Sword Among Us

Panda Novel

Thunderous Battle’s impatience caused many people to laugh at him.

Even though the problem regarding the sect had been solved and they faced no other problems, setting up a sect was still a major thing. It was a serious matter, and they had to take many things into consideration.

For example, the sect’s name!

It had to be mighty and domineering so that it would easily enter other people’s hearts.

For example, Chivalry Sect, Class One Hall, and Towering Palace all gave off different temperaments. Chivalry Sect walked down the path of chivalry. The name of the sect alone told others of their purpose, and it entered deep into their hearts. Class One Hall was an old guild. Their name by itself held a brand effect, and it had a domineering air that made them a solitary entity. As for Towering Palace, the word towering meant that they would stand above the clouds, in a position way above others.

When Thunderous Battle turned his head around, he thought long and hard. But it was rather hard for him to come up with a name that was as great as those of the three sects.

Also, the location for the sect was a very huge problem. It involved the sect’s future development and where it would eventually be headed. The resources and environment around the city, as well as the possibility of them becoming more outstanding compared to the other sects around them had to be considered.

If they set up their sect near the three top class sects, they would end up a tragic sight.

Also, if they built their sect in a city that had few resources, they would have problems guarding their sect. If all their sect members went far away to train and there were only a few people left, it would be easy for an elite to just drop by and destroy their sect foundation. Such a situation would be terrible.

Thunderous Battle’s understanding of sects was clearly not enough.

“Then let’s just set the sect in Gusu City!” Whirlwind Young Li suggested. “Gusu City has pretty good resources. It has Cold Mountain Temple and Salt Road, which are two high-grade training grounds. If we go further, we can find an ancient tomb, and there are quite a lot of mountains around the area as well.”

“That’s right,” Orchid Researcher quickly agreed. “A lot of our junior sisters and brothers from the Murong Clan would definitely join us too.”

Dawn Lotus, Xu Lang, and Eleventh Crane nodded.

“Little Researcher is right. If we can bring in all the Murong Clan disciples into our sect, this advantage would be something other sects could not hope to compare to.”

Even though the Murong Clan was not very famous right then, once someone managed to learn Shifting Stars, the clan would definitely become very mighty. Besides, those who could enter the Murong Clan all had pretty good starting stats.

Thunderous Battle and Little North looked at each other. It was clear that they were delighted by that suggestion, and they were also tempted!

“There’s no need for that.” At that moment, Happy finally spoke up and suggested something else. “We can hand over the task of drawing the Murong Clan juniors to our side to you lot. After all, you have already built up a reputation and fame as good seniors. They will naturally not run away.

“It’d be better if we’re more cautious in regards to choosing the sect’s location. We have to think ahead. One month ago, it was the world for Blessed Realm players, now, it’s the world for Mystical Realm players. Soon, it will definitely be the world for Life and Death Realm players. We should at least set our resource pool on that level.”

Since that was his experience from his previous life, Happy’s words quickly caused the people to fall into deep contemplation, and soon, their thoughts resonated with his words.

The group nodded quietly.

“Then, should we investigate a little more?”

Thunderous Battle was already in the mood. When he looked at Happy, he began exuding the airs of a new and still inexperienced sect master, even though that feeling was faint for the time being.

“Investigation will take too long. I know a pretty good place,” Happy mentioned a city that none of them had ever gone to.

But to his surprise, Dawn Lotus raised her hand and blurted out a few words.

“I know this place. I heard about it online. There’s an ancient forest there, and plenty of high-level beasts and snakes. It seems to be very dangerous. But I heard that there are plenty of medicine everywhere in the forest, which has attracted many herbalists. Besides, there are also a few decent steel mines as well as metal mines around.”

The group’s eyes swiftly brightened up.

Right then, there was an increasing number of tailors and ironsmiths who created armor and equipment. The people were gradually gaining an understanding toward the importance of metal and crystal mines. Naturally, everyone could imagine what sort of benefits they could reap if they were located in a region rich with them.

“That’s great!” Thunderous Battle was incredibly excited. “This place is practically a natural resource pool. Happy, how did you learn about it?”

“I searched about it online.” But even though Happy said those words, he became nervous in his heart.

He did not expect that that place would have already spread online. Many of the big guilds and sects would definitely not let go of a city with such great resources. If Thunderous Battle really set the sect there, they might not have a good time.

However, when Happy spoke of his worry, Thunderous Battle did not agree with him. He was filled with a heroic spirit as he clenched his hand into a fist.

“We’ll just treat it as a trial. Don’t worry about it! If they come at us, we will fight back. We will resist them with everything we have. Even if the people from Class One Hall or Towering Palace come over, I will go up and meet them. There’s no need to worry about it.”

“Don’t forget that you don’t have a single person in your sect just yet. Even if you manage to get those people to your side, if you want them to go up against Towering Palace, it’ll be better if you just ask them to quit the sect,” Happy said with a scoff after he recovered from being rendered speechless by Thunderous Battle’s words.

It was clear that Thunderous Battle was too excited right then!

Happy’s act of being a wet blanket managed to snap Thunderous Battle out of his excitement in time. He realized that he was a general without an army. Even if he drew a group of people over, he could not quickly push them up to standard. It was impossible for them to go up against the top three sects straight away. It was no more than wishful thinking on his part.

“Once we reach Baokang in Hubei Province, don’t be in a hurry to set up the sect. We have to understand the situation first. I will have a group of people from Beautiful Robes Faction work with you to help you gain your footing in Baokang,” Happy said calmly, “Naturally, I will stay there for a while to protect you. But later on, both of you will be the ones in charge of developing the sect.”

He paused for a moment to say something to Little North, since he looked as if he wanted to say something but could not find the words to do so. “I know what you want to say. In truth, I’ve already taught you everything I know. From now on, follow Big Brother Thunder and listen to him. Don’t be swayed by your emotions just because you’re young and impulsive. Shennongjia [1] is a very good place to train. Don’t let me down.”

Little North was still hesitant. He wanted to follow Happy around, but he also wanted to build and lead the sect with Thunderous Battle. Once he heard his words though, he sucked in a deep breath and nodded vigorously.

“Boss, don’t worry. I definitely won’t let you down!”

Happy nodded and cast his gaze on Whirlwind Young Li.

“Young Li, when you’re free, do ask Eastern and the others about whether they’re willing to join us… By the way, where is Ghost’s Worry? Why isn’t he around?” He paused for a moment, and it was only then that he remembered that someone was missing.

“Him?”

Eleventh Crane and the others looked at each other with lamenting expressions.

“It’s kind of strange. He was normal when we went to protect the tribute around two months ago, but once we came back, he quit the Murong Clan without a single word. I heard that he joined an evil faction. We don’t really keep in contact with each other anymore.”

“Is that so?”

Happy frowned for a moment, but he felt at ease immediately after. There were still certain things that progressed in the manner as they did in his previous life. Ghost’s Worry found his chance, and soon, he would return as an outstanding figure.

“How about this? Go to Baokang and investigate the area first. I still have a quest at hand. Once I’m done, I will immediately head over to find you.”

“Alright!” Thunderous Battle nodded. Then, he looked Happy deep in the eyes and said, “But you’re the one in charge of naming the sect!”

“… Alright.”

Happy soon understood what he meant. He nodded with a smile and agreed to it readily.