Chapter 14: Everyone, Begin Your Cultivation
Throughout Mount Taiyuan, only millions of disciples from the Three Cauldrons Sect remained at this moment. Qu Yi scanned everyone with a glance before smiling and saying, “All disciples of the Three Cauldrons Sect, from now on, the entire cultivation world belongs to us. I’ve asked you to stay here to inform you that once you return to your respective planets, you must make all cultivation techniques public. This way, not only can current cultivators choose the best techniques, but more importantly, it will give all ordinary people the opportunity to cultivate as well.”
Wow!
All the people from the Three Cauldrons Sect remaining on Mount Taiyuan were shocked and exclaimed in unison, their hearts filled with excitement.
“The sect leader actually wants everyone in the cultivation world to cultivate!”
“Will those ordinary people without spiritual roots also be allowed to cultivate? It’s useless for them anyway.”
“All cultivation techniques will be made public. From now on, there will basically be no secrets among cultivators.”
“The sect leader’s decision is truly astonishing. By making cultivation techniques public, it prevents powerful sects from using them to dominate planets in the past.”
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Everyone was thinking rapidly, speculating about Qu Yi’s decision and marveling at it.
Of course, these people from the Three Cauldrons Sect had no idea that Qu Yi’s decision was not only aimed at strengthening the sect’s rule over the cultivation world but also served his own interests. Qu Yi wanted the Three Cauldrons Sect to control the cultivation world so that future cultivators would worship him. By gaining their faith, he could obtain their insights into the world. Although there were many cultivators in the cultivation world now, their numbers were still far less than those of ordinary people. If ordinary people also began to cultivate and worship Qu Yi, the amount of faith he would gain would be terrifying.
Qu Yi made this rule solely to maximize his faith.
Qu Yi waved his hand, silencing the crowd, and said with a smile, “Alright, all disciples of the Three Cauldrons Sect, return to your respective planets. From now on, the influence of our sect will cover every corner of the cultivation world.”
“As you command, Sect Leader!” The voices of millions echoed across the sky, filled with heroic spirit.
Immediately afterward, all the disciples of the Three Cauldrons Sect on Mount Taiyuan took to the air and rushed back to their respective planets in the cultivation world.
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In the Jinyuan Palace on Mount Taiyuan, only eight people were present—the eight sect leaders of the Three Cauldrons Sect: Qu Yi, Tai Ming, Ying Hua, Jin Xiong, Cang Huang, Qing Long, Tu Long, and Shui Long. They were discussing matters together.
Qu Yi sat on the white jade chair in the middle, glanced at the seven deputy leaders, and smiled, saying, “The seven of you will be in charge of the specific affairs of Sanding Gate from now on.”
Tai Ming and the other six were initially shocked but soon understood. It was easy to comprehend—after all, they were Qu Yi’s slaves. Although they held the title of deputy leaders, the master-slave relationship remained fundamental. Thus, Qu Yi naturally would act as a hands-off boss, leaving all matters to these seven.
However, Tai Ming and the others weren’t disappointed. After all, Sanding Gate had unified the entire cultivation world, and countless resources would soon be under their control—a truly exciting prospect.
“Yes, master,” the seven replied immediately.
In private, they still had to acknowledge their subordinate status, addressing him only as master and never daring to use the title “leader” again.
Qu Yi merely smiled faintly before continuing, “I give you only one task: as you manage Sanding Gate, find a way to make everyone in the cultivation world worship me.”
At this point, Qu Yi finally revealed his ultimate goal of unifying the cultivation world.
Tai Ming, Ying Hua, Jin Xiong 2, Cang Huang, Qing Long, Tu Long, and Shui Long all widened their eyes upon hearing Qu Yi’s words. Though surprised, they couldn’t figure out the purpose behind his plan.
What benefit would it bring Qu Yi to have people worship him?
Unable to understand his decision right away, they didn’t hesitate and replied together, “Yes, master. We will definitely complete this task.”
In the cultivation world, people admired the strong. Tai Ming and the others still had ways to make cultivators eventually worship Qu Yi.
