Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 673 Reunion (Part 4)

These were thoughts hidden deep within Han Yi's heart, thoughts that even sounded somewhat ridiculous.

He never told anyone about it.

To others, these... are thoughts that can barely be called goals.

It's nothing but a ridiculous delusion, unrealistic and impossible to achieve.

And now…

Han Yi's eyes flickered, and his aura gradually spread outwards.

He had already accumulated considerable strength, built his own team, recruited subordinates, and even amassed a considerable power base, albeit a fragmented one.

But ultimately, he had already achieved some of his initial goals.

No?

Waaah...

Finally, someone in the hall couldn't hold on any longer and let out a muffled groan.

Han Yi then realized that he had unintentionally revealed too much aura, almost injuring his own men.

He took a deep breath and slowly calmed himself down.

The air was completely still.

Several elders and heads of the council were also breathing heavily, struggling to recover.

As for Zhong Han and his group, who were weaker, they were still pale-faced and their bodies were trembling uncontrollably.

"Sorry, I was thinking about the future situation just now and couldn't control my power." Han Yi smiled apologetically and made up a story.

Given his current status, whatever he says will find people who agree with him.

Sure enough, the elder said, "The sect leader has devoted himself to the development of the sect, working tirelessly day and night. It's normal for him to think and ponder so much and be so immersed in it."

If it weren't for the fine beads of sweat on his forehead and the brief pauses in his speech, one might really think that this was his heartfelt and genuine feeling.

Old ginger is spicier...

Han Yi sighed inwardly, and although he knew it was flattery, he still smiled and said, "Alright, alright, let's not mince words. Let's talk about the development of the sect today."

Ladies and gentlemen, regarding the future situation, the current predicament, and the path forward, please feel free to speak your minds.

The hall fell silent again.

Before long, Old Fu spoke, breaking the silence.

"Know your enemy and know yourself, and you will never be defeated. Gathering intelligence should be the top priority. No matter what happens in the future, I think that even if we stay in these mountains, it is best to build an elite force, disguised near the town, to constantly gather information and exchange information. Otherwise, we will be unaware when disaster strikes."

“That’s right.” After he spoke, the elder continued, “In all things, it is best to anticipate the enemy’s moves. It would be best to disguise them as merchants. Not only would they have considerable freedom of movement and be able to easily approach high-ranking figures, but they could also provide a source of income while gathering intelligence, which could be used to replenish the sect’s treasury.”

“In that case, strength doesn’t seem to matter. The most important thing is their loyalty… and their business acumen. Otherwise, once they come into contact with someone, their weaknesses will be too great,” Zhong Yunxiu added.

Everyone participated, adding details, and soon a relatively complete plan was produced.

Han Yi listened to the discussion and nodded frequently.

Indeed, intelligence and information were a major concern for him. Previously, the Nine Turns Sect was short-handed, and just maintaining daily operations was already a struggle.

Such specialized intelligence gathering work requires a range of professional logistical, technical, and military personnel, making it naturally difficult to carry out.

The reason he frequently communicates and contacts with ** is because he can obtain various kinds of intelligence from **.

However, this approach, relying on others and lacking unique channels, cannot last.

Fortunately, the addition of the original team from Jingtianzhuang was just enough to make up for the manpower shortage.

Establishing a complete and reliable intelligence team is of paramount importance.

After the first topic was discussed and yielded some results, everyone chatted enthusiastically and quickly moved on to the next topic.

Most of these topics revolve around the development of the sect.

Such as meat field management, outer and inner guarding, diplomatic strategies, disciple training, and so on.

The discussion covered a range of major categories, including the sect's finances, personnel, and defenses.

Han Yi was completely convinced by many of the changes; he had no choice but to accept them.

He is indeed very capable, but he is not good at handling every detail and every aspect of management work that relies heavily on experience.

An old house where a treasure.

Veteran figures like Master Fu and Grand Secretary have likely seen far more of the world than the average person. They are experienced, insightful, and can easily point out details that others might overlook.

Of course, the contributions of the three heads of the academy, Zhong Yunxiu, Gongsun Jing, and Zhang Ruoning, should not be underestimated. Their years of management experience as heads of the academy have given them a unique advantage in understanding people's hearts and how to arrange personnel.

Zhang Ruoning, in particular, gained considerable knowledge about the security patrol system and loopholes within the government army during her time there.

