Having been in the Land of Immortals for nearly two years, Tang Rao revealed the secrets buried deep in his heart for the first time to the universe.

He cried for the first time, surrendering to the universe with the posture of a weakling.

"There, there."

A small fire spirit jumped onto Tang Rao's lap, comforting him with a childish voice.

"You're better than Immortal Emperor Gengyu."

Tang Rao couldn't tell if there was more comfort or encouragement in the fire spirit's words.

"Immortal Emperor took fifty thousand years to gain acknowledgment, and it only took you over thirty."

The little fire spirit appeared with Gengyu, witnessing all of Gengyu's experiences. It wasn't until it received legacy and its consciousness began to clear that it comprehended Gengyu's journey.

"Are you saying Immortal Emperor Gengyu was also acknowledged by the ten-thousand-year iris? Isn't it said that acknowledgment permits one to ascend to another level?"

But when Tang Rao visited the Gengyu Mausoleum, Gengyu clearly said he had passed away and not ascended to another level.

"Yes, the Immortal Emperor had the opportunity to go elsewhere, but fate played its part, and he missed it in pursuit of love."

As a result, he spent a lifetime without finding the moment, until his passing.

Things from many years ago have a different flavor when spoken of again.

"So... he didn't ascend not because he couldn't, but because of love."

An Immortal Emperor, for love, gave up on dreams they pursued all their life.

"After the Immortal Emperor passed, the love he pursued all his life dissipated with the wind."

When the little fire spirit wanted snacks, it was like a child; talking now, it seemed like a seasoned old man.

In this regard, Tang Rao was no match for Gengyu.

To forgo ascending for love was truly uncommon.

At least Tang Rao had not yet reached that realm.

The fire spirit's words comforted Tang Rao's heart; he was no longer as desolate as he imagined.

"From tomorrow on, not just for myself, for the people around me, I want to become the most powerful under the starry sky."

Igniting the fighting spirit, it starts with contention.

The sect in the Land of Immortals no longer posed a challenge for Tang Rao.

Tang Rao didn't sleep all day and night, and the next day when he woke up, he immediately issued orders to gather everyone in the Kao Shan Sect.

The entire sect gathered grandly at the Mountain Gate.

Tang Rao stood at the top of the Mountain Gate, exuding an unprecedented aura that commanded respect.

"Brothers!"

Tang Rao's voice was so powerful it made countless people want to bow in worship.

"Sect Master, Sect Master, Sect Master!"

Below, everyone waved flags and shouted.

"Today, I have gathered you all for two main purposes."

The audience fell extremely silent.

"First, the Kao Shan Sect, from a little-known sect to now, has gone through countless trials, but it's not enough. We need more opportunities to advance so that Kao Shan Sect can reach the status of a family!"

With just the first sentence, everyone was astonished.

"Family? Sect Master, we never imagined Kao Shan Sect could reach the status of a family!"

The crowd erupted.

Some were fired up by the Sect Master's words.

While for others, the distant dream started to make them retreat.

"Second, as of now, Kao Shan Sect hasn't made a name yet. The days to come might be tough for you, but what you'll gain will surely surpass what you have now. Brothers, are you willing to struggle with me?"

Struggle?

Many have never tasted the essence of struggle since joining Kao Shan Sect, progressing on resources Tang Rao provided.

The accumulated energy from Heavenly Treasures was enough to make them giants.

But they lacked combat experience, lacked the momentum of dueling others, which didn't bode well for their growth.

"Willing, willing!"

"We are willing!"

"Long live Kao Shan Sect!"

Voices echoed into Tang Rao's ears.

Good, although some doubted Tang Rao's words, they'd never doubted his abilities; they'd do as Tang Rao said!

"From today, embark on a two-month intensive training. After two months, charge out of Kao Shan Sect, becoming extraordinary!"

Whether newcomers or veterans, the passion of the three hundred warriors of Kao Shan Sect ignited, their cheers resounding through the skies.

The birds in the forest were shaken to the ground, unable to move.

This is Tang Rao's Kao Shan Sect, a sect with blood, flesh, and masculine spirit.

"For the Sect Master's lead."

"Charge out of the sect, establish a family!"

With such results, Tang Rao was very satisfied.

Whether a sect can go far depends on the unity of its people.

With good timing, favorable geography, and human harmony, it would be hard not to win the upcoming battles.

"Today is the only relaxed day you'll have; the next two months will make you wish for death. Now you have the last opportunity to back out. Moving forward, if anyone lowers the morale or wants to back out, they will be executed without mercy!"

A ruler to the Heavenly Dao should have an Overlord's demeanor, and Tang Rao achieved that. Once he got serious, he was destined to be extraordinary.

Before saying these words, Tang Rao never discussed it with Chen Tuan; once now, hearing word of it, Chen Tuan came to know that Tang Rao planned to make grand moves in Kao Shan Sect.

Meeting adjourned.

Chen Tuan called out to Tang Rao.

"Tang Rao, why did you suddenly decide to do this without telling me first?"

"Grandmaster, I thought about it all night last night and felt it was feasible, so I did it. I used to rely on you for everything, but now I want to try for myself."

At his age, with his ability, he had the chance to try.

"I won't stop you. If you need Grandmaster's help, please speak up."

Chen Tuan was willing to support everything Tang Rao did just because of one word from him.

It's a promise left by two men, and it will be completed, even at the cost of life.

"Thank you, Grandmaster."

On the only leisurely day, Tang Rao gathered his wives in a small courtyard. Regardless of whether they'd been intimate or not, he treated them equally.

"My wives, starting tomorrow, I'll be leading a life of exhaustion and hard work. Don't miss me too much; after two months, I'll pamper you all again. During these two months, stay in this small yard, take care of each other, and don't let quarrels arise because of me."

Like giving last instructions, Tang Rao brought out various delicacies, arranging things with the women and advising them to maintain good neighborly relations.

"Benefactor, go with peace of mind; we'll take good care of ourselves."

Li Shengxuan was quite reluctant to part with Tang Rao; though they were within the Kao Shan Sect, just a house apart, it felt quite distant.

"Tang Rao, I want to join you in the training!"

Unlike Li Shengxuan, Tu Hongxiu possessed a formidable combat prowess, and even Tang Rao could not gain much advantage against her.

If Tu Hongxiu joined, Tang Rao would surely encounter less trouble.

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