Chapter 1917: Flourishing Prosperity, Zhe Tian Xuan Sect — Part 2
Chapter 1917: Flourishing Prosperity, Zhe Tian Xuan Sect — Part 2
Jiang Chengxuan had long since stabilized his position at the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal realm and began to gradually accumulate new progress on the path of Immortal Dao. However, the only flaw was that the fragment of the Ancient Golden Immortal Cave’s scripture never responded and did not open the cave. It seemed as if the cave was stubbornly opposing Jiang Chengxuan; no matter how many days and nights he chanted the scripture, it refused to exert its power.
In response, Jiang Chengxuan could only feel helpless—there was nothing else he could do. But after such a long time, he had already adjusted his mindset. The power of merit and faith was far greater than he had imagined. Jiang Chengxuan believed that even without external support, relying solely on this power, he would not face many obstacles breaking through the mid-stage Golden Immortal realm.
The more merit and faith power he absorbed, the more extraordinary he felt it to be. That power originated from the beginning of heaven and earth, extremely close to the source and perfectly pure. At the same time, it had an invisible effect of shaping the universe and refining space. This was a fundamental change from the roots. Even someone originally incompetent, with the addition of merit and faith power, would quickly become a cultivation prodigy with sharper comprehension of the heavenly Dao.
Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan himself possessed extraordinary talent and had undergone countless profound transformations, almost like a sacred body. Perhaps in the distant ancient times, many great beings were like sacred bodies, precisely because they relied on the power of merit and faith in their cultivation, achieving such remarkable results.
In short, the longer time passed, the less anxious Jiang Chengxuan became. After all, everything he was doing—establishing the Haoran Xuan Sect and opening the Ancient Golden Immortal Cave—was ultimately for cultivation. Currently, this was a perfect opportunity for intense cultivation, so he decided to go with the flow and wait patiently.
Unconsciously, another millennium passed.
These two thousand years were the golden development period of Haoran Xuan Sect, continuing until it reached its peak without any lack of strength. In the Ancient Realm, Haoran Xuan Sect had completely risen to prominence, becoming a huge and powerful existence. Wherever its disciples and elders went, they enjoyed the envy and respect of other Immortal sects.
Gradually, some prodigies of Haoran Xuan Sect began to shine brightly within the Ancient Realm, making a name for themselves. Among them was Yuan Han, an old friend who had followed Jiang Chengxuan to the Ancient Realm. After Haoran Xuan Sect rose to fame, he completed his travels and returned here.
One day, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan received and welcomed Yuan Han. Compared to before, he was undoubtedly more weathered but had become steadier and had reached the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal realm. The three chatted warmly, reminiscing about the past and sharing their experiences.
Finally, Jiang Chengxuan entrusted Yuan Han with a heavy responsibility again and helped him break through to the Perfected Immortal realm.
Meanwhile, another major event forced Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to step out once. At that time, a delegation arrived in the Baiying Domain, claiming they wanted to recruit disciples and offer an opportunity to Haoran Xuan Sect.
Normally, Jiang Chengxuan would have ignored such matters. However, he did not expect that Elder Yunshi would come forward to explain this matter for him.
It turned out that the recruiting delegation came from an even more ancient force in the Ancient Realm called Zhe Tian Xuan Sect. Their strength was unfathomable. It was said that the sect had several Golden Immortal-level existences!
Their ancestor was a legendary figure above the Golden Immortal level—a Mixed-Origin Great Luo Golden Immortal!
This sect only recruited true prodigies. They would send delegations to roam various domains to find disciples. No matter the background, as long as one had talent, they could become disciples of their sect and rapidly rise in the world.
In the past, there was a nameless small sect whose disciple was recruited by Zhe Tian Xuan Sect. After tens of thousands of years, that disciple returned with the power of a Golden Immortal, suppressing a domain and bringing a great gift to the former sect!
Moreover, this was not an exception. Under the terrifying foundation of Zhe Tian Xuan Sect, almost all chosen disciples would later become powerful figures in the Ancient Realm!
