Chapter 908 - Demon-Subduing Trigram Array

Liu Wuxie pondered briefly before deciding that fifty people would be the limit. The resources in the Central Plains were scarce, and bringing too many people would attract unwanted attention. Not to mention, it was unwise to expand too quickly as he was still growing.

These fifty people would serve as the vanguard, and he would continue to bring more people over once things stabilized. This was also the path the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion had to take if it wished to grow.

"Alright, leave this matter to me!" Mu Tianli said after making a swift calculation in his mind.

Those close to Liu Wuxie would naturally be included, so there weren't many spots left. The discussion soon shifted to the sect's future development and the affairs of the various peaks.

Unknowingly, even Mu Tianli had begun to follow Liu Wuxie's arrangements. Liu Wuxie had an uncanny ability to point out critical details—ones even the most experienced among them often overlooked.

In the past, he had been just a disciple. Even after attaining the status of an elder, he never involved himself in the sect's internal affairs. But things were different now. His connection to the sect had become inseparable.

"Wuxie, after our discussion yesterday, we hoped you would take on the position of sect master," Mu Tianli said. "But since you seem to have no interest, we'll instead grant you the status of a grand elder."

He understood well that Liu Wuxie had no desire to be bound by the responsibilities of sect leadership, which could tie him down to the Southern Province.

Liu Wuxie accepted the title of grand elder without hesitation. It was a nominal role that wouldn't restrict his freedom.

Once everything was settled, the elders left the hall, leaving Han Feizi and Liu Wuxie behind.

"Brother Han, I must thank you for everything you've done for the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion," Liu Wuxie said, clasping his fists in gratitude as he stood up.

"There's no need to be so formal between us. It seems you've gained quite a lot from this journey," Han Feizi replied. He could sense that Liu Wuxie's cultivation had advanced significantly during his journey.

"Just a modest gain," Liu Wuxie smiled. He had no plans of disclosing the immortal rune to anyone, even those closest to him.

"When do you plan to return to the Central Plains?"Han Feizi asked, his smile fading into a grave expression.

Over the past month, he had come to realize that the Southern Province was simply too small. Its resources couldn't compare to what was available in the Central Plains.

"In half a month," Liu Wuxie said after giving a rough estimation.

It would take about ten days for him to set up the spiritual array and arrange some final matters. While he was away, he needed someone to manage the Heavenly Dao Peak's affairs.

As they chatted, a group of people entered the hall. The one leading them was Fan Zhen, followed by Bi Gongyu, Lan Yu, Song Ling, Bai Lin, and the others. His in-laws were at the rear end.

Liu Wuxie had initially planned to visit the Misty Sect. However, after learning that Xu Lingxue had already departed for the Central Plains in search of him, he knew he had to accelerate his plans within the Southern Province.

"We greet the Peak Master!"

Liu Wuxie now held the title of a grand elder and a peak master, which was why everyone bowed when they saw him.

Liu Wuxie quickly bowed, "Greetings, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law!"

It was Liu Wuxie's turn to greet his in-laws, creating this amusing scene.

"There's no need for such formalities between us!" Xu Yilin said, urging everyone to relax.

Aside from Bai Lin and Tang Tian, he had known most of those present since their days in the mortal realm.

"That's right. Come, take a seat!" Liu Wuxie felt no pressure at all with these people, and he could be himself, a stark contrast to his demeanor moments ago.

When he spoke to the sect master and grand elders, he carried the suffocating aura of someone superior. Even Han Feizi was surprised by the change in his demeanor. Perhaps this was the real Liu Wuxie.

When everyone took their seats, their faces were filled with excitement.

"Wuxie, what are your plans now that you're back?" Xu Yilin asked. He was worried when he learned that his daughter had headed toward the Central Plains.

Liu Wuxie shared his upcoming plans, and he also had to make arrangements for the mortal realm in addition to setting up the spiritual array. The Imperial Academy could send a steady flow of prodigies into the cultivation world now that the Heavenly Dao Peak had been established.

Once everything was in place, he would lead them to the Central Plains to start anew. With the Liu Clan's support, he believed the Heavenly Dao Society could secure its foothold.

Bi Gongyu specialized in alchemy, Hu Shi in blacksmithing, Lan Yu in spiritual array, and Song Ling in spiritual talismans. Liu Wuxie believed the Heavenly Dao Society could grow swiftly if they sorted out the various channels.

𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Hu Shi had been brought to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion a year ago, and he could now be considered a grandmaster blacksmith. In addition to Fan Zhen's management skills, Liu Wuxie had nothing to worry about.

Everyone felt excited and anxious upon hearing about the Central Plains. Heading there meant their cultivation would increase, but they worried they would have to adapt to a new environment. However, they wouldn't hesitate to go since Liu Wuxie needed them.

