"As for me acting on behalf of Sect Master Chen to recruit new disciples, it is not meant to be disrespectful to the sects of the Jianjiu Lake region. The atmosphere in the Southern Kingdom has always been one of harmony and tolerance; our presence here should not be considered overstepping," Bai Yin explained calmly, maintaining a polite yet firm demeanor.
Privately, the old man knew that the Xiaoyao Sect had only recently been established. It would naturally be better to foster good relations with the major sects, and he preferred not to make enemies unless absolutely necessary. However, the more polite Bai Yin was, the more the experts from the various sects felt he lacked conviction.
Che Wulu, a newly ascended Dao Integration expert from the Hunyuan Sect, sneered at Bai Yin, his voice dripping with contempt. "Old man, you talk too much! Every ten thousand years, the Mountain-Sea Realm enters a new era. The current landscape of the Southern Kingdom has been turned upside down compared to sixteen years ago. Whichever sect secures the most post-catastrophe geniuses will become the new hegemon of the Mountain-Sea Realm! Do you really think the Southern Kingdom will remain as harmonious as it once was? Survival of the fittest and the rule of the victor are the only eternal truths. To put it bluntly, a tiny sect like yours has no right to compete with us, the major sects of Jianjiu Lake, for these geniuses. Master Huang, Master Xi, and Grandmaster Yao can discuss things amica…
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