With the help of the brocade-clad cultivator, the Dean managed to put on a garment that saved his limbs, freeing himself from Du Ge’s demonic grip.

He then ordered the Supervisory Institute to be sealed off, forbidding anyone from leaving.

Despite being left with only one leg, the Dean’s authority remained intact.

Even without his authority, the fear Du Ge instilled was present; who wouldn’t fear a Golden Elixir cultivator capable of maiming with ease?

Such an evil man controlling the Supervisory Institute and the Dean himself filled everyone with trepidation and panic about the future.

…

“Sect Leader Wang, how shall we cooperate?” The Dean, with his thigh, arms, and two fingers laid out on the table before him, his loose clothing hanging off his frame, no longer bore his former spirited and vigorous demeanor.

Of course.

Anyone nearly disassembled would hardly be in high spirits.

Only in a world of immortals, where spiritual power could seal blood vessels and meridians, could one still move normally. In an ordinary world, such grievous injuries would have led to death from excessive blood loss long ago.

“Isn’t it simple? We lure someone of a higher realm, divide their power among us, then recruit them into our ranks, and continue to draw in even higher realms, absorbing their power. Our organization will grow like a snowball,” Du Ge casually sipped his tea, proposing a straightforward strategy.

The Dean was suddenly at a loss for words.

“Just like Valley Master Xu, who had his power drained by me not long ago, only to have it restored within days. In the future, he might even share in even greater power without having to hide away for arduous cultivation,” Du Ge pointed to Xu Heming, saying, “All his sacrifices were but a few days of fear and inconvenience. Seek out the healers from the Valley of Immortal Physicians to reattach the severed limbs, and he’s back to being a lively good fellow. Would you say he’s at a loss or gain?”

The Dean looked at Xu Heming and then at his own maimed body, realizing he had no choice. He couldn’t bear the loss of power, nor resist the temptation of its restoration.

The three brocade-clad Supervisory Envoys exchanged glances, holding their breath in unison. Their faces turned sour, thinking that if the Dean and Wang Chong cooperated in such a manner, they would inevitably lead everyone into the abyss!

“May I ask for the esteemed names of the three Supervisory Envoys?”

Du Ge reached out towards the three brocade-clad Supervisory Envoys.

“Shi An.”

“Wen Rong.”

“Cui Chao.”

The three dared not remain silent.

“What are your cultivation levels?” Du Ge inquired further.

“Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment.”

“Peak Foundation Establishment.”

Aside from Cui Chao, the other two Supervisory Envoys were at Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment.

Du Ge moved beside them in a flash, generously replenishing their spiritual power to the peak of their respective realms, then returned to the Dean and restored his lost spiritual power.

The three Supervisory Envoys stood dumbfounded, unable to believe their power had increased so effortlessly.

The Dean was speechless, casting a resentful glance at Du Ge, thinking, “Using my spiritual power to win hearts, you sure play the good guy!”

To give a rose, the hand leaves a lingering fragrance.

After replenishing the spiritual power of the three Supervisory Envoys, Du Ge turned to them again: “Just find a few spirit stones, and you can easily break through to the Golden Elixir stage. Then, capture a few Elemental Infants, and we can instantly reach the peak of Golden Elixir. No need for endless cultivation; you can enjoy life with ease. How about it, gentlemen, are you in?”

Feeling the overflowing power within them, ready to break through at any moment, the three Supervisory Envoys were ecstatic and nodded in unison: “We’re in.”

No one could resist the temptation of a surge in spiritual power, especially since the power Wang Chong transferred seemed indistinguishable from what they had cultivated day and night.

“Sect Leader Wang, having more people might lead to leaks,” the Dean said, looking at the three Supervisory Envoys who had been drawn into their scheme, sighing helplessly, “Once the news of us absorbing others’ power to replenish our own spreads, both righteous and evil factions may not tolerate us…”

“If you don’t tell, and I don’t tell, how can there be leaks?” Du Ge smiled, “Later, we’ll go out and elevate everyone in the Supervisory Institute to the peak of their current realm. Unless they prefer to cultivate alone and miss out on the benefits, who would leak the secret?”

“That’s not certain,” the Dean replied, “After all, when the forest grows, all kinds of birds emerge. Moreover, with the Sect Leader’s high profile, it’s hard to avoid attracting the attention of those with ulterior motives. Like this time, had the Sect Leader not publicly announced the conquest of Tianlan Valley, I wouldn’t have investigated Tianlan Valley or targeted your cultivation technique…”

“And then?” Du Ge interrupted with a smile, “We’ve become allies, haven’t we?”

“Sect Leader, I was careless. If I hadn’t thought of seizing your cultivation technique and attacked you on sight, or simply ambushed you at Qixing Mountain, could you, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, have evaded me, a Golden Elixir true person?”

