CHAPTER 146: CHAPTER 146: THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE HEART DIVISION

"Ladies and gentlemen!"

"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules and traveling from afar to attend the founding ceremony of our Feixian Sect!"

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone stood up one after another.

"Not at all, Sect Leader Jiang, you’re too polite!"

"We should be the ones thanking you."

Today, all of them had more or less raised their realms; not to express gratitude would be strange.

"Indeed, seeing the Feixian Sect in person today, we finally understand how approachable Sect Leader Jiang truly is."

"Brother, you are absolutely right. I, who have cultivated for over three hundred years, have seen many so-called great figures. Those people have power that is a thousand times inferior to Sect Leader Jiang, yet they never deign to look us in the eye. The difference is like night and day!"

"All those rumors outside have demonized him. Someone even said Sect Leader Jiang is an evil demon, which is really infuriating!"

"Once we leave here, we’ll surely find a way to clear Sect Leader Jiang’s name!"

"That’s right; if all the great sects in the cultivation realm were like the Feixian Sect, it would be a blessing for the entire realm."

This flattery made Brother Cheng feel a bit as if he was floating on a cloud.

Could it be that someone like me, who has destroyed so many sects, is actually so noble?

Becoming a model in the cultivation realm—how is that possible?

"You’re too kind, too kind!"

"It’s the thought that counts."

"All of you came here and even went to the trouble of giving generous gifts."

"Before you leave, I also have some small gifts to return to you."

Was there really a surprise?

The guests present were at a loss for words.

Were they here to attend a banquet or an award ceremony?

Why did it feel like they had stumbled upon the greatest encounter of their lives?

They really wanted to say, Sect Leader Jiang, you don’t have to be so gracious, we truly feel embarrassed.

The little ’generous gifts’ we gave do not even match the value of a drink or a fruit here.

But these words were stuck in their throats, not a single person could bring themselves to say them.

After all, as cultivators, how many could resist the temptation of a power boost...

Jiang Cheng waved his robe sleeve, and over two thousand storage rings slowly flew around, landing in front of everyone present.

"Inside these storage rings, there are ten bottles of Fifth-grade Spirit Pills each, one bottle of Sixth-grade Spirit Pills, eight hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones, and one piece of Tier Five Spirit Armor."

"I hope it can be of help to everyone."

Originally, he had prepared Fourth-grade Spirit Pills and Tier Four Spirit Armor.

But upon learning that many who were invited did not come, he angrily decided to upgrade the red packet to a higher tier.

People fight for dignity; it’s to spite those who didn’t come!

After all, even if there were two thousand sets, totaling several tens of thousands, compared to the billions he now casually accumulates, it was just a drop in the bucket.

Moreover, they were useless for the current realm of Feixian Sect disciples.

If these could serve as living advertisements, enhancing his reputation, then he thought it was well worth it.

Hearing the contents of the gifts in the rings, the guests present were completely shocked, their mouths forming an "O" shape, unable to close.

Fifth-grade Pills, among them even the two cultivators with the highest Spirit Platform Realm cultivation rarely managed to enjoy them.

This time he had given ten bottles!

Among this group, many regularly used only Lower Grade Spirit Stones, and Middle-grade ones were for festive occasions.

Yet now, eight hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones had been given.

Not to mention there was a Tier Five Spirit Armor that they did not even dare to dream of.

And lastly, there was a bottle of Sixth-grade Spirit Pills.

With these resources, their future breakthrough to Spirit Platform Realm was almost a certainty. Some with decent talent might even have a chance to become Celestial Fate cultivators.

This— Is this real?

Are the items inside this ring really ours?

"Sect Leader Jiang!"

Thud, a cultivator suddenly knelt down emotionally with the ring in hand.

"Such great kindness from you, how could I possibly repay it!"

Can’t blame him for being too dramatic; this gift was nothing to Brother Cheng, but for these bottom-tier cultivators, it unequivocally changed their lives.

"Sect Leader Jiang, we may be weak and unworthy in your eyes. Still, today I swear, from now on, should you ever have need of us, we will lay down our lives to serve!"

"After returning home, no matter where we are or which sect we belong to, our loyalty will always lie with the Feixian Sect!"

Ding ding ding...

The system notified, at this moment, all guests in the crowd had become his own people.

This left Brother Cheng somewhat startled.

He meant only to show off a bit, and giving these gifts was just to refine this act further, letting those outside know how wrong it was not to come today.

Who knew, all these people pledged loyalty, every single one.

This truly was an unexpected harvest.

If he had known, he would have given a few more pills, and these people, once they elevated their realms, he could earn more points.

After sending these people out of the Secret Realm, only then did the Heart Division’s people step forward.

Qingsuo sincerely said, "Sect Leader Jiang, it is late; may we stay for the night?"

Jiang Cheng was a bit surprised.

What do cultivators care about being late?

However, he now regarded the Heart Division people as honored guests, naturally he would not refuse.

"Of course, you’re most welcome!"

"Xue’Er, find a place for the Heart Division experts to stay."

"No problem!"

After the Heart Division settled down, they quickly gathered together.

"Clan Leader, what should we do?"

"Yes, if we do not clarify our intentions soon, it may become too late."

Qingsuo gave a bitter laugh, "It’s already too late, now anyone would see us as Feixian Sect’s ally."

Having been ’ambushed’ by Jiang Cheng, they inexplicably became friends, even if they explained it afterward, it would change nothing.

Once those two thousand guests leave, they would spread it wide and far.

"What—what should we tell Saint Bi Feng?"

"What else can we say, the worst case is not to open the Void Immortal Realm," Qingsuo said flatly.

"Ah?"

"Then our million-year wait, the anticipation of our clansmen, it would all amount to nothing..."

Qingsuo sighed, "I cannot say it, how about you?"

The clan elder’s face froze, after a long time, he shook his head with a bitter smile.

"Ah, after today, I’ve realized Lan Ti had a far better insight than us, having chosen the right person."

"That Jiang Cheng is not only extraordinarily gifted and talented; his character is first-rate, even I am moved by it."

Everyone knew these were just face-saving words for respect; the true reason was clear to all— they were too afraid to speak.

This Jiang Cheng had a Demon King as his backer.

Would you openly tell him to either leave the Thousand Spirit Domain or forget about entering the Void Immortal Realm in the future?

What reaction would a normal person have?

Back then, it might be the Heart Division that gets attacked first.

"So what should we do next?"

They really did not want to miss the opportunity to enter the Void Immortal Realm.

"After all of talking round and round, the real issue is that Saint Bi Feng has gone too far!" an elder said severely.

The others nodded in agreement.

"Clearly, he grabbed the Witch Division’s Magical Treasure, yet still has the gall to force us!"

"If he wants to deal with Jiang Cheng, he should do it himself, instead of pushing us out to challenge him, putting us in a dilemma..."

"This is using us as pawns, as if we couldn’t see it."

Qingsuo pondered for a long while, her gaze gradually becoming resolute.

"Since the outside world will sooner or later see us as allies of the Feixian Sect."

"Why not just follow the flow...and simply become real allies!"

"The opportunity to enter the Void Immortal Realm is something Jiang Cheng himself certainly would not miss."

"Instead of worrying uselessly here, I’d rather lay everything on the table and toss this problem to him."

"This person is not only of exceptional talent and quality, but his disposition is first-rate, even I can’t help but admire him."