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This decision was made by Zuo Dao after careful consideration. The current Heterodox appears powerful, but its numbers are too few. In the Great Celestial Domain, even a moderately sized force can have thousands of members, and there are plenty of factions claiming to have over a hundred thousand disciples.
While the elite troop policy is effective, it depends on the circumstances. If it were just a single county or city, Zuo Dao's current strength would be sufficient. However, within the entire Great Celestial Domain, it falls short.
The advantage of a large force is the continuous influx of resources. Currently, both Heterodox and Zuo Dao have reached a bottleneck; to take another step forward requires an enormous amount of resources. Zhao Wang and others have already incurred a significant favor. Yet even Zhao Wang's foundation cannot support the future needs of Heterodox.
Thus, Zuo Dao made this decision. From any perspective, this is beneficial for Heterodox with no drawbacks.
Seeing Zuo Dao's determination, the Zhao Twin Kings had nothing more to say. Since Zhao Kuangyi and Zhao Elder first met Zuo Dao, they had already hitched their wagon to his cause. Initially, it was merely a spur-of-the-moment decision, but as time went on, they were completely conquered by Zuo Dao.
Yes, conquered. Everything Zuo Dao exhibited was so astonishing that it was hard to believe he had even acquired the Zhao Clan's Cultivation Method, which propelled Zhao Yanwu's progress immensely. Just this alone was enough to earn the Two Kings' trust in Zuo Dao, not to mention that their granddaughter had already given her heart to him.
However, many preparations for establishing a sect in the Great Celestial Domain still relied on the Zhao Clan's Two Kings. As former leaders of the Dark Realm, they were far more capable in this regard than Zuo Dao.
Delegating these matters to the Zhao Clan's Two Kings also served as an acknowledgment of their role. There was definitely a place for them in Heterodox; it was just a matter of whether they were willing to accept it. As for Chang He, Zuo Dao chose to ignore him; he would come whether he wanted to or not, but Chang He could only act as a hidden hand.
The events that transpired in Liu Yue City thrust Chang He into the spotlight. Although he disappeared afterward, countless people continued searching for him. The incidents in Liu Yue City occurred after he declared his allegiance; only he knew the truth.
Chang He was unaware that he had become an unintended target; what happened after Liu Yue City had nothing to do with him. However, he knew that just from the experts cultivated during that time in Liu Yue City, people would dig three feet into the ground to find him.
Various forces are spread throughout the Great Celestial Domain, and even slightly better locations have been occupied. Since they decided to establish a sect, choosing a location became crucial. Yet Zhao Wang scoured the map of Eastern Victory Continent without finding a suitable place.
All good locations were taken, while those less desirable did not meet their standards. It should be noted that the original Dark Realm occupied an area spanning hundreds of thousands of miles, rich in resources. However, that area was certainly not a good choice now.
Zhao Wang had only one opinion regarding the site selection for Heterodox: stability.
Zuo Dao accepted Zhao Wang's suggestion and reminded him that while abundant resources were not essential, convenient transportation and ease of movement were crucial.
Since Zuo Dao no longer had any rigid requirements, Zhao Wang had many more options to choose from. However, he still considered the aspect of resources and ultimately settled on a location.
Peak of the God of Combat.
This place was near the Cloud Mourning Sea and intersected with the Northern Continent. Its area wasn't very large, but it spanned tens of thousands of miles. If there were a better place than this, it would be hard to find one on the Eastern Victory Continent.
However, this choice somewhat contradicted Zhao Wang's original intention. Yet, the geographical location of Peak of the God of Combat particularly met Zuo Dao's requirements. Although it wasn't a major transportation hub, it could connect the Northern Continent and the Cloud Mourning Sea.
If it had been someone else, they might not have found such a place. The Great Celestial Domain was vast, and Zhao Wang discovered this location thanks to a map passed down from his ancestors.
After Zuo Dao reviewed the location of Peak of the God of Combat, he immediately made up his mind to establish it as their site.
The geographical position of Peak of the God of Combat led to extreme chaos in the area, with various factions entangled in conflict. It had nothing to do with the term "stability."
"Zhao Wang, I know your intention is for Heterodox's benefit, but this site is indeed quite good," Zuo Dao pointed at the map. "Look, this place allows for flexibility; we can venture far into the Cloud Mourning Star Sea or head inward to reach the Northern Continent. You must know that most people within the Eastern Victory Continent cannot access these areas."
"However, the situation there is far too complex; even Dark Realm abandoned that place back then." Zhao Wang understood that Zuo Dao had his own insights; his role was merely to present the facts while leaving all decisions to Zuo Dao.
Heterodox was primarily established under Zuo Dao's leadership. If Zuo Dao did not possess the capability to act as a sect leader beforehand, Zhao Wang would have unhesitatingly refused to cooperate.
Zuo Dao had already demonstrated the cohesion and centripetal force expected of a Sect leader, but his ability in coordination and decision-making still needed verification.
A battle might be the best test; however, every battle inevitably involved sacrifices, and every Cultivator in Heterodox was considered invaluable. This left Zhao Twin Kings feeling quite conflicted.
