Within just three days, the Xu Sect's sign was erected outside Canaan Academy.
Because Ning Rongrong and the others were there recruiting, the Xu Sect quickly became known throughout Canaan Academy and the surrounding areas.
Canaan Academy was located in the heart of the Black Corner Region, and a vibrant marketplace had gradually sprung up around it. Now, the Xu Sect was situated in a place that faced Canaan Academy from afar.
Originally, this area was under the jurisdiction of Canaan Academy, and outside forces were not allowed here.
Canaan Academy would painstakingly nurture its students, only for them to be poached by neighboring forces once they graduated? Although Canaan Academy would not interfere with the students' post-graduation paths, obvious acts of poaching were not tolerated.
However, the presence of the Xu Sect was not only left unchallenged by Canaan Academy but was actually welcomed.
The students nurtured by Canaan Academy would join the forces led by Xu Ran. In this way, the Xu Sect and Canaan Academy being together meant mutual support, and the strengthening of Canaan Academy greatly benefited the Xu Sect, as there were no conflicts of interest between the two major forces.
If two powerful sects or academies were together, there would most certainly be conflict. But the different natures of academies and sects meant they could coexist and rely on each other.
In fact, every year, many forces wished to collaborate with Canaan Academy, just needing a spot at the Canaan Academy's annual graduation ceremony for sect recruitment. But Canaan Academy always scoffed at such cooperation, reserving partnerships only for major forces, which was limited to a bit of publicity during recruitment.
For someone like Xu Ran to directly establish a sect right next to the academy, this was definitely an exception.
Xiaowu and the others stumbled upon this arrangement, and the higher-ups at Canaan Academy were more than pleased.
People like Elder Su Qian trusted in Xu Ran's abilities and were convinced that the Xu Sect would become a colossal presence in the future. A great tree provides a good shade; they at Canaan Academy, being next to the Xu Sect, would undoubtedly receive significant protection in the future.
However, though the Xu Sect now had considerable popularity, very few could actually join. The Goddess of Kindness had crafted a special artifact that could test a person's heart, effectively excluding those harboring evil thoughts from the Xu Sect. Those who remained were unlikely to betray in the future, eliminating concerns about future villains arising. Coupled with the requirements for talent and strength, entering the Xu Sect became even harder than reaching the heavens.
It is estimated that only those who had been on Canaan Academy's Inner Court strong ranking could meet these requirements.
It was said that even some of the top experts on the Inner Court strong ranking had gone to take the Xu Sect's trials. And this was still just a new power.
During this time, Xu Ran had also condensed some special avatars, such as those formed from the intent of Slaughter and Destruction. However, these avatars initially possessed only Douhuang-level strength, although they would be able to rapidly increase their strength in the future. After all, Xu Ran let these avatars develop freely.
"Great Elder?" Xu Ran suddenly opened his eyes from cultivation.
The familiar and elderly figure of Elder Su Qian appeared in front of Xu Ran.
"Elder Xu Ran, the Xu Sect is yours, isn't it? How come you didn't tell me about such a big event? We could have celebrated for you. Usually, when a new force is established, it invites some reputable experts or sects to boost its prestige," Elder Su Qian said with a wry smile.
However, even though the Xu Sect didn't hold any inauguration ceremony, those eminent beauties alone had already made it famous throughout Canaan Academy. Now, the Xu Sect has another nickname: Fairy Gate.
It is said that this is because all members of the Xu Sect are as beautiful as fairies. Everyone who went there for the assessment thought so, and it even led to those who were eliminated attempting a "second screening" and a "third screening." However, their attempts always ended with them being beaten up and thrown out.
And because of this nickname, the Xu Sect became completely popular in the Black Corner Region. Surprisingly, the number of women who went to join the Xu Sect even surpassed the number of men. With such a nickname as Fairy Gate, joining it could also prove that one was indeed a fairy, couldn't it?
"Great Elder, stop teasing me. They handled all the matters concerning the Xu Sect, and I only learned about how famous the Xu Sect had become from the rampant rumors in the academy these past few days." Xu Ran said helplessly. With their looks, just standing outside the entrance of the Xu Sect for a while was enough to attract a crowd. Gathering so many of the top beauties in the world, the Xu Sect could hardly avoid becoming a sensation.
"Heh heh. Elder Xu Ran, your good fortune with the ladies really makes people envious. To think you could even get those delicate beauties to help out," Su Qian naturally knew that the "they" Xu Ran referred to were the women who had clashed with Gu Qingyang last time. Those people were all Dou Sheng level experts!!!
Xu Ran lay around in the academy whilst those peerless beauties helped him with everything. Even the name of the sect they established was derived from Xu Ran's name, which showed their wholehearted dedication to him.
To be honest, even he, an old man, felt somewhat envious.
It wasn't that he was lecherous, but who wouldn't feel pleased having someone so devoted and busy working for them?
"I am here to propose an alliance between Canaan Academy and the Xu Sect. I can approve the Xu Sect's recruitment within the academy. Our students at Canaan Academy are coveted even by forces from Zhongzhou. On the academy's behalf, our request is that the elders from Xu Sect could arrange to teach a few classes for our students each semester; we don't need too much, just a few lessons will do," Su Qian revealed a cunning smile.
Even if it was just a few occasional classes at Canaan Academy, the institution could use this as a promotional tool. Although the Xu Sect had been established for only three days, Su Qian knew of at least four women who were Dou Sheng level experts, and together with the influence from the auction house, the Xu Sect was already surpassing the majority of forces in Zhongzhou.
An affiliation with the Xu Sect and getting some of its elders to be honorary teachers would allow Canaan Academy to boast about having mentors of Dou Sheng caliber during recruitment, definitely attracting the super geniuses from Zhongzhou.
"Elder Su Qian, you really have a talent for business," Xu Ran's mouth twitched. No wonder Su Qian could manage Canaan Academy so efficiently - in these matters, he indeed had a knack.
"I see no problems with your proposal, Great Elder, and I agree." This model was actually similar to that of Shrek Academy and the Xu Sect; a chain operation made good sense.
"But is it really okay for Canaan Academy to do this? It seems that the academy also has its own affiliations with certain powers. In other words, Canaan Academy might actually be backed by some forces," Xu Ran frowned. He knew that the dean of Canaan Academy was an honorary elder of the Lei Clan.
"The dean entrusted the entire academy to me, and as long as I and the Guardians agree, the academy can't object to anything. Besides, the dean left after the founding of the school, and you have helped the academy no less than the dean," Su Qian looked deeply at Xu Ran. If the dean really came back and tried to steer Canaan Academy in a detrimental direction, Su Qian would definitely not agree. The decision to be on good terms with the Xu Sect was agreed upon by many elders and Guardians, and even if the dean returned, it could not be changed.
"Then I have no problem with it; I'll leave it to the Great Elder to arrange everything." Xu Ran shrugged. A Lei Clan? He could wipe them out with a flick of his hand.