The flourishing development of the sect is basically within Lin Feng's expectations. After the war between the two worlds this time, the prestige of the entire human cultivation world and the cohesiveness of the sect have both reached a whole new level. Under the mutual promotion of both inside and outside, no matter if it's the new disciples or the disciples who joined earlier, they are all extremely energetic.
The entire Xuanmen Tianzong was now at the most vigorous stage of development, and the momentum for improvement was endless.
However, it was precisely at this time that they had to be more careful. They had to focus on the details and grasp the general direction, so that the overall direction of the sect would not deviate.
Rapid development to the clouds and a sharp decline to the bottom could easily lead to problems that had not been there before in a short period of time.
The strict examination and selection had blocked the latecomers to a considerable extent, ensuring that the Celestial Sect of the Celestial Sect of the Celestial Sect of the Celestial Sect of the Celestial Sect of the Celestial Sect of the Celestial Sect of the Celestial Sect would not expand.
As for the disciples who had already joined the sect, it was more difficult to grasp whether their mentality would change, and more attention must be paid.
People's hearts were fickle, and it was not as simple as it sounded.
Most of the time, it was not because one was complacent, but when the surrounding external environment changed, people's mentality would often change in the process unconsciously.
The simplest example was within Xuanmen Tianzong. Due to various differences, there were also differences between the disciples.
Under the control and guidance of Lin Feng, Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi, and others, the internal atmosphere of the sect had always been relatively upright. The strong did not bully the weak, and the weak did not envy them. The pioneers protected the latecomers, and the latecomers regarded the pioneers as their goals and role models.
However, as Xuanmen Tianzong became more and more powerful, when some of the weaker disciples went out, they would find that they, who were originally mediocre in their own sect, were so outstanding compared to the heirs of other forces in the Divine Land.
Even if they already knew the strength of their sect's heritage, after experiencing it for themselves, the feeling was the most obvious.
Along with it, there were compliments, flattery, envy, and followers from the outside world. They, who were inconspicuous in the past, became the focus and the center of attention, and everyone else revolved around them.
But when they returned to the mountain gate, all the halos were far away from them.
The contrast would make some people work harder, but it might also make some people feel at a loss and yearn for a life outside, instead of cultivating in the sect.
Following the expansion of Xuanmen Tianzong's strength and the harvest from the war between the two worlds, Xuanmen Tianzong's businesses outside also increased, and it was necessary to arrange for disciples to go and take care of them.
It might not be currying favor, but it might cause some of the disciples to have other ideas.
It was not wrong to be the head of a chicken rather than the tail of a phoenix. It was just a matter of personal choice. However, if one indulged in the enjoyment of being a local tyrant, indulged in the protection of a sect without being overshadowed by stronger people, or pursued the path of cultivation that could radiate one's own light, it would only bring more harm than good.
This was also something that would happen when many other major forces developed to a certain extent.
The world of mortals was like water, and it would constantly wash away one's soul unknowingly. It was not easy to be confident and self-reliant, to appreciate all kinds of scenery, and to persevere on one's own path without wavering. One needed to constantly reflect on oneself.
However, aside from Lin Feng himself, his personal disciples, Xiao Yan, Zhu Yi, and the other eight, although their personalities were different, their Taoist hearts were stable. Under their top-down control, the mentality of the disciples of Xuanmen Tianzong was still in a stable and benign state.
From the second-generation disciples such as Tang Jun, Han Yang, Yang Tie, Li Xingfei, and Zhao Huan, to the outstanding direct disciples of the third generation who gradually began to show their talents, they were of the same lineage. The main trunk was not biased, and the branches and leaves were flourishing outwards, maintaining a normal and orderly state.
The world of mortals was like water and knives, but for the descendants of Xuanmen Tianzong, it was more of a kind of experience, helping them to further sharpen themselves.
Lin Feng's personal prestige and the power of the sect had reached a whole new level. His influence on the inside was far-reaching and invisible, and his influence on the outside was naturally even greater.
Especially after what happened in the Great Zhou Empire, the world had a deeper understanding of Xuanmen Tianzong's strength.
Not only was the master of the Celestial Gate, Lin Feng, dominating the world, but his disciples had also truly turned their potential into shocking strength.
The geniuses under Lin Feng could now be called geniuses!
Complete control of Ying Hai made Xuanmen Tianzong's foundation even more solid and unshakable.
After settling the matter of Liangpan and Zhu Hongwu, whether it was Lin Feng himself or the Celestial Sect of Xuan Men, they all returned to peace. They no longer participated in the internal changes of power in Great Zhou, as well as the negotiations between Great Zhou and Great Qin. They also did not interfere with the movements of other forces in the vast land of the Divine Prefecture.
The Great Zhou Empire, which had obtained large amounts of resources and the Dragon Crouching Tablet, could straighten their backs when facing the pressure of Great Qin.
Although they had to pay Liang Pan's debts in the war between the two worlds, the new emperor of Great Zhou, Liang Qian, King of Youyun, Liang Jingcheng, and the others could control the negotiations and compensation within a normal range. This also stopped the Northern Militant Imperial Court from acting rashly.
However, at this moment, a piece of news caused waves in the Divine Land, and all the factions couldn't help but pay attention to it.
This was especially so for the Great Zhou Empire, the Great Qin Empire, and the Northern Militant Imperial Court.
This news was that the descendants of the ancient emperors, who had lived in the Ancient World of Longevity for many years, had officially discussed with Xuanmen Tianzong, intending to return to the great thousand worlds.
