Chapter 415 Willing to Accept Reorganization

"What do you mean by that, fellow Daoist?" Lu Changfeng asked cautiously. "Could it be that the spiritual energy of this world will be replenished again?"

Zhou Jue looked at him and said affirmatively, "That's right."

She turned to Chen Jianguo and asked, "Chief of Staff Chen, how is the promotion of our 'Basic Law for Cultivation' going?"

Chen Jianguo immediately straightened his back, his tone filled with undisguised pride: "The Basic Law has been fully popularized through all channels, including the internet, communities, and schools! Currently, the number of citizens nationwide who have successfully guided Qi into their bodies has exceeded 300 million! Among them, more than 50 million have reached the first level of Qi Refining!"

"Three hundred million..."

"Fifty...fifty million..."

Lu Changfeng and his disciples behind him nearly popped their eyes out when they heard the number.

Their Kunlun Sword Sect has a history spanning ten thousand years, and even in the era when spiritual energy was at its peak, the number of its disciples never exceeded thirty thousand.

Now, the number the other party casually mentioned is actually in the "hundred million" unit?

Although the first level of Qi Refining is insignificant, the sheer number of people at that level is terrifying!

What does this mean?

It represents a continuous and inexhaustible reserve of power!

Seeing their shocked expressions, Zhou Jue turned his attention back to Lu Changfeng and explained, "What you mean by the thin spiritual energy is that the spiritual energy of this planet has just begun to recover. It is nourishing everyone on this land in a completely new way. Everyone can embark on the path of cultivation, instead of the previous system where only sects and talents could lead to cultivation."

"So I say, this is a new beginning."

"A starting point that belongs to everyone, where everyone is equal and everyone can cultivate immortality."

Zhou Jue's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the minds of the three Kunlun Sword Sect cultivators.

Belongs to...everyone? Everyone can cultivate immortality?

Looking at the modern room before them, at the self-righteous pride on Chen Jianguo's face, and recalling the enormous, suffocating number they had just heard, an idea that overturned their millennia-old understanding began to emerge uncontrollably.

This "sect" called "Huaxia" is actually practicing cultivation throughout the entire country?

How is that possible!

The cultivation method is the foundation of the sect and a core secret. How can it be made public?

Aren't you afraid of your foundation being shaken, or your legacy being leaked out?

Everyone is equal? ​​Shouldn't there be different classes, from the highest to the lowest?

Also, does everyone in this era have spiritual roots?

"This...this..." Lu Changfeng's lips trembled. He wanted to say "nonsense" or "absurd," but the words just wouldn't come out.

Because the facts are right in front of us.

Cheng Gan, a young female cultivator, was also at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, yet she left this late-stage Nascent Soul elder helpless.

Moreover, this female cultivator made him not even have the courage to investigate.

This "Huaxia" possesses power they cannot even imagine.

Has it really been too long of slumber, and we've fallen behind?

“I understand…” Lu Changfeng exhaled a long breath, as if he had aged ten years in an instant. He slumped back into his chair, his face full of bitterness.

The old era is truly over.

These "old relics" who have awakened from their millennia-long slumber, if they still cling to the old rules, will probably not even be able to touch the threshold of the new era.

Zhou Jue took in the changes in their expressions. She put down her teacup with a soft sound, drawing everyone's attention back to her.

"Now, let's talk about your Kunlun Sword Sect."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it immediately invigorated Lu Changfeng and the other two, who sat up straight.

"From today onwards, the Kunlun Sword Sect will be incorporated into the Chinese Extraordinary Power Management System and will be subject to unified reorganization." Zhou Jue's tone left no room for negotiation; since they were on Chinese territory, they were not allowed to deviate from Chinese law.

Lu Changfeng's heart tightened, and he quickly asked, "Fellow Daoist, what is 'reorganization'?"

Chen Jianguo, who was standing to the side, cleared his throat and took the initiative to speak. He knew that professional matters should be explained by professionals.

He activated the holographic projection, and a map of China appeared in mid-air.

“Elder Lu, to put it simply, you need to learn and abide by our laws first.” Chen Jianguo pointed to a legal code on the projector: “This is the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, and the accompanying Regulations on the Management of Extraordinary Powers.”

"From now on, you will be both cultivators of the Kunlun Sword Sect and citizens of China, and equal to us."

“You will have citizenship, and we will issue you a unified ‘identity card,’ which is similar to your previous identity jade pendant, but with more functions.”

"With this certificate, you can move freely throughout the entire territory of China and enjoy all civil rights such as medical care and education."

Seeing the three bewildered ancient people, Chen Jianguo patiently explained, "Of course, they also have to fulfill their civic duties, such as paying taxes according to law, and safeguarding national unity and ethnic solidarity, etc."

"Then... can we start our own school and take on disciples?" Lu Changfeng couldn't help but ask when he heard this.

"As for opening a school and taking on disciples..." Chen Jianguo smiled and said, "Of course you can. You can establish a 'Kunlun Cultivation Academy' and openly recruit students from all walks of life. Anyone who meets the requirements can come and study. The government will also provide certain policy support and financial subsidies."

"But there's a prerequisite." Chen Jianguo's expression turned serious: "All cultivation methods must be reported and registered, and they must be orthodox rather than heretical. All teaching activities must be conducted within the framework of laws and regulations. Private fights and endangering public safety are strictly prohibited."

A completely new system, one they had never heard of before, left Lu Changfeng dizzy and disoriented.

After a long while, he finally processed some of the information, grasped the most crucial point, and tentatively asked, "So... our Kunlun Sword Sect is still around?"

“Of course it is,” Zhou Jue said. “But it is no longer a sect detached from the secular world. It is now part of China. Your traditions can continue, but you must accept the unified management of the country. Of course, within the scope of the law, we will not interfere with your cultivation and teaching.”

Lu Changfeng fell silent.

This condition completely broke with their previous rules. Reporting cultivation techniques? Wouldn't that mean revealing their sect's secret techniques? That's their foundation! If they accept unified management, wouldn't their sect become a subordinate sect? Would their sect decline under his leadership?

If he wakes up and his strength is the highest, then naturally he won't need to listen to this "China," but...

Despite the fact that the other side was stronger, they did not forcefully seize their sect or kill their disciples. Although it was better than he had imagined, he still felt a sense of inexplicable disappointment.

The sect's autonomy is gone.

But do they have a choice?

He glanced at Cheng Gan beside him, then at Zhou Jue, who sat calmly in the main seat.

No.

"I... Kunlun Sword Sect is willing to accept reorganization." Lu Changfeng finally lowered his head and made the only choice.