Chapter 769: All worlds come to join naturally

The entrance to the small world was in Qiongjing Prefecture.

Returning with that group of cultivators was also a Dao Integration cultivator from the Taiyan Sect.

This person, representing the Taiyan Sect, visited Qiongjing Heavenly City and publicly posed a question:

"Is it permissible for the entire Taiyan Sect to join the Myriad Immortals Alliance?"

The Lord of Qiongjing City, Meng Shufu, although also a Dao Integration cultivator, dared not make a decision on such a matter without authorization.

After temporarily placating the visitor, he hastily went in person to the Myriad Immortals Alliance headquarters to report the situation.

Meanwhile, the Taiyan Sect's Dao Integration cultivator appeared perfectly at ease, showing no trace of nervousness. It was as if he had long known the outcome of Meng Shufu's trip.

Sure enough, not long after, the official Myriad Immortals Alliance issued an announcement.

To further accelerate the unification of Xuanhuang and to reduce unnecessary casualties among cultivators, as well as to lighten the burden on the Samsara Palace, all forces and sects from various small worlds were welcomed to merge into the Myriad Immortals Alliance.

Those who voluntarily assimilated would not be expelled from their current residences by the Myriad Immortals Alliance. They only needed to cooperate with the observation and mapping work for the Heavenly Xuan Treasure Mirror. Furthermore, the Myriad Immortals Alliance offered additional preferential treatment in terms of resources, cultivation techniques, and other support.

In addition, cultivators who successfully persuaded forces in the Heaven-Grotto small worlds to submit would still receive corresponding merit rewards.

As soon as the announcement was made, many cultivators across the land instantly became invigorated. If fighting wasn't their strong suit, then carrying the banner of the Myriad Immortals Alliance and offering such favorable terms for surrender—wouldn't that be simple?

Consequently, cultivators who had become somewhat lax once again sprang into action at the sight of opportunity.

In Qiongjing Prefecture, Meng Shufu looked at the Taiyan Sect's Dao Integration cultivator opposite him, and a realization dawned upon him. No wonder the other party had shown no worry from beginning to end. The Taiyan Sect, in ancient times, was renowned throughout the land for its divination techniques. Their present surrender must mean they had already calculated the outcome!

"Ancient cultivators truly cannot be underestimated," he thought with a jolt. Meng Shufu very politely led the Taiyan Sect's Dao Integration cultivator into the Myriad Immortals Alliance headquarters to discuss the specific assimilation matters.

Three days later, a piece of news spread rapidly.

Not long ago, the sect master of the Taiyan Sect had divined the impending unification of the Xuanhuang Realm by the Myriad Immortals Alliance. After much deliberation, the entire sect reached a consensus to follow the celestial timing and cease any futile resistance. This time, he had personally come to negotiate. From this day forward, the Taiyan Sect officially became part of the Myriad Immortals Alliance.

This was also the first small-world force to voluntarily surrender and be accepted.

When the news spread, the cultivators of the Myriad Immortals Alliance were inexplicably excited. After all, the great name of the Taiyan Sect was known even to rogue cultivators. Now, they had actually surrendered to the Myriad Immortals Alliance voluntarily. It seemed the day of Xuanhuang's unification was truly not far off.

Cultivators suddenly felt a surge of tension, vowing to seize this last opportunity to earn as much merit as possible.

Inside the Valley of Longevity.

"I once had my disciples inquire about those ancient sects, and they all said the Taiyan Sect had long been destroyed in the Great Tribulation," Liu San said with a cold laugh. "I never expected them to still be alive and well."

"True, the Taiyan Sect's divination techniques are unparalleled. How could they not have prepared for the advent of the Great Tribulation?"

"It's just that they cast aside their former arrogance and surrendered to the Myriad Immortals Alliance voluntarily. This is somewhat beyond my expectation. Given their disposition back then, they would never have agreed unless more than half of their cultivators had died."

Liu San's tone was blunt, clearly indicating little fondness for the Taiyan Sect.

"The greater trend is simply unstoppable. What is pride compared to one's own life? It's utterly worthless," Fang Zaiji said dismissively.

"This actually presents us with an opportunity," Xu Bai suddenly interjected. "Let's see what the treatment is like after submitting to the Myriad Immortals Alliance. If it's truly as the Myriad Immortals Alliance's announcement states—that we can retain our own living space and a degree of independence—then direct surrender isn't a bad method."

As soon as he said this, Liu San, Fang Zaiji, and Jiang Yushan all stared intently at Xu Bai. They seemed completely surprised that he would say such a thing.

Xu Bai, however, said indifferently, "Elder Liu, haven't you always wanted to release the other elders and disciples from the Medicine King Cauldron? If the Myriad Immortals Alliance can provide cultivation technique support, then we won't have to worry about them killing each other due to the limitations of incompatible cultivation methods. We've been awake for so long; keeping them in the Grand Dream Spring-Autumn Formation indefinitely isn't a solution," Xu Bai's tone was quite relaxed.

Liu San slightly opened his mouth but then inexplicably stopped. Finally, he said hesitantly, "Wouldn't doing this be a bit rash?"

Xu Bai waved his hand. "Elder Liu, you worry too much. The Taiyan Sect excels at divination. If submitting were truly harmful to them, they would never act this way. Since they chose to surrender at this time, it indicates there's no major problem. In fact, the earlier one chooses to join the Myriad Immortals Alliance, the more benefits they're likely to receive. After all, the Myriad Immortals Alliance needs to set a good example for the remaining small worlds. If they say one thing and do another, it will only backfire, inciting a frantic counterattack from the small worlds. For the current Myriad Immortals Alliance, unifying the Xuanhuang Realm and completing the upgrade of the Heavenly Xuan Mirror are the top priorities. A few cultivation techniques and resources are nothing in comparison."

Xu Bai's explanation was very detailed, and his reasons were quite compelling. Liu San found himself unable to refute him for a moment.

"Excellent, surrendering is excellent! I actually wanted to say so long ago, but I was afraid the Sect Master would blame me, so I never brought it up," Fang Zaiji said cheerfully, fully supporting Xu Bai's suggestion. "Old Fang, I've wanted to visit the Myriad Immortals Alliance for ages. I hear their artifact refining techniques have advanced so much since our time. I truly want to see it with my own eyes. Yushan, didn't you also want to challenge that woman again? You can openly issue a challenge now."

Jiang Yushan remained silent. She was not originally a disciple of the Medicine King Sect. She had only stayed in the Medicine King Sect to suppress the malevolent aura of the Indefinite Hell. She felt little sense of belonging to the Medicine King Sect. Thus, she had no objection to Xu Bai's decision.

Seeing this, Liu San sighed softly in his heart. At the same time, he looked at Xu Bai, and doubts arose in his mind.

"Alright. This matter is settled for now. Once the Taiyan Sect has fully assimilated, we will personally pay them a visit to see if what the Immortal Alliance said is true."

"I imagine that day shouldn't be far off either," Xu Bai said with a slight smile. "By the way, Mr. Fang," he suddenly changed the subject. "How is your research on the Sundering Stone Disk progressing?"

Fang Zaiji's earlier smile instantly froze on his face. He immediately looked at Liu San. "Old Liu, how exactly are those young ones doing? Has anyone successfully established their foundation using my method? If you don't have results on your end, my research can't proceed either," Fang Zaiji asked righteously.