X-Dragon Era-Chapter 569 - s 408-410: Opening the Heavens Grand Sect_3

Liao Ran nodded, and Xin Yun slightly closed her eyes. Through the Taiji Diagram, she quickly discussed with Yi Luo Xiang, Yan Qingying, Ming Xuan, and Luo Fu. After more than ten minutes, Xin Yun reopened her eyes, her expression full of resolve.

Clearing her throat, Xin Yun began, "Ten People Gang, Hundred People Gate, Thousand People Sect, and the Ren Teaching. Now that our official members have surpassed the thousand mark, the name Dragon Clan no longer seems appropriate, so..."

Halting mid-sentence, Xin Yun paused briefly, swept her gaze around the room, and then proclaimed loudly, "From this moment on, the title of Dragon Clan will become history. From this moment forth, we will officially rename ourselves—the Sky-opening Sect!"

"What! The Sky-opening Sect!" Upon hearing Xin Yun's announcement, the crowd instantly burst into chaos, everyone discussing with excitement. It was clear... everyone was very exhilarated, knowing very well that being named a sect was both a qualification and a pride!

While there are Thousand People Sects and Ten Thousand People Teachings, it can't be said that a teaching is greater than a sect. It's just that... a teaching is for the external, emphasizing the very concept of 'teaching,' which is about propagating the faith. Meanwhile, a sect is for internal transmission, which is the ancestral 'sect'! From a certain perspective, a sect is considered even above a teaching, for within the construct of 'sect teaching,' the sect ranks above the teaching.

In fact, strictly speaking, a sect and a teaching are the same, differing only in form. A teaching focuses on the tenet 'teaching without discrimination,' welcoming all to learn. The more who learn, the better—the so-called spread of enlightenment specifically refers to the religious school.

A sect, however, is different. It emphasizes internal dynamics, carrying the meaning of a clan. The so-called 'transmission within and not without, to sons and not to daughters,' stems from the very extension of clan-based thought, encapsulating its essence!

The same Cultivation Technique within a religious school would be taught to all under heaven, while within a clan, it would only be made available to members of that clan. The saying goes, 'Those not of the clan have different hearts; even if they were to die, you would not teach them.' If someone not of the clan were to stealthily learn their secrets, it would undoubtedly result in a relentless hunt until death, to prevent the exclusive knowledge of the clan from becoming known externally.

Once a sect is established, a teaching cannot be. It can be said that a sect represents a limit, and from a certain perspective, sects and teachings are actually two branches extending from the gate—it is actually the same entity, differing only in that one is broad, facing all living beings, and the other is narrow, directed solely at a single clan.

There was deliberate thought behind choosing Sky-opening as the name for the sect. Even though the Sky-opening Axe had evolved into five Innate Supreme Treasures whose power wasn't yet strong and whose level of restoration was too low, after all, they represented boundless potential and the foundation of the clan's existence. Thus, with Sky-opening as the name, it sounded pleasant and carried certain truths; it was unanimously approved in one go.

Besides the Sky-opening Sect, there were other names considered, such as the Immortal Dragon Clan based on the Kongtong Seal or the Everlasting Dragon Clan, but all were rejected. Not for any other reason than they sounded somewhat malevolent.

With the change from Dragon Clan to Sky-opening Sect, the Crazy Dragon Hall naturally could not continue to exist. The so-called 'hall' is in relation to gangs and schools, and under the name of a sect, halls were not possible; only clans could exist below a sect. Therefore... the Crazy Dragon Hall was officially renamed Crazy Dragon Clan!

Apart from the Crazy Dragon Clan, the original 365 disciples were reorganized into the Heavenly Dragon Clan, corresponding with 365 Heavenly Demons, in preparation for the formation of the Great Array of Zhou Heavenly Stars in the future.

In addition to these two clans, Xin Yun established the Immortal Dragon Clan within the Sky-opening Sect—the most elite clan with only a few dozen members. These were those who had been with the Axe Gang from the earliest days. Normally... Speedy Slash and Ke Zhan should have been among them, but since they had now betrayed the sect, naturally they no longer had the right to be there.

Facing the more than a thousand people in the great hall, Xin Yun said in a deep voice, "The Immortal Dragon Clan is the supreme clan within the Sky-opening Sect, comprised of the elite of the elite. Every member is a die-hard supporter and has made significant contributions to the clan before they can join."

At this point, Xin Yun paused before continuing, "All members who join the Immortal Dragon Clan will be bestowed with the source of perpetual youth, achieving immortality, becoming eternal beings!"

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"Whoa..." Upon hearing Xin Yun's words, everyone gasped. They had already been discussing this matter, always uncertain of its veracity, but now hearing Xin Yun acknowledge it directly, they were overjoyed. To be able to live forever was almost everyone's ultimate pursuit.

However, becoming a member of the Immortal Dragon Clan was exceedingly difficult. One must first be a loyal follower, then make a huge contribution, and finally possess formidable strength—none of these requirements could be lacking. But upon reflection, only with such criteria would the arrangement make the most sense.

Xin Yun then proceeded to enact a series of regulations, with reward and punishment measures detailed to the extreme. Clan contributions became the most coveted reward for everyone.

Earning clan contributions was straightforward. The clan would issue numerous tasks, such as gathering herbs, collecting metals, or other missions. Upon completion, one could exchange for clan contributions—the more work done, the more one received; the less one did, the less they obtained; and those who did not work, got nothing.

After gaining clan contributions, not only did one earn a set of data, but they were also functional. Contributions could be exchanged for elixirs refined by the sect, or directly for money. One could even use personal contributions to issue tasks. As long as the contribution reward was significant enough, naturally, there would be members of the sect interested. In a certain sense, clan contributions had become virtually omnipotent; anything that money could buy, clan contributions could as well, but what money could not purchase was precisely where the value of clan contributions lay, for they were things that could only be bought with clan contributions.