"Sky City."
The Tian Po Sword gave a faintly expectant look. "In the past, our Wushuang Sect never participated in the Grand Sect Ranking Conclave. But I once followed Master there a few times. Sky City… it is indeed a most wondrous place.
Young Master, with your current cultivation, the world is wide open to you. But you must beware the beast kings. If you provoke one, Young Master, your strength would not be enough to withstand even a single clash." The Tian Po Sword offered its solemn warning.
Yun Jin nodded again and again. "Don't worry. Why would I go out of my way to offend someone like that? Am I the sort who goes around picking fights for no reason?"
The Tian Po Sword fell silent.
"Do you really not know what kind of temperament you have?"
"Sky City is open to all, people can enter and leave freely. There's no need to rush," Yun Jin explained. "The first visit is just to register. I plan to gather ten people for the first trip. An Tong, go ask around and see who wants to go. To be safe, their cultivation shouldn't be too low. Minimum requirement: Divine Transformation Realm."
Something like this was small enough for Yun Jin to leave entirely to An Tong.
The disciples of Wushuang Sect were not especially eager about Sky City. After all, it was something they had already seen every five years. They had grown tired of it.
And besides…
Did Sky City have quarters for disciples?
Did it have training tower?
They would rather stay in the sect and focus on cultivating. Even so, a few still volunteered.
In the end, An Tong picked ten people to accompany Yun Jin on the first trip.
Yun Jin blinked in surprise.
Among the first ten was Yue Zhao. Originally only at Nascent Soul, his progress had been astonishing lately. He had just barely reached the threshold of Divine Transformation, meeting Yun Jin's minimum requirement.
Yue Zhao gave a sly grin and whispered, "Sect Master, the second cut of The Yun Jin Saga is nearly complete. The first wave has already been distributed in the mortal world. Sky City will be bustling in the coming years, sect disciples from all regions will gather there. I thought, why not spread the word among them as well?"
Yun Jin immediately gave him a big thumbs up.
"Senior Brother truly lived up to the title! To think of promoting me at every moment… If only he could keep this noble quality forever."
"On another front, I'm also planning to do some business in Sky City. If it takes off, our reputation will explode overnight. This batch requires Divine Transformation Realm disciples, so Gu Jinghong hasn't broken through yet. He can't come for now. But in the next group, I'll have him join too. I plan to open haunted houses across Sky City." Yue Zhao's voice brimmed with ambition.
In the past, his business ventures had been limited by the vast territories of this world. Cultivators in one region were too few to sustain expansion.
But Sky City was different.
Though large, its four regions funneled cultivators into four main cities.
And what did that mean?
For three whole years, those four cities would be packed with cultivators!
It was as if the heavens themselves had gathered his target customers all in one place. Doing business there would be far easier. In these three years, he would make sure every cultivator knew the name Yue Zhao!
"Senior Brother, go ahead and do as you plan. If you need support, come to me anytime," Yun Jin said warmly. "But remember, Senior Brother, when you run this business…"
Yue Zhao immediately nodded with understanding. "Sect Master, rest assured. Our company will be named Yun Jin Trading House. The banners will bear Sect Master's heroic likeness. I guarantee, wherever the shop appears, your name will resound."
"Senior Brother, I'm counting on you." Yun Jin was moved. Truly, it was rare to meet someone who understood her this well. With Yue Zhao around, she felt secure.
Alongside him came Hong Ye and Qin Ping. The others who signed up were mostly stuck at bottlenecks, unable to advance further. Otherwise, they would not have been willing to leave Wushuang Sect at all.
Once the lineup was confirmed, Yun Jin wasted no time. She took the group into the air, choosing the nearest golden gate, and stepped through.
In the blink of an eye…
A roar of voices surged around her. She stood in Qingxiao City, one of the four great main cities. All disciples of sects from the Qingxiao region were transmitted into this city.
The contest for quotas as super sects would also be fought region by region. But once the top ten super sects were decided, there would be a final cross-regional "friendly battle." Only one sect would emerge as the ultimate victor.
That sect would stand just below the Four Great Holy Lands, as the strongest of all super sects. Last time, the title had been claimed by a super sect from the Kunlun Sword Sect's region. This time, countless super sects were sharpening their blades, hungry for glory. When Yun Jin and her group arrived, the bustling plaza fell strangely silent.
The very next moment, whispers broke out.
"That's Yun Jin."
"The Sect Master of Wushuang Sect."
"Better stay away from her. She won't stay arrogant for long."
"I know."
The crowd instinctively shifted, leaving an empty space around her.
Yun Jin didn't mind in the slightest. More space was welcome.
But Yue Zhao's expression darkened.
Damn it!
Back in Tianxing Sect, disciples of Tianjian Peak had been unpopular, forcing him to work underground.
And now this?
Was Wushuang Sect also going to be despised, forcing him into another underground operation?It wasn't impossible…
But if things kept going like this, when would he ever expand his business empire?
"Sect Master, we should head to the central square to register," Qin Ping reminded. "We've already reached the standard of a super sect. If we want to join the contest, we must sign up quickly."
Yun Jin nodded. "Then let's register."
The group walked on without a care for the crowd's stares. But Qin Ping had not lowered his voice when he spoke to Yun Jin. Those nearby overheard, and their faces shifted with shock.
What?
Wushuang Sect was joining the quota contest for super sects?
That sect had been founded only two months ago! In just two months, from a high-grade sect to reaching the threshold of a super sect—that was impressive enough.
But to think they could secure one of the quotas… was that not delusional?
Among the crowd…
A disciple of Yuehua Sect narrowed his eyes. Their Yuehua Sect had a bitter grudge with Yun Jin. By the rules, they could not attack her openly. But if Yun Jin was foolish enough to lead Wushuang Sect into the contest, the odds were high they would meet Yuehua Sect in the arena.
And the rules of the arena forbade killing.
However…
Heavy injuries were permitted. Destruction was permitted.
When that time came…
Wouldn't they have every right to cripple Yun Jin?
The disciple's heart stirred with vicious delight, and he rushed back to report. The Sect Master of Yuehua Sect heard, his expression shifting. He immediately went to find Lin Xiao.
When Lin Xiao heard, his eyes widened in disbelief. "You're saying… Wushuang Sect intends to enter the quota contest for super sects?"
He had dreamed of eliminating Yun Jin and destroying Wushuang Sect. Now, the opportunity had delivered itself to his doorstep.
And yet, he found himself hesitating.