Compared to Youdu's return to the great thousand worlds, the movements caused by the ancient emperors were much smaller, and the nature was also completely different.
However, many factions in the human cultivation world of the Divine Land were still shocked. The sects were still fine, as they only needed to pay close attention to the developments. However, the Great Zhou, Great Qin, and the Northern Militant were completely different. To them, who had completely integrated the mortal world and the cultivation world, the bloodline of the ancient emperors held great significance.
This was the legacy of the ancient human emperors. Just like them, they were a faction that had completely integrated the mortal world and the cultivation world. When the ancient emperors returned to the great thousand worlds, they would most likely have demands for territory.
The Great Zhou Empire and the Great Qin Empire were especially vigilant. What they were vigilant about was their qi of the dragon vein.
The qi of all beings was an extremely important existence to achieve the path of the human emperor.
However, what made the Great Zhou, Great Qin, and the Northern Militant feel awkward was that the people who would decide whether the ancient emperors could return to the great thousand worlds or not weren't them.
Along with the news of the ancient race returning to the great thousand worlds, there was another matter that caused the sealed Taixu Temple and Mount Shu Sword Sect to turn their attention to the Ancient World of Longevity.
During the later stages of the war between the two worlds, the King Of The Underworld was heavily injured by Lin Feng's sword and fled in a sorry state. At that time, Liang Pan and Gu Jun, who were present at the scene, chased after him.
Although the King Of The Underworld managed to escape in the end, his creation treasure, the Book of Life and Death, was damaged once again.
Other than Liang Pan obtaining a few pages, Gu Jun also had a harvest. With this harvest, the inheritance of the ancient emperors, the Longevity Lotus Throne, which had never been able to successfully ascend to the creation realm, was finally completed!
On that day, the Ancient World of Longevity shone brightly. White lotuses covered the entire world and even passed through the domain passage to the great thousand worlds, turning into rays of white light that descended on the Southern Wasteland of the Divine Land. The desolate and chaotic Southern Wasteland was illuminated like a worry-free hometown, a land of eternal life.
However, the Great Qin Empire suffered heavy losses in the war between the two worlds and lost the Immortal Dragon City.
The Great Zhou Empire's situation wasn't optimistic either. Liang Pan and Zhu Hongwu were executed. The Grand Imperial Palace and the Great Wheel of Heavens were all seized.
Although the Northern Militant Royal Court's strength soared and could finally stand side by side with the greatly weakened Great Zhou and Great Qin, it was obvious that their foundation was still lacking.
Even when the Longevity Lotus Throne had yet to complete its creation, the Great Zhou, Great Qin, and Northern Militant could only defend against Gu Jun and the Longevity Lotus Throne at the beginning of their tribulations. If they left their own foundations, the three forces would not be a match for the Ancient Emperor's bloodline even if they worked together.
Now that the Longevity Lotus Throne had successfully ascended to the creation realm, the Great Zhou, Great Qin, and Northern Militant were under great pressure even if they were to defend passively.
If Gu Jun reached the Degenerate Realm one day, and the three of them didn't make great progress, it would be difficult for them to even defend.
Now that the Taixu Temple and Shu Mountain were sealed, the only one who could decide whether the ancient emperors could return to the divine continent was Xuanmen Tianzong.
But what troubled Shi Zongtang, Liang Qian, and Northern Militant First Chanyu was that the relationship between the ancient emperors and Xuanmen Tianzong was not estranged.
If one were to say that the bloodline of the ancient emperor had not made a final decision before the War of the Two Realms, then during the War of the Two Realms, accepting Lin Feng's arrangements and rushing to the aid of West-Hill City as well as attacking the Emperor of the Netherworld, had already displayed their inclinations.
Now that the ancient emperors wanted to return to the divine continent, they first discussed it with Xuanmen Tianzong, and their attitude was already very clear.
Thinking about the relationship between Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhen 'er, Shi Zongtang and the others could only smile bitterly.
Xuanmen Tianzong didn't need to suppress the Great Zhou, Great Qin, and Northern Militant. As long as they didn't help either side, the ancient emperors' return to the Vast Thousand Worlds was a matter that was set in stone.
And with Lin Feng and Xuanmen Tianzong's usual style, as long as the ancient emperors didn't cause any indignation, they wouldn't forcefully interfere in similar situations.
Normal competition depended on one's ability. Everyone had their own plans, and it depended on who was more capable.
However, the exact news soon came, which shocked Shi Zongtang, Liang Qian, and the others.
The new ancient emperor, Gu Jun, had chosen the Southern Wilderness for the ancient emperors to return to the Divine Land of the Vast Thousand Worlds!
The Southern Wilderness had a domain passage that led to the Vast Thousand Worlds and was often invaded by the demon race. It was a land of hundreds of battles, and the environment had always been harsh and the population was small. Whether it was the Great Qin or the Great Zhou, they didn't care much about this land. They were more interested in some of the unique resources produced here. Otherwise, it would be a complete burden.
In these years, the most influential force in the Southern Wilderness was the Reincarnation Sect. However, the Reincarnation Sect had been shrinking in recent years. Other than a limited area, they also left the Southern Wilderness alone.
Such a large piece of land was almost ungoverned.
Although the ancient emperors had chosen this place to occupy some resources, the native population was limited, and the environment was very harsh.
Of course, after the ancient emperors gained a foothold, as long as they were powerful enough, and as long as Xuanmen Tianzong and Taixu Temple didn't interfere, they naturally had the possibility of expanding.
But for now, Gu Jun was showing his attitude by taking the initiative to choose such an unclaimed land.
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