Gao Lei on the side saw a hint of disdain in Jian Yuanzheng's expression.
"Haha! Don't underestimate this person. Even though you are a swordsman, you may not be his opponent."
Jian Yuanzheng couldn't help but turn his gaze and said suspiciously:
"Do you know this person, Fellow Daoist Gao? Who is he?"
Looking at Zhang Ke's gentle and calm look, Gao Lei narrowed his slender eyes slightly and said softly:
"This person is not a simple person. Brother Jian is devoted to cultivation and does not care about worldly affairs. But he has heard about the much-publicized collapse of the 'Red Robe Society' some time ago."
Jian Yuanzheng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly remembered something and said in silence:
"Is he the one...?"
Jian Yuanzheng's expression couldn't help but change. Even though he was obsessed with practicing, the whole story of the collapse of the 'Red Robe Society' had reached his ears.
There was no way, an organization that had spanned the Central Territory for nearly a thousand years fell apart, which included the death of a True Lord of Yuanshen and thousands of real people.
This is rare in the tens of thousands of years of history of the Central Realm cultivation world.
Zhang Ke's reputation in the Central Region is far greater than that in the Eastern Region. This was established based on the bones of countless practitioners.
You must know that at that time, Zhang Ke was just a monk in the Golden Core realm.
Jian Yuanzheng looked at Zhang Ke with some shock, and he no longer dared to look down upon him.
If Lord Yuanshen doesn't want to be heard when he speaks, he will naturally have his own method, and a small soundproof barrier can do it.
Although this kind of barrier can be broken by the True Lord Yuanshen with a single thought, no one would do such a thing out of ignorance.
Therefore, the True Lord sitting here at this moment is not afraid of being overheard by others when he talks softly.
At this moment, True Lord Tianya also took True Lord Lieyan and others to find some acquaintances.
As a veteran True Lord who has been famous for a long time, he is relatively familiar with most of the True Lords of Yuanshen in the Nine Provinces of the Eastern Region, and naturally he has made many friends.
Zhang Kezheng, Qingmei and Lan Ying were talking quietly to the side.
"I have been in the Central Region for the past few years. Unfortunately, I didn't know you were there, Qingmei."
Qingmei smiled lightly.
"I didn't expect that 'All Things' Xie Shilun was you. I didn't get news about you until you left."
Lan Ying on the side nodded her head like a chicken pecking at rice, and kept saying:
"Yes, senior sister didn't even bother to fight after hearing the news about you. It's a pity that you were already gone by then."
A blush flashed across Qingmei's face.
What does it mean to not even care about fighting? Am I someone who likes fighting that much?
He stretched out his hand and twisted Lan Ying's face, and said with a smile:
"It's just nonsense. Senior sister never likes to fight."
Zhang Ke and Lan Ying looked at each other and couldn't help but chuckle at the same time.
Qingmei also felt that what she said was not sincere, so she changed the topic and said:
"I have received all the things you sent, and I checked the person you mentioned in Huandao World at the master's door.
Judging from the traces of swordsmanship, it can be determined that he is a senior of Xuanyuan Sword Sect. Unfortunately, Patriarch Fei Lingzi did not leave any records of his sect, so we don’t know which senior he is."
Lan Ying pouted and said:
"I only have senior sister in my heart, and I don't even have a share in the gifts."
Zhang Ke secretly scolded himself for being negligent and quickly explained:
"Lan Ying and senior sister never leave. What belongs to senior sister belongs to Lan Ying. I don't treat you as an outsider."
Lan Ying's eyes were full of doubt.
"Really? You can't lie to me."
Zhang Ke said seriously:
"Really, if you don't believe me, ask your senior sister."
Lan Ying turned her head to look at her senior sister and let out a slight 'hum'.
"Forget it, when senior sister speaks to you now, just treat what you say as truth."
Zhang Ke secretly breathed a sigh of relief, suddenly remembered something and asked:
"Qingmei, what is your master's sect assessment this time?"
Qingmei smiled and said:
"The strength of our sect is still far from enough. We just need to maintain the rank of fifth grade.
The sect assessment is very simple, just find a mid-level sect who wants to advance and become an affiliate."
Zhang Ke didn't quite understand the connection and asked:
"Is it from the fourth grade to the third grade?"
Qingmei shook her head slightly:
"No, just level 6, level 5, etc., but you don't dare to participate in key levels such as level 4 to level 3."
Seeing that Zhang Ke still didn't understand, he explained:
"There are big changes in the sect's upgrade this time, which will expand the number of high-level sects."
Zhang Ke's heart trembled, it seemed that the sect and he had guessed correctly.
Just listen to Qingmei continue:
"The number of high-grade sects has increased very little. I heard that it will only increase by three positions.
After all, a third-grade sect must have three Dao Lords in charge, and this requirement has blocked the right sect."
Zhang Ke couldn't help but ask:
"Could it be the Hehuan Cult? This sect has probably reached this point."
Qingmei nodded and said:
"The Hehuan Cult is probably one of them."
Zhang Ke thought for a moment and felt that there were many hidden dangers in doing so.
“Are the remaining two positions given to the ‘Tiandao Sect’ or the ‘Mingde Sect’?
