Chapter 1077 - 1177: Fierce Discussion

"Alright, everyone stop talking and listen to me quietly," said Taichu Zhenren in the Taichu Hall, addressing the chattering sect leaders.

Ye Tianfan felt as if Taichu Zhenren's words were ringing right beside his ear. However, Ye Tianfan didn't see Taichu Zhenren exert much effort to speak, so it must be some secret technique that conveyed the sound directly to his ears.

The crowd, who had been discussing why Taichu Zhenren had summoned them, stopped talking after hearing his words.

Although some sect leaders arrived early, they were merely treated warmly by Taichu Sect. When asked about the specific reason for the gathering, responses were vague, merely saying that the sect leader would explain later.

Some sect leaders initially didn't want to come because they only received Taichu Zhenren's message without specific reasons. However, Taichu Zhenren also said that if they didn't come, there was a high chance that their sect might be destroyed in the upcoming tide.

Besides, this was a direct summons from Taichu Zhenren, so they came even if they were reluctant.

After arriving, they waited several days without seeing Taichu Zhenren. They could only wait until all sect leaders arrived to hear what the matter was. Fortunately, they knew that Taichu Sect was the number one major sect, unlikely to gather everyone without serious cause. Initially displeased, upon reflection, they realized something major might have happened, so none of the sect leaders caused a fuss. Even sect elders wanting to make a commotion were suppressed by their leaders.

Today, Taichu Zhenren was finally going to reveal the issue. All the sect leaders quieted down, eager to hear what could cause such a gathering.

To gather all sect leaders is no trivial matter. If what Taichu Zhenren says doesn't live up to their expectations, Taichu Sect's status could plummet. Even if it remains the top sect outwardly, it will lose significance in their hearts. In future crises, they may not come again, just like the "wolf is coming" story, except deceiving once in the cultivation world means losing faith.

"What I am about to say will change the history of our cultivation world. The matter that follows is of great importance, so I have not invited the demonic sects for this meeting. We will inform them after our meeting," said Taichu Zhenren, seeing the crowd had stopped their commotion.

After Taichu Zhenren's words, all sect leaders began chattering again. They couldn't comprehend why Taichu Zhenren wanted to involve the demonic forces. Didn't he know what he was dealing with? They are beasts and savages who disregard everything.

Listening to Taichu Zhenren, the upcoming major event seemed to involve cooperation with the demonic forces.

Some impulsive sect leaders stood up, loudly questioning Taichu Zhenren. Such matters were shocking; previously, cooperating with the demonic forces in major events already angered them. Even that time, they weren't allowed into Taichu Sect but had to gather outside. Only the Demon Sect Leader represented the entire demonic faction at the meeting. This time, Taichu Zhenren wanted all demonic faction leaders to attend the meeting.

This was intolerable for many sects. The demonic faction is a mix of all kinds, and some sects have leaders less powerful than an elite disciple. How could they accept such people standing alongside them? Some leaders felt it was degrading to be in the same space.

If Taichu Zhenren merely invited the Demon Sect Leader, no one would object due to the leader's profound power. Despite being a demon leader, they are qualified to participate in any major event of the cultivation world. But those minor sects and demonic leaders, weaker than their disciples and only having established sects by inheriting some knowledge, refusing to sit with these people was understandable.

Taichu Zhenren knew what the leaders below were thinking. However, involving them was necessary since the Demon Sect alone couldn't control the minor sects. The whole demonic faction is mostly chaos; anyone joining must be a wrongdoer. Usually, they fear the Demon Sect, but if they learn they can access outside resources, they may clash with the Demon Sect for them.

After all, "people die for wealth, birds die for food." They won't refrain from such gains, and would fight anyone trying to stop them.

The Demon Sect isn't foolish; they won't use their entire force to suppress minor sects to slow their outside resource harvesting. Not suppressing these minor sects benefits them because they can distract righteous sects.

Taichu Zhenren saw the small and minor sects starting to make a fuss. A bit of thought revealed their concerns about the demonic small sects attending. Some sect leaders, quick-witted, realized opposing their presence was beneficial. If these minor sects caused chaos, it would first affect Taichu Sect.

No matter what happens next, Taichu Sect would have a large part of its power restrained. Besides, summoning all sects showed Taichu Sect's inability to handle the event alone, needing joint effort.

This opened a chance for gain distribution. If Taichu Sect hadn't been constrained, they would undoubtedly take the largest share; there was no need to think otherwise.