Based on these weaknesses, she gradually refined the external plans, making them as close to perfect as possible.

This action, however, made many people who had opinions about her look at her with new respect.

Time passed slowly, and after all the issues were settled and resolved, everyone returned to their seats, waiting for Han Yi to continue with the next task.

"Now that everyone is gathered here, although we are not as powerful as before, the name Nine Turns Sect is somewhat inappropriate. Do you all feel the same way?" Han Yi sat upright and said calmly.

"The sect leader is right. If we gather almost half of Jingtian Manor and still call ourselves the Nine-Bend Sect, it sounds a bit petty," the elder nodded.

“I think it would be better to raise the banner of Jingtianzhuang again. In this way, some of the old people who had retired will return, regroup, and add strength.”

The Grand Secretary also laughed and said, "Absolutely, absolutely. With the official title and the full complement of personnel, it can be considered a basic structure. If it continues to develop, it will one day regain its peak position."

The name is not justified.

Although the Nine-Bend Sect is also part of the Jingtian Manor lineage, it is ultimately just a branch.

When Jingtianzhuang split up, it did not simply allow the government army to suppress it without any response.

Many loyal elders fled and went into hiding, taking with them a large amount of resources. These people are the spark.

This was also a backup plan left by the two elders to prevent Jingtian Manor from being completely destroyed.

But after Han Yi suddenly appeared, the two of them had already decided that Han Yi was the future successor of Jingtian Manor.

Therefore, the two elders, Grand Secretary and Elder Fu, had long wanted to rename the Nine-Bend Sect and raise the banner of Jingtian Manor.

Then, gather the scattered resources, strengthen the forces, and expand the power. "Reunite..." In fact, Han Yi already had a plan in mind regarding the current situation of the Nine Turns Sect.

But the Grand Secretary's words still made him fall into deep thought.

In fact, it wasn't just him; not only the Grand Secretary and Elder Fu, but also Zhong Yunxiu, Gongsun Jing, and Zhang Ruoning all turned their attention to him.

Although Jingtian Manor has now fallen apart, its resurgence and the gathering of its remaining experts still make it a formidable force.

This is especially true for Gongsun Jing and Zhang Ruoning.

Why did they both stand firmly and resolutely on Han Yi's side this time?

Nobody likes being forced to run around and lose all their dignity.

No matter how good other places are, or how bad Jingtianzhuang is, it is still the home they have lived in for decades.

So, when Han Yi suddenly rose to prominence and reversed the situation, the two of them resolutely abandoned everything and followed Han Yi to this remote mountainous area.

The two of them, along with the others, had always hoped that someone would step forward and reunite at Jingtian Manor.

It's just that there wasn't a suitable candidate to take on this responsibility before.

Han Yi's strength may not be on par with Kou Hu or the escaped Zhao Ziyang, but he has fought Fang Jiulian many times to a draw, and this time he took on five opponents and captured two grandmasters alive.

This is barely enough to qualify for a reunion at Jingtian Manor.

Han Yi's thoughts raced, and he understood everyone's vision and aspirations.

If they were to reunite the experts in the name of Jingtian Manor, they could definitely gather a sufficiently powerful force in a short period of time.

It can't compare to the past, but as a major power, it can still hold on.

As for the imperial guards and the court regarding Jingtian Manor, as long as he doesn't openly claim territory and remains hidden in the Black Miasma Mountains, he can remain in hiding.

Given his combat prowess demonstrated last time, and with the advantage of the terrain, he shouldn't be in much danger.

But here's the contradiction...

Jingtian Village can't stay hidden in the mountains forever...

Han Yi pondered for a moment, then said calmly, "The name 'Nine Curves Gate' is... somewhat inappropriate. But... the name 'Jingtian Manor' is also inappropriate."

Old Master Fu had been nodding frequently after hearing the first half of his sentence, but after he finished speaking, he immediately frowned: "Jingtian Manor...? That's not suitable either? Then what do you want to change it to?"

Han Yi changed the subject, not answering directly: "Now, all the disciples in the sect, regardless of gender or strength, are paired with a suitable wolf beast. When they go out to fight, they form a battle formation and fight as one. At home, women, children, the elderly, adults and children all raise cubs to guard the house, play and frolic, just like family."

Since his last encounter with Chun Rongrong, the Grand Leader of the Green Robe Alliance, the various traditions of the Green Robe Alliance have gradually begun to be promoted within the sect with his strong support.

