Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 374 Transforming Sect into Religion
Although the root cause of the disaster in the Southern Kingdom has been eliminated, the calamities continue.

The Taiping Sect, at the top of the wooden fish peak, gathered a large number of cultivators. This time, all the prominent forces in the entire Southern Jing Kingdom sent people, and the leaders were none other than the Dao Foundation cultivators from the Qu family and the Qiao family.

"I wonder why Senior Taiping invited us here this time."

"Now that the Chen family has been destroyed, the Taiping Sect has the Taiping Elder in charge, and it should regain control of the land."

On the cloud platform, gazes met as several Foundation Establishment cultivators speculated about Jiang Chen's purpose in inviting them.

In the battle of Huoyuan City, the high-end combat power of Nanjing Kingdom suffered heavy losses. Not to mention the royal Chen family, which was almost wiped out, the Qu family and the Qiao family did not gain any benefits either. Now the Qu family only has two Dao Foundation cultivators left, and the Qiao family only has one left, both of whom are in the early stage of Dao Foundation. It is truly a tragic situation.

At this moment, there are only five Dao Foundation cultivators on this cloud platform. Apart from the Qu family and the Qiao family, the other two belong to the Taiping Sect. They are Lady Qinghua and Abbess Jueqing. Since Chen Jingshu faked her death and fled, Abbess Jueqing left the Chen family and joined the Taiping Sect.

She was willing to protect Chen Jingshu because Chen Jingshu had been kind to her. If it weren't for Chen Jingshu's help, she wouldn't have been able to achieve the Dao Foundation. However, she didn't have any good feelings towards the Chen family.

Sitting to the side, Qu Shize silently watched all of this. Of all those present, he was the one who knew the true reason for this gathering.

"With everything in ruins, the Southern Kingdom truly needs a new leader."

With thoughts swirling in his mind, Qu Shize pondered the path he would take in the future.

Just then, a dragon's roar resounded, and the Qingyuan River, which runs through the four southern prefectures, pulsed. A powerful aura soared into the sky, and the Dao Foundation cultivators on the cloud platform all paled at the terrifying force of this aura.

"What a terrifying aura! Is this late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator or even stronger?"

Looking into the distance, several Foundation Establishment cultivators stood up as they watched the snow-white dragon soaring through the clouds. This dragon commanded the power of rivers and lakes, and its magical power was vast. They were no match for it. Most importantly, a figure was standing on the dragon's head, none other than Jiang Chen.

In a short while, Jiang Chen arrived riding a dragon and descended upon the cloud platform.

"Greetings, senior."

Upon seeing Jiang Chen arrive, Qu Shize's eyes flashed, and he was the first to bow and offer his congratulations.

Seeing this, the other Foundation Establishment cultivators quickly followed. Having witnessed Jiang Chen's abilities, they no longer dared to regard him as an equal.

Jiang Chen accepted the gift without hesitation. He would soon be heading to the Wuchang Sect, and he didn't have much time to linger here. He needed to be more decisive in his actions.

"During this time, I have traveled far and wide and seen the land in ruins and the people suffering. I wish to form the Taiping Dao Alliance to restore our land. I wonder if any of you would be willing to join?"

His voice was strong and clear, and Jiang Chen's gaze swept over everyone present.

Upon hearing this, the people present reacted in various ways. Some seemed thoughtful, while others' expressions changed drastically, realizing that the Taiping Sect not only wanted to replace the Chen family, but also wanted to further integrate the forces of all parties.

"How to do how to do."

Anxious, Qiao Min, a Dao Foundation cultivator from the Qiao family, turned her gaze to Qu Shize, wanting to communicate with him. After all, this was no small matter; if things went wrong, the Qiao and Qu families might be skinned alive and devoured.

At that very moment, Qu Shize stepped forward again.

"Since you are so kind and benevolent, my Qu family is willing to join the Taiping Dao Alliance. Our aim is to cultivate our spirit, do good deeds, practice the Great Dao together, build a peaceful world, protect the people, and bring blessings to the region."

His usually playful face was now solemn, and Qu Shize made his stance clear.

Upon hearing this, another Dao Foundation cultivator from the Qu family quickly echoed it.

Seeing this scene, Qiao Min immediately understood that the matter had probably already been decided, and she was probably the only one present who had been truly kept in the dark.

