Eternal Tale

”Pavilion Master Luo... is this matter meant to escalate?” A sect leader looked at the jade tokens, having already discerned too much, his thoughts racing far and wide.

The other four also suddenly realized the vast implications, understanding that this was a contest of power and influence!

”You all have keen eyes,” Luoshuang nodded with a smile. ”Therefore, the risk to your sects won’t be too great. This isn’t a fight to the death; we’re moving from the shadows to the light, and we still need time.”

”I see. Pavilion Master Luo, have you considered the consequences of this matter, or have you prepared for the aftermath?”

The five of them breathed a sigh of relief, as none of them wanted to fall in a power struggle. Avoiding a fight to the death was naturally the best outcome.

Handling the aftermath of offending those people was naturally about what benefits their sects could gain, and whether they could outweigh the risks.

”The garbage recycling of all the great sects in the Mengmu Sea Region will be fully entrusted to the five major sects. We will only take twenty percent of the profits, with no time limit.”

Luoshuang’s tone seemed to become slightly unsettled as she glanced at the five sect leaders. ”Based on the long-term benefits of the garbage recycling plant’s current operations, if the entire Mengmu Sea Region is integrated, the benefits for your sects every hundred years...”

”That would be equivalent to having a large mid-grade spirit stone mine that never runs dry!”

”Of course, this is a long-term endeavor. Collaborating with all the sects in the Mengmu Sea Region requires uncertain resources and time.””But as Unity True Lords, I believe you all have the foresight for this future.”

As she finished speaking, her aura gradually rose, her dress fluttering slightly, as she looked at the five Unity True Lords who were stunned, knowing their hearts were already in turmoil.

Their chests began to heave slightly. To be honest, throughout the long ages, the large mid-grade spirit stone mines their sects had acquired were few and far between, mostly divided by various forces.

And this wasn’t just a single large mid-grade spirit stone mine; the hundred-year benefits equaled a large mid-grade spirit stone mine!

Having held high positions for so long, they had long mastered the art of maintaining composure even when the sky fell.

But today’s grand opportunity made their Dao hearts waver; it was too immense...

So immense that they wanted to seize the garbage recycling plant, even considering ordering their sect disciples to dismantle cultivation garbage! Forget about sect industries.

Earning spirit stones for a lifetime couldn’t compare to what others earned in a year; it was outright robbery, who wouldn’t go crazy for it?

The five exchanged glances, their eyes gradually reflecting a shared glimmer of madness. If this succeeded, their sects’ legacies would soar to unprecedented heights in the future!

They finally understood why those great immortals behind the scenes were compelled to intervene; no one could resist such temptation.

Such enormous benefits had reached the point of trampling on the rules, treating them as nonexistent.

”Pavilion Master Luo... is there truly such terrifying profit in this?”

”Otherwise, why would those higher-standing cultivators be preparing to act? Isn’t this reason enough?”

”Understood!”

The five nodded heavily, all being smart individuals who needed no further explanation. The weight of those behind the scenes was enough to prove the truth of the matter.

At this moment, Luoshuang’s gaze turned respectful as she placed the Earth rank Void Transmission Disk on the ground.

A light screen slowly unfolded, revealing a figure hidden in the shadows, with a cultivator wearing a beast bone mask standing behind.

”Hehe, welcome, sect leaders, to the garbage recycling plant.” A gentle voice slowly emanated from the disk.

”And this fellow Daoist is...”

”Who I am is not important, but I believe the purpose of choosing you is clear to each sect leader. The strength of the five major sects is moderate, but I trust those with comparable strength; such relationships are more stable.”

”Of course! We have no ulterior motives towards the garbage recycling plant.”

”Hehe, I hope you remember today’s words in the future and don’t let temporary benefits blind you. The Mengmu Sea Region has no shortage of sects, does it?”

The voice was calm and indifferent, yet somehow it sent a chill through the five sect leaders’ hearts, compelling them to bow in submission, completely subdued by the aura.

The joy in their hearts was instantly dispelled by the indifferent voice, leaving them slightly frowning, listening intently.

”The Azure Dragon Sect and two other cultivation families need only be held in check by you, sect leaders. How you do it is up to you; I need to see your capabilities.”

In the shadows, he revealed a smile, ”If this is done well, you will sign an immortal alliance at the All-Heaven Myriad Realms Spirit Bank. If not, you won’t qualify to board this ship, for this path requires blood, doesn’t it...”

”If this succeeds, your sects’ legacies will be safeguarded for ten thousand years, with no force in the Mengmu Sea Region daring to challenge you.”

”Yes!”

”Yes!”

...

The five Unity sect leaders rose instantly, bowing with utmost seriousness, already beginning to plan in their minds.

Boarding this grand ship, their sects’ legacies could thrive for ten thousand years without decline!

This was what they deemed most important, the very foundation of their sects and academies, with a sense of belonging so strong that it concerned the sects’ legacies, even willing to die for it.

Luoshuang felt a tremor in her heart, realizing that all she had said couldn’t compare to a few words from Lord Ji Yan, making these Unity sect leaders rise and bow...

The five showed great respect, finally understanding that this was a once-in-a-millennium opportunity, a chance to rise alongside a potential future giant power!

In the era of great slaughter among the myriad clans, countless races regretted not following, not seeing the terrifying potential of the human race.

Those who followed had now soared to great heights, becoming immortal giants overlooking eternity.

Now, trying to curry favor was futile, even suicide in front of them was useless.

To cultivate to Unity and sit as sect leaders, they naturally weren’t short-sighted.

They were merely limited by their strength, with the broader path ahead unclear, but seeing more opened their horizons!

The transmission light screen had already vanished.

”Pavilion Master Luo, we will go prepare and discuss with the elders. If the Azure Dragon Sect can dispatch a cultivator, our five sects will have inherited ten thousand years of legacy for nothing!”

”Indeed, Pavilion Master Luo, we won’t linger here any longer.”

The five bowed to a junior, bidding farewell with a sense of vigor, leaving with a spring in their step.

This scene left the disciples guarding below bewildered, wondering why the sect leaders seemed so invigorated...

Luoshuang sighed softly, gazing at the distant sky.

She actually wanted to follow Lord Ji Yan, who had a unique charm that made people want to gather around him.

But that senior, Chen Xun, never gave off such a feeling. She and Yun Jin both agreed that there was always a coldness around him that kept people at a distance.

He needed no followers, and their relationship had never changed—a business partnership, with boundaries far exceeding those with Lord Ji Yan.

Even the garbage recycling plant seemed to them something the senior could discard at will...

He was nothing like Ji Yan in his attachment to subordinates and power, though they seemed similar, they were two completely different extremes.

Especially now that Senior Chen Xun had fully retired, leaving the business of the islands to them, and the accounts of the garbage recycling plant entirely to Lord Ji Yan, guiding the overall direction.

Nowadays, people only knew of Luoshuang and Yun Jin, the old monster behind the scenes known only as Nangong Heling, but who knew...

That this garbage recycling plant was originally established by that senior, enough time had passed for most cultivators to forget too much, too many things.

”I really don’t know how Senior Chen Xun and Lord Ji Yan came together.”

Luoshuang’s gaze toward the distance gradually became distant, ”Both are extremely special men, but meeting them is truly Luoshuang’s honor.”

She murmured to herself, a faint smile gradually spreading across her lips, her dress fluttering like a dance.