CHAPTER 128: CHAPTER 127 TAIYI SECT

Jinhua Mall in Luo City, inside a café.

Lu Yan sat by the window, waiting for the review personnel from the Federation Archaeological Association to arrive.

The Federation Archaeological Association is the largest archaeological organization in the Eastern Federation, exerting immense influence in the archaeological industry.

Lu Yan himself was not particularly interested in archaeology, but after some research, he became very interested in the corresponding power of the Federation Archaeological Association in the Xianxia version.

In its early stages, the Federation Archaeological Association had another name—the Feng Shui Yi Study Association.

Just as the Nine Dragons Fitness Club corresponds to the Nine Dragons Association, and the Qingwu Group to the Cyan Simurgh Sect, the Feng Shui Yi Study Association corresponds to a sect named the Taiyi Sect!

Taiyi Sect is one of the ten orthodox mystical sects in the Xianxia version, yet it is the most unique among these ten sects.

Taiyi Sect does not have a mountain gate residence; disciples must find it themselves.

Taiyi Sect also does not have a cultivation technique inheritance; disciples must dig it out themselves.

The sect is divided into many main branches and sub-branches; the main branch has at most two or three disciples per generation, while the sub-branches will spread wide and recruit many disciples.

The sect does not teach cultivation techniques or spells; rather, it teaches techniques like Observing Qi, Mountain Opening, and Feng Shui techniques.

Every Taiyi Sect disciple is a top-tier Feng Shui master; the mission of disciples within the sect is to excavate ancient ruins and blessed paradises.

The cultivation technique inheritance of Taiyi Sect disciples depends entirely on what they can dig up to learn.

In many cases, the sparsely populated main branch does not have a sect residence, and most often they directly make a large tomb their sect cultivation ground.

Sub-branch disciples fare relatively better, occupying some spirit veins to spread and grow, yet they still rely on themselves.

Normally, such an odd sect should have perished over time, but in reality, Taiyi Sect not only survives but is also the most anciently inherited sect among the ten orthodox mystical sects.

Grand Feng Shui Masters, skilled in Feng Shui techniques, will bury themselves upon dying, hoping to live a second life.

The archeological tomb-digging of Taiyi Sect disciples is, in some sense, digging up the tombs of their sect seniors.

Because you never know which relic or ancient coffin may hide an old monster of Taiyi Sect.

Historically, Taiyi Sect has been besieged by various sects multiple times, but each time an old monster would emerge from the coffin to defeat numerous formidable foes, even causing a mystical sect to decline completely.

To this day, most cultivators in the Xianxia version who encounter Taiyi Sect members will show them deference.

Even if Taiyi Sect members have uneven cultivation levels, no one can tell whether an old monster is backing them.

The spoon in hand slowly stirred the coffee, while Lu Yan’s mind sank into contemplation.

In the urban version, there are no extraordinary elements, and the ten orthodox mystical sects in the Xianxia version are just ordinary organizations.

Although the mystical sects are vast and influential, the sect’s base level isn’t as unattainable as in the Xianxia version.

As long as Lu Yan is willing to spend money, getting into any sect is easy, and once it updates to the Xianxia version, Lu Yan can successfully obtain the status of a sect disciple.

Lu Yan, now wielding considerable wealth, can even directly purchase a sect elder-level status without issue.

However, Lu Yan knows that acquiring such a status by spending money is fine if it’s just an outer sect disciple; Qi Cultivation disciples are hardly noticeable for the sect’s watchful eyes even if special circumstances arise.

But if it involves inner sect disciples, things change.

Inner sect disciples at the Foundation Establishment Realm are considered middle-level within the sect. If they infiltrate other sects as spies, it can cause severe damage, hence they often scrutinize identities carefully.

Lu Yan, being Unchanging, cannot change with version updates, and a purchased status cannot withstand intense scrutiny; being deemed a Demon Scout would certainly invite hostility from mystical sects.

If during this process the Soul Banner is exposed, it would incur relentless pursuit by righteous sects.

This is only concerning inner sect disciples; above them, personal disciple, true disciple, and elder are incremental steps with absolutely no room for deception.

Considering this, Lu Yan decisively chose the Taiyi Sect, which lacks stringent rules and constraints.

In Taiyi Sect, the cultivation realm and divine techniques are solely dependent on one’s ability to excavate large tombs and explore ruins for advancement.

There have been talented and gifted cultivators in Taiyi Sect’s history who couldn’t learn the cultivation technique and divine techniques due to lack of discovery, barely achieving Foundation Establishment at sixty.

Conversely, ordinary disciples have had extraordinary fortune, advancing from Qi Cultivation to Golden Core within a mere nine years.

Lu Yan naturally has no interest in excavating relics or tombs, but he can use these to conceal his advancement speed and secrets.

Additionally, the platform of mystical sects offers Lu Yan opportunities to access more secrets of the Xianxia version and acquire Merit Sect cultivation techniques and divine techniques.

As Lu Yan focused intently, a plump middle-aged man entered the café.

Glancing around, the middle-aged man spotted Lu Yan by the window, his eyes immediately lighting up.

"You must be Mr. Lu, interested in investing in the association?"

"I’m Chu Zhuoqun from the Federation Archaeological Association, currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Human Resources Department."

Lu Yan’s gaze scrutinized Chu Zhuoqun, who seemed entirely like a typical middle-aged man in the workplace with nothing peculiar about him.

Considering the urban version’s distinct nature, this appearance wasn’t surprising.

"I am Lu Yan."

Lu Yan nodded, making a response.

Chu Zhuoqun didn’t mind Lu Yan’s demeanor; instead, he displayed a cordial smile:

"May I ask why Mr. Lu wants to invest in our archaeological association?"

"I’ve had a deep interest in archaeology since childhood, and investing in the Federation Archaeological Association is fulfilling a childhood dream.

Three million is just the initial investment; I’ll consider further investment a month later."

Chu Zhuoqun’s smile broadened upon hearing this, taking out a document from his briefcase as he was about to speak.

Just then, the door to the café burst open.

A middle-aged man dressed in a teal robe, carrying an old cloth satchel, entered the café, standing out strikingly from the surroundings.

Scanning the café, he instantly fixed his gaze on Chu Zhuoqun, his face dark with discontent.

"Chu Zhuoqun! We agreed to allocate that quota to our main branch; why did you change plans and decide to sell it?"

Chu Zhuoqun retorted with a sneer, unceremoniously reprimanding:

"What era are we in, still obsessing over main and sub-branches—just a bunch of old-fashioned relics!

If we weren’t canvassing for funds everywhere, it’s questionable whether the Feng Shui Yi Study Association would even exist. What right do you have to criticize me?"

The teal-robed middle-aged man fumed with anger.

Just then, another figure hurriedly entered the café.

"Master, I told you not to run so fast!"

The newcomer stopped beside the teal-robed man, panting heavily, when his eyes suddenly fell on Lu Yan, revealing a look of sheer surprise.

"Brother Lu?"

Lu Yan looked at an old acquaintance, wearing a face full of surprise.

"Brother He, why are you here?"

The latest arrival was none other than He Dongsheng, a fake cultivator who had crossed two versions with Lu Yan, chosen by Zhao Huowang’s karma!