Inside Bi Xiao Gate, in the main peak Yun Xiao Peak Qing Xu Temple.

  "Zhou Shixiong, why did our sect bring forward the opening of the mountain and recruitment of disciples by five years this time? And suddenly took in so many spiritual roots that are messy and old, with no potential?"

  At this time, a middle-aged monk with a white complexion and an elegant appearance, who looked to be in his forties, spoke to another monk who was around fifty years old and had a few sparse whiskers.

  "I also don't know what Master Zhang means by this move. Today, my disciple came back and told me that he actually brought back some disorganized disciples using the method of fighting with brute force among ordinary people." This Mr. Zhou stroked his sparse beard and said with disdain.

  "Hmph! Are we going to open a branch of the Azure Sky Sect that performs monkey tricks and sells art? And another thing, you've already gathered all these miscellaneous people, I wonder what Master is calling us here for?" A tall and stern-looking middle-aged cultivator said with some dissatisfaction.

  There was also a young monk who looked under thirty years old, gentle and refined, but he didn't say a word, with a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth, listening quietly on the side.

  In the grand hall, there were a total of four cultivators. If a high-ranking cultivator were present, they would definitely discover that these four cultivators in the grand hall were all in the Golden Core stage! On the surface, it seemed like none of them had even passed sixty years old, but in reality, they were all ancient freaks who had lived for several hundred years.

  Inside the Bi Xiao Men mountain gate, there are five main peaks: Yun Xiao, Dan Yang, Zi Yan, Qing Lu, and Feng Hui. The head of the sect, Han Shi Dao Ren, resides on Yun Xiao Peak, while the other four peaks are also inhabited by Golden Elixir stage cultivators, who are the same four cultivators currently in the grand hall.

  The white-faced man's name is Liang Yan, the first seat of Dan Yang Peak. The surname Zhou repairman is the first seat of Ziyan Peak, named Zhou Yuanwu. The stern-looking one is the first seat of Qinglu Peak, named Murong Lie. The young repairman's name is Lin Yu, the first seat of Fenghui Peak.

  Just as the four were discussing heatedly, a yellow light shot in from outside the temple gate. As the light dissipated, it revealed the figure of Han Shi Dao Ren, the leader of the sect.

  "Haha, I've kept my four junior brothers waiting for a long time! As the eldest brother, I'll take responsibility first!" The Gatekeeper Han Shi's face was rosy and his long-bearded face didn't have a single wrinkle, as he laughed and bowed to the other four peak leaders in the grand hall.

  Inside Bi Xiang Gate, the five of them were in charge of the actual power within the gate. However, the number of Golden Dan cultivators inside Bi Xiang Gate was naturally far more than just these five people.

  However, these five people are the best among the Golden Elixir cultivators of Bi Xiang Men and are at the core of power in Bi Xiang Men.

  However, the Golden Elixir masters consider cultivation as their top priority. These five people usually stay in seclusion, hoping to advance to the Yuan Infant stage. The internal affairs of the sect are usually managed by their own disciples.

  "Master Palm's brother is busy with affairs, we brothers all know that." Liang Yan said lightly, then turned the conversation: "But I don't know what kind of big deal would gather us few together?"

  "Not bad, I heard that this time our sect is recruiting disciples and the master has ordered to recruit some people with mediocre qualifications and no great potential. It's fine to recruit them as outer door disciples, but why do we have to select ten of them to enter the inner door?" The head of Ziyun Peak, Zhou Yuanwu, couldn't help but speak up.

  Han Shidao smiled and stroked his beard, waiting for Liang Yan and Zhou Yuanwu to finish speaking before opening his mouth: "The reason why I asked several brothers to come is to discuss this matter with everyone."

  "Bring back some useless people, bring them back if you must, why did the Master have to call us here!" Qing Lian Feng's leader, Murong Lie, said coldly. He was originally in closed-door cultivation and was called by the Master, but it was for such trivial matters, so he was somewhat displeased in his heart.

  "Everyone!" Han Shi's face turned serious: "This time, I also had no choice but to do so, because this matter is truly related to the rise and fall of our sect's fortune!"

  "Oh, so Master Palm Door wants to make a name for himself by relying on these street performers?" Murong Lie said with a cold smile.

