The Master and His Wealthy Fiancée

The two of them returned to the Military Suppression Department's main camp. Changyi looked at them with a sly grin.

Chen Dong scoffed inwardly. 'What a shameless old coot.'

The Floating Shadow Realm delegation left some people behind in the present world; the rest had to return to the Floating Shadow Realm to report on the mission.

Chen Dong had decided to stop concerning himself with so many worldly affairs, so he didn't inquire about the details of the agreement.

He pulled Li Zhixuan along, preparing to return to the Floating Shadow Realm with the delegation.

Also departing were two hundred Celestial Spirit Martial Artists selected by the Military Suppression Department. Every one of them was an "immortal seedling" with a superior Spirit Root.

In the present world, practicing martial arts didn't initially require a Spirit Root, but switching to the Floating Shadow Realm's Cultivation Techniques made it a necessity.

Since Tian Sisi had also decided to go to the Floating Shadow Realm, Changyi pulled her aside for a long talk. Afterward, he secretly passed a paper ball to Chen Dong, covertly gesturing for him to read it only when he was alone.

Thus, the more than two hundred people led by Tian Sisi hitched a ride on the Floating Shadow Realm's Thunder Lion Dharma Platform.

It had been spacious on the way over, but the return trip was rather crowded. Fortunately, as a Divine Master's Profound Pill, Tian Sisi still had a decent amount of room, while the Celestial Spirit Martial Artists were packed shoulder to shoulder.

With a ferocious roar from the Thunder Lion, the Dharma Platform leaped into the sky. Its speed was several times faster than that of a flying Inner Realm expert. It was truly a vehicle worthy of being pulled by a Golden Core Stage demonic beast. Furthermore, an Array on the Dharma Platform shielded them from the buffeting winds, making the experience akin to riding in a panoramic, open-air aircraft.

Learning that Tian Sisi intended to join a sect, the leaders of the Floating Shadow Realm delegation approached to make their case. A Profound Pill Powerhouse would become a great combat asset after a simple transition of cultivation, and they all wanted her to join their respective sects.

The first to speak was Baili Qingcheng of the Heart Slaying Hall.

"Tian God Department, my Heart Slaying Hall has sixty-six Orthodox-grade Cultivation Techniques and six Profound-grade ones. We even have the Supreme Level Technique, *Heart-Slaying Divine Crossing*. Although we can't grant you these directly upon joining, you can choose any one of the Orthodox-grade Cultivation Techniques."

The gap between Cultivation Techniques creates a massive advantage when fighting a Cultivator of the same Realm. For instance, a Cultivator using a Profound-grade technique can generally dominate one using an Orthodox-grade technique.

And a Supreme Level Technique was even more extraordinary—mastering one would grant you the ability to fight opponents in higher Realms.

Everything Baili Qingcheng said was designed to tempt Tian Sisi into joining her sect.

Leng Tong stated bluntly, "My Mo Palace will grant two Orthodox-grade techniques."

Upon hearing this, Baili Qingcheng immediately snapped, "Leng Tong, how could you? You're not playing by the rules! Fine. The Heart Slaying Hall will also promise two Orthodox-grade Cultivation Techniques."

Fu Changyan shook her head helplessly at the scene. "The Cyan Sky Sect will match the offer. This is the extent of our authority—two Orthodox-grade Cultivation Techniques. You must understand, while there are many techniques, only the one that suits you is truly yours. It is better to master one technique than to be mediocre in ten thousand."

Baili Qingcheng snorted. "What's the point of saying all that? Of the three great sects, the Heart Slaying Hall has the most Female Cultivators. Tian God Department will surely join us."

After a moment of consideration, Tian Sisi said, "I have a Wood Spirit Root. Do you have any recommendations?"

Baili Qingcheng immediately replied, "Our Heart Slaying Hall's Supreme Level Technique has no Spirit Root restrictions. As long as Tian God Department acquires enough contribution points, the sect will bestow it upon you."

Fu Changyan shot Baili Qingcheng a sideways glance. "What are you talking about? None of our three sects' Supreme Level Techniques have Spirit Root restrictions. That night, I saw Tian God Department using blade techniques. In that case, you must choose our Cyan Sky Sect. Our Cyan Sky Sect is the sect with the most Sword Cultivators, and our individual combat prowess is arguably the strongest."

Baili Qingcheng snorted again. "How shameless!"

Leng Tong spoke up. "There's no need to argue. Mo Palace emphasizes Body Cultivators and hones Divine Techniques. Heart Slaying Hall focuses on Divine Sense and favors Side Path Techniques. Cyan Sky Sect follows the way of the Sword Sect. Ultimately, the choice is up to Tian God Department."

Tian Sisi mulled it over for a moment before saying, "I need some time to think."

Hearing this, the three of them left to give Tian Sisi space to consider her options.

The moment the trio left, Tian Sisi turned to Chen Dong. "Which sect do you think would be best for me?"

Chen Dong shrugged. "They're all good options. I think you already know which one you want. I have my own Daoist arts, so it's all the same to me which sect I join!"

Tian Sisi had wanted to factor Chen Dong's needs into her decision, but she realized he was right. He had no reason to worry about Cultivation Techniques.

Li Zhixuan overheard this and asked, "What? You're joining a sect too?"

Chen Dong grinned. "Not just me. You're joining too!"

Li Zhixuan was stunned. He shot Chen Dong a meaningful look and sent him a voice transmission, "What! I'm a Daoist, and you expect me to join a sect and start from the bottom?"

"What choice do you have? You know sect resources are much easier to come by than what we can find on our own. If you want to break through to the Nascent Soul realm quickly, joining a sect is an excellent method. Plus, you're a First-grade Golden Core. I'm confident you'll stand out and be highly valued in no time!"

Li Zhixuan stared, transmitting back, "Who are you trying to fool? If I reveal my cultivation level, what resources do you think they'll give me? At most, they'll make me an Honored Guest Elder."

Chen Dong smiled faintly. "So what you're saying is, you agree joining a sect is a possibility!"

Li Zhixuan turned his head away, not deigning to look at Chen Dong.

"Hmph. You're just trying to trick me for your Dao Companion's sake!"

"Relax, relax. You can cultivate anywhere, can't you?"

Two hours later, the Thunder Lion Dharma Platform arrived on the mountainside of Cloud Cliff Peak.