Chapter 6: Integration Plan
Jin Zun met with the seven sect leaders and revealed his plan to establish the San Ding Gate, asking them to carry out this plan personally.
This was also Qu Yi’s idea. If they relied on the existing forces of San Ding Gate to grow step by step before unifying the entire cultivation world, there would still be too many obstacles. After all, among the existing forces of San Ding Gate, there were only four or five cultivators at the Tribulation stage and just a dozen at the Convergence stage. Compared to ordinary cultivation families in the entire cultivation world, they were far inferior.
Therefore, Qu Yi wanted the existing forces of San Ding Gate to expand from below, while at the same time having the seven major sects announce the establishment of San Ding Gate throughout the world, pushing from the top down to rapidly strengthen its influence.
By combining efforts from above and below, the power of San Ding Gate could grow at the fastest pace.
Qu Yi had already reached the Mahayana stage, and with ascension to the immortal realm approaching, he needed to swiftly realize his plan to unify the cultivation world through San Ding Gate.
After announcing the plan, Jin Zun left immediately.
The seven sect leaders remained seated on Tai Yuan Mountain, silent for a long time, reflecting on the orders Jin Zun had given them.
Unify the cultivation world?
They were still in shock. Although they had once imagined such a thing before, given the balance of power among the ten major sects and the intricate web of relationships within the cultivation world, it seemed impossible to accomplish such a plan even with a lifetime of effort.
But now, an opportunity had indeed arisen. All the Mahayana-level cultivators of the various sects had died, the Tribulation-stage cultivators with different allegiances had been eliminated, and the leaders of the seven sects were under one person’s control. With such a favorable situation, it was entirely possible to unify the cultivation world.
After a while, a strange glow appeared in the eyes of the seven sect leaders. Clearly, they were thinking about how extraordinary it would be to unify the cultivation world with their joint efforts.
The seven were filled with intense passion.
“Let’s go back and start announcing the establishment of San Ding Gate,” Tai Ming said happily.
“Good. To unify the cultivation world—a feat accomplished by us—is a great honor for us,” Ying Hua said, also losing his composure as he clenched his fist firmly.
“I can already sense it. Since our master wants us to unify the cultivation world, he must have even greater plans. I’m looking forward to it,” Jin Xiong exclaimed excitedly.
“Thousands of planets under one rule—mythical, truly legendary,” Cang Huang said, deeply moved.
“The cultivation world is about to embark on a new chapter and establish a new era, which inevitably requires a brutal process of elimination. I hope more people in the cultivation world can discern the situation and avoid becoming victims of this tide,” Qinglong said calmly.
“Yes, those ancient families entrenched on various planets, the extreme forces scattered across planets, and the solitary cultivators who harass them—formerly, our ten major sects failed to eliminate them due to various power struggles. Now is the time for their demise,” Tulong said with a cold glint in his eyes, his tone fierce.
“I’m curious about how the master will structure the Three Tripod Sect after unifying the cultivation world and how he will spread its influence throughout it,” Shuilong said with a smile.
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The seven sect leaders, immersed in emotions such as excitement, emotion, hope, and coldness, all understood that the emergence of the Three Tripod Sect would trigger a tremendous upheaval in the cultivation world, making it much more dynamic from then on.
Afterward, the seven left and returned to their respective sects.
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Liupan Star was now ruled by seven major sects, whose influence extended to every corner of the planet.
At the same time, the seven major sects—Taiyuan Sect, Yingtian School, Jinyang Religion, Cangyang Valley, Bai Shou Peak, Xianyue Cliff, and Jiugong Island—along with their seven sect leaders, announced to the world that they would merge to form the Three Tripod Sect. From then on, all cultivation sects, families, organizations, and forces on the planets of the cultivation world would be under the control of the Three Tripod Sect; those who refused would be killed.
This news spread first within the seven major sects and quickly reached the entire Liupan Star. It also spread to every planet in the cultivation world through the Immortal Path Alliance and the Demon Path Alliance.
All other sects were abolished; only the Three Tripod Sect remained.
Undoubtedly, this news caused immense shock throughout the cultivation world, followed by endless speculation and a flurry of various opinions.
“The seven major sects actually abandoned their own forces and merged into the Three Tripod Sect.”
“The seven sect leaders were willing to give up their positions and merge into one sect. Who will be the leader of this newly formed Three Tripod Sect?”
“Will there only be the Three Tripod Sect in the cultivation world from now on? That’s too domineering.”
“With the Immortal, Demon, and Fiend paths forming the Three Tripod, these three forces united—this is also a remarkable event for the cultivation world. There will surely be less killing from now on.”
“It seems the seven major sects want to end the long-standing chaos in the cultivation world and establish a new order.”
