Invisible Security Guard
Chapter 921 - 920: Three Conditions

Chapter 921: Chapter 920: Three Conditions

Heaven and Earth Mystical Door has both an inner and an outer door, with Master Steward Hao in charge of the former. As the authorized representative who handled the affairs of other minor sects, he was overjoyed upon hearing Devin King say that he wished to join them.

Although the Sect of Zhengyi was poor and insignificant, which the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door hardly cared about, the unique swordsmanship of the Pursuit of Sun and Storm from Zhengyi was quite exceptional. It was said that this sword technique had not only substantial lethal power but also the effect of invoking Divine Skills.

"Pursuit of Sun" symbolized speed, suggesting the ability to chase after light, while "Storm" represented the Divine Skills. The Pursuit of Sun and Storm Sword could command wind and rain, its power was unpredictable and limitless.

Heaven and Earth Mystical Door had always been eyeing this sword technique from the Sect of Zhengyi, but as a prestigious and leading sect, they could not directly seize it by force. If they did, other sects on the planet would feel threatened, leading to chaos and possibly even mass migrations, at which point their position as the leading sect would be undermined.

"Quickly bring them in; I will inform the Sect Leader immediately," Master Steward Hao suddenly became courteous, finally allowing the Sect Leader to speak directly with Devin King in an equal manner.

Although the Sect of Zhengyi was small, it was still a proper sect, and the Sect Leader of Heaven and Earth Mystical Door had to address Devin King as a fellow cultivator when they met.

Devin King, Tia Petty, and Miles O’brien entered the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door, and as soon as they did, celestial children came with cranes at their side. The cranes then knelt down, and everyone gingerly mounted the backs of the cranes.

The five cranes ascended into the sky, a sign of high-level hospitality. The immense Heaven and Earth Mystical Door, seen from atop the cranes, left Miles O’brien, Devin King, and Tia Petty awestruck.

This was true cultivation; this was how true cultivators lived. By comparison, they felt utterly humble.

Standing on the backs of the cranes, they flew over mountains, ridges, clouds, and green waters and hills. The scenery within the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door was picturesque, a feast for the eyes.

Though the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door might not be prestigious, its sect grounds were akin to a fairyland, a celestial world for any commoner who arrived.

After flying for about five or six minutes, the cranes landed on a vast square where people were already waiting. Among them was a youth in brocade robes, two exceptionally beautiful young girls, and a lady with the aura of nobility, graceful as a noblewoman.

"Presumably, these are the distinguished cultivators from the Sect of Zhengyi? I am Dorian Hopkins, junior salutes the three cultivators!" The youth in brocade robes was only about seventeen or eighteen years old, yet he was a Second Level Earth Immortal.

No sooner had Dorian Hopkins finished speaking than the graceful lady bowed slightly and said, "Miss Miles, do you remember me?"

"Louise has seen Sister Liu!" Miles O’brien also smiled, recognizing her as Liu Xianzi, whom she had met during her travels in the past.

Liu Xianzi—one of the companions of the Sect Leader of Heaven and Earth Mystical Door!

Indeed, just one of the companions, not the official wife, more like a concubine.

"Xuan Tia and Xuan Zhong have seen the distinguished cultivators!" The other two young girls bowed in greeting as well.

The Heaven and Earth Mystical Door bore the surname Xuan, with the Sect Leader named Conor Hopkins.

"Honored guests, please come with me. The Sect Leader awaits in the Council Hall," continued Master Steward Hao, gesturing them forward.

The procession then headed towards the grand hall.

Inside the grand hall, seated in the principal seat was a middle-aged man of unremarkable appearance, short stature, and small mung bean eyes. Four Second Level Earth Immortals sat on each side of him, making a total of eight, which meant that all nine of the Sect’s Second Level Earth Immortals were present!

"Hahaha, Brother Devin, long time no see!" Seeing Devin King enter, the man of short stature and unremarkable appearance, Conor Hopkins, stood up, laughing heartily and very courteously.

