Lightning Is the Only Way

Gravis returned to the Sect to check up on things. Nothing seemed to be out of the ordinary, which meant that the enemy hadn't shown their hand yet.

After talking to Surem for a little bit, Gravis told him that he knew what Surem had meant previously and that Gravis would be concentrating on comprehending Weapon Laws in the meantime. Surem only smiled and wished Gravis luck.

However, Gravis also told Surem that he should inform Gravis if something happened. Gravis wanted some real tempering. Surem confirmed that he would inform Gravis later.

With that done, Gravis went into a forest and stopped beside a lake. Gravis enjoyed comprehending Laws beside lakes since this scenery reminded him of the middle world. Gravis was a social person, but he didn't want to comprehend Weapon Laws with the other members of the Unrestrained Sect. If they saw how he comprehended his Laws, they might ask annoying questions.

About three days passed until something happened. Gravis still hadn't made any headway in creating his own Focus, but he hadn't expected that he would be able to make any kind of progress before the enemy arrived anyway.

"Junior brother," the voice of a woman appeared near Gravis. Her voice sounded very careful and probing, which was normal in the Unrestrained Sect. If they directly broke someone's Weapon Cultivation, the person might get their connection with their weapon destroyed. By talking carefully and quietly, it would be more akin to a knock than an interruption.

"What is it?" Gravis asked as he opened his eyes. Gravis didn't follow the Synchronization Comprehension method, which meant that he could get interrupted whenever. It would just be annoying to fall back into the rhythm of comprehension.

The woman was a bit surprised that Gravis immediately answered. Normally, Cultivators finished their comprehension first before answering to not anger their weapons.

However, Gravis didn't appear annoyed or angered at all. It seemed like this was nothing but a minor inconvenience to him.

"Excuse me, junior brother," she said, "but our Sect Master has an offer for you. It is regarding a challenge to several of our mines."

Gravis narrowed his eyes. 'So, they have arrived.'

"Alright," Gravis said as he stood up. "I'll go there right away."

"Thank you, junior brother," she said. "I wish you luck."

Gravis nodded and teleported away.

SHING!

arrived in the middle of the central hall where the upper echelon of the Unrestrained Sect usually

that the atmosphere was very

and rage filled the

Liran, who sat in one of the chairs with

and sighed in relief. With Gravis' Battle-Strength, they

has become active," Liran

the

you know how we decide which Sect gets which valuable resource

"Probably money

potential wealth of an area, Realms are assigned. Resource points that are wealthy enough to serve as the basis for an entire Sect will be defended by

but not as important places are assigned to the individual Circulations of the Immortal Realm. Therefore, we have four distinctions between resource spots, Minor Circulation, Major Circulation, Peak, and Immortal King. Do you know why that

nodded. "To leave the other Sects some breathing room. If there were one vastly more powerful Cultivator, they would only be able to take over the resource points of one of the

points in our area. This would obviously still be an incredible amount of wealth,

resource point," Liran explained. "If one Sect Master would be vastly more powerful than the others,

allies, not enemies. Because of that, one Immortal King can only attack one resource point if they don't have one yet, and if

Peak Immortals can get three resource points, Major Circulation Immortals get six, and

nodded. "And I'm guessing that Arthur paid someone to take out as many resource points

"Several Sects just so happen to decide to challenge us on the same day. This is not a coincidence. However, it's also not against the

are pretty powerful in comparison to other Sects, but our Major Circulation Immortals are only a slight bit above average. Right now, a lot of Sects are deciding if some of our Peak Immortal resource points should be lowered

than defending one. The most powerful Cultivators in each Realm

though our Peak Immortals get a new open spot, it would be very difficult for them to claim a new one for their Realm. Lastly, claiming the resource point of another Sect might enrage

nodded. "Makes sense. So, what would you have me

of strength and deterrence," Liran

defensive?" Gravis

our members to let you take their place. Therefore, I would like you to claim three very valuable resource points of the three main aggressors. After that, you would still have nine left. The

for more, but

it?"