Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse

Wan Shan Taoist, being Liu Qingqing's Master, naturally knew her character well.

Even if her Root Bone was not exceptionally good, let alone now that it was, the Holy Lands of the Central State would probably be very happy to welcome her into their Sect.

Even if her Root Bone was insufficient, such was her character that she would cultivate tirelessly and enhance herself, and one day she would head to the Central State to find Gu Changge.

"Just didn't expect... it to be this soon."

Wan Shan Taoist helplessly shook his head, he also had no intention of stopping Liu Qingqing from going to the Holy Lands of the Central State.

Though she was the Heavenly Cold Sect Saintess, staying in the Heavenly Cold Sect truly was a waste of her Talent and limited her potential height for the future.

If it were in the past, without any relations to the Central State, Wan Shan Taoist might have thought it a good choice for her to stay in the Heavenly Cold Sect and cultivate in safety until she gathered enough strength to go to the Central State later, at least until she reached the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, when she could no longer advance in the Northern Domain and then leave.

But now, Gu Changge had become the Sword Sect's Saint, and his strength and status within the Sword Sect were probably quite established.

Liu Qingqing could certainly head to the Central State earlier, with such a figure to rely upon, with no need to worry about other issues.

"Senior, please don't misunderstand."

"Qingqing going to the Central State, for the Heavenly Cold Sect, is not a bad thing, but an opportunity."

Gu Changge smiled slightly and spoke.

The Elders, who were initially somewhat regretful, looked at him with curious eyes upon hearing his words.

The Heavenly Cold Sect had invested no small amount of resources to cultivate their Saintess, though now these resources might seem insignificant in the eyes of Gu Changge, the Sword Sect's Saint.

But in the Northern Domain, those were valuable.

"I shall not conceal, my Gu Family will set foot in the Central State within a year."

"As one of the three major forces of the Northern Domain, and with my relationship with Qingqing, I would like to offer some assistance."

"You all should know, after reaching the Ninth Grade, there will be no more opportunities for breakthroughs in the Northern Domain."

"In the future, as soon as a Heavenly Cold Sect Elder breaks through to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, they can come to the Central State Sword Sect to find me, and I can arrange for them the position of a Sword Sect Tributor."

"And... this Tributor position does not require you to leave your standing in the Heavenly Cold Sect."

"At most, you would need to complete some basic tasks for the Sword Sect every decade, such as running errands or collecting some Spirit Roots and Spirit Fruits."

"How do you all feel about it?"

After Gu Changge finished, his gaze swept over the present Heavenly Cold Sect Elders.

From their expressions, it wasn't hard to see their excitement!

Given that one reaches the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, one could, with certain sacrifices, join the Sword Sect as a Tributor.

But normally speaking, upon becoming a Sword Sect Tributor, one would have to forsake their original Sect identity, as a Sect is different from a clan.

However, Gu Changge now had significant sway within the Sword Sect.

At least those Elders at the Sage Realm, even the Honorary Supreme at the True Monarch Realm, could be said to be asking favors of him.

Even if not for themselves, they would do so for the sake of their descendants, wishing to forge a good relationship with him.

Moreover, this was not a proposal that the Sword Sect could not accept. It was merely a matter of retaining original Sect identities, something that might be happening in secret already, just not openly acknowledged.

"Becoming a Sword Sect Tributor, the Cultivation Resources you receive will not be few."

"Even more, you can work hard to complete Sect tasks and exchange Sect Points for various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that are hard to come by in the Northern Domain."

"If the Heavenly Cold Sect can have several members become Sword Sect Tributors, and when the time comes, allocate a part for the usage of the Heavenly Cold Sect itself, would that not be the best of both worlds?"

Seeing that they were all tempted, but no one actively responded, Gu Changge continued speaking, his eyes turning to Wan Shan Taoist.

It would be even more difficult for the Heavenly Cold Sect to produce a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm cultivator than for the Gu Family!

The reason was simple: once they broke through to the Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm, they would have the intention of heading to the Central State.

Then the Sect would no longer be able to retain them.

Controlling Cultivation Resources and keeping people at the Eighth-grade Heavenly Gate Realm was the best strategy.

They could even use more resources for training the younger generation.

"This is a matter of great importance..."

"May I take some time to give Saint Gu a response to this matter?"

Wan Shan Taoist naturally noticed the eager expressions of the Elders and after a moment of contemplation, he replied.

He was feeling a bit tempted himself.

After all, the Northern Domain was a barren land, and Cultivation Resources were much more difficult to obtain than in the Central State.

But the Heavenly Cold Sect wasn't without the capability of cultivating Ninth Grade cultivators; it was just a matter of channeling resources, and they could always come up with a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm practitioner.

If they could follow what Gu Changge said, in the future when a Heavenly Cold Sect Elder reached the Ninth Grade, they could join the Sword Sect as a Tributor while retaining their original identity in the Heavenly Cold Sect.

When the time came, they would formulate the rules beforehand, focus on cultivating one person, have them go to the Central State, and then use a portion of the resources acquired from the Central State for the Heavenly Cold Sect.

This could form a virtuous cycle!

And in time... the benefits would be far greater than what could currently be seen.

Recruiting disciples would become much easier for the Heavenly Cold Sect, and even the other three domains would try to find ways to send their descendants to the Heavenly Cold Sect for cultivation.

After all, the Heavenly Cold Sect had access to the Sword Sect, something other forces did not have!

"That is natural."

"When the time comes, Qingqing can inform me of the answer."

Gu Changge slightly nodded, not in a hurry.

He believed that Wan Shan Taoist was no fool; it was merely a matter of discussing the rules with these Elders beforehand.

Seeing that he had no intention of continuing the conversation, Wan Shan Taoist planned to have someone arrange a place for him to stay. Although Qingqing had her own cave abode, proper respect was due, and whether he stayed there was his business.