The First Immortal of Destiny-Chapter 439 The 4th Main Peak_1

Sect Master Yuan Qingshi and others were already considering using the Wando Archipelago as a refuge in the event of a complete collapse of the Red Flame Country.

Hence, in addition to mitigating and responding to the demon calamity, the arrangements concerning the Bloody Fiend Sect had become of utmost importance!

Previously, when Shen Mo established the Bloody Fiend Sect, the sect’s upper echelons had already agreed. The Supreme Elder, Sect Master Yuan Qingshi, and the three Peak Masters had also long since discussed the overall strategy.

Immediately after, Yuan Qingshi announced the previously conceived plan to everyone.

The Riverside Sect would initiate a new Bloody Fiend branch and establish a fourth Main Peak in addition to Rising Sun Peak, Bright Moon Peak, and Stars Peak!

Once the Teleportation Array was constructed in the Capital City of the Bright Sand Country, disciples whose strength had reached the Qi Gathering Realm or higher could, after passing a screening test, be teleported to the Riverside Sect. There, they could cultivate as inner disciples, enjoying the same responsibilities and privileges as other inner disciples.

Among them, those with excellent talent could also cultivate under the Four Main Peaks.

These arrangements undoubtedly laid the groundwork for the entire Riverside Sect’s future relocation to the Wando Archipelago...

After all, should that day come, ordinary disciples who rely on nature’s spiritual energy for cultivation might find it increasingly difficult to make progress. Even for those in the Spirit Sea Realm, who would be less affected, life would become extremely hard without elixirs refined from Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

Conversely, the strength of the Bloody Fiend Sect disciples, who cultivate using the essence of Desolate Sea Beasts, would not be affected at all!

Under such circumstances, with one declining and the other thriving, the Riverside Sect might be replaced by the Bloody Fiend Sect.

Just like the immortal sects that fled to the Wando Archipelago three thousand years ago, many of their cultivation methods were lost, and instead, this gave rise to beings such as Priests and other evil cultivators!

This arrangement was sufficient to integrate the members of the Bloody Fiend Sect into the Riverside Sect, thereby avoiding the hidden danger of a sect schism.

Of course, the Wando Archipelago is also a temporary refuge. If the Red Flame Country were to be completely conquered by the Foreign Realm Demons... then the Foreign Zone far to the east in the Immortal Burial Sea, where the Taiyi Sword Alliance is located, would be the Riverside Sect’s final destination!

In addition, the billions of creatures on the Wando Archipelago represent considerable wealth. With such a large population base, a few top-tier geniuses are bound to be nurtured.

Moreover, even those only at the Qi Gathering Realm can still contribute to the great cause of slaying demons!

After several years of war, the Riverside Sect has lost many inner disciples, peripheral disciples, and even Spirit Sea Realm experts. They urgently need to replenish their ranks with fresh blood!

Fortunately, the initial cultivation resources for the Bloody Fiend Sect members are Desolate Sea Beasts. The resources allocated to them would be relatively few, so it will not significantly impact the existing distribution of benefits.

All these factors prompted Yuan Qingshi and the others to decide on establishing a new Bloody Fiend branch!

As for the newly established fourth Main Peak, it is intended to prevent Bloody Fiend Sect members from facing discrimination or being overlooked by the Peak Masters of the Three Peaks. This new Main Peak would serve as their foundation.

Furthermore, as the number of Sect Disciples increases, three Main Peaks alone may not suffice, necessitating a fourth peak to accommodate some of the elite.

It can be generally predicted that in the future, the elite among the disciples of the Bloody Fiend branch who cultivate the "Dragon Elephant Blood Fiend Body" will mostly join and cultivate on the Fourth Peak!

Such changes have occurred before in the history of the Riverside Sect.

When the founding ancestor first established the Riverside Sect, there were not three Main Peaks; only Rising Sun Peak existed. Later, Bright Moon Peak and Stars Peak were gradually established, leading to the current situation of three Main Peaks standing side by side!

Stars Peak was the last to appear, established just over four hundred years ago.

Therefore, regarding Yuan Qingshi’s arrangement, although the various Hall Masters and core disciples in Longevity Hall were somewhat surprised, none raised any objections.

