Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1586 - 839: Establishing the Sect (Part 2)

His figure then vanished within the grand hall, causing the assembled cultivators to exchange uneasy glances.

"Master Su, you must take on the role of the inaugural Sect Master; we place our faith in you!" declared Patriarch Ge, fixing his gaze on Elder Su.

Elder Su, as the mentor of Li Shiming, possessed privileges that set him apart on his own.

Not a single cultivator believed Li Shiming’s declaration of non-involvement would lead him to completely disregard all matters. Even supposing he did step back entirely, his sheer influence ensured that most would not dare to undervalue Elder Su’s significance.

"Indeed, Master Su, step up as the Sect Master!" The rest of the cultivators chimed in with their support in quick succession.

Elder Su at first resisted the idea, yet this decision affected far more than just himself; the stakes tied to the Shushan lineage he represented gave him pause, leading him to finally agree.

"Fellows, let us head to the Book Collection Pavilion and the Treasure Pavilion first to inspect our holdings!" With no formal ceremony held yet, Elder Su, now recognized by the highest ranks, proposed this as the newly dubbed Sect Master Su.

Truth be told, every leader burned with curiosity and itched to explore these places.

The group departed the grand hall, making their way to the Book Collection Pavilion.

Upon stepping inside the Book Collection Pavilion, they found their gazes overwhelmed. The space was meticulously arranged, filled with tomes spanning nearly every field known in the Cultivation World.

Even more captivating were the volumes situated on the higher shelves.

Though the actual contents of these cultivation methods remained inaccessible, the concise summaries offered a glimpse into their essence.

Shock rippled through them as they realized their prized core legacies amounted to mere basic skills in this collection, with the majority of methods on this tier outshining their own foundational arts.

Especially striking were certain methods, accompanied by full lineages of experiences and enlightenments, potent enough to serve as the cornerstone inheritances for the Beishu Sect.

In that instant, the leaders grasped that the sect legacies they clung to so fiercely appeared laughable in this context.

The breadth of the Cultivation World stretched far beyond what they had ever envisioned.

Via the revelations in this Book Collection Pavilion, they finally encountered the authentic Cultivation World for the very first time.

The eyes of every cultivator gleamed with fervor, as they pondered swapping out their existing methods for the superior ones on offer here.

Even the Nascent Soul cultivators mulled over the prospect of overhauling their primary cultivation art, since the technique that had carried them to Nascent Soul Middle Stage marked the end of their progress.

Yet the arts available here deemed those reaching the Great Cultivator Realm as commonplace, whereas the elite ones promised paths all the way to the Mahayana realm.

In earlier times, encountering such advanced arts would not have tempted them to abandon their core practice.

Circumstances had shifted now. Thanks to the plentiful spiritual energy at ’Beishu Main Peak,’ pushing boundaries ahead no longer felt like an impossible fantasy.

"It seems I’ll have to tackle tasks and rack up contribution points with dedication!" Patriarch Ge murmured, shaking his head with a sigh.

Still, opportunities for Nascent Soul cultivators to undertake missions appeared limited across the Beishu Continent.

There might have been some before, but with no force on the Beishu Continent bold enough to challenge the Beishu Sect anymore, when would Nascent Soul cultivators get chances to venture out for tasks?

This realization prompted him to weigh the practicality of directing his disciples and heirs to handle tasks, thereby gathering contribution points on his behalf.

He was not alone; the other leaders harbored similar thoughts.

Exiting the Book Collection Pavilion, the leaders proceeded to the Treasure Pavilion.

Confronted by the enormous stockpile of supplies—from Qi Refinement up to Nascent Soul Middle Stage, encompassing magical treasures, spirit pills, diverse materials for artifact forging, spiritual medicines, talismans, spirit plants, and beyond—every necessity was present.

Grades varied from second to fourth, and their eyes caught a fourth-grade top-level flying sword displayed at the pinnacle.

However, upon noting the staggering contribution points demanded for that fourth-grade top-level flying sword, they averted their gazes with regret. The figure was simply too immense.

They harbored no doubts about its value, though. The mere option to trade contribution points for a fourth-grade top-level flying sword represented an extraordinary advantage.

