I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1880 - 311: Tang Luo’s Chess Moves

Chapter 1880: Chapter 311: Tang Luo’s Chess Moves

The tea cup in Lei Hong’s hand trembled with surprise. His visit to the Unparalleled King was primarily to gain the Qiyao Temple disciples’ access to the Cloud Ladder.

But he listened intently, both horizontally and vertically, yet didn’t hear the name of their Qiyao Temple. More importantly, the benefits Red Cloud Mountain provided to Wuji Mansion and Yulin Pavilion seemed overly generous.

The non-committal Cloud Ladder experience naturally requires little, but establishing a branch in Xiling is a tremendous advantage.

While sects nowadays have established secular lower institutes, these hardly ever roar with voices, except at the initial establishment.

This cannot be helped; the requirements differ too much, even if agreeing to let rogue cultivators join, the majority of Longzhou’s rogue cultivators don’t meet the sect’s disciple recruitment standards, filtering out a large batch.

And those who barely meet the standards and join the sect, ninety-nine percent are spies or branch family members sent by noble houses.

Each one seeks to transport sect techniques back to glorify their ancestors, creating significant issues in character.

Don’t be fooled; despite the various sects in Longzhou recruiting many lower institute disciples, most are used as henchmen, with few genuinely nurtured.

They’re given only somewhat public joint attack techniques, of course, from the noble offspring’s perspective, these Mysterious State joint attack techniques are supreme teachings. Yet, the sects have long transitioned from the era of multi-person joint attacks to the era of single-person fusion techniques.

They are indifferent to such minor leaks.

But as martial arts enter a new era, the thirst for genius grows. Yet, the sects in Longzhou are particularly adept at taking bold and unconventional paths.

Yulin Pavilion, Wuji Mansion, and Qiyao Temple have different standards for evaluating elite disciples, but they share a passion for quality disciples.

But previously, sects like theirs, despite spreading the word, covered minimal areas, and the hope of wandering to recruit disciples was even slimmer.

Instead, within the sect, second and third generation disciples born of couples stood out prominently.

So, in time, secluded sects became accustomed to intra-sect disciples sustaining through generations, father teaching son, ensuring disciple continuity without end.

This is the practice of most sects and works effectively thus far.

However, this method is actually detrimental to sect development, as most sect disciples have cold personalities immersed in martial cultivation, coupled with few female disciples and many secret techniques like Essence Transmutation Void Return and Dao Heart Clarity. Hence, sects struggle with significant population growth.

Even if the sect leaders recognize this issue, they hesitate to openly demand disciples to bear more children.

They can only say things like ’A moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold’, ’Pick the flowers when they bloom’, ’Many children, much joy’, in such obscure and difficult-to-understand phrases.

Unless it’s like swordsmanship where anyone can practice martial arts, otherwise for sects demanding disciple qualifications, they wouldn’t refuse a stable disciple supply channel.

Isn’t this current situation precisely such a channel? Considering the flourishing scenes along the way to Xiling and the once desolate, now crowded Lingjiang Central Region, Lei Hong’s eyes grew brighter.

However, Lu Shaolin and Tong Zhenyu remained deep in thought, contemplating the pros and cons of the king’s suggested methods.

The Human King didn’t rush them, calmly brewing and adding tea for the three.

Lei Hong had consumed six cups before Lu Shaolin raised his head, bowing to Tang Luo, "In this case, thank you, Dean, for your kindness. Yulin Pavilion is willing to establish a lower institute in Xiling for recruitment, and we ask for the Dean’s guidance."

"Wuji Mansion as well; we appreciate the Dean’s care for the future lower institute in Xiling."

The two pondered over and over, unable to identify any disadvantages. For sects like theirs, demanding in disciple recruitment, such benefits coming to them have no reason to refuse.

Besides, the Unparalleled City’s September admissions ceremony is said to be spectacular, not only attracting young talents from Longzhou’s eight provinces but also attracting noble houses’ interests from the Outer Continent. Even with their highly selective requirements, they might gain some fresh talents.

Moreover, with the Unparalleled King’s current momentum, even just to maintain good relations, such interactions seem essential.

It’s better to simply agree, setting detailed matters later, and reversing decisions if necessary.

Seeing the trio promptly finalize their intentions, Lei Hong, who had been drinking tea waiting, couldn’t hold it in, hurriedly saying, "Dean, I’ve been sitting here for quite a while, you can’t act as if I’m invisible!"

Lei Hong’s eyes widened as he spoke, signaling to the two old friends.

Sects and noble houses indeed interact differently. If three noble house leaders were sitting here, the other two would surely pretend not to see.

But Lu Shaolin and Tong Zhenyu, receiving Lei Hong’s signal, spoke for Qiyao Temple.

Some words are indeed inappropriate for oneself. When Longzhou Mountain Gate decided to enter secular society, Qiyao Temple sent Lei Dong to tarnish the reputation of Unparalleled Academy.

Yet, thanks to the Unparalleled Dean’s formidable prowess, asserting kingly dominance kept Wushen Mountain and Qiyao Temple’s schemes at bay.

But the rift remains; the attitude of the Unparalleled Dean during this joint visit indicated he hasn’t forgotten the incident.

If Lei Hong were to propose requests now, they’d likely remain unmet, but if Lu Shaolin and Tong Zhenyu propose, the situation improves significantly.

The two masters, being reliable allies, wisely avoid past topics, merely expressing Qiyao Temple’s admiration for Unparalleled Academy and a desire for cooperation, marking the start of lasting friendship.

Watching the two masters confidently pledge, Tang Luo shifted his gaze to Lei Hong, sincerely stating, "Since Master Shaolin and Master Zhenyu vouch for you, Qiyao Temple’s disciples shall enjoy the same privileges as the other two sects."

Delighted by the unexpected gift, Lei Hong beamed, eagerly standing up, "Then may I ask, if Qiyao Temple establishes a branch in Xiling, which market should it be located in?"

Hmm!?

Lu Shaolin and Tong Zhenyu were momentarily bewildered, seemingly not yet reacting.

Tang Luo chuckled, "Master Lei Hong is indeed astute. Very well, discuss specifics with Chairman Mi Bai."

With that, the Unparalleled Dean waved his robe in a gesture of dismissal, prompting the three masters to wisely rise and take their leave.

As the masters vanished from sight, Tang Luo turned in the pavilion, gazing toward Xiling City.

Though Xiling presently remains muddy and rundown, with the three major sects of Longzhou establishing lower institutes, his blueprint for constructing a new Xiling is firmly underway.

Once most of Xiehe’s sects and even holy grounds establish lower institutes in Xiling, disciples from these sects and holy grounds will be sent from Xiling.

So, who will hold the authority of education in Xiling?

Now, Tang Luo hopes others respond slower, giving him years to complete this strategic move.