Refuse to trample on the pride of heaven

Chapter 488 Big Transformation

After asking for the opinions of these demon cultivators, Lu Wensheng made comprehensive considerations and believed that the former site of the Xuanyin Sect was located in the Yin Vein and had a suitable environment. It was the best place for them to practice the improved demon skills. There was no need to find another place, saving a lot of trouble in relocation and transformation.

However, Lu Wensheng felt that some of the buildings and arrangements within the Xuanyin Sect that were too dark and symbolized past sins needed to be changed.

He first set about improving the living quarters of the demon cultivators. The original Xuanyin Sect had a strict hierarchy, and the living environment of the lower-level disciples was extremely poor, dark, damp, narrow and crowded. Even when Liu Yuxi came, he would claim that his shabby room was not so shabby. It was simply the "slum" version of the cultivation world.

You know, even for monks who don’t have any requirements for their residence, living in a cave still has some “hardware facilities” - they don’t have any special requirements, but they don’t really have no requirements, they just don’t care about some things and don’t live like savages in the cave.

Therefore, Lu Wensheng and the disciples of the Discipline Hall worked together with some demon cultivators who had recovered better to clean and repair the houses, open up ventilation and lighting, lay dry stone slabs, distribute uniform and clean bedding, and even plan public activities and drying areas, striving to ensure that everyone has a "home" where they can at least rest and meditate in peace, rather than a bitter and cold prison.

Then, he sympathetically summoned the representatives elected by the demon cultivators to discuss the disposal plan for those iconic evil buildings.

He pointed at several distinctive buildings marked on the sand table and calmly solicited opinions: "Like the Myriad Insect Cave, the Blood Transformation Pool, the Skinning Pavilion, and those Soul Sacrifice Towers used to refine the Ghost Banners... What do you think? Should they be completely demolished, or is it possible to renovate and recycle them?"

He had originally thought that perhaps some people who practiced special techniques would be nostalgic for certain facilities, but as soon as he finished speaking, he was surprised by the almost unanimous, impatient shouts of approval:

"Tear it down! It must be demolished! Tear it all down!"

"Master, please understand! That skinning pavilion is smelly and disgusting. Anyone who wants to stay there can go there!"

"The Blood Transformation Pond? Just being near it makes me feel uneasy and filled with resentment. It should have been filled long ago! Or perhaps a proper pond could have been built after some salvation!"

"And that Soul Sacrifice Tower. At night, there are gusts of cold wind and ghosts howling. It's impossible to practice properly! The souls inside should also be dealt with."

The demon cultivators reacted fiercely, their faces filled with disgust and resistance, expressing their rejection of stereotypes. Who says that demon cultivation must be associated with blood, filth, and torture? Their aesthetic tastes are actually quite normal, okay? In the past, they had no choice, but now they have the opportunity to cultivate honestly. Who wants to face these things all day? Just looking at them makes me feel like I'm not a good person!

This overwhelming public opinion made Lu Wensheng laugh a little, and he readily agreed, "Okay, then follow everyone's wishes and demolish everything. The cleared land can be planned as a martial arts training ground, a quiet contemplation forest, or a medicinal garden."

The former site of the Xuanyin Sect, which was originally filled with gloomy winds and ghostly shadows, soon became open and bright. Although it was still filled with pure evil energy, it no longer had that sickening sense of evil.

As for the name "Xuanyin Sect", which carries too many shameful pasts, it naturally needs to be changed.

Lu Wensheng generously handed over the naming rights to these demon cultivators who were about to start a new life here. He did not interfere too much and just waited for them to discuss the results before making a decision.

Resettlement is only the first step, and only by establishing rules can we achieve order.

Lu Wensheng specially convened another general meeting to discuss the rules and regulations of the new sect in detail with all the surrendered demon cultivators.

He sat with everyone in the makeshift "conference room." His gaze swept over the demon cultivators, whose clothes were ragged but whose eyes had brightened considerably. His voice was clear and steady: "Since you have chosen to stay and choose this new path, you must know that there is no order without rules. The rules set today are not constraints, but the cornerstone to protect us so that we can practice here with peace of mind and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past."

He knew that most demon cultivators had no concept of these, so he took the initiative to propose the core principles and asked everyone to add details:

First, adhere to the bottom line, do not harm the world, and prohibit evil laws: any form of indiscriminate killing of innocent people, extraction of souls and spirits, blood sacrifice of living beings and other evil acts are strictly prohibited. Once discovered, it will be regarded as a breach of promise and will be severely punished. The resources required for cultivation can be obtained by completing sect tasks, transactions, or exploring legal secret realms.

Second, respect the covenant, do not betray the camp, and work together: once you enter this door, you will be a member of the Immortal Alliance and must abide by the general rules of the Immortal Alliance. You must not secretly collude with the demons, pass on intelligence, or turn against them in battle.

Third, diligently practice the skills, do not be lazy or fall into depravity, help each other and make progress together: the improved skills bestowed upon you are the foundation of a new life, you need to practice diligently, consolidate your realm, transform your demonic essence, do not be lazy or secretly practice unrecognized evil skills, regularly organize exchanges and discussions, and if there are grudges, they can be resolved through exchanges in the martial arts arena or reported to the Discipline Hall for arbitration, and you must be united against the outside world, but private fighting and malicious harm to fellow disciples are strictly prohibited.

Fourth, contribute to the sect in exchange for resources and protection, and each do their own job: you can obtain contribution points by completing various tasks issued by the sect (such as patrolling, construction, refining, going out to explore, etc.), and use the contribution points to exchange for training resources, more advanced skills, magic tools and other benefits.

Fifth, orders are strictly enforced, merits and demerits are clearly defined and organized, and unified coordination is implemented: daily practice and life are based on individual consciousness, but if there is an invasion by external enemies or the sect has major actions, they must absolutely obey unified command and dispatch, set up a merit book and a precept book, and reward those who maintain the sect, practice diligently, and make contributions to the collective with spirit stones, elixirs, and the right to practice skills; those who violate the sect rules, neglect their duties, or cause internal strife will be punished with admonitions, confiscation of resources, confinement, or even expulsion depending on the severity of the circumstances.

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Every time he said something, Lu Wensheng would pause for a moment to explain its necessity, leaving time for the demon cultivators below the stage to digest and discuss it, and patiently answer their questions.

It is gratifying that the vast majority of demon cultivators have expressed a high degree of recognition and support for this.

They knew too well what a chaotic place without rules was like. Now, this set of clear, fair rules designed to protect them made them feel the long-lost order and security, and they all expressed their support loudly.

However, the demon cultivators had never experienced such a "democratic" discussion. They were a little reserved at first, but later gradually became more enthusiastic in speaking up and put forward practical opinions on some details (such as the assessment of task contribution, the standards for discussion, etc.).

The final regulations not only reflected Lu Wensheng's bottom line requirements, but also incorporated the actual conditions of some demon cultivation groups, and gained widespread recognition.

Everyone understands that these rules are indeed the key to protecting them from sliding into the abyss and gradually being accepted by the outside world.

Looking at the new sect that was gradually getting on the right track and the demon cultivators whose eyes had rekindled the fire of hope, Lu Wensheng felt that the burden on his shoulders was slightly lighter.

He knew that this was just the beginning, but a good start was undoubtedly half the success.

The road has been paved for them, and now it depends on how they walk on it.