Starting As A Clan Leader: My Rules Are A Bit Wild

Chapter 4: Opening the Gates

In this era, although it is not a matter of life and death, the lives of ordinary people are still extremely difficult.

The strong are as numerous as clouds, capable of moving mountains, filling seas, and even destroying the heavens and earth. They view the weak as insignificant ants and grass. Just to survive, ordinary people have already exerted all their efforts, and there are naturally not many literate individuals.

And precisely because they lack background, they continue to strive forward, wanting to join the Profound Gate and become cultivators, traversing the heavens and earth.

In their understanding, as long as they become cultivators, they are "immortals among men."

It is worth sacrificing everything for this!

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"I'll talk, I'll talk."

Seeing the increasingly fierce gazes of their companions, this person no longer dared to hide and quickly confessed, "This is a slogan written by a sect called Embracing Moon Sect, with similar content."

"Even without talent, there is still a glimmer of hope.

We accept disciples based on affinity, not talent.

Regardless of identity, status, background, or talent, all are welcome to come.

——

Welcome everyone to come and worship at Embracing Moon Sect."

"There is also some information on how to get to Embracing Moon Sect."

After listening to his explanation, the people around him showed expressions of surprise.

"Not looking at talent, only looking at affinity?"

"Even without talent, there is a chance to join the sect? Is this... true or false?"

"What kind of sect is Embracing Moon Sect?"

Most of them are passersby, with only a few familiar faces among them. At this moment, most of them feel excited and confused.

Cultivation is difficult, with only one in ten people having talent. Even if they have talent, most can only barely comprehend it and cannot meet the requirements of sects accepting disciples. This is well known.

So even though they came with hope, they are all afraid that their talent is not qualified.

At this moment, they suddenly hear that there is a chance to enter the sect even without talent, and they can't help but feel excited.

But what kind of sect is Embracing Moon Sect?

Most of them have never heard of it.

"I know!"

A young woman whispered, "Embracing Moon Sect used to be one of the top sects in our southwestern region, second only to the Ten Thousand Flowers Sacred Land, and was a leader among first-class sects!

During its peak, it had over ten thousand spiritual mountains and over ten million disciples, and was unparalleled in popularity."

"Ah?"

"Why is it that now it has no reputation at all, and we have even heard of the Peach Blossom Sect with only eight spiritual mountains, but not Embracing Moon Sect?"

"That's because they have declined in recent years, desperately lacking successors and unable to attract new talent. As a result, they have declined rapidly and now only have one spiritual mountain, which is already in danger."

"Perhaps that's why they came up with this method to attract people to worship."

"One spiritual mountain? This..."

"It depends on your own choice."

The young woman sighed softly, "But in my opinion, it's like a chicken's head and a phoenix's tail.

Among us, those who can truly join the Immortal Gate are one in a hundred, and even if they manage to enter, the vast majority cannot become the phoenix's tail, let alone the chicken's head. Being able to enter is already a stroke of luck."

Everyone deeply agrees and nods.

"So, should we go to Embracing Moon Sect?"

"Don't let me influence you."

The young woman shakes her head gently, "I advise you to have your own judgment."

In her opinion, being so easily swayed by rumors, even if one has talent, they may not be able to enter the sect.

Thinking of this, she adds, "Besides, although they say they don't look at talent, only affinity, they didn't say that they will definitely accept those without talent."

The crowd is at a loss.

You've made us so confused!

Someone couldn't help but ask, "So how should we choose?"

"It's up to you."

The young woman sighs softly, "I've already said it, you should have your own judgment. At most, I can analyze the pros and cons, but I won't and can't tell you what to do."

"After all, this choice may change your life."

"Going to Peach Blossom Sect, we all know what will happen. Those without talent or those whose talent is not good enough will definitely not be able to enter."

"But going to Embracing Moon Sect, even without talent, there is still a chance."

"That's all."

Only now do the crowd begin to take notice of this young woman.

Looking in her direction, they see her determined expression and a face that is somewhat dirty and worn, but she doesn't appear too disheveled.

Three thousand strands of black hair cascade like a waterfall, reaching her waist.

Despite her coarse cloth long skirt being washed to a pale color and patched, it is still very clean.

"So, what is your choice, miss?"

"Me?"

She self-deprecatingly smiles, "I know I have no talent."

Immediately, she turns around and heads towards the road to Embracing Moon Sect.

Upon seeing this, the crowd hesitates for a moment, but then splits into two groups. One continues on to Peach Blossom Sect, while the other rushes towards Embracing Moon Sect.

...

Similar scenes occur outside many sects near Embracing Moon Sect.

Some sneer at it.

Some take it seriously.

Some think that Embracing Moon Sect is almost finished, and this move is clearly an attempt to deceive a few disciples.

There are also those who think that although Embracing Moon Sect is currently in decline, it has had its glory in the past, and there should still be some foundation. As the saying goes, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse, so they can take a chance.

"..."

...

Three days later, the day when thousands of sects in the southwest region open their mountain gates arrives.

The five elders have all returned.

Embracing Moon Sect has also made some adjustments.

The stone path up the mountain has been cleaned to perfection, and the few Spirit Medicines in the medicinal garden have been moved out and placed on both sides of the mountain road. Even the spiritual energy is more abundant than usual.

The few Spirit Beasts in the sect have all been released, allowing them to roam the mountains, adding some vitality and "immortal style."

In the morning.

Ding!!!

The melodious sound of a bell comes from a distant place, signaling the start of the day in the Ten Thousand Flowers Sacred Land. Immediately, the formations of the major sects activate, revealing the path up the mountain...

Lin Fan stands outside the main hall, hesitating.

Although he has done everything he can think of, is there a newbie gift package?

He paces back and forth, but in the end, he feels like something is missing. He looks at the seven disciples standing next to him and says, "Go find a place halfway up the mountain to have a fight and show off your skills to the newcomers."

However, they are instantly dumbfounded, looking at Lin Fan with confusion and worry, "Ah? Us?"

Lin Fan: "..."

He wanted to say something, but when the words reached his lips, he could only smile helplessly, "Forget it, you guys go... um, do your own thing."

It's better to let them be mascots.

This is really difficult for them.

...

Behind Lin Fan, the Grand Elder ponders, "There are already some people gathering at the foot of the mountain, preparing to climb."

"How many?" Lin Fan can't help but be curious.

"About two hundred and more!"

Only two hundred?

Lin Fan's heart sinks.

There were over three hundred last year!

Although not a single one of them could enter the sect...

"Wait!"

At this moment, Wu Xingyun suddenly speaks up, "There are people coming from afar!"

"They are coming in groups of two or three from different directions."

"Master, your advertisement seems to be working!"

"Oh? How many people are there?"

"I'm afraid..." Wu Xingyun's eyes shine, and he expands his spiritual awareness as much as possible, but still can't see the end, "There are no less than ten thousand!"

Upon hearing this, everyone smiles.

"Great!"

Over ten thousand?

Even if one in a thousand is chosen, there will still be ten disciples who can barely make the cut. With proper cultivation, they will be a great help.

"Master, you are truly talented!"

The five elders praise one after another.

(End of this chapter)