The ground trembled once more, and in different places across Huaxia, ten sects rose up from the ground. Some were nestled by the mountains and rivers, some were on towering peaks, and some were within cities.

Among them, Chen Lan quickly set his sights on a sect located on a high mountain, surrounded by many small peaks, reminding him of a novel he once read.

The sect described in the novel had many peaks, each with an elder residing there and their disciples, such as Alchemy Peak, Sword Peak, and other clearly named and organized peaks.

Each peak had its representative items or figures.

At first sight of this sect, Chen Lan decided to claim it.

However, he wasn't the only one heading there; he saw an acquaintance, Peng Dahai!

...

"That mountain peak is quite impressive. If one were to claim it as a sect, it would be the best choice."

Peng Dahai traversed thousands of miles in a single step, arriving in front of the sect in just two steps.

Upon first glance, he coveted this sect. Although it stood on a lofty peak, the location was vast without boundaries, making it easy to defend and hard to attack unless attacked by a powerful cultivator.

The small peaks, in particular, looked dazzlingly cool. It would be nice to arrange for others to live there.

So he took a liking to it at first sight.

"It seems like there's no competition," Peng Dahai grinned as he stepped forward, ready to seize the opportunity.

Thud!

He inexplicably ran into something, bumping his head into a dizzy state.

"What the hell is this?" Peng Dahai rubbed his forehead, looking in astonishment in front of him as he reached forward to probe.

To his amazement, he discovered a transparent barrier obstructing him!

Is it not allowed to claim it now?

Just then, a voice sounded, leaving Peng Dahai both surprised and helpless.

[The Xiao Yao Sect will be established tomorrow, open for all to sign up]

This voice resounded like a divine decree in countless minds, making everyone's head buzz.

Peng Dahai smiled wryly, recognizing the voice he would never mistake, that of the Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao.

At the same time, a Mountain and River Map flew out from the sect before him, hovering in the void, slowly expanding.

Until it became as large as the golden list, visible to the entire nation, and it bore three large characters.

[Xiao Yao Sect]

"Wow, the Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao has established a sect! What are we waiting for? Join the Xiao Yao Sect!"

"I originally thought about joining those NPC sects, but now it seems unnecessary. It's much better to apprentice under the Great Emperor."

"Great Emperor, look at me! I can endure hardships and I'm very capable, look at me!"

"How do you join the Great Emperor's sect? I've been dreaming of joining it."

Individuals seeing the establishment of the Xiao Yao Sect were all cheering and eager to join immediately.

Even Peng Dahai was tempted. If he joined the Great Emperor's sect, could he break through to the Immortal Emperor?

Currently at the Saint King level, his cultivation has stalled, with no significant gain despite daily cultivation.

Only certain elixirs or heavenly materials and earthly treasures could aid in breaking through; if only the Great Emperor could pass on some techniques, he'd break through in no time.

Thinking about this, Peng Dahai immediately gave up the idea of establishing his own sect; joining the Great Emperor's sect seemed the better choice. With his cultivation, the Great Emperor might consider him worthy.

...

It wasn't just the people of the nation, even those who had just materialized from another world saw this Mountain and River Map.

At this moment, a small sect not far from the Xiao Yao Sect, the Cyan Profound Sect.

Over a thousand men and women, in elegant robes with three-foot green blades at their waist, adorned in ancient style, raised their heads to gaze at the Mountain and River Map.

"Look, what is that? The aura of that magical treasure is so strong, it gives me a vague sense of dominating the world. Could it be a Supreme Treasure?!"

"Senior brother, do you know what that is? Such a beautiful scroll, what kind of magical treasure could it be?"

"I didn't expect such a Supreme Treasure to exist in this indigenous world. Perhaps we can strike and seize it."

"Xiao Yao Sect? Isn't that the title of the first sect? How did they arrive so quickly?"

"No, it seems to be a sect established by the native people. How audacious! I want to see what happens when the Xiao Yao Sect arrives, how these natives will meet their end!"

"Hahaha, I'm looking forward to it too! The Sect Leader of the Xiao Yao Sect is an Immortal Emperor, while these natives are at most Daluo Golden Immortals."

At this point, a white-haired old man in a black robe emerged from the inner courtyard.

Seeing the elder, everyone cupped their fists and bowed, shouting, "Sect Leader!"

"Mm." The elder nodded, then glanced at the Mountain and River Map in the sky, frowning slightly before looking at his disciples and sternly instructing, "From now on, the entire sect is in closure; no outside visitors allowed!"

"Yes!" The sound was unanimous and deafening.

In an instant, the Cyan Profound Sect activated its Sect Protection Array. A layer of transparent barrier enveloped the entire sect, protecting it from harm.

Not just the Cyan Profound Sect, but all other sects did the same.

At the very first moment of their manifestation, they each activated their Sect Protection Array, closing off completely!

...

After Chen Lan announced the establishment of the Xiao Yao Sect for the next day, he didn't speak again.

Only a small portion of people desired to join the Xiao Yao Sect. A larger portion felt they had neither the opportunity nor the qualifications, so they thought of going to other sects.

But when they arrived at those NPC sects, they found them in closure!

No matter how they knocked or shouted, only a closed-door disciple would respond.

"The entire sect is closed, please leave."

All the sects, quite harmoniously, shut their doors at the same time, turning away all comers!

"What kind of broken sect is this? Do they really think we want to join?"

"This is so frustrating, let's go, there're plenty of sects that will take us in."

"Let's go, if this place doesn't welcome us, others will!"

Everyone who came to the door and was told they were in closure left in anger, unwilling to lose face, directly choosing to leave.

But when they went to other sects, they were still refused. No sect was willing to take them in.

This made them extremely angry.

Very soon, they noticed something was off.

These sects even refused people from the Maintenance Department, seeming to target only the people of Blue Star.

In light of these situations, the Maintenance Department immediately launched an investigation!

They dispatched Daoist Qingfeng to inquire, but even when the Daoist personally went, they still didn't give a friendly reception!

They only left Daoist Qingfeng with a message.

"We do not receive any natives, please leave. The sect is currently in closure; come back in a month."

To maintain peace and harmony, Daoist Qingfeng refrained from using force.

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