However, when it came to appointing the Peak Master for the fourth Main Peak, an irreconcilable disagreement arose among them!

"In my opinion, Yang Xuan, the head of the core disciples, far surpasses others in seniority, strength, prestige, and Sect Merit. The position of the new Main Peak’s Master is most suitable for him."

Peak Master Tang Lv of Rising Sun Peak glanced past Shen Mo, his gaze quickly falling upon Yang Xuan.

Yang Xuan was not Tang Lv’s direct disciple, but rather his junior martial brother.

Their Master perished in a Demon Catastrophe decades ago. Their other martial siblings either also died in the Demon Tide or, possessing mediocre talent and failing to open their Spirit Sea, transitioned to become Deacons of the sect!

Therefore, it was not surprising that Tang Lv strongly supported Yang Xuan.

"I support Yang Xuan for the position of the fourth Peak Master!" Tian Zhaoquan, Hall Master of the Affairs Hall, stated calmly.

Several other Hall Masters also voiced their agreement.

"I object!"

Peak Master Zhou Shili of Stars Peak stood up, stroked his beard, and said unhurriedly, "Our purpose in establishing this new fourth peak is to integrate the members of the Bloody Fiend School, providing a place for their elite talents to belong!"

"Given this, how can the position of the new Peak Master be filled by an outsider?"

"Shen Mo, the third-ranked core disciple, is the one who discovered the Wando Archipelago. He single-handedly eradicated the various evils on the islands and established the Bloody Fiend Sect."

"The members of the Bloody Fiend School cultivate the ’Dragon Elephant Blood Fiend Body,’ a cultivation method not from our Riverside Sect’s heritage but an immortal technique unique to Shen Mo... To call him the founding patriarch of the Bloody Fiend lineage would not be an exaggeration!"

"From this perspective, he is the most suitable candidate for the position of the Fourth Peak’s Master!"

"Moreover, although Shen Mo may lack somewhat in seniority and prestige, when it comes to strength and Sect Merit, he is by no means inferior to Yang Xuan."

As soon as these words were spoken, a murmur arose within Longevity Hall.

Soon, the Peak Master of Bright Moon Peak also voiced support, saying, "Peak Master Zhou’s reasoning is sound. I agree that Shen Mo should be appointed as the Fourth Peak’s Master!"

The three Supreme Elders and Sect Master Yuan Qingshi did not express their opinions, while the various Hall Masters and core disciples present began to state their positions.

Apart from a few who nominated other Hall Masters, most people divided into two factions: one supporting Tang Lv’s view, the other supporting Zhou Shili’s.

Among the Hall Masters, a greater number supported Yang Xuan. However, at the Peak Master level, Shen Mo garnered the support of the Peak Masters of Bright Moon Peak and Stars Peak!

As for the core disciples, Jiang Lingfeng and Tang Guangsi were absent. Neither Shen Mo nor Yang Xuan voiced an opinion. Among the remaining five: Ji Susu and Zhou Ru from Rising Sun Peak supported Yang Xuan, while Yu Yan, Guo Xun, and Chu Yuhua from Bright Moon Peak and Stars Peak supported Shen Mo.

This resulted in a deadlock between the two sides!

Of course, the final decision still rested with the four Supreme Elders and Sect Master Yuan Qingshi.

Shen Mo’s gaze slowly swept over everyone in the hall, his mind rapidly working to understand the unfolding situation.

The upper echelon’s structure in the Riverside Sect was quite clear.

The four Supreme Elders, the Law Master, the three Peak Masters, all the Hall Masters, and the various core disciples constituted the sect’s nucleus of power!

Ordinary inner disciples, if they didn’t contend for a core disciple position, even upon reaching the Spirit Sea Realm, could only transition to becoming sect Elders. Those with high seniority and formidable strength might manage to secure a position like Deputy Hall Master, but they would only be considered mid-level, unable to enter the core decision-making circle.

There were many rules and regulations governing appointments to important positions such as Law Master, Peak Master, and Hall Master.

But generally, factors such as seniority, strength, prestige, Sect Merit, and accomplishments would be weighed to select the most suitable candidate from the pool of contenders!