Yet, completing this task would take a long time. After all, fostering faith in one person among others required many conditions, all of which needed to be gradually improved by the people of Sanding Gate.
Qu Yi smiled. He understood well that gaining the worship of the entire cultivation world would take time. It would likely be many years after he ascended to the immortal realm before he could gradually win over the cultivators of the whole world.
Meanwhile, Tai Ming and the others already had some preliminary ideas.
“Sanding Gate will make all cultivation techniques public. Taking advantage of this trend, we’ll spread stories of Qu Yi’s kindness so that all mortals come to know him.”
“On various planets, Sanding Gate will classify cultivators by their levels and arrange them systematically in certain areas. Those who don’t worship Qu Yi will be secretly killed, while those who do will be promoted and given access to resources.”
“For trade, auctions, and task assignments, priority will be given to those who worship Qu Yi.”
“Write a book about Qu Yi in the cultivation world, so that all cultivators in it will know about him and come to believe in Qu Yi.”
“Those who have reached the Tribulation stage should be subjected to Soul Search techniques uniformly; those who do not truly believe in Qu Yi deep in their souls shall be executed immediately.”
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In just a moment, various ideas flashed through the minds of the seven Tai Ming members. They believed that after further discussion, they could devise an effective method to make everyone in the cultivation world believe in Qu Yi.
Qu Yi’s soul could sense the fluctuations in the souls of the seven, allowing him to know their thoughts. He remained smiling the whole time.
“Alright, all seven. From now on, the Three Tripod Gate will be under your control. I’m very confident. In the future, I will travel throughout the cultivation world. The time when we meet again will likely be when I ascend to the Immortal Realm,” Qu Yi said with a sudden laugh.
Ah!
The seven Tai Ming members, still thinking about ways to foster belief, exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Qu Yi’s words.
“Master, rest assured. The Three Tripod Gate will surely extend its influence to every corner of the cultivation world, and we will also make everyone there believe in you as soon as possible,” the seven declared their determination.
Qu Yi nodded, smiled, and immediately teleported away.
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Qu Yi’s five avatars had been in the Flower Valley, sitting quietly beneath the Inverted Bell Flower, each mastering a form of primordial energy.
There were six types of primordial energies each for the five elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. If the five avatars could master one type each, they could elevate their soul realms to the perfect Mahayana stage.
After meeting the seven Tai Ming members, Qu Yi’s true self had already teleported back to the Flower Valley.
Soon after, Bai Man, Qing Wu Gui, Mu Han, Wu Yuan, Golden Qilin, Illusory Dancing Butterfly, and Qu Han Xin emerged from the Dimensional Sphere.
“Qu Yi, congratulations on unifying the cultivation world,” Qing Wu Gui said as soon as he appeared.
These people had witnessed Qu Yi’s greatness firsthand on Tai Yuan Mountain and seen the admiration of hundreds of millions of cultivators for him. They were all excited, even Qing Wu Gui, who was usually cold-hearted, was deeply moved.
“Ugh, Qu Yi, you’re truly too powerful! You’ve unified the entire cultivation world,” Wu Yuan shouted excitedly, trembling.
“Master, I can’t calm down right now—I’m so excited!” Golden Qilin and Illusory Dancing Butterfly cried out together.
Bai Man looked at Qu Yi, and upon hearing the words of the others, her eyes sparkled with light, her heart filled with strength. She felt overwhelmed by a sense of hardship, truly believing herself extremely lucky to be Qu Yi’s partner.
Qu Hanxin, on the other hand, remained calm. Having struggled alone in the cultivation world for many years and fought against various forces, he had become even more composed. Yet beneath his cold expression, his eyes shone with admiration for his father’s unprecedented and unparalleled achievements.
Qu Yi listened calmly before smiling and saying, “Everyone, from now on, let’s focus on cultivation. My five avatars are about to comprehend the primal power. Once that happens, I will leave you and ascend to the immortal realm. I only hope to reunite with you sooner, so everyone must work hard.”
These words instantly silenced the previously excited atmosphere.
“Qu Yi is about to ascend!”
Everyone suddenly felt an indelible sense of sorrow, as if their bodies had been drained of strength.