  "Murong Shidi!" Han Shi's face also changed slightly: "The reason for this will naturally be explained to all of you, my fellow disciples. Please sit down and listen carefully as I slowly explain." His words were still light and calm, but his tone was slightly heavier.

  Although the sect leader usually looked harmonious and calm, sitting and standing with the Four Peaks' leader, after all, he was a sect leader. At this moment, seeing Han Shi Dao Ren getting angry, the four of them stopped talking and sat down on both sides.

  Han Shi Dao Ren also sat down on the main seat in the middle, and only then did he speak seriously: "A month ago, I received a notice from the 'Seven Sects Alliance' that the demonic path is about to invade our territory of the 'Seven Sects Alliance'."

  "Is this news true, Master?" asked Liang Yan, his face changing color as he spoke from the right side.

  Han Shi Daoren's face was solemn as he nodded: "Hua Yang Lao Zu has also sent me a message confirming this matter, so I was just in the old ancestor's cave mansion, that's why I came late."

  The four people below all changed their faces. The invasion of the Demon Dao was still a rumor for them, according to the records of the classics, 500 years ago, the Demon Dao had invaded once. At that time, the Demon Dao was like a broken bamboo, and the Bi Xiang Men almost broke through the door. Later, the seven major sects around united, only then did they repel the Demon Dao. The Seven Sect Alliance also started from that time.

  "Big brother, what countermeasures does the alliance have?" Murong Lie asked with concern at this time.

  "The seven factions of the Union, after discussion, decided to set up a strong defense line at the intersection with the Demon Dao this time, in order to stop the Demon Dao. The defending cultivators were drawn from each faction and formed an allied army for defense." replied Han Shi Dao Ren.

  "How many disciples are required to be sent for that gate?" The first seat of the Purple Smoke Peak, Zhou Yuanwu, reacted at this time and guessed that this matter was related to the opening of the mountain and the recruitment of disciples, so he asked.

  "Requesting that this sect provide one thousand Qi Refining stage cultivators, one hundred Foundation Building stage cultivators, and two Golden Core stage cultivators." Han Shi Dao Ren replied expressionlessly.

  "What? One thousand Qi Refining cultivators? One hundred Foundation Building cultivators? And two Golden Dan cultivators are also going? Is this to defend against the demonic invasion or is the alliance going to invade the demonic realm?" But it was Liang Yan who couldn't help but shout out loud.

  "Junior Brother Liang!" Cold Stone Daoist shouted, his face showing anger: "Be careful with your words! This matter concerns the survival of our sect, how can you speak carelessly?"

  He paused for a moment, his face slightly easing up, and Han Shi said with a long sigh: "This is already the result of Brother's hard work. Originally, the alliance required three Golden Dan stage cultivators, 150 Foundation Building stage cultivators, and 400 Qi Refining stage cultivators. Brother repeatedly negotiated with them, and Huayang Old Ancestor also mediated, which is how it was changed to the current result."

  "Senior brother who holds the gate, I was wrong!" said Liang Yan with a hint of shame.

  "Alas, we are all brothers of the same house, so why should I not feel embarrassed?" Han Shi Dao Ren waved his hand and said: "The Golden Elixir period cultivators determine the status of our sect, while the Foundation Establishment period cultivators are the foundation of a sect. Therefore, I had no choice but to resort to this inferior strategy, adding 600 Qi Refining period cultivators, in order to preserve the strength of our sect to the greatest extent, and also to be able to justify it to the alliance."

  At this time, the four great masters below simultaneously cupped their hands and said: "Thank you for your trouble, Master!"

  Han Shi Daoren waved his hand and continued, "Therefore, I have issued an order to open the mountain five years in advance to collect disciples. Among the Qi-refining cultivators, those with stronger combat power will be taken under my wing. As for the original outer sect disciples who lack potential and are unable to lay their foundation, they will be supplemented to make up this thousand-strong group. As for the Foundation Establishment period disciples, some older ones who are having difficulty condensing the Golden Elixir can go as well."

  "Which two Golden Elixir cultivators does the Master plan to send?" Lin Yu, the first seat of Fenghui Peak, who had been silent until now, slowly spoke up, his face showing no change in expression. This Lin Yu, looking young but actually having the deepest mind, raised a question that was most relevant to the several Golden Elixir cultivators present.

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