Cao Tianjue and others expressed doubts.
Because the intelligence capability of the Immortal Sect’s Intelligence Tower had already demonstrated power.
Inferring the whole from the parts, it was evident that the Immortal Sect was absolutely formidable.
Seeing that everyone had the intention to not let the Immortal Sect have it easy, Luo Shen presented his final point, "The one to take the first risk has already appeared! It’s Duanhun Mountain. There were some verbal clashes today between Duanhun Mountain and the Immortal Sect’s Sect Leader over the genius, though no fight ensued, Duanhun Mountain suffered a minor setback and was too frightened by the so-called magic to even give chase."
"No way?"
"Duanhun Mountain suffered a setback!"
Cao Tianjue and others showed surprise.
Luo Shen nodded and continued, "For this matter, all you need to do is spread the word and let more people know. With Duanhun Mountain’s temperament, there’s no way he’ll let it pass without doing anything; not even if he’s afraid to act, he must be the first to stand out."
"With Duanhun Mountain’s temperament, he certainly won’t let his fame be wasted for nothing." Cao Tianjue pondered for a moment, then slammed the table, "Let’s do this! I’ll send someone to start spreading the word so that Duanhun Mountain will have no choice but to fight!"
The others also responded in agreement.
In the end, Luo Shen emphasized, "The more people know about these two matters, the better. When things get stirred up, we can better understand the Immortal Sect. Otherwise, with the distance between our families and the Immortal Sect, he would need no preparation to act against the Five Families!"
Luo Shen reiterated the threat that the Immortal Sect posed to the families, aiming to have all four families act on the matter with full force.
...
The next day.
The kitchen.
In the morning, disciples returning from Wind Field looked enviously at Long Yue and others holding tokens.
"Congratulations, Elder Yun."
"Congratulations, Elder Long."
Amid the chorus of congratulations, Wen Ping came to the kitchen.
He also brought along the newcomer, Yan Sheng.
Introducing Yan Sheng to each person, Wen Ping glanced with satisfaction at Yun Liao, Long Yue, and Yang Lele, who had secured their tokens.
"I believe you can see that every inch of Heaven-Gazing Gorge is filled with powerful individuals. Compared to them, the gap is still significant. From today, you three will enter the Sea Thought Pavilion for cultivation. This opportunity is free, and I hope you cherish it! Also, among you three, some are suitable for magic cultivation, others are not. For Long Yue, you will focus on magic as it suits you better. Lele, Elder Yun, if you don’t wish to try magic, you can follow the path of the Flying Sword."
"In short, there’s no strongest, only what’s most suitable for you. As for others who didn’t get a token and access to the Sea Thought Pavilion this time, don’t worry. The Sea Thought Pavilion will soon open for paid entry, and you’ll all have access then."
Hearing this last bit, everyone was overjoyed.
The Immortal Sect crowd, already accustomed to paid cultivation, wasn’t afraid of fees anymore.
They feared restrictions!
"I hope when the Sea Thought Pavilion opens, there’ll be no time or frequency limits."
Huai Ye looked at Wen Ping with anticipation.
And others cast similar looks towards Wen Ping.
Wen Ping smiled faintly, "Do you think that’s possible?"
"Haih, just knew it." Huai Ye sighed, then patted Yan Sheng’s shoulder, "My newly initiated junior, I heard you nearly lost your life finding that token?"
Yan Sheng nodded.
Huai Ye smiled wryly, choosing not to speak further.
Yan Sheng was left puzzled, wanting to ask why Huai Ye smiled but dared not.
As the crowd led Yan Sheng into the kitchen, Elder Yun Liao and others approached.
Yun Liao said, "Sect Leader, when acquiring the token, I ran into people from the Five-star Influence families of Baiyue City. They seem extremely hostile to our Immortal Sect."
Yu Mo of the Wandering Sword said, "We sensed it too. Although they didn’t physically attack, they were verbally provocative."
"Members of the Luo family ambushed me, claiming they mistook me for a Demon in the Wind Field; said it was an accident, but I feel otherwise," Yu Jiang added.
Yu Jiang was well aware he wore the Immortal Clear Wind Robe!
He wasn’t running in the Wind Field in a Demon Body.
Wen Ping responded, "Hostility towards the Immortal Sect is normal. We suddenly appeared on their turf, aiming to stand above them. Anyone would be troubled. However, if anyone strikes at you again, kill them directly, regardless of who or how influential they are, this Sect Leader has your back!"
"Yes!"
Yun Liao and others were delighted, exchanging glances.
From Wen Ping’s words, they seemed to foresee the storm about to break over Heaven-Gazing Gorge.