The Black Miasma Mountain is teeming with monsters, and the surrounding mountain roads are rugged, making travel extremely inconvenient.

Relying on the various beast-taming secrets of the Green Robe Alliance, there are not only secret techniques specifically for martial artists, but also techniques that enable martial artists and wolf beasts to work together as one, with their blood and qi linked, resulting in a significant increase in power.

Ordinary people can also enhance their strength by raising wolves, gaining a loyal helper in the mountains, thus greatly increasing their speed of exploration and their chances of survival.

Of course, this kind of beast-taming inheritance does not necessarily require wolf beasts.

It's just that Chun Rongrong has an ice wolf mount and has a deep understanding of wolf beasts, so naturally, these Green-Clad Alliance beast-taming secret realms have a strong tendency to control various wolf species.

"Sect Master...you mean..." Old Fu frowned, puzzled.

"If we want to develop in the long term..." Han Yi paused, then said seriously, "Nine Curves Sect... how about simply renaming it the Myriad Beasts Sect? What do you think?"

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire hall erupted in an uproar.

"The Myriad Beasts Sect... this..." Elder Fu frowned and said, "Sect Master, if you feel that the name of Jingtian Manor is too prominent and will attract trouble, you can put this matter aside for the time being."

Even if the name were to be changed, it should at least be associated with Jingtian Manor, giving it a clear connection to its original name. Names like Jiuqu, Piaoxue, and Tianyan, while not as obvious as the two characters "Jingtian," still evoke the same imagery and are acceptable.

“That’s good. How about naming it after famous scenic spots in Jingtian, such as Wentian Pavilion, Flower Lake, or Stream View? That would be quite elegant,” the Grand Secretary agreed.

"What, you don't like the name 'Ten Thousand Beasts Sect'?" Han Yi sighed slightly. "Don't they call me the Beast Demon? Then let them have their way."

He reached out his hand, and Xiaoyue, who was lying next to him, nuzzled his fluffy head against it for a while, making a couple of soft whimpering noises.

He knew this decision would draw opposition from many people.

But if we don't do this, we might not have a future at all.

"It's fine to be quick to act and fight for petty gains... but we must think long-term..." Han Yi sighed.

His words immediately caused everyone to look at each other in bewilderment and fall silent.

"But...the name of this sect...is of great importance..." The elder coughed twice, speaking earnestly.

Old Fu took two deep drags on his pipe. "It's perfectly legitimate, Sect Leader. Changing the name is fine, but at the very least, you need to give a reason." "No reason is needed. If you want Jing Tian Manor to go from darkness to light, this is the necessary first step..." Han Yi shook his head, his gaze drifting towards the outside of the council hall. "The memorial archway... I've already prepared it..."

Outside the hall, on the tall archway in the distance, the "Nine-Bend Gate" plaque that had been hanging there was slowly removed by several people and replaced with a brand new plaque.

The three large, golden-red characters of "Ten Thousand Beasts Sect" gleamed in the sunlight.

Although they were not close, everyone present was no ordinary person; their eyesight was astounding. Following Han Yi's gaze, they could see everything clearly.

"This isn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather a necessity..." Han Yi sighed and began to explain.

The renaming of the Nine-Bend Sect to the Myriad Beasts Sect was not a whim or a sudden, impulsive decision.

It happened for a reason.

A few days ago, during a private conversation with **, we discussed removing the wanted notices from everyone, bringing them back into the light of day.

Changing one's name is one of the most basic requirements.

Nine-Bend Gate, Jingtian Manor, or forces related to Jingtian Manor.

When they were wanted by the authorities, they had no choice but to resist in self-defense, which resulted in the deaths of so many people.

Even if the government army is about to welcome a new commander, even if the Hu family is about to take control of the situation, even if ** has made a promise.

Any sect with a name related to Jingtian Manor...

It would certainly not be accepted by those elderly soldiers of the government army.

After all, the person is dead, and saying more won't help.

Therefore, one party needs to make concessions.

Change it to the Myriad Beasts Sect.

This name has absolutely nothing to do with Jingtianzhuang.

At the very least, on the surface, they have no connection whatsoever with Jingtian Manor. This gives **an opportunity.

An opportunity to intervene and make adjustments, with room for maneuver, to bring the Myriad Beasts Sect into the open.