Regardless of the challenges in earning those points, success remained within reach. One generation might fall short, but two could suffice; if not, then ten generations would accumulate them in time.

A fourth-grade top-level flying sword had existed only in their fantasies before; this marked their initial encounter with an authentic fourth-grade top-level magical treasure.

Shifting focus downward from the fourth-grade top-level flying sword, they spotted almost a hundred fourth-grade high-stage magical treasures, a sheer volume that sent pangs through the Nascent Soul cultivators’ cores.

When had artifacts of such caliber amassed in numbers approaching a hundred?

They were certain that the reserves in this Treasure Pavilion could support the Beishu Sect for more than a millennium, factoring in only expenditures.

"Check that out—the Spirit Pill area!" one Master cried out in awe.

Every cultivator turned toward the Spirit Pill section, where over a hundred bottles of fourth-grade Nascent Soul Early Stage Spirit Pills lined the shelves, alongside several dozen bottles of fourth-grade Nascent Soul Middle Stage Spirit Pills.

As for third-grade Golden Core Stage Spirit Pills, thousands of bottles formed a towering mound.

Similar to the safeguards in the Book Collection Pavilion, all spiritual items were shielded by formations, necessitating appropriate contribution points for access.

Without these measures, the Nascent Soul cultivators there might have been tempted to claim them outright.

Determination hardened in their expressions; upon returning, they vowed to dispatch their disciples and heirs to seize every available task, amassing contribution points rapidly to secure those fourth-grade Spirit Pills.

Why did every Nascent Soul cultivator on the Beishu Continent stall at Nascent Soul Early Stage? Scarce fourth-grade resources had forced them into sparse cultivation efforts.

Gazing at the more than one hundred bottles of fourth-grade Nascent Soul Early Stage Spirit Pills, the amount here could propel all present Nascent Soul Early Stage experts to the peak of their stage. Yet the count of fourth-grade Nascent Soul Middle Stage Spirit Pills would barely sustain a handful advancing to Middle Stage.

Delaying that crucial step to Nascent Soul Middle Stage would forfeit their shot at those Nascent Soul Middle Stage fourth-grade Spirit Pills.

Drifting their attention from the Spirit Pills, they surveyed other resources, each one stirring an urge to acquire.

Ever since the Book Collection Pavilion and Treasure Pavilion opened, and the spiritual energy richness of ’Beishu Main Peak’ became known, not a single cultivator in the Beishu Sect dwelled on the legacies of old sects.

All threw themselves into zealous service for the sect. As the Beishu Continent rebuilt its order, countless cultivators were needed to manage operations across the land.

Each lineage, based on current needs, began posting tasks sequentially.

No lineage dared issue sham tasks, with mutual oversight among them. Furthermore, any posted task opened to all cultivators for claiming.

Though resources abounded, their totals were finite; any deceitful grabs would diminish shares for those laboring honestly, prompting universal vigilance from cultivators.

Above all, Li Shiming’s commanding presence, combined with the Artifact Spirit’s scrutiny in the Book Collection Pavilion and Treasure Pavilion, deterred any cultivator from harboring sly intentions anytime soon.

Additionally, the notion among Nascent Soul cultivators of funneling contribution points via disciples and heirs proved hard to enact.

Once a cultivator’s task-earned points hit a threshold, they would swiftly redeem them for personal gains.

No one would hoard them, much less surrender them.

Their own disciples and heirs would lack surplus points for themselves, let alone excess to contribute.

By borrowing the sect governance model from the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, Li Shiming harnessed vast scriptures and supplies to spark a blazing zeal across the Beishu Sect, infusing every cultivator with vibrant energy.

Li Shiming observed in quiet satisfaction; this was precisely his vision. In mere decades, boundaries between former sects within the Beishu Sect might dissolve entirely.

To him, it amounted to a modest outlay that propelled his birthplace toward prosperity.

This represented merely the initial stage of the Beishu Sect’s growth. As stability took hold, even grander prospects loomed for these cultivators.

The influx of tasks yielded rich rewards. After a cycle of redemptions, the Treasure Pavilion’s stocks refilled. It seemed inevitable that a self-sustaining loop would soon emerge in the Treasure Pavilion, particularly for lower-tier resources.