I remember that after the "Tao De Sect" split, these two sects each had three Tao Lords in charge. Have they met the requirements of a top-grade sect?
In addition, there are many Dao Lords in the Loose Cultivator Alliance, and I heard that they also intend to establish their own sect."
Qingmei smiled faintly:
"It is impossible for an alliance of casual cultivators to establish a sect. It is just an aggregation of casual cultivators. Once a sect is established, can it still be a sect?"
As for the two sects of ‘Tiandao Sect’ and ‘Mingde Sect’, I heard that these two sects have reached a private agreement.
The ‘Tiandao Sect’ still maintains its position as a high-ranking sect, while the ‘Mingde Sect’ seems to be leaving the Eastern Region.”
Zhang Ke's heart moved and he hurriedly said:
"Didn't they establish a sect in Donghai? If they leave, what will happen to Donghai's foundation?
And where are they going when they leave the Eastern Region?"
Qingmei turned around and looked around, then whispered:
"I have a sister in the Ming De Sect. I heard from her that the entire sect will be moved to the Central Region. As for the foundation established in the East China Sea, whatever cannot be taken away will be sold."
A flash of inspiration flashed in Zhang Ke's heart.
Is it possible that the plan of the emerging sect in the Central Region comes from the lineage of Ming De Zong?
Are there any remaining resources in the East China Sea that we can use?
For a time, countless thoughts flashed through Zhang Ke's mind.
Just listen to Qingmei continue:
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Based on this calculation, there should be two more high-ranking sects, and we don't know which two sects will be promoted to high-ranking this time.
In addition, there are many changes in other grades.
The number of middle-grade sects will increase to 108, including 18 sects of the fourth grade, 30 sects of the fifth grade, and 60 sects of the sixth grade.
The number of lower-rank sects has increased to 360, including 90 seventh-rank sects, 120 eighth-rank sects, and 150 ninth-rank sects."
Zhang Ke was a little surprised, how could so many sects be added.
"Why is this?"
Qingmei said softly:
"You must also know some things. The increase in the number of sects is all for future plans.
And I heard from Master that this scale may grow in the future."
Zhang Ke was a little worried whether this step was too big.
Upgrading a sect is not just a name. Every time an additional high-level sect is born, the resources of the original high-level sect will be diluted.
This includes luck, population, territory, and various cultivation resources.
It's no small thing to have one hair move the whole body.
But then I secretly laughed. Naturally, such a big thing cannot be decided with a slap on the head. There must be countless experts planning it.
Why do you need to worry about your little soul here?
After thinking for a moment, Zhang Ke asked:
"So what are the assessments this time?
Now I only know the rules for major promotions, what about other sects such as small promotions and non-promotions?"
Lan Ying raised her little hand and said repeatedly:
"I know this, I know!"
His eyes flickered, and his face showed a begging expression.
Zhang Ke smiled and said:
"Lan Ying, please tell me, please?"
Lan Ying smiled "hehe" and her eyes rolled up.
"I heard from Master that this sect promotion assessment is mandatory for all high-level sects in the Eastern Region to take part.
According to your own conditions and abilities, you can choose one of the three upgrade rules.
One is a big promotion, the second is a small promotion, and the third is a fixed promotion!
There are actually only three levels of great promotion: the level from no-grade to high-grade, the seventh-grade to sixth-grade, and the fourth-grade to third-grade.
The rule is that spaces such as secret realms and small thousand worlds need to be drawn to the blue world. Of course, it does not need to be so difficult to upgrade from non-grade to high-grade.
There are more minor upgrades, and all upgrades except major upgrades are minor upgrades.
The specific rules will specify some secret realms or small worlds designated by the nine sects, and go there to complete some exploration tasks.
You may also be required to obtain a certain amount of resource treasures, etc.
As for setting the level, you keep your sect’s level unchanged, and the rules are even simpler. You can choose a sect of the same level that is doing the level-up task to be your helper.
But in order to avoid the situation of not listening to the call or making harmful actions to the upgraded sect for your own benefit.
The sect that determines the level must be tied to the sect that is selected for promotion.
In other words, once the sect that is planning to upgrade fails to upgrade, it means that the sect fails to set the level and will be forcibly knocked down.
This is true whether it is a major promotion or a minor promotion."
Zhang Ke was shocked. No wonder he came here three months in advance. I'm afraid this was to prepare for the sect that he liked.
Zhang Ke asked:
"Then the sect that has been promoted can choose not to accept the affiliation of the sect that has been established?"
This is very important. It is difficult to predict the danger when going to a secret place.
If he joins a sect that is difficult to control, I am afraid that not only will he not be a help, but he will become a constraint for his own sect.
"this……"
Lan Ying was stuck by Zhang Ke's question.
She had never thought about this question before. Her sect was so powerful, how could anyone be unwilling?
Qingmei said:
"You can refuse. This is not mandatory. Generally speaking, no sect would want other sects to interfere with their mission unless they have no choice.
So there is room for change on this point.
Sects that decide to set a certain level also have another option.
You can ensure your sect's position by donating a large amount of resources.
But I'm afraid it can only be done this time, because the number of high-grade sects has increased a lot.
When the number of sects is fixed in the future, there will be no such opportunity. As long as there are successful upgrades, some sects will definitely be knocked down."