Chapter 1312 - 1412: Striving for the Sake of the World

Although Master Taichu is the foremost figure in the world, he has never used the title of the world's number one sect to commit some evil deeds. Even summoning all sect leaders in the world is his first time doing so, and this time it is not for his own benefit, but for the world's profit.

Moreover, in his early years of adventuring outside, Master Taichu helped many weak individuals, and even once explained things to them. He taught a weak disciple from another sect during his travels without his master's knowledge.

He even taught her hand-in-hand how to cultivate, and shared their own techniques, namely the Taichu Sect's cultivation techniques, with her. Although these techniques are not considered profound, they are unique secret teachings, and Master Taichu shared them unreservedly.

Although that person has now become an elder of another sect and is very friendly towards the Taichu Sect, Master Taichu still committed a major taboo.

However, Master Taichu did not tell anyone about this matter. After all, if word got out, others would not only call Master Taichu a fool but also punish him through the elders of law enforcement in the Taichu Sect. So, Master Taichu kept quiet about this.

He also urged that person, who is now an elder, not to speak of this matter to others because if he did, both of them would be doomed. Of course, Master Taichu would just be punished a little.

But for the person who has become an elder, it's different. He would certainly have his cultivation destroyed before receiving forgiveness from the Taichu Sect. Though the Taichu Sect wouldn't directly ask for his cultivation to be destroyed, his sect might do so to curry favor with the Taichu Sect.

And if that sect actually does this, it might end up on the Taichu Sect's blacklist because any sect willing to compromise its disciples in this manner isn't a good sect.

It's possible the Taichu Sect might even eliminate this sect, as this action would have crossed their bottom line, which regards their disciples as partners.

A sect that does not care about its disciples cannot truly be considered a sect; they could only be labeled a Demonic Sect. No righteous sect should engage in such senseless slaughter—they might at most offer a formal apology, but doing so would have crossed not only the Taichu Sect's lines but those of many other sects.

If such a matter was forced upon the sect by the Taichu Sect, it would be understandable. Since the sect might want to protect its members, it would have no choice but to follow the Taichu Sect's command. The Taichu Sect is the foremost sect in the world and others cannot stand against it.

Yet, the Taichu Sect wouldn't pursue this matter, as it would seem narrow-minded. If the sect decides autonomously, it might provoke the Taichu Sect's backlash, as no sect would agree with such an action—except, maybe, demonic cultivators.

But even among demonic cultivators, many won't harm their peers; they are more sincere. However, there are those who commit evil without regard for their comrades.

Nonetheless, if you are targeted by those who value loyalty and emotion among the demonic cultivators, they would fight to save you even at the risk of their own lives. This is the loyalty and emotion valued by demonic cultivators, but they only extend this loyalty to their friends, while for ordinary people, they are like demons.

Almost no demonic cultivator is innocent; they commit indiscriminate killing and numerous evil deeds. If ten demonic cultivators were killed without questioning, there would not be an unjust case.

There are rarely those forced into demonic cultivation, and if there are any, their nature tends to gradually change after demonic cultivation because the techniques usually sacrifice one's nature for power.

Therefore, even if you are forced into demonic cultivation, gradually you won't feel it as such since fate decides you will continue. Although demonic cultivation technique is to blame, the final decision rests in your hands, not anyone else's. So, if your will is weak, you carry the blame yourself.

There's no way to shift this blame onto someone else, even if you were forced; it's impossible.

This is why cultivators will kill someone even if forced into demonic cultivation, because without killing them, their nature won't revert to normal. True demonic cultivators have completely changed nature, and those forced into demonic cultivation will also completely change, as the demonic cultivation techniques decide their path.

Still, there is sympathy for those forced into demonic cultivation, yet distinguishing who was forced is difficult. In reality, among ten, at least six were forced, since no one truly seeks out demonic cultivation—they aspire to immortal cultivation.

Most demonic cultivators didn't voluntarily choose demonic cultivation, except for the extremely evil ones who actively seek out demonic paths. Even if seeking them out, success is uncertain.

Whether cultivating immortals or demons, entering the cultivation world relies largely on luck. Thus, whether evil or virtuous, without good fortune, one cannot begin because finding the place to cultivate is impossible.

Usually sects are hidden deep in the mountains, making it nearly impossible to locate a specific sect in such vast forests.

Just dealing with the wild beasts in those forests can be too much, not to mention there are demon beasts in addition to wild animals.

Fortunate people might be discovered incidentally, and cultivators will not immediately reveal themselves but observe to see if the person has talent or perseverance. If they meet the criteria, the cultivators might reveal themselves and take the person as a disciple or bring them to their sect.

Still, such experiences are not common; among one hundred thousand people, perhaps one might have this experience.

So whether cultivating immortally or demonically, what matters most is luck and fate. If fate is with you, nothing else truly matters; if fate is elusive, all efforts are in vain.