They eagerly wished to see Heterodox in combat yet were reluctant for them to engage in battle. Nevertheless, they understood that only through fighting could a Cultivator's true worth be assessed. A Cultivator who had never experienced battle could not possibly go far on this path.
After making his decision, Zuo Dao informed everyone in Heterodox about it. No one expressed any dissent. They themselves were also eager for a battle to test their abilities.
In fact, every Cultivator in Heterodox is filled with a combative spirit, but they understand that recklessness without sufficient strength is a path to death. Now, the Left Sect Leader has clearly informed them that their current abilities are enough to handle any battle that may arise, which ignites their passion!
The Peak of the God of Combat is a chaotic place, but Zuo Dao is more concerned about the title "God of Battle." Only he knows what those words truly mean. He had asked Zhao Wang about it, but Zhao Wang could not provide an answer. Why is that place called the Peak of the God of Combat? It has been known by that name since ancient times.
As for how to reach the Peak of the God of Combat, with the existence of the world and the Nine Monoliths, it is not a difficult task for Zuo Dao and his companions.
If they were to mobilize like Thousand, it would definitely attract attention in the Great Celestial Domain. Splitting up is also impractical. Therefore, Zuo Dao decided to set off with the Zhao Twin Kings while Chang He would remain atop the Nine Monoliths to continue teaching the Heterodox Cultivators.
Although several women raised objections, they were all dismissed except for Yan Zhen. In the end, it was confirmed that Zhao Kuangyi, the Immortal King, would stay in Zhao Wang Village to continue training the Tiger Soul War Division. Chang He would enter the Nine Monoliths with the remaining Cultivators until Zuo Dao reached his destination.
Only three people were truly on their way: Zhao Kuangyin, the Immortal King; Zuo Dao; and Yan Zhen.
This also reflects the current structure of Heterodox. After integrating manpower from three factions, Zuo Dao divided Heterodox into two parts: Great Sun and Supreme.
Great Sun consists of the reorganized Side Door Combat Division, responsible for all external affairs of Heterodox, primarily focused on combat.
Supreme is formed from the reorganized Tiger Soul War Division, tasked with protecting Heterodox's foundation. This includes replenishing fresh blood for the Side Door Combat Division and training new talents while also handling intelligence for Heterodox.
The original Dark Realm forces under Zhao Wang were completely disbanded and canceled, which did not raise any objections from the Zhao Twin Kings.
Great Sun and Supreme represent light and darkness respectively, and due to the presence of the Nine Monoliths, they are also referred to as the Twin Peaks within Heterodox.
However, this is merely an initial framework; after all, Heterodox currently has a limited number of personnel. The greater focus lies in cultivation and accumulating strength.
This division has made several Immortal Kings aware of Zuo Dao's intentions. A newly emerging force must avoid radical actions at all costs, and through his actions, Zuo Dao demonstrates his steadiness to the Three Kings. Supreme continuously supplies fresh blood to Great Sun, ensuring that Great Sun does not suffer losses due to intense battles. Simultaneously, Great Sun provides all necessary resources to Supreme.
This creates a complementary relationship between them, tightly linking both sides and maximizing everything available.
With two living maps of the Great Celestial Domain, Zuo Dao encountered far fewer troubles along the way. Yan Zhen followed closely, often listening to the teachings of the two Immortal Kings. This made him feel increasingly ethereal, earning praise from both Zhao Wang and Chang He.
Establishing a power is not a simple task, especially in the Great Celestial Domain. Limited resources dictate the vastness of this circle, and for Zuo Dao to carve out a place in an already established domain, the difficulty increases significantly.
Thus, Zuo Dao had made his decision long before choosing the Peak of the God of Combat—war.
The chaotic situation at the Peak of the God of Combat provided him with this opportunity. In other counties of the Eastern Victory Continent, launching a battle would require various justifications and involve multiple factions.
However, this was not an issue at the Peak of the God of Combat. It was inherently a chaotic place, situated at the intersection of three domains, making it a rather insignificant existence for any faction. This allowed Zuo Dao to seize his chance.
As long as a few battles demonstrated to these factions that investing more power in that area would be a losing proposition, everything else would fall into place.
No one would fight tooth and nail over something insignificant unless they were desperate. But even if such individuals existed, Zuo Dao was unafraid. With the power he currently wielded capable of crushing a major faction, he preferred to develop quietly rather than make a grand entrance into the world.
Along the journey, he also sought advice from Zhao Wang on many matters. Experience is invaluable; Zuo Dao would not overlook things that might seem unnecessary to ordinary people simply because he possessed certain advantages.
Zhao Wang, in turn, shared everything he knew with Zuo Dao without reservation. The rise of Heterodox seemed natural to him; he wanted to see just how far Heterodox could go. Therefore, he dedicated himself wholeheartedly to Zuo Dao, who had already far exceeded what Zhao Wang had given him.
After half a year of travel, the three finally stepped into the territory of the Peak of the God of Combat. Upon witnessing the scene before him, Zuo Dao understood why it was also known as the land of chaos.
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