Chapter 262: The Immortal Method as the Blade for the Sword
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Originally, when Zhang Erniu reported that there was a Golden Core medical cultivator concerned about the lower-class cultivators and interested in joining the Sect of Commoners, the only request was for an invitation from a Golden Core deacon.
Deacon Gong Kai thought this person was just holding themselves in high regard, and specially took time out of his schedule to come and invite him according to the appointed time.
Deacon Gong Kai had arrived a few days early to observe and found that the person was indeed as Zhang Erniu described—friendly towards loose cultivators who were injured and skilled in medical techniques, charging very low fees, so he happily kept the appointment.
Unexpectedly, the other party made the audacious claim of wanting to become the Holy Maiden of the Sect of Commoners.
"I was not kidding with Deacon Gong. We cultivators mustn't talk nonsense. The matter at hand is significant, and you can't make the decision alone. I can join your sect first, and then you can take me to see the one who has the authority, how's that?"
Seeing that Yu Qingtan's expression was serious and did not seem to be joking, and since her words were quite reasonable, Deacon Gong Kai agreed, "That sounds good! To join our Sect of Commoners, you just need to take the Heavenly Oath and abide by the doctrines of our sect as a member, and register your name in the Cangsheng Record."
Deacon Xue proceeded to take out two jade slips and handed them over to Yu Qingtan and Shen Wanning.
The two of them took them, examined, and indeed they were the doctrines of the Sect of Commoners.
"The law of immortals, sharp as a blade, broad as a sword, clears the universe for all beings.
The goal of the Sect of Commoners is to forge a fair and just, free and equal Cultivation World.
The first doctrine, cultivators regardless of innate talent or background, shall obtain cultivation resources based on their contributions;
The second doctrine, sect members must be friendly and supportive of each other, especially the more powerful members, who must protect those with lesser strength;
The third doctrine, external races such as the Demon Race and Sea Clan are the great enemies of the Human Race, as well as the primary enemies of the Sect of Commoners;
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The thirtieth doctrine, members have the right to leave the Sect of Commoners, however, once they leave, they must not reveal information about the Sect of Commoners or rejoin."
After reading, Yu Qingtan was quite moved; if the Sect of Commoners truly acted according to its doctrines, it was indeed an admirable organization.
Shen Wanning felt the same way. Both originating as reserve disciples of Tianxiang Pavilion, they understood the hardships of cultivators at the bottom of the Cultivation World.
In the current Cultivation World, major cultivation powers monopolize the cultivation resources, with some of the bottom-tier cultivators obtaining resources based on their talents for cultivation, and some based on their backgrounds.
"Good, I am willing to take the Heavenly Oath and join the Sect of Commoners," Yu Qingtan said after reading.
"I am willing as well!" Shen Wanning echoed.
Thus, the two of them took the Heavenly Oath.
The Heavenly Oath binds the person, not the name, and therefore it didn't matter that they used assumed names.
However, as Yu Qingtan's Affection Value of ten points was consumed, the influence and restrictions of the Heavenly Oath on her disappeared.
Afterwards, Deacon Gong Kai gave each of them an Identity Jade representing the role of a helmsman within the Sect of Commoners; the two engraved their names with their spiritual powers and left their Soul Marking Seals to refine it, officially becoming members of the Sect of Commoners.
"This Identity Jade is connected to the Taoist Instrument, the Cangsheng Record, held by the sect leader. Now that your names are registered in the Cangsheng Record. Congratulations on joining our sect," Deacon Gong Kai said.
Deacon Gong Kai and Zhang Erniu once again showed their smiles, after all, they were now their own people.
"Thank you, Deacon Gong!" Yu Qingtan and Shen Wanning expressed their gratitude.
"With Physician Qing's strength, as soon as she earns some Merit Points, she will be able to become a deacon. As for the matter of the Holy Maiden, let me report it to Commander Qishui and see!"
Deacon Gong Kai himself was also an early-stage Golden Core cultivator.
"Good! May I know who this Commander Qishui is?"