Therefore, whenever a delegation from Zhe Tian Xuan Sect appeared, many Immortal sects would compete fiercely to send their disciples there, hoping for a great opportunity in the future.
This time, Yunlan Immortal Sect sent many precious treasures and a few disciples into Zhe Tian Xuan Sect.
Only then did Jiang Chengxuan understand why this mysterious delegation was so arrogant.
“Young friend, although these people are very arrogant, Zhe Tian Xuan Sect is definitely not a sect that seeks fame without substance!” Elder Yunshi seemed to have seen through Jiang Chengxuan’s thoughts and said this to him.
“Hmm,” Jiang Chengxuan nodded, not doubting the truth of Elder Yunshi’s words.
The world was vast and full of wonders. Although a Golden Immortal force was strong, it obviously was not the top of the Ancient Realm.
Zhe Tian Xuan Sect was merely a leading force among Golden Immortal powers. However, these sects were mysterious, and it was often very difficult to come into contact with them unless one reached that level.
“Since Elder Yun says so, I will let the interested disciples in my sect give it a try,” Jiang Chengxuan thought carefully and finally chose to let things take their natural course—neither interfering nor obstructing.
After all, for the current Haoran Xuan Sect, such an existence was still somewhat feared and not to be made enemies with.
Moreover, having disciples favored by Zhe Tian Xuan Sect was not a bad thing. Otherwise, Elder Yunshi would not have sent his own disciples there.
Although officially recruited as disciples of Zhe Tian Xuan Sect, in reality, they did not require severing ties with Haoran Xuan Sect. Instead, certain contracts were made, and after a set period, Zhe Tian Xuan Sect would no longer manage the disciples.
This approach was glorified by Zhe Tian Xuan Sect as a selfless contribution to cultivate strength throughout the Ancient Realm. In truth, by letting disciples return to their domains, it greatly expanded their influence and invisibly controlled larger territories.
Therefore, under Jiang Chengxuan’s order, the entire Haoran Xuan Sect was undoubtedly stirred up.
They had heard of the legends of Zhe Tian Xuan Sect before, but this time they truly faced them.
Immediately, many confident disciples volunteered to give it a try.
Unfortunately, the requirements to join Zhe Tian Xuan Sect were extremely high. Not a single disciple from dozens of Immortal cities succeeded!
On the other hand, when Shen Ruyan went to handle related affairs, she amazed the entire delegation of Zhe Tian Xuan Sect.
They repeatedly persuaded her to join their sect, only stopping with great regret when they realized she was the wife of the Haoran Xuan Sect’s Patriarch.
Interestingly, after this matter, some disciples of Haoran Xuan Sect began to be selected as nominal disciples of Zhe Tian Xuan Sect.
This made the entire sect excited. Many Immortals congratulated Haoran Xuan Sect.
Jiang Chengxuan himself remained calm. After all, this was just an exchange of interests, which he understood very well.
Previously, unlike other Immortal sects, he did not offer gifts to the delegations, so the requirements were strict and none were chosen from dozens of Immortal cities.
Later, after seeing Shen Ruyan’s talent and confirming the bright future of Haoran Xuan Sect, the people from Zhe Tian Xuan Sect lowered their stance and began seriously recruiting disciples.
By the time the delegation left, Haoran Xuan Sect had three disciples selected.
This established some contact between the two Immortal sects.
Of course, this did not mean that all the most talented disciples of Haoran Xuan Sect were chosen.
In reality, the top one or two most talented disciples were usually kept with various conditions.
For the very top disciples, whether they joined Zhe Tian Xuan Sect or not did not matter.
With the resources of a Golden Immortal sect, supporting them was never a problem, and the precious treasures were sufficient.
Only those prodigies who had to struggle and were suppressed by the top tier chose to try their luck.
Because staying in Haoran Xuan Sect meant they would always be trampled by the best.
They might as well try their luck in Zhe Tian Xuan Sect to see what opportunities they could gain for a meteoric rise.