CHAPTER 1109: CHAPTER 742: DOES THE SECT MASTER NOT WISH TO REVITALIZE THE SECT?

Due to early competition in recruiting disciples, Eastern Peak Sect had offended some other sects.

Now in poverty, suffering oppression from these sects is only to be expected.

Du Feng clicked his tongue and said, "Your Majesty, this sect is really miserable. I’d say no sect near Youzhou City is in such dire straits!"

"The more miserable, the better. Only by being so miserable can they understand the pain of the world and recognize our philosophy."

Wang Yang, with a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth, looked at Du Feng, Xiu Huang, and Kui Jiang: "The three of you follow me to the Eastern Peak Sect."

Xiu Huang and Kui Jiang were overjoyed; Wang Yang would never take them when he went out.

It’s probably because he feared they might cause trouble everywhere, but this time he finally took the two of them.

Finally, Wang Yang’s gaze fell on Ping Xiao: "Right now, there isn’t much in the Free Heaven Country that requires attention. You can manage it!"

He bowed and said, "I obey!"

Indeed, there was no crisis in the Free Heaven Country, nor anything that required attention.

Leaving Ping Xiao behind was just an extra layer of insurance.

Of course, a part of the reason is that Ping Xiao’s personality didn’t match with Kui Jiang and Xiu Huang.

Although Kui Jiang and Xiu Huang are rough and lack much intellect, they’re swift in action.

Helping to stabilize the foundation of the Eastern Peak Sect is most suitable.

As for Du Feng, naturally, it’s hoped that he can understand the development process of the Eastern Peak Sect and then better take over.

The group traveled light; aside from bringing three people, Wang Yang didn’t bring a fourth.

However, this trip to the Eastern Peak Sect was not just a simple reconnaissance, but to take it over in one fell swoop.

Opportunities will then be sought to let more people from the Free Heaven Country join the Eastern Peak Sect, which is Wang Yang’s current plan.

On the way, Xiu Huang was somewhat dissatisfied: "Your Majesty, the Eastern Peak Sect is in such poverty. I’d say we might as well create our own sect from scratch."

"Right, Your Majesty."

Even Kui Jiang was very much in agreement,

"The Eastern Peak Sect is already this poor. If we take over, we’ll have to not only appease these people but also spend a lot of effort rebuilding, and the name still wouldn’t be our Free Heaven Country."

Wang Yang laughed, "Remember, our Free Heaven Country will always be the Free Heaven Country. It doesn’t matter if it’s Eastern Peak Sect or Southern Yue Sect, it’s just a temporary expedient. Having a legitimate sect is this not saving us a lot of time and effort?"

Xiu Huang and Kui Jiang naturally could not think this far, nor could they understand Wang Yang’s thoughts.

If even the two of them cannot understand, then the other ordinary people of Free Heaven Country certainly cannot.

Xiu Huang let out an awkward smile: "Still, Your Majesty has the strategy. The two of us are straightforward and naturally can’t think this through!"

Beside him, Kui Jiang was displeased: "You’re straightforward, but don’t bring me along. I certainly understand what’s in Your Majesty’s mind!"

Their bickering was already a common occurrence; Wang Yang only found it amusing.

Two days later, Wang Yang finally arrived before Linzhou.

Looking at Linzhou, which he had never seen before, Wang Yang placed his hands in his sleeves and said to the three, "Today, our plan of the Free Heaven Country will fully unfold. Once Linzhou is in our hands, conquering the entire Demon Country will be nothing out of reach, so be careful."

The three had a golden light in their eyes, following behind Wang Yang, feeling an unquenchable passion.

The Eastern Peak Sect was hundreds of miles outside Linzhou, surrounded by mountains, and after crossing the mountains was a plain.

In terms of the environment, this place could be described as excellent.

Unfortunately, this depended on the sect’s status.

If the sect was thriving, it could be called a Peach Blossom Land.

If the sect was down-and-out, this place could only be described as a wilderness.

And the current Eastern Peak Sect naturally belonged to the latter; nothing ostentatious can be said about it.

No one was willing to come to the Eastern Peak Sect to become a disciple, as there were far better sects than the Eastern Peak Sect.

Looking at the distant mountain gate covered with moss and vines curling over it, Wang Yang knew this East Gate was indeed desolate.

Seeing this appearance, Xiu Huang already planned to leave: "Your Majesty, isn’t this sect a bit too shabby? Why don’t we look for something else? This doesn’t suit our status."

Wang Yang did not answer Xiu Huang but slowly walked inside.

Upon entering the sect, there were stairs.

Reaching halfway up the mountain, he finally found a vast square and various buildings.

Unfortunately, these houses and square looked long abandoned.

There was not a single disciple visible on the vast square.

After about an hour, a disciple came from the distance and was startled to see Wang Yang and the others.

"May I ask who you all are?"

Upon seeing unfamiliar faces, the disciple was naturally surprised, as it had been a long time since any strangers came to the Eastern Peak Sect.

Aside from those who came to oppress and extort them from other sects, there were likely none others.

Wang Yang bowed to this disciple: "We have come to become disciples."

The disciple thought he misheard and intentionally took two steps forward: "You... what did you just say?"

Impatient, Xiu Huang stepped forward: "Our family head..."

As he stepped forward, Du Feng stopped him, patiently saying: "The four of us are here to become disciples."

The disciple looked at the four of them as if he’d seen a ghost, eyes filled with disbelief.