Chapter 460

Chapter 460: Lottery Draw

The Qinyuan Sect comprised four major factions.

The most powerful faction was the ruling faction led by the sect leader. Under him were the previous head of the Law Enforcement Hall, Zhou Changqing’s master, Master Tianshu, and leaders of other influential departments within the sect.

Within the Qinyuan Sect, this faction possessed the greatest influence.

The second faction belonged to the Great Elder, who governed all skill-related departments. He oversaw the mountain peaks dedicated to teaching disciples various skills, including the alchemy hall, formation hall, and others.

If the sect leader’s faction held the most authority, the Great Elder’s faction exerted the deepest influence.

After all, the four major skills of cultivation, along with other crafts, were fundamentally managed by this Great Elder.

Compared to the first two, the third faction was weaker. It was primarily led by the Second Elder, responsible for internal logistics and resource allocation within the sect.

The highest power structure in the Qinyuan Sect was the Elder Council, led by the sect leader. This council consisted of only four elders, who discussed and decided on major sect affairs.

Beneath them were the heads of various mountain peaks and halls. Below those were deputy hall masters and deputy mountain masters. Further down came the inner sect elders.

Although these people were also called elders, they were generally referred to as inner sect elders.

Only the four elders on the Elder Council were addressed by titles like Great Elder and Second Elder.

Below the elders were stewards. Beneath the stewards were disciples, who were themselves divided into different ranks.

Furthermore, the entire sect was divided into Outer Sect and inner sect.

Outer Sect members were inherently one rank lower than inner sect members.

This structured the entire power system of the Qinyuan Sect.

Although the Second Elder lacked the same level of authority and influence as the first two, he controlled the sect’s vital resources, naturally attracting many followers.

For instance, Zhou Chang Le’s master, Master Ziyang, belonged to his faction.

The final faction was jointly formed by the Third Elder and Elder Si, though describing it as a faction of two elders wasn’t quite accurate.

Because they shared a common master – the strongest cultivator acknowledged by the Qinyuan Sect, a Nascent Soul cultivator who served as the sect’s Senior Elder.

Although this Senior Elder rarely involved himself in sect affairs, the fact that the Third Elder and Elder Si were his disciples, combined with his own formidable strength, meant they naturally formed a distinct faction.

Unlike the covert struggles between the first three factions, this fourth faction always maintained neutrality, seldom involving itself in the conflicts of the others.

Yet who in this world could truly remain indifferent to power?

Though the two elders presented themselves as unambitious, who knew what schemes they might harbor in secret?

Take this instance, for example. When Zhou Changqing spoke these words, he was facing disciples of the Heavenly Alliance, yet only one disciple belonged to the faction of the Third Elder and Elder Si.

Now that these words had spread, just who was manipulating things behind the scenes?

Thus, all crows are black – one could never judge matters by appearances alone.

This incident was likely to bring new complications.

Compared to that, Zhou Luo was more concerned about which Golden Core master the Qinyuan Sect would send to oversee matters.

A few days later, the new Golden Core master arrived at the Qinyuan Immortal City.

His arrival was very low-key, so the news didn’t spread. However, Zhou Luo and other Foundation Establishment cultivators had long since learned of it.

This Golden Core master, replacing Master Xuanlong in charge of the Qinyuan Immortal City for the Great Elder’s faction, was known as Master Xuan Ying.

Correct, this Golden Core master and Master Xuanlong were Senior Brother and junior brothers.

Presumably, the sect knew that with formidable foes approaching, such actions could not be taken too far.

So internally, they unanimously decided to let Master Xuanlong’s junior brother take over his position, which could be seen as an indirect form of appeasement.

The arrival of Master Xuan Ying did not cause much sensation because he specifically stressed he was only temporarily assuming duties, so there was no need for a grand event; he even declined congratulatory gifts sent by multiple Foundation Establishment strong persons.

Upon learning this news, Zhou Luo thought it was just fine, saving him the trouble of speculating about this Golden Core master’s intentions.

Qinyuan Immortal City changed its person in charge, but it did not alter everyone’s daily life; people continued cultivating fiercely for the Golden Core stage, and occasionally, some would grow curious about the battle between the two Immortal Sects and go to observe at the Longfeng Mountain range.

Half a year later.

Zhou Luo welcomed his seventy-second child, as one of his concubines became pregnant again.

["Congratulations to the host for successfully impregnating your partner through tireless efforts, earning one lottery chance."]

On this journey to Jin Yun Domain, he had used up the Third Level spiritual potion he had drawn before.

Although the lingering sword intent was still inside his body and helping him transform his physique.

But after using it, it was impossible to unleash the terrifying might of that earlier time again.

Therefore, in this situation, he naturally hoped to draw something new and good to use as his ace card.

Ideally, something like a Third Level spiritual potion that could boost immediate combat power.

With that thought, he focused his mind on the lottery interface.

The large red wheel was now covered with purple patterns, like vines, that were eroding the entire wheel.

Presumably, once he fully entered the Golden Core stage, he could obtain a brand-new purple wheel.

"Start the lottery!"

Zhou Luo silently recited it in his heart, hoping to draw something decent.

The golden sphere of light rapidly rotated and gradually stopped at the other area under his gaze.

Seeing this area, Zhou Luo’s heart sank.

Because he had repeatedly drawn all sorts of things beneficial to his offspring in this area.

Whether it was constitution, Qi of Innate Origins, etc.

Although strong descendants could also affect him.

But rather than relying on children, he more hoped to strengthen himself to make things go more smoothly.

"Please don’t let it be for descendants, or I’ll seriously call you a scam system."

Zhou Luo silently thought inwardly.

["Congratulations to the host for obtaining a puppet!"]

["The reward has been automatically sent to your backpack; please check it."]

"A puppet?"

Zhou Luo was startled, causing a huge surge of astonishment inside him.

He had assumed this lottery would again yield something for his descendants.

Unexpectedly, he drew that very puppet he had once seen at the Jinyun Auction House.

As a type of puppet, this combat puppet possessed far greater attacking power than other puppets; although it had no intelligence, its released might was unmatched.

Back at the auction, that damaged puppet could originally unleash Golden Core level power.

He simply did not know what level this puppet was.

With this thought, Zhou Luo immediately looked at his backpack.

In the nine-grid backpack, he saw the icon for that puppet.

["Five-Elements Puppet"]

["Grade: Third Level"]

["Description: Originating from a Fourth Level Puppet Master, this war puppet was forged using materials of five different attributes, harboring the power of the five elements within; it itself could unleash low-grade Golden Core stage might…"]