Chapter 1187: Chapter 713: The Source Chapter 1187: Chapter 713: The Source Calamities came and went, all too abruptly, until the dust settled and people finally woke as from a dream.

“This…”

“The Taoist Master… has become an emperor?”

“Spreading doctrine across the world, enlightening all beings?”

“The Human Sect, the Path of Humanity…”

“Good, good, good!”

“No wonder the Scholar’s Palace has been so accommodating, it turns out the Taoist Master harbors such a world-saving vow!”

“From today onward, our Divine Land will boast one more great sect!”

“Now that the Divine Land is in turmoil and all beings suffer calamities, at this critical juncture, the Taoist Master establishes a doctrine that aligns with Heavenly Destiny above and wins the hearts of the people below; he must possess Qi Fortune, quelling the chaos in the world and saving beings from peril.”

Within Wandao City, the clamor rises anew; the voices of discussion boil like a cauldron of soup.

Yet the direction of the wind has changed; no longer are there worries or hesitations, past issues are no longer brought up.

“These people…”

“Truly as the weather vane shifts with the wind!”

“Now they no longer mention rushing to present their petitions?”

“A bunch of opportunists!”

“Such is human nature; what’s so surprising?”

“Let’s head back to the Scholar’s Palace first. Now that the Taoist Master has become emperor, arrangements must be made in various aspects.”

Ye Xiaofan shook his head at the changing attitudes of the crowd and hurriedly led a few friends away.

Elsewhere, outside Wandao City, within the Bamboo Forest Pavilion.

“The Human Sect, the Human Sect!”

“It’s actually a sect, not a dynasty?”

“The Taoist Master…”

The Three Immortals murmured to themselves, and Mei and Lan were dumbstruck.

As True Immortals, their perspectives far surpassed ordinary people. They not only understood the difference between “sects” and “dynasties,” but they could also infer the deeper implications of establishing a sect, and anticipate the subsequent moves of the Scholar’s Palace.

The distinction between sects and dynasties need not be elaborated upon. Since ancient times, although many Great Emperors have emerged and established dynasties to rule the world, the status of the Three Great Sects has remained steadfast, a presence even Great Emperors must respect.

Thus, over time, there were rumors that within the Three Great Sects, in addition to the heavy weapons left by Ancient Immortals and successive patriarchs, there was potentiality as powerful as Earth Immortals’, and even Immortals and Divine Beings resided within, not weaker than the Peak Emperor, perhaps even surpassing him.

Whether the rumors are true or false remains unknown, but the unshakeable status of the Three Great Sects is an acknowledged fact.

But now, this fact, this recognition, has been shattered.

The Scholar’s Palace opens a new path; the Human Sect is established in the world, contending with Immortals, Buddhas, and Divine Beings for the right to enlighten beings.

Just this alone makes the Wandao Taoist Venerable surpass all the Great Emperors of the past by who knows how much.

And to carry out the teachings and truly enlighten beings, the Scholar’s Palace must now inevitably…

“Brothers!”

Their thoughts were interrupted, and Mei and Lan turned their gaze as the Bamboo Immortal spoke with a solemn expression, “Now that the Human Sect is newly established, it’s time to employ people. Brothers, if you don’t let go of your grudges and miss this opportunity, you might regret it for the rest of your lives!”

“This…”

Mei and Lan looked at each other, hesitating in their eyes.

The Wandao School has always embraced the principle of “education for all,” keeping its doors wide open to offer sanctuary amidst chaos.

Now that it proclaims the Human Sect’s Tao Lineage and proposes the tenet “All beings can become human,” it’s obvious that what follows will be campaigns in all directions, suppression of turmoil, expansion of territory, and the spreading of the Human Sect’s doctrine throughout Divine Land, and maybe even all of the Five Domains.

This will inevitably lead to war; all fronts will require manpower. As True Immortal Guest Elders with special status, if they continue to remain aloof and refuse to contribute, their special status might not be maintained for long.

After all, the Scholar’s Palace does not keep idlers!

While it’s unlikely that they would be forcefully conscripted, becoming marginalized and distant from the core is inevitable. They might even lose the position of Guest Elder and all privileges currently enjoyed.

The Taoist Domain is vast, but difficult to inhabit!

As True Immortals, although they have many methods to earn their keep, with a large family and business, expenses in all areas can’t be ignored. Whether it’s cultivating disciples, maintaining the Cave Mansion and Daoist Fields, or their own practice, vast resources are required.

If they lose the position of Guest Elder and corresponding benefits, even if they aren’t expelled from the Taoist Domain, they will inevitably have to tighten their belts.

And that’s just the current situation. No one can guarantee that there won’t be bigger changes in the market and trends, or if the Scholar’s Palace will further adjust its policies, ultimately driving these True Immortals who dwell on the fringes completely out of the Taoist Domain.

These are all unpredictable.

Thus, the Bamboo Immortal speaks up, urging them to seize this final chance to give up the position of Guest Elder and wholeheartedly join the Scholar’s Palace.

Although joining now is not exactly providing timely help but rather like adding flowers to the brocade, seeing which way the wind blows, considering the Human Sect has just been established and there’s a dire need for people, even if they switch allegiances, the treatment won’t be too shabby. They might even become prime examples of “when hiring a horse, you seek a good steed,” receiving the same treatment as the Bamboo Immortal.

This is the last chance.

But they still have their hesitations.

As Loose Cultivators who became True Immortals, they inherently dislike being bound by sects. Not to mention, there are still some grudges between the Scholar’s Palace and their group “Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju,” as their youngest brother, the Ju Immortal, broke a regulation of the Scholar’s Palace and was finally executed on the Immortal Slaying Stage.

Although it’s true that breaking the law merits punishment, this has left a thorn in their side, making them averse to the Palace’s myriad rules, unwilling to be bound and shackled by them.

Thus, when they first heard that the Bamboo Immortal had renounced his status as Guest Elder to devote himself to the Scholar’s Palace, they were visibly unsettled.

But now…

“Brothers, are you still hesitating?”

Seeing Mei and Lan’s indecisive expressions, the Bamboo Immortal shook his head and said with a heavy tone, “Although the Taoist Master has now achieved the Tao, the troubles of the world are not yet settled. Behind the Dark Chaos lies a great terror, aiming to consume all beings in the Divine Land, and even all spirits of the world. The establishment of the Taoist Master’s sect is to fight for a glimmer of hope for the common people of the world.”