left promptly.

As soon as they left, Xia Zhen came in.

Meng Qingyao, Xia Ziyang, and the others quickly stood up: "Sixteenth Elder."

Xia Zhen looked at the younger generation in front of him and said in a deep voice, "We need to take the initiative to do something."

Otherwise, Hua Changxi's reputation will only grow higher and higher, and in the long run, he will definitely overshadow Meng Qingyao.

Meng Qingyao was handpicked by the Xia family to take over the Dan Sheng Hall, as her future development was at stake and she could not afford to fail.

Xia Zhen: "I heard your conversation just now. Since you want to imitate Hua Changxi, then you'd better hurry up."

"You all saw Shenmu's appearance today. The reason Shenmu recognized Hua Changxi is because Hua Changxi's actions were basically for the sake of the Holy Land."

"If you want to gain the approval of the sacred tree, you must control your selfish desires in your future actions."

Xia Ziyang and the others quickly stated, "We will respectfully follow the elder's teachings."

Meng Qingyao suddenly asked, "Sixteenth Elder, could Hua Changxi be a successor of the Pill Saint Hall?"

Xia Zhen paused for a moment, then shook her head: "It shouldn't be."

If Hua Changxi were a successor of the Dan Sheng Temple, Gu Xing's attitude would not be so ambiguous.

Xia Zhen noticed Meng Qingyao's somewhat discouraged expression and knew that she had been discouraged by Hua Changxi, but he did not offer any words of comfort.

Qingyao and Ziyang have had it too easy in the past, and now it's time for them to be tempered.

On Danyuan Peak, the first group of people who came up made a vow against their inner demons.

More than a dozen retired Demon Suppression Army soldiers were not recognized by the Oath Monument.

Under the golden light of the oath monument, these people, because of their lack of sincerity, could not integrate their essence and blood into their identity tokens.

Hua Changxi looked at the dozen or so people and said, "Cultivators should follow their hearts. Since you have other ideas in your hearts, then do what you want. There is no need to force yourselves too much."

Hearing Hua Changxi say this, all of them lowered their heads.

"It's getting late, let me take you down the mountain."

Hua Changxi rode on a spirit cloud, bringing together those who had not been recognized by the oath monument and those who had obtained identity tokens, including Eunuch Yu, to the square.

Many people were still gathered in the square. When they saw Hua Changxi and his group descending on the clouds, they all made way for them.

Hua Changxi nodded to everyone in gratitude, and then quickly led Eunuch Yu and the others back to the No. 13 Qihuang Hall.

"It's getting late, let's continue with the apprenticeship recruitment tomorrow."

"Eunuch Yu, tomorrow you will take the apprentices you recruited today to Danyuan Peak. Don't go into the secret realm yet. Danyuan Peak is desolate. You need to lead your people to clear a path up the mountain first."

"The spiritual energy on Danyuan Peak is abundant. I originally planned for you to build your own small houses in the secret realm. Now that we have Danyuan Peak, all the apprentices can open up their own cave dwellings on the mountain and cultivate five acres of spiritual fields. You can decide for yourself what to plant in the spiritual fields."

Upon hearing this, those who had become apprentices in the Dan Yuan Secret Realm, as well as those who were about to join, were overjoyed.