Chapter 152 The decision of the Sect’s ancestor and his plan
to join the De Molinos family
Despite the old man’s eccentric appearance, the upper echelon of Mountain-Moving Sect looked
upon him with nothing but reverence and admiration.
To the outside world, the Grand Ancestor of Mountain-Moving Sect was merely a Peak Level 4
cultivator—nothing extraordinary.
But those within the sect knew the truth.
Two hundred years ago, their Grand Ancestor had already attempted to break through to the
Level 5 realm.
Although he had ultimately failed, two centuries had passed since then—his strength could only
have grown more terrifying.
Moreover, their Grand Ancestor was only seven hundred years old.
Even the shortest-lived Level 4 cultivators could easily reach 1,500 years of age.
Mountain-Moving Sect’s core cultivation method was a longevity-based Level 5 technique.
With that, their Grand Ancestor would easily live for over two thousand years!
To the outside world, he may have appeared old, but in reality, he was merely in the prime of his
life.
And if nothing unexpected occurred—
It was only a matter of time before he reached the Level 5 realm.
However, the reason their Grand Ancestor concealed his strength was not out of modesty.
To put it bluntly—
He was simply too cowardly.
And it wasn’t just the Grand Ancestor—the entire Mountain-Moving Sect had been hiding its true
power for years.
According to ancient records, the sect’s heritage was long and illustrious—it had been founded
by cultivators from beyond Mist Province.
In the beginning, the Mountain-Moving Sect had been labeled a demonic sect by the major
factions.
Why?
Because aside from longevity cultivation, their primary expertise lay in something far more
controversial—
Tomb raiding.
Their founder had plundered the ancestral burial grounds of countless noble factions across the
Aragon Kingdom.
As a result, the Mountain-Moving Sect became universally despised.
At one point, even the Aragon Kingdom royal family had launched a crusade against them.
But inexplicably, the royal court eventually ceased its pursuit.
According to legend—
The sect’s founder had reached a secret agreement with Aragon Kingdom’s Level 5 Patriarch.
In exchange for the royal family’s protection, the Mountain-Moving Sect agreed to cease tomb
raiding within Aragon Kingdom’s borders.
However—
They were free to plunder as they pleased in neighboring nations.
As long as they handed over seventy percent of their spoils to the Aragon royal family, they
would be allowed to operate without restriction.
At the time, Aragon Kingdom’s royal family was at its peak.
The neighboring nations, despite their displeasure, dared not openly challenge
Mountain-Moving Sect’s actions.
Furthermore, the sect’s founder was highly politically astute—
He never provoked factions that had Level 5 cultivators, and he regularly offered bribes to the
ruling powers of foreign territories.
Only after the decline of the Aragon royal family and the death of their founder did the
Mountain-Moving Sect scale back its tomb-raiding activities.
But even then—
They never truly abandoned their ancestral craft.
It was impossible to cultivate dozens of Level 3 experts and hundreds of Level 2 cultivators with
County’s meager resources alone.
The only way to sustain their strength was to continue raiding ancient burial grounds.
Most recently, during King Aragay Pyrelis’s downfall, the Mountain-Moving Sect had seized the
opportunity to plunder the royal tombs of Pyrelis Palace.
The ancestral tomb of the Pyrelis royal family contained the remains of every past King Aragay
Pyrelis, along with their buried treasures.
While it couldn’t compare to the royal treasury, it still held wealth comparable to a mid Level 4
sect.
That single expedition had been immensely profitable.
As the sect elders knelt in devotion, the rodent-like Grand Ancestor finally spoke—
His voice sharp and piercing as he screeched
“My little ones!!”
“A grand fortune has come knocking at our door!”
“The celestial omens have changed—De Molinos Clan is backed by a great figure from the
Alchemy Alliance. Given enough time, they are destined to rise!”
“Therefore—”
“I, your Grand Ancestor, have decided! Mountain-Moving Sect shall swear allegiance to De
Molinos Clan!”
The moment his words fell—
The sect master of Mountain-Moving Sect, clad in a yellow robe and ceremonial headscarf,
immediately echoed in agreement.