"Devin King, Tia Petty, and Louise Garrett from the Zheng Yi Sect, pays respect to Sect Leader Conor Hopkins and all the Elders!" The three of them showed great humility, bowing to the Sect Leader and the eight Elders.

"Take your seats," commanded Conor Hopkins with a sweep of his large sleeve, ordering seats to be given. Dorian Hopkins, Conor Ye, and Conor Bell then took seats at the back, while the graceful and young widow, Immortal Liu, sat beside Louise Garrett.

"Brother Devin, it’s been a few years, and your cultivation level has advanced. Congratulations indeed!" Conor Hopkins, after the attendants had poured tea for Devin and the others, started chatting in a friendly manner.

"Thanks to Sect Leader Conor’s blessings, my Bright Moon Star has flourished. Without Sect Leader Conor, without the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door, where would we, the smaller sects, find such favorable places to settle and safely cultivate?"

"Haha." This flattering remark made Conor laugh out loud, clearly very pleased.

"However, in recent years, the Zheng Yi Sect has found it increasingly difficult to maintain itself. Not because the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door has deviated in its leadership, but because we are not skilled in management, nor can we lead our disciples in the quest for immortality. Thus, after deliberation among the Zheng Yi Sect’s Elders, we have decided to pledge ourselves to the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door, willingly becoming a branch of the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door and eagerly offering our service!"

"It’s good that you have this intention." At this moment, Conor Hopkins stopped smiling, squinting his eyes and sweeping a glance over Devin and his two companions, "However, you should also know that our Heaven and Earth Mystical Door lacks neither people, resources, nor those willing to pledge service to us. To be frank, we’re happy that you wish to join us, but we’re also concerned, for we don’t wish to take on added burdens!"

Conor Hopkins was not beating around the bush. He told Devin directly that their joining would be a burden; that the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door did not lack what they were offering. This was his way of setting the terms.

"Sect Leader Conor speaks truly. The Zheng Yi Sect is indeed a burden. If it were not a burden, we wouldn’t have reached the point where we can barely sustain ourselves and are on the verge of disbanding."

"Moreover, the Zheng Yi Sect doesn’t have many resources, private properties, or Magic Treasures. But what we do have is the most orthodox ’Pursuit of the Sun and Rain Swordsmanship,’ a technique handed down from an ancient supreme being known as the Great Emperor Pursuit of the Sun. The Zheng Yi Sect may lack in many areas and have nothing else to take pride in, but I dare say that our Pursuit of the Sun and Rain Swordsmanship ranks at the very top among all the swordsmanship traditions in the entire Origin Star System. Hence, we are willing to contribute this technique in exchange for a place in the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door, and for the opportunity to continue seeking the path to immortality!"

"Is this truly what you wish? You seek nothing else?" Sect Leader Conor asked, his eyes flashing keenly.

"Cough cough, it’s not that we seek nothing else." Suddenly, Elder Tia coughed and stood up, saying, "We’ve heard that the Hero Assembly will soon be convened, and over these countless years, not a single person from our Zheng Yi Sect has ever attended the Hero Assembly to gain some experience. Therefore, we have three requests!"

"First, we request that the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door allocate two spots to the Zheng Yi Sect at every Hero Assembly so that we may gain experience and broaden our horizons."

"Second, we request to retain our Sect’s location, though we are willing to have the Zheng Yi Sect renamed as a branch of the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door!"

"Third, we request a bias in resource distribution. The Zheng Yi Sect has few people; we lack a Pill Master, a Formation Master, and a Weapon Master. So, upon merging, we hope to have experts from the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door teach in our Sect, and we also hope to have a share in the exploration of the many ancient sites and remarkable places on Bright Moon Star!"

"Of course, the Zheng Yi Sect will no longer exist but will be referred to as a department or a branch of the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door, or even an external Sect is acceptable. Furthermore, we are willing to relinquish the position of Sect Leader to be taken up by the Heaven and Earth Mystical Door, and we will focus solely on our cultivation, no longer involving ourselves in the affairs of the Sect!"