Using entries to cultivate immortality in chaotic times

"Actually, it's not exactly starting."

The Taoist Sect Master's lips couldn't suppress an upward curve, and after sipping his tea to appear less punchable, he cleared his throat and said, "It just looks prosperous, but it's a false prosperity."

"In reality, not many Spirit Stones have made their way into the Taoist Sect's hands."

"Is that so."

The Heavenly Axe Sect Master, his face full of quiet resentment, looked at the Taoist Sect Master and asked hoarsely, "Your sect is expanding so rapidly, can you really afford to support so many disciples?"

"That's why I said, all the Spirit Stones are spent on this."

"Let's not talk about that, I'm speaking seriously, can you really give a brother a hand?"

"This..."

The Taoist Sect Master hesitated before saying, "Mainly, our Taoist Sect is known for selling Array Plates, which we can use to expand our influence based on the reputation of our seniors. According to what the gentleman said, it's because we already have our own product, whereas your Heavenly Axe Sect doesn't have any products, and your main source of profit isn't product sales, so how can I pull you in?"

"Surely we can't... sell axes to the outside world, right?"

"Why couldn't we?" said the Heavenly Axe Sect Master urgently, "Axes are such good things, they can cut wood and even people, maybe our senior started by chopping wood!"

"How could that be."

The Taoist Sect Master rolled his eyes in annoyance: "Do you think a figure like our senior would chop wood? Even in his obscure beginnings, he certainly wouldn't. Likely, from his birth, there would have been a phenomenon of heaven and earth, with nine Five-clawed Golden Dragons circling between heaven and earth, announcing his birth to the world."

The Heavenly Axe Sect Master was about to retort when he suddenly realized something and said subconsciously.

"You just said... 'gentleman'?"

...

"Please."

At that moment, the Taoist Sect Master respectfully invited Liu Zide into the guest hall. After personally pouring him a cup of tea and taking his seat, he looked towards the Heavenly Axe Sect Master with a hint of pride and introduced, "Let me formally introduce you, this is the 'gentleman' I mentioned, Mr. Liu Zide."

"He is an outer disciple of the Chao Tian Sect and has been specially sent by our senior to provide guidance to me."

"Recently, all the Taoist Sect's external affairs have been personally planned and arranged by the gentleman."

The Heavenly Axe Sect Master was slightly startled and then rose solemnly to face Liu Zide: "It's an honor to meet you, sir."

He had heard about Liu Zide from Chao Tian Sect from a close friend some time ago but hadn't paid much attention when he said he hadn't heard of him. Little did he know that the series of strategies recently deployed by the Taoist Sect were all this man's handiwork.

This was indeed a bit of a shock.

To know,

Recently, the Taoist Sect's reputation throughout Xuantian State has been immense, and even top forces would struggle to draw out a million-level Spirit Stones without significant strain, no joke.

Even more so for a sect like the Taoist Sect, that's reaping millions of Spirit Stones, which is indeed intimidating.

That such major moves were orchestrated by this unknown figure before him; he considered himself fairly knowledgeable about the Chao Tian Sect, yet had never heard of this man. It was unexpected that a seemingly nameless figure within the Chao Tian Sect could possess such tactics.

Indeed—

The Chao Tian Sect does not foster the obscure!

"Hmm."

Liu Zide also stood up in a show of respect, and then, sitting down again with the Heavenly Axe Sect Master, he said modestly, "The reason the plan has been rolling out relatively smoothly is mainly due to the Sect Master's endorsement."

"Moreover, we are still in the second phase; it's far from over and we've only completed one-third."

"All I can say is that, up to this point, no major issues have arisen, but how it will evolve from here, no one knows."

"However, I could discuss with your esteemed sect how you too can share a piece of the pie."

As his words fell,

The eyes of the Heavenly Axe Sect Master lit up instantly, his body leaning forward slightly, his voice trembling, "Sir, please tell me!"

He came here on an imperative mission.

Originally, even though he was envious of the Taoist Sect Master's roaring business, he didn't think to inquire further; he knew the Taoist Sect must have initiated this enterprise after consulting with their senior, and with his endorsement, they dare to go all out in their efforts.

If he came snooping around now,

It would seem a bit... indiscreet.

In the eyes of the senior, it might come off as jealousy over trifling gains aimed at an ally, which isn't a good impression. However, he had no choice as with the growing heat of the Taoist Sect's activities, the elders of the Heavenly Axe Sect were pressing him for information.

"Alright."

Liu Zide nodded lightly, his eyes narrowing slightly as he began to explain softly, "The situation is this, we..."

The undulating voice echoed slowly within the guest hall, sounding as if it came from a schoolhouse, yet far from lulling the Heavenly Axe Sect Master and the Taoist Sect Master into sleep. Instead, both perked up their ears and listened attentively.

He indeed needed a group of people.

Since the Heavenly Axe Sect was stepping forward, as an Ally of the Chao Tian Sect with considerable strength and a top force in Xuantian State, they were an excellent choice.

...

On the Vast Continent, there are twelve states.

The state sharing a large border with Xuantian State is called "Pingxi State," and nearly a hundred days have passed since the contest for the twelve Thrones began.

The Throne of Pingxi State is currently held by a Middle-stage Unification expert.

Having secured his position for over thirty days, and with no one challenging for it anymore, it looks like barring any unforeseen circumstances, this Middle-stage Unification expert could well settle into being the King of Pingxi and continue for a year to participate in the forthcoming struggle for the title of Unique King.