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The next day, at the entrance of Jiang Chen's residence, all the leaders of the Hidden Sect had gathered. As soon as Jiang Chen opened the door, Wu Taitian stepped forward to explain the purpose of their visit.
"Martial Arts Alliance Leader?" Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback. To be honest, he had little interest in the position of Martial Arts Alliance Leader. However, after some thought, he decided not to outright refuse.
In just a few years, the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm would be opened, and these members of the Hidden Sect were naturally more inclined to accept its existence than ordinary people. A plan began to take shape in Jiang Chen's mind. Simply using the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm as a warning for Earthlings would not suffice; it was time for the Hidden Sect to step into the world.
"Alright, I will take on the role of Martial Arts Alliance Leader. By the way, Elder Wu, please gather all the leaders and elders of the Hidden Sect; I have something to discuss with them," Jiang Chen said.
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In the Mingjing Valley, in the council hall that resembled the gathering hall from Water Margin, all the leaders and elders of the Hidden Sect had assembled half an hour later. Everyone wore expressions of anticipation, curious about what Mr. Jiang would say or do upon assuming his position as Martial Arts Alliance Leader.
Once everyone had arrived, Jiang Chen entered the hall with Lin Yin and the others following closely behind him. The moment Jiang Chen appeared, the previously noisy hall fell silent.
Jiang Chen took his seat at the head of the table, while Lin Yin and her companions stood behind him.
"Everyone here is a prominent figure in Huaxia Martial Arts. The main purpose of gathering you all today is to encourage you to step into the world," Jiang Chen stated directly.
His words immediately caused everyone to exchange glances, clearly shocked by his declaration.
"Mr. Jiang, it's not that we don't want to enter society; it's just that times have changed. We can only remain hidden. Even if we wanted to enter society, the authorities wouldn't allow it," Liang Xianliang, the leader of Xuanyin Sect, replied.
The other leaders and elders nodded in agreement; there were indeed objective factors influencing their secluded existence.
"I will communicate with the authorities; you just need to agree with me," Jiang Chen said confidently.
"If permission is granted by the authorities, we wouldn't mind stepping into society," Liang Xianliang responded. He had always lived among ordinary people and found it easy to accept entering society.
However, for those who had long resided deep in the mountains and forests—true members of the Hidden Sect—it was more challenging. If it weren't for Jiang Chen being the one to say it, they might have protested vehemently.
"Mr. Jiang, may I ask what your plans are for us entering society?" one leader inquired cautiously.
"Of course I have plans. You all must have heard about the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm?" Jiang Chen replied with a faint smile.
"Naturally we've heard of it. To be honest with you, Mr. Jiang, we sought out the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm decades ago but spent years searching in vain until we eventually gave up. Are you suggesting that our entry into society is related to the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm?"
Jiang Chen nodded in affirmation.
Although everyone was puzzled, a strong curiosity ignited within them. Since Mr. Jiang mentioned the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm, it surely wasn't without reason. Had Mr. Jiang already found the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm? As this thought crossed their minds, their hearts raced, and their eyes burned with anticipation, waiting for Jiang Chen's next words.
"To open the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm, seven Divine Artifacts are required. I first learned about this from Elder Wu, and later confirmed it with the Shyr family from Lu Island City. After several years of searching, I currently possess five of the Divine Artifacts: the Immortal Dragon Seal is also accounted for and can be retrieved at any time. The only one left is the Devouring Heaven Bottle. I believe that within the next few years, I will be able to open the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm Gate," Jiang Chen stated.
Upon hearing this, everyone was utterly shocked. In just a few short years, Mr. Jiang had managed to locate six of the Seven Divine Artifacts—this was simply unbelievable. They had spent many years searching without finding even one, and had almost come to regard the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm as a mythical legend.
"Mr. Jiang, are you truly able to open the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm Gate? This is unprecedented; it has only been rumored until now," someone cautiously asked. Even if they gathered all Seven Divine Artifacts, whether they could actually open the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm Gate was still uncertain. Many among the Hidden Sect held a skeptical attitude towards the existence of the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm.
"The Mountain and Sea Secret Realm Gate does exist; I have verified this with two individuals," Jiang Chen replied.
"Who are they?" someone instinctively asked but quickly realized it was an impolite question and fell silent, looking at Jiang Chen with trepidation.
"One is Dan Jiu Xuan, a disciple of the Kunlun Sect from tens of thousands of years ago. The other is a Daoist; both are from that ancient time. Of course, their physical forms have long since perished, leaving only their souls," Jiang Chen explained.
What Jiang Chen said transcended the realm of martial arts. Fortunately, these individuals had already elevated Jiang Chen to a divine status in their minds, so although they were astonished, they maintained their composure.
"I can also give you a rough overview of the situation in the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm," Jiang Chen continued slowly.
After hearing about the conditions within the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm, those from the Hidden Sect felt a mix of shock and longing. According to Jiang Chen, the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm was a world of cultivation where one could fly through the skies, ride swords through the air, and soar between heaven and earth—it wasn't just a legend but truly existed.
Of course, what fascinated them most was that human lifespan would no longer be limited to a mere century; it could extend to a thousand years or more. The higher one's cultivation level, the longer one's lifespan would be.
For those in the Hidden Sect, this was an irresistible allure. They practiced martial arts in pursuit of higher realms; thus, the existence of the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm undoubtedly opened new doors for them.
"Mr. Jiang, if what you say is true, then we are worlds apart from those in the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm; we wouldn't stand a chance against them. Wouldn't opening the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm Gate pose a danger?" a rational person inquired.
"Exactly! Mr. Jiang, there is too great a disparity in strength between us and those in the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm. They could easily crush us like ants. While we yearn for it, if there’s too much danger involved, we should think carefully," another added.
"That's right; we need to consider this thoroughly," others chimed in.
As they regained their composure, they understood the gravity of the situation. There’s no such thing as free lunch; even if those in the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm could turn rivers upside down or live for ten thousand years, it seemed unrelated to them on Earth. Throughout history, survival of the fittest has been evident; being backward means being bullied. In this regard, Huaxia had experienced this deeply over the past century. If the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm were indeed that powerful—like a world of immortal heroes—then to them on Earth, they would merely be ants. Would they treat ants with courtesy?
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