The Azure Cloud warship flew towards the Azure Cloud Sect at an extremely fast speed.
Ten thousand miles in an instant.
In the Azure Cloud Hall.
Outer Elder Ye Bai and Guardian Elder Wang Xuan, after learning the sect master had returned, hurriedly came to report on their work.
This was what Feng Qingyang had instructed before he left. He wanted to see how the Azure Cloud Sect operated in his absence.
"Sect Master, in the past two days, large and small forces have continued to send resources. More than twenty storage halls have already been built."
Ye Bai respectfully reported, "After my discussions with the Lin family head, resources have been steadily delivered to Azure Cloud City."
"The construction of Azure Cloud City is already taking shape."
After Ye Bai's respectful report, Wang Xuan also stepped forward.
"Sect Master, during your absence, everything remained normal under the watch of my guard team, both at Azure Cloud Sect and the Azure Cloud City construction site."
Feng Qingyang nodded in satisfaction. "Good. Azure Cloud City represents the face of our Azure Cloud Sect—it must be built flawlessly."
Then, with a wave of his hand, he boldly declared: "Use the resources lavishly and speed up the construction progress." As the supreme overlord of the entire Ling Province, the Azure Cloud Sect currently had no shortage of resources.
The current situation was such that even if you rushed to send resources to the Azure Cloud Sect, you still had to see if they would accept them.
"What? You say you won't send them?"
It didn't matter; plenty of other people and forces were eager to offer their resources! They didn't need you.
"Yes, Sect Master."
"Oh, right, you two prepare yourselves."
Feng Qingyang instructed,
"Select an ideal day to open the mountain gates and begin recruiting disciples. You may leave now."
Outside the Azure Cloud Hall.
Within the Azure Cloud Sect, a new and eye-catching structure had appeared—a hundred-story trial tower that had directly manifested within the sect grounds.
At this moment, Shi Hao and his companions stood at the base of the tower, staring up in stunned silence at the colossal structure that pierced through the clouds.
Then came a moment of awkward realization.
After returning to the sect, Shi Hao and Lin Bai had enthusiastically offered to guide their junior sister, Hua Qingyu, around and help her get familiar with the sect.
But before they could even introduce much, they found themselves lost.
They had never seen this tower before…
"Senior brother, what is such a magnificent tower used for?"
Shi Hao said vaguely, "Oh... this is our Azure Cloud Sect's... giant tower!"
This explanation was as good as none.
"Ah, yes, yes, that's right."
Lin Bai also echoed...
Hua Qingyu was actually even more confused than the two of them. From the moment she arrived, she had been shocked by the fairy-like Azure Cloud Sect.
Now, thinking back to what her master had said that day, perhaps in his eyes, even overlord-level forces could be wiped out with a mere wave of his hand.
Even holy lands couldn't compare to the Azure Cloud Sect!
"Many thanks for Senior's timely reminder—your foresight is truly remarkable!"
Hua Qingyu thought to herself.
At this moment, Mu Shuixian was also very shocked. She wasn't surprised by the fairy-like scenery of the Azure Cloud Sect.
As someone who had once reached the Great Emperor Realm, what scene hadn't she witnessed? Her composure couldn't possibly be so lacking.
Yet the moment she arrived at the Azure Cloud Sect, thoughts of the mysterious sect master who had seen through her identity stirred her curiosity. Without realizing it, the divine sense of a Great Emperor spread out, attempting to probe the sect's secrets.
Little did she know, as soon as she released her divine sense, it was instantly crushed by an even more powerful one. Then, a voice echoed in her sea of consciousness: 'Given your connection to the sect master's disciple, should you dare offend again, you will be exterminated!'
Mu Shuixian was instantly terrified. Even her Great Emperor's composure almost shattered.
The Azure Cloud Sect actually had such a powerful expert! She dared not think any further.
Shi Hao and his companions simply strolled around the sect again.
Then they headed to the storage hall.
On the way, they happened to meet Elder Ye Bai, whose expression was calm and collected, though a hint of shock was evident. He took out all the saintly medicines and pills from his possession.
"Elder, these are the pills we got from the secret realm. We are now handing them all over to the sect."
Ye Bai calmly accepted them, saying, "Hmm, your actions are commendable."
But why did the hand of a dignified expert at the peak of the Shattered Void Realm tremble slightly? He had never seen so many saintly medicines in his entire life!
Shi Hao and his companions then went to the Azure Cloud Hall. Their master had said he had something to give them.
Inside the Azure Cloud Hall.
"Master."
"You've come. These are your sect tokens."
Feng Qingyang waved his hand, and three cyan tokens flew out, landing in Shi Hao's hands.
He had obtained these from the system during his two days in the royal palace.
Damn it! How could the number one sect in all the heavens not even have disciple tokens?
After explaining a few principles (and giving a bit of a threat), the system generously sent a large batch.
The quantity was more than enough, which would save trouble in the future.
This token could not only identify their status but also store contribution points. He had already planned it out. In the future, some things in the sect would need to be exchanged with contribution points.
The sect would issue tasks on the task board, and disciples would receive contribution points upon completion, which they could then use to exchange for items or enter the sect's secret realms.
Of course, disciples could also issue tasks on the task board using their own token's contribution points.
However, the sect would charge a five percent service fee. It could be said to be very shrewd!
Shi Hao and the others picked them up and saw the three characters "青雲宗" (Azure Cloud Sect) engraved on the cyan tokens.
Then, flipping them over, they saw the two characters "親傳" (Direct Disciple) engraved on the back.
With these tokens, they could represent their identity and status in the sect.
"Thank you, Master."
Shi Hao and his companions immediately cupped their hands in thanks.
However, they had some doubts. Didn't Master say they were supposed to start from the outer sect?
Shi Hao, who often referred to himself as the eldest senior brother of the Azure Cloud Sect's outer sect, now found that title would have to be passed on to the newly initiated junior brothers.
"The three of you have passed through the Ancient Saint Secret Realm and can be considered to have experienced a cruel battlefield."
Feng Qingyang announced, "From today onwards, you are formal direct disciples."
"Thank you, Master!"
Shi Hao and his companions were moved and bowed again. Now they were officially their master's disciples.
"Oh, right, Qingyu, this master has a cultivation method to pass on to you."
Feng Qingyang continued, "Consider it your welcoming gift to the sect. Relax your divine sense."
Hua Qingyu released her divine sense upon hearing this.
A purple halo flew into it.
"Phoenix Genesis Saint Art!"
She sensed it briefly and discovered that this cultivation method was especially suited to her Phoenix Holy Body.
It was simply tailor-made!
She hurriedly thanked him.
"Thank you, Master."
Hua Qingyu vowed, "Qingyu will definitely live up to Master's expectations and the sect's expectations!"
"If I fail, may the heavens strike me with five thunderbolts, and may my body perish and my Dao vanish!"
She was too moved!
The cheap master she thought she had, had given her such a cultivation method as soon as she joined the sect.
So she involuntarily made a great Dao oath.
One must know that once a cultivator makes a great Dao oath, they can never go back on their word, otherwise, inner demons will breed, and their body will perish and their Dao will vanish!
"No need to be like this. All of you go down and cultivate first."
Feng Qingyang instructed, "Qingyu, leave the ring on your hand. This master has something to say to her."
"Alright, Master."
Hua Qingyu took off the ring on her hand upon hearing this.
She knew that Master was aware of the senior's existence in the ring.
They had even spoken that day.