“Grand Ancestor’s wisdom is unparalleled!”
“De Molinos Clan may have weak foundations and shallow heritage, but within their territory,
peace and stability will reign—both in Aragon Kingdom and Mist Province!”
“If the Mountain-Moving Sect becomes a vassal of De Molinos Clan, we too shall enjoy that
same peace and stability.”
“More importantly…”
“When chaos engulfs Aragon Kingdom—and perhaps even all of Mist Province—De Molinos
Clan’s backing will allow us to freely practice our ancestral craft without restraint.”
Upon hearing the sect master’s analysis, the Mountain-Moving Grand Ancestor nodded in
satisfaction.
That was precisely what he had been thinking!
The other high-ranking members of the Mountain-Moving Sect also lit up with excitement.
Their sect’s situation was different from that of other factions.
Most sects would avoid becoming vassals if they could help it.
But Mountain-Moving Sect?
They didn’t care in the slightest.
Unlike other factions that relied on territorial expansion or commerce, Mountain-Moving Sect’s
path to power and prosperity came from one thing only—
Tomb raiding.
Their cultivation techniques were designed to absorb death energy from ancient graves,
strengthening their cultivation base.
Turning death into life, balancing yin and yang, existing between the boundaries of life and
death—
This was one of Mountain-Moving Sect’s ultimate doctrines!
By robbing graves, they could acquire countless resources while also growing stronger
themselves.
Thus—
For the elders and high-ranking members of the sect, digging up graves was not just a
practice—it was a passion.
Within the County, every tomb—including the resting place of their own sect’s founder—had
already been excavated by their disciples.
Of course, when it came to local tombs, they followed a strict code—
They would never destroy the physical structure of a tomb.
They would never steal the burial treasures.
At most, they would siphon a portion of the death energy before sealing it back up.
But now—
As the sect’s leadership dreamed of a future filled with boundless tomb-raiding opportunities, a
young Level 2 Early-Stage disciple suddenly spoke hesitantly—
“But, Grand Ancestor…”
“What if De Molinos Clan refuses to accept our allegiance?”
The moment he uttered those words—
The grand hall fell into an awkward silence.
Mountain-Moving Sect’s reputation was… less than stellar.
Even the warlord who ruled over them viewed their sect with deep suspicion.
Years ago, after the decline of the Aragon royal family, the Mountain-Moving Sect had even
attempted to pledge allegiance to the Aragon Kingdom branch of the Alchemy Alliance.
However, they were immediately rejected.
For one, the Alchemy Alliance was a neutral faction—it did not seek territorial expansion, nor did
it easily accept vassals.
Secondly, even among demonic cultivators, Mountain-Moving Sect’s practices were considered
abhorrent.
This world was governed by heavenly law.
Grave robbing and disturbing the dead was a severe offense against karmic virtue.
Look no further than Aragon Kingdom’s royal family—
After years of collaborating with Mountain-Moving Sect, their lineage had steadily declined, and
their dynasty ultimately fell into ruin.
The sect hall remained eerily silent—
Until the Grand Ancestor suddenly let out a series of sharp coughs.
“What kind of nonsense is that?”
“The Mountain-Moving Sect is a righteous and honorable sect!”
“And De Molinos Clan is a righteous and honorable faction!”
“Therefore, there is no reason for the De Molinos Clan to reject us!”
“Put your minds at ease—”
“With Mountain-Moving Sect’s profound heritage and ancestral techniques, De Molinos Clan will
surely welcome us with open arms!”
The Grand Ancestor’s face radiated confidence.
De Molinos Clan’s heritage was weak—their foundation barely held together.
With the Mountain-Moving Sect’s inclusion, De Molinos Clan’s influence would expand
exponentially!
Not just tenfold, a hundredfold, or a thousandfold, but by tens of thousands of times!
Furthermore, With Mountain-Moving Sect’s ancestral techniques, De Molinos Clan would gain
endless advantages.
After all, Mist Province was vast beyond measure, filled with innumerable factions.
And with them came countless ancestral tombs, just waiting to be unearthed…