The Dean shook his head, “The Sect Leader’s plan is sound, attracting peak Golden Elixir, then Elemental Infant, and further Divine Transformation, allowing everyone to share the benefits. But there are always accidents. What if a Divine Transformation expert comes to kill us directly? How will we defend? The Sect Leader must touch to steal power, you can’t do it from a distance, right?”

“That’s why we must act swiftly and decisively, raising our realm to Divine Transformation, Void Refinement, and even Great Vehicle before anyone realizes, so no one can defeat us,” Du Ge said.

The Dean chuckled bitterly, “The Sect Leader might not understand my point. I mean, why not disband the Qixing Sect and move into the shadows, growing steadily and powerfully?”

What a joke?

There are only so many cultivators, plundering ordinary people is my foundation!

Du Ge muttered in his heart and waved his hand, “The development of the Qixing Sect doesn’t affect our pursuit of others’ power. Dean, you might not understand, when the wealth of a nation is concentrated in our hands, and our every move affects the livelihood of tens of millions, even hundreds of millions, others will think twice before acting against us, considering if they can bear such karma…”

“What do the lives of ordinary people have to do with cultivators?” the Dean said, “If we are defeated, the Yan Kingdom can easily take over everything of the Qixing Sect.

Currently, the influence of the Qixing Sect is limited to the vicinity of Danyang City. If, as the Sect Leader said, it affects the livelihood of tens of millions, even hundreds of millions, it would be a matter of national stability.

The monarch of the Yan Kingdom would also see the Qixing Sect as an enemy. With the whole world as our enemy, how can we survive…”

In the reception hall.

Everyone frowned in unison.

The Dean’s words were hard to deny; Du Ge’s vision of the future seemed a bit idealistic.

The Dean looked at the contemplative crowd and turned back to Du Ge, “Sect Leader, don’t take offense at my blunt words, but these are facts we must consider. Moreover, the Sect Leader might be naive, having not experienced the cutthroat world of cultivation, too kind-hearted and easily exploited, which is a great taboo.”

Xu Heming and others nodded in agreement. Although Du Ge often broke bodies, seeming fierce, his actions often reflected genuine kindness.

He would risk attacking powerful enemies to save his fellow disciples, disregarding his own safety;

He even went out of his way to ensure the livelihood of the people who invested in Qixing Mountain by introducing credit loans…

All aspects showed he was a person of good nature.

Yet, with such a kind heart, he practiced the most offensive and terrifying demonic methods…

Sigh!

Everyone silently sighed in their hearts, inevitably falling into pessimism about the future.

Du Ge shook his head, smiling at the crowd, “Dean, if I didn’t have a kind heart, how could we all sit together and discuss strategies? How could my junior brother risk his life to protect me? I’ve always believed that only sincerity can beget sincerity. I’ll ask you this, if I were truly deceitful and evil, would you trust me?”

The seventh junior brother’s face turned slightly red, smiling back at Du Ge.

The junior sister said, “Sect Leader brother, I will also risk my life to help you in the future.”

The Dean was stunned.

“Gentlemen, our cultivation method requires us to constantly conquer stronger enemies to grow together. Therefore, what I need is not a group of subordinates who follow orders, but companions who can fight alongside me and whom I can trust to watch my back at critical moments.”

Du Ge spoke earnestly, “Just now, without my seventh junior brother, how could I have possibly defeated the Dean, whose power is dozens of times greater than mine? It seems like I took the power, but in reality, everyone contributed, which is why sharing the spoils is the true long-term plan…”

The crowd looked at Du Ge with mixed emotions.

“Valley Master Xu, I’ve kept my promise and returned your power,” Du Ge turned to Xu Heming, asking earnestly, “Now, when we face even stronger enemies, are you willing to risk your life for me like my seventh junior brother?”

Even if not for you, for my own sake, I would risk it all!

Xu Heming didn’t hesitate, “Of course, I am willing.”

Qian Dajin and Lü Dong said in unison, “We are willing too.”

Du Ge smiled, then looked back at the Dean, “The Dean’s words have indeed enlightened me, reminding me of eight words that fit our doctrine well.”

The Dean asked, “Which eight words?”

Du Ge replied, “Everyone for one, one for all.”

The Dean murmured the eight words, looking at Du Ge, and sighed deeply, “I cannot match the breadth of the Sect Leader’s heart.”

“As for the Dean’s worry about facing the whole world as enemies? I don’t see it as a problem,” Du Ge chuckled, “The uproar in Danyang City is actually about the Qixing Sect’s public fundraising. As long as the Supervisory Institute keeps the power-stealing secret, outside cultivators won’t know for a while.

We’ll use this time to grow rapidly, and by the time they find out, we’ll have become a formidable force. Don’t forget, our sect skips the transition period, all at the peak of their realms. Once we start rolling, who can grow faster than us?”