“A new era is about to arrive. This time, our family cannot go against the trend. It seems our family will also have to join the Three Tripod Gate.”…
Throughout the cultivation world, billions of cultivators were filled with emotion. The long-standing chaos across various planets also reached a rare state of peace due to the spread of this news.
Some cultivators were looking forward to the arrival of the new era, some were calculating what benefits they could gain from it, and some were trying to figure out the true background and purpose of the Three Tripod Gate.
The news shocked the cultivation world.
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The first to respond to the declaration by the seven major sects were their branches on various planets. Immediately, the major sects on each planet issued declarations, expressing their willingness to submit to the Three Tripod Gate.
Subsequently, some cultivation families, forces, and alliances that saw through the situation also promptly issued statements, declaring their willingness to submit to the Three Tripod Gate.
Of course, most cultivators adopted a wait-and-see attitude, deciding to wait for further developments before making a decision.
Ta Ming, Ying Hua, Jin Xiong, Cang Huang, Qing Long, Tu Long, and Shui Long had already predicted these developments.
Those sects that decided to submit merely issued a declaration; internally, they probably didn’t take the Three Tripod Gate seriously. As for the declarations made by cultivation families and forces, they were just lip service—they certainly weren’t willing to submit to the Three Tripod Gate in their hearts.
Why should I give up my existing interests to a newly established sect?
The seven naturally knew the thoughts of these sects and forces, but one of the purposes of announcing the establishment of the Three Tripod Gate was to let the entire cultivation world know that it had been founded. Another purpose was to obtain declarations from those sects and forces.
Now that these sects and forces had declared their willingness to submit to the Three Tripod Gate, the seven could proceed openly with their next step.
The remaining 11,000+ elders at the transcendent stage from the seven sects gathered in a beautiful valley to receive orders from Ta Ming and the other six.
Ta Ming, Ying Hua, Jin Xiong, Cang Huang, Qing Long, Tu Long, and Shui Long sat side by side in the center of the valley, smiling faintly as they watched these elders.
The seven sent Ta Ming to deliver the orders.
“Elders, the Three Tripod Gate has been established, and the major sects and forces on various planets have agreed to submit to it. Of course, there are still some stubborn forces on different planets that refuse to submit, as well as powerful independent cultivators who refuse to obey. All these heretical forces must be eradicated. Elders, the establishment of the Three Tripod Gate this time is the most significant event in the entire cultivation world, and it is an honor for us to be part of it. Starting today, you will be assigned to various planets to unite all those sects and forces willing to submit to the Three Tripod Gate, and then use this united force to wipe out all forces and independent cultivators that do not submit,” Tai Ming said calmly.
“The first step is to establish the Three Tripod Gate; the second step is to eliminate the enemies.”
More than ten thousand elders at the Tribulation stage immediately understood the arrangements and plans of the seven sect leaders upon hearing Tai Ming’s words.
As for the third step, it would likely only become clear after the enemies were eliminated and the Three Tripod Gate took control of the entire cultivation world.
“Yes!” The elders replied in unison.
Hearing their response, Tai Ming smiled faintly before continuing, “Elders, during this period of eliminating heretical forces, all the wealth of those enemies will belong to you.”
This was also the result of discussions among Tai Ming and the other seven. Although they could order the elders at the Tribulation stage to carry out tasks, doing so would likely reduce their enthusiasm. It was better to offer them some benefits to motivate them to complete the task as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
Indeed, all those over ten thousand elders at the Tribulation stage understood the implication, their faces breaking into smiles.
“Yes!” The elders responded collectively once again.
Tai Ming smiled, waved his hand, and said, “Everyone, set off immediately.”
“Yes!” All the elders at the Tribulation stage replied immediately and vanished through teleportation.
Tai Ming, Ying Hua, Jin Xiong, Cang Huang, Qing Long, Tu Long, and Shui Long exchanged glances after seeing that all the elders at the Tribulation stage had left.
“Elders, now that all the elders at the Tribulation stage have left, it should be possible to clean up the sects and forces on the larger planets. It’s time for our elders at the Fusion stage to take action on the medium-sized planets. At least for the smaller planets, let our law enforcers at the Divination stage go ahead and handle things,” Tai Ming said softly.
These plans had all been discussed in advance. On the larger planets, the elders at the Tribulation stage would be in charge, first gathering those forces that had declared their submission to the Three Tripod Gate, and then using them as vanguards to sweep away the heretical forces on various planets.
Medium-sized planets are given to the elders in the fusion phase, and medium-sized planets are given to the disciples in the distraction phase. The specific methods of execution are almost the same: using the forces that have pledged allegiance to the Three Tripod Sect to eliminate all opposing forces.
“Haha…” Ying Hua, Jin Xiong, Cang Huang, Qing Long, Tu Long, and Shui Long all laughed exaggeratedly.
The truly bloody era in the cultivation world has arrived.