"My Qiao family is also willing." Feeling bitter and powerless, seeing that everyone had expressed their opinions, Qiao Min could only agree. Things had come to this point, and she had no choice but to agree. If she insisted on opposing, it would be a question whether she could even leave Taiping Sect today.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen nodded in satisfaction.

As everyone reached a consensus, the charter for the establishment of the Taiping Dao Alliance was quickly finalized. He held the position of leader of the Taiping Dao Alliance nominally, with the highest status, but he was not involved in miscellaneous matters. An elders council was established under him, from which Dao Foundation cultivators could be elected. All major matters of the Taiping Dao Alliance were decided by the elders council.

In addition, the Taiping Sect underwent reforms and transformed into the Taiping Religion, which became the state religion of the Taiping Dao Alliance. All official personnel of the Taiping Dao Alliance were required to join the Taiping Religion, taking the principles of maintaining oneness, cultivating the spirit, doing good deeds, accumulating virtue, cultivating the Great Dao together, and jointly building peace as their guiding principles.

At the same time, the doctrines of Taiping Dao were thoroughly promoted among the people, attracting them to join, educating them, and building Taiping together.

Correspondingly, all the resources of the Southern Kingdom will be tilted towards the south, with the four southern prefectures replacing the former north as the new center of the Southern Kingdom. After the transformation of the sect into a religion, Muyu Island will also become the holy land of the Taiping Religion, regarded as its origin.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the plan for establishing the Taiping Dao Alliance was fully formed. It was at this moment that an extraordinary aura burst forth from the Qingyuan River, causing the river to churn and manifesting the strange phenomenon of black water flowing through the sky.

Seeing this scene, the nearby cultivators were all astonished.

Upon noticing this unusual phenomenon, all the Dao Foundation cultivators who had finished their meeting stepped out of the cloud platform. At this moment, they all looked quite excited, including Qiao Min, because the conditions offered by the Taiping Dao Alliance were much better than originally expected.

Of course, there were costs involved. For example, she was given the Ice Heart Curse. The Qiao family had to contribute a lot of their assets to establish the Taiping Dao Alliance. But there were trade-offs. At least the Qiao family's legacy was guaranteed, and they didn't have to worry about being purged.

"This means someone has laid the foundation for the Dao."

"Judging from the situation, it seems they are practicing water magic, but we don't know who it is."

Looking towards Qingyuan River, the Dao Foundation cultivators understood something.

At this moment, they couldn't help but turn their gaze to Jiang Chen. He must have received the support of the Taiping Sect to be able to establish his Dao foundation in this place, and that was indeed the case.

Soon after, the strange phenomenon subsided, and a figure walked on water. He wore a traditional Chinese robe with ink-wash style, embroidered with swallows, with white eyebrows and black hair. He had a kind face and a cheerful expression, giving people a feeling of high spirits.

"Fu Ling is very grateful to the sect master for imparting the Dharma."

Upon arriving at Yuntai, suppressing his joy, Fuling Sanren bowed deeply to Jiang Chen.

When he joined the Taiping Sect, he contributed a second-tier inheritance in exchange for a second-tier inheritance. Later, Jiang Chen not only passed on the Black Water Technique to him, but also bestowed upon him the spiritual treasure Hunjiang Water, which enabled him to establish his Dao foundation.

It can be said that his achievements today are entirely due to Jiang Chen's promotion; without Jiang Chen, he would not be where he is today.

"Your mid-grade Dao Foundation is not in vain after all these years of honing. I hope you will not disappoint me."

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on Fu Ling Sanren, and after a careful examination, he was quite satisfied.

Upon hearing this, Fu Ling Sanren immediately bowed again.

"Please rest assured, Sect Master, I will certainly live up to your expectations."

With a resounding statement, Fu Ling Sanren made his stance clear.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen nodded and said nothing more.

The reason he was willing to bestow the precious treasure was not only because Fu Ling Sanren had devoted himself to the Taiping Sect over the years, but also because after his departure, the Taiping Sect, or rather the Taiping Cult, needed a suitable leader. After much deliberation, he finally chose Fu Ling Sanren, whose loyalty and ability were both excellent.

Most importantly, Fu Ling Sanren cultivates water magic. Once he achieves the Dao foundation, he can continue to expand the Qingyuan River's water veins, allowing the Qingyuan River to flow through the entire Nan Jing Kingdom and become the Nan Jing Kingdom's mother river.

(End of this chapter)