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"She is my direct superior, a Nascent Soul early-stage Cultivator!" Deacon Gong Kai said, "How about you come with me to the nearest stronghold of our sect in this area first?"
"May I ask where this stronghold is located?"
"Pengyuan Immortal City."
"Good!"
Pengyuan Immortal City was a bit larger than Suichuan Immortal City, a place Yu Qingtan had only heard about.
Yu Qingtan was not surprised that the Sect of Commoners' stronghold was in Pengyuan Immortal City rather than Yaori Immortal City.
Although the Sect of Commoners developed in a relatively covert manner, most major forces still knew some information about them.
After all, they were also considered a force at the Divinity Transformation level.
The Heavenly Secret Tower had general information about the Sect of Commoners for sale.
"The leader of the Sect of Commoners, the Life Revered One Wei Cangsheng, a mid-stage Transformed Spirit Cultivator, with unpredictable strength and unclear origins.
Established the Sect of Commoners in the year 6980 of the Lichuan Calendar, and the location of the sect's gate remains unknown."
The doctrine of the Sect of Commoners was known to the upper echelons of these forces, but generally, they were scoffed at.
The demon sects basically suppressed the Sect of Commoners with all their might, and while the orthodox sects did not openly clamp down on them, they also restricted their development; thus, placing a stronghold under the watch of the Star Moon Sect was certainly not a wise decision.
However, there were quite a few great power's descendants who joined the Sect of Commoners in secret, such as Li Daoyi from the Cangqiong Sword Sect.
Most orthodox sects did not place many restrictions on this aspect, so Deacon Gong Kai did not delve deeply into the identities of the two women.
As long as one recognized the doctrine of the Sect of Commoners, no matter what their identity was, they were part of the sect.
Thus, Yu Qingtan and Shen Wanning followed Deacon Gong Kai to Pengyuan Immortal City, while Zhang Erniu stayed outside the city of Yaori Immortal City.
The three of them rode in a top-grade Third Stage flying boat that Yu Qingtan had given to Shen Wanning, which she had crafted herself and could be powered by Spirit Stones.
In addition, Yu Qingtan also crafted top-grade Third Stage inner armor and flying swords for Shen Wanning, as well as top-grade Second Stage dresses, which moved Shen Wanning to tears. She hadn't expected that Yu Qingtan still remembered how she yearned for a flying boat years ago.
Of course, Yu Qingtan did not tell Shen Wanning about the minor matter of being a Third Stage Instrument Refiner, a Third Stage Array Master, and an almost Third Stage Talisman Master.
On the way, Deacon Gong Kai also gave the two women a list of tasks from the Sect of Commoners and a list of cultivation resources exchange.
The tasks mainly included developing sect members, hunting the Demon Race, hunting the Sea Clan, collecting cultivation resources, and punishing evil-doers, among others. However, to accept these tasks, it was necessary to go to the sub-branch.
Underground in a shanty area outside Pengyuan Immortal City was one of the Sect of Commoners' strongholds, or rather, a sub-branch.
Although the housing loan strategy proposed by Yu Qingtan was widely implemented in the Southeast Region, the interest rates varied greatly, and most immortal cities set high interest rates for housing loans. Only a small number of Loose Cultivators in the shanty areas gritted their teeth and applied for loans to move into the Inner City.
After Yu Qingtan and Shen Wanning arrived, they just visited the sub-branch and then rented a courtyard in Pengyuan Immortal City, where they began their tour of the city.
Deacon Gong Kai went to contact Leader Qi Shui.
Pengyuan Immortal City was under the influence of the Yuan Ying level force, the Canglang Sect, while the controllers of the city were from the Golden Core level force, the Pengyuan Sect.
Yu Qingtan and Shen Wanning spent two carefree days touring the city, and they had a great time.
Previously in Suichuan Immortal City, whenever they went out, Yu Qingtan was always worried about encountering accidents, and after Wanning was kidnapped, Yu Qingtan had even less desire to explore the city.
Two days later, Deacon Gong Kai informed them that Leader Qi Shui had arrived.