Published: January 2, 2025
In the Hall of Deliberation of the Myriad Clans Sect, numerous experts, including the Lion Tiger Demon Lord, knelt on one knee and respectfully said to Qin Chen, "Greetings to the Sect Master."
"Please rise, everyone!"
Qin Chen waved his hand, and the Lion Tiger Demon Lord and the others immediately stood up, respectfully standing to the side.
Qin Chen smiled as he looked at the many experts below. This could be considered his entire foundation in the Southern Heavens Realm at present. Such a force was absolutely formidable. While it might not be enough to unify the Southern Heavens Realm, occupying a large territory was certainly achievable.
"You all are the founding members of the Myriad Clans Sect. I believe you are aware of my origins, coming from the Eastern Heavens Realm, Guanghan Mansion, where I also have a force known as the Dust Pavilion."
"Henceforth, the Myriad Clans Sect will be a subordinate sect under my Dust Pavilion. I trust none of you have any objections?"
The semi-Venerables present were the core powerhouses of the Myriad Clans Sect, and they had all signed soul contracts, so Qin Chen had no concerns about their betrayal.
"We have no objections!"
The Lion Tiger Demon Lord and others replied in unison.
"Good. Our goal for the Myriad Clans Sect is to establish a vast force in the Southern Heavens Realm and to open up a channel between the Void Tide Sea and the Eastern Heavens Realm for trade, drawing in vast wealth to strengthen the Dust Pavilion and Myriad Clans Sect."
Qin Chen declared loudly.
In Qin Chen's plan, the Myriad Clans Sect was not merely a Southern Heavens Realm force. What Qin Chen intended was to connect the Southern Heavens Realm and Eastern Heavens Realm, including the Void Tide Sea, ultimately forming a top-tier force spanning the four major Heavens Realms.
Qin Chen's aim was not to dominate, so he did not need titles like the number one power in the Southern Heavens Realm. All he wanted was to continuously expand his forces, acquire sufficient resources, and enhance the strength of everyone, ultimately ensuring their survival in the Heavens Realm.
The Lion Tiger Demon Lord and others took a deep breath, recognizing the Sect Master's grand ambition.
"What suggestions do you have regarding this?"
Qin Chen looked at the crowd.
The Lion Tiger Demon Lord frowned and stepped forward, saying, "Sect Master, I do have two issues. First, opening up the Void Tide Sea is no easy task because it involves many territories. Second, while the Tiandang Mountains are resource-rich and notable in the Southern Heavens Realm, fundamentally, the Myriad Clans Sect is still just a force within the Tiandang Mountains and does not have enough influence, territory, or resources in the Southern Heavens Realm to grow large easily."
The Tiandang Mountains have resources, but they are limited. Most of the resources in the Southern Heavens Realm are held by top local forces. Unless the Myriad Clans Sect expands beyond the Tiandang Mountains, it will be challenging to grow.
Moreover, the Void Tide Sea is vast, with many void pirates. The Lion Tiger Demon Lord and others had never entered the Void Tide Sea, so opening up this trade route would also take time.
"You don't need to worry about the first issue. I have a part of my forces in the Void Tide Sea, and trade can be conducted directly in Dongguang City of the Eastern Heavens Realm, where I also have an established force."
By leveraging the connections of the Battle King Sect and the Eighteen Bandits of the Void, Qin Chen could open the trade route in the Void Tide Sea and use the Tianwu Pill Shop in Dongguang City to transport resources to Guanghan Mansion and other forces under his command.
Upon hearing this, the Lion Tiger Demon Lord and others gasped. The Sect Master had forces both in the Void Tide Sea and Dongguang City of the Eastern Heavens Realm, which left them all stunned.
Ji Wuxue, standing to the side, also looked at Qin Chen with surprise and a hint of concern. He remembered Qin Chen was not fond of establishing forces. In his previous life in the Martial Domain, Qin Chen was focused solely on his research, supporting Misty Palace and Xuanyuan Empire only because they were the forces of Shangguan Xi'er and Feng Shaoyu. As for himself, Qin Chen never established any force.