"This journey to the Central Plains is entirely voluntary. I'll assure you a good future if you're unwilling to go since the Heavenly Dao Peak also needs people to manage it," Liu Wuxie said. He knew their concern but wasn't particularly worried about Bi Gongyu, Lan Yu, Song Ling, etc.

Lan Yu and Hu Shi came from the Xu Clan and were both Liu Wuxie's disciples along with Bi Gongyu. They would naturally follow wherever he went. As for Song Ling, he had already decided to follow Liu Wuxie.

However, Bai Lin and Tang Tian had family in the Southern Province, and it was natural they might not be willing to leave. After all, there was no telling if they could survive in the Central Plains. It was best to have no attachments in the early stages.

"Wuxie, we discussed it on our way here. The Heavenly Dao Society needs people, and we're willing to stay behind to send talents to you in the future." Bai Lin said, and Tang Tian nodded in agreement.

"Very well. I'll entrust the Heavenly Dao Peak to both of you," Liu Wuxie replied, supporting their decision.

After their discussion, it was decided that his in-laws, Fan Zhen, Bi Gongyu, Song Ling, Lan Yu, Hu She, Jian Xing'er, and Chen Ruoyan, would follow him to the Central Plains. Candidates selected by Mu Tianli would fill the remaining slots.

The atmosphere was warm, as those who decided to stay behind could always go to the Central Plains when the time was right.

This had formed an entire system. The Imperial Academy would send its prodigies to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, which in turn would cultivate and supply prodigies to the Heavenly Dao Society in the Central Plains.

Once everything was in order, everyone dispersed to prepare for the journey ahead.

"Big brother, I want to bring my parents to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion," Song Ling said after everyone had left.

"What are you standing around for? Hurry up and go!" Liu Wuxie gave Song Ling a light kick, urging him to return to the mortal realm and bring his parents over.

Before entering the cultivation world, Song Ling had promised to bring his parents over one day. Now that he was about to leave the Southern Province, it would be harder for him to meet his parents again if they stayed in the mortal realm.

Fan Zhen accompanied Song Ling to the mortal realm, and Xu Yishan was already en route to the cultivation world. The Xu Clan's business would gradually merge with the Heavenly Dao Society.

The current Xu Clan's business was no longer limited to the mortal realm and had expanded to the cultivation world.

In the days that followed, Liu Wuxie brought the nine grand elders to set up the spiritual array to enclose the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, ensuring that even someone at the pinnacle of the Spirit Profound Realm couldn't damage it.

"Wuxie, what are we going to call this spiritual array?" Mei Zhi asked.

"The Demon-Subduing Trigram Array!" Liu Wuxie said and revealed the origin of this spiritual array. Once established, it would possess the power to subdue demons and dragons, even altering the balance of the cosmos and shifting the sun and moon.

Just from the name itself, it was clear that this spiritual array was formidable.

Day after day, Liu Wuxie focused on setting up the spiritual array while others assisted him. The nine grand elders felt like mere students as they learned from Liu Wuxie.

Whether it was array construction or rune inscription, everything Liu Wuxie demonstrated surpassed anything they had ever seen.

After ten days of meticulous work, the spiritual array was finally complete. The moment it was activated, everyone could feel that the spiritual energy in the sect had grown significantly denser, with plants and trees flourishing at an astonishing rate. Even the spatial laws in this area had begun to change, and cultivating in the sect was at least ten times faster than outside.

Cheers erupted from the disciples as the entire sect had transformed into a paradise. In just an hour, more than half of the disciples made a breakthrough in their cultivation. Even the nine grand elders gained tremendous insights as Liu Wuxie infused laws belonging to the Central Plains when setting up the spiritual array.

This was an invaluable opportunity for them, but it would depend on their fate and ability to comprehend.

In addition to constructing the spiritual array, Liu Wuxie also refined and improved the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion's cultivation techniques. He brought in a selection of spirit-grade martial techniques from the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy and added them to the sect's collection.

Each manual soon became a treasure of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, and only those who made significant contributions to the sect could gain access to them.

During this time, Liu Wuxie focused on guiding his family and friends in their cultivation. This allowed them to make swift progress, and they all advanced to the Nascent Transformation Realm.

Though they had no shortage of resources, what they lacked was expert guidance. Liu Wuxie's personal mentorship helped them avoid unnecessary detours, allowing their progress to be steady and smooth.

Meanwhile, Song Ling also brought his parents to the sect and entrusted the family business to others. To his surprise, Song Ling even had a younger brother and a younger sister, a pair of twins incredibly attached to Song Ling.

Liu Wuxie didn't hold back his generosity, as Song Ling's siblings were like his own. He helped to expel the impurities from their bodies to enhance their talents.

Even Xu Yishan had formed a family; his child was already one year old.

Whenever Xu Yishan recalled the incident at the mines back in the days, he could only smile bitterly. If not for Liu Wuxie, he would've already perished at the hands of the Tian Clan.

On the third-to-last day before their departure, Mu Tianli delivered the finalized list.