Chapter 513: Opening a lion

The appearance of Venerable Hidden Moon actually already made the cultivators present feel surprised.

The cultivators who could enter here for a meeting were all sects with a certain influence within the regional scope.

It could be said that they were all sects that Tian Ce Dynasty could name.

This was the first National Cultivator Development Seminar, perhaps a session that would be recorded in history.

Many cultivators were looking for a good reputation, so naturally, they were fighting to come.

The three major alliances would all give Li Chen face, but Venerable Hidden Moon's status was special; he was the He He Zongzhu of a hidden sect, and his level was even higher.

In the circle of the secular cultivation world, even relatively large sects could not compare to hidden sects.

This was the "bige" (status/prestige) of hidden sects; they had never heard of people from hidden sects participating in meetings of secular royal families, let alone the He He Zongzhu.

So the appearance of Venerable Hidden Moon indeed made the people present whisper to each other, guessing what the purpose of this meeting was.

"He He Zongzhu Wang, who do you say we are still waiting for? Could it be that little girl?"

"Shh, Old Hu, if you can keep your mouth shut, then do so. Daring to call Minister Lin a little girl directly, you are also bold."

"What's there to be afraid of? Minister Lin is from the same place as me, and I am buddies with his uncle."

"No wonder, your sect has been developing well recently; it turns out you pulled strings. When will you introduce me to them?"

Tian Ce had many benefits recently; the northern snow mountains, western rainforests, and eastern seas all had a lot of resource output.

If a sect wanted to develop, in the past, they would fight with other forces; whoever grabbed it, it was theirs.

Now there was an extra path, which was to go to the Sect Affairs Department to accept missions.

Basically, every big city had a branch of the Sect Affairs Department, and many sect cultivators and rogue cultivators would do missions to exchange for a large amount of cultivation resources.

Even some special small towns would have places to accept missions.

This perfectly solved the chaos of many cultivators fighting for cultivation resources.

When Li Chen first set this up, many people were not optimistic, and those big sects only responded to the policy.

Later, everyone felt that the rewards for the missions were indeed good, and many disciples had nothing to do when they were idle, so it was better to send them out to do missions, which could also be considered training.

Because the missions of one sect were limited, the missions of the whole country were many.

Li Chen's purpose in doing this was just to pave the way for a bigger "Ten Thousand Races Dungeon" in the future. As long as these people got used to doing missions, then when they were asked to contribute later, they would certainly do it.

You have to let them know that you are doing missions for yourself, not for others, then they will work hard to do them.

And Tian Ce is so big, if you don't do it, there are plenty of people who will.

As long as the cultivators think this way, then the people in the Sect Affairs Department will be very sought after.

Lin Yue'e also had a reputation in the cultivation world. Sometimes she always thought that if she hadn't met His Majesty back then, she might have really had to rely on a sect to survive.

Unexpectedly, she was now able to manage so many sects.

The National Cultivator Development Seminar was notified by Lin Yue'e, so Lin Yue'e would certainly come.

However, many people knew in their hearts that even Venerable Hidden Moon didn't dare to set up a stage, so the one who came must be that one, the Emperor of Tian Ce.

Many cultivators at the scene had seen Li Chen, but most people had only seen the Emperor traveling in casual clothes.

With a bell sound that resounded through the universe outside the door, the gilded gate of the auditorium slowly opened.

"His Majesty has arrived!"

This announcement sounded like a thunderclap. When Li Chen, wearing dragon robes, stepped into the venue, the entire space shook.

I saw him surrounded by flowing light and brilliant colors, the Dao immortal radiance blooming, and golden lotuses emerging with every step he took.

Behind him was even more golden light, nine divine rings descended from the sky, like nine scorching suns surrounding his body, illuminating the entire hall as if a divine kingdom had descended!

"This... this is..." An old cultivator from the Western Regions was so scared that he trembled all over.

"Peak Sage Realm?!" The deacon elder of the Purple Heaven Heavenly Palace exclaimed in shock.

The cultivators who saw Li Chen for the first time finally understood why a powerhouse like Venerable Hidden Moon would come in person, and why the three major alliances were so well-behaved.

And those cultivators who had seen Li Chen before were even more shocked; the last time they met, His Majesty was only imposing, but now he was like a god descending to the mortal world!

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

All the cultivators at the scene stood up in unison, and the thunderous applause lasted for a long time.

Li Chen walked slowly toward the main seat, every step seeming to step on everyone's heart.

Until he waved his hand to signal, these usually unruly cultivators dared to sit down tremblingly, not even daring to fill the chairs.

"Everyone." Li Chen's voice was not loud, but it clearly entered everyone's ears, "Today's meeting is to promote the common development of the Tian Ce cultivation world."

The entire venue was silent.

Those sect masters who were usually high and mighty now straightened their backs, and some even took out jade slips to start recording.

In the corner, a young cultivator was so nervous that the pen in his hand "snapped" and broke, scaring him so much that he almost jumped up.

Li Chen's gaze swept across the audience: "I hope that all sects will hold more regional sword discussion assemblies to select talents; this era is yours."

This sentence was like a drop of water falling into a hot pan, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the whole audience.

What cultivators feared most was strict control; they didn't expect that His Majesty not only didn't restrict them but encouraged them to develop their strengths!

"His Majesty is wise!" The envoy of the Nine Abyss Holy Domain stood up excitedly and saluted.

But the more shocking thing was yet to come.

Li Chen suddenly changed the subject: "In addition, I can reveal that cultivation resources from the ancient period will appear in the future."

"Ancient resources?! Is Your Majesty saying... undeveloped ancient mystical realms?" Venerable Hidden Moon could no longer sit still; the composure of the Sage Realm could not suppress his shock.

The venue instantly became restless. What did ancient resources mean?

It could be lost cultivation techniques, it could be extinct spiritual medicines, or even... the opportunity to become an immortal!

Li Chen did not say more, only saying meaningfully: "At that time, if your cultivation is insufficient, I fear you won't even have the qualifications to participate."

This sentence was like a basin of cold water poured on everyone's head.

Yes, if there really was such an opportunity, it would surely be crowded with strong people. Many representatives of small sects had already started to calculate how to improve their disciples' cultivation after returning.

"Specific matters will be notified by the Sect Affairs Department one after another. I hope everyone will study diligently and not fail this prosperous age." Li Chen stood up, and the nine divine rings appeared again.

Li Chen came this time just to say some encouraging words, without too many rules.

Every time Li Chen finished speaking, there was applause from the audience.

This made Li Chen feel a sense of returning to his original "work unit."

There was no way; cultivators only obey those who are stronger than them, and Li Chen is just stronger than them.

As Li Chen left the venue, the sense of oppression in the venue gradually dissipated. ===== CHAPTER 514 =====