Ria

Ria's thoughts were dark and heavy. She'd changed a lot since the innocent person she used to be; while part of her still mourned that, she had no choice but to shield her siblings. They were the only family she had left. They were sweet and soft-hearted...

Would they even be able to do what must be done? Ria didn't think so. It was now up to her to punish those who took away their kin with an extraordinary level of pain and torment. Her wrath would be more wicked than Hell itself. There was going to be a payback; for every drop of blood, there would be a greater amount spilled in return. For all the hurt inflicted, there would be double the agony.

And the first step in her plan was to strengthen the security of Yinpai!

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Ria stood at the edge of a treeless cliff, overlooking a valley filled with lush green grass. She had been searching for the perfect location to establish her branch sect for days, and finally, she had found it.

At the bottom of the valley, there was a village made mostly of stone and wood, which had been abandoned. The village was surrounded by trees, but an old overgrown road emerged at the end of the valley where the foliage parted.

Ria, adorned in a sultry, barely-there tunic, stood proud before her disciples. The fabric floated around her curves like a shroud of secrecy as their eyes hungrily roved over every exposed inch of her delicate figure.

Her long midnight black hair seemed to shimmer blue-black in the breeze and her nipples hardened from the wind's caresses. Her deep violet eyes which matched those of her sister Arias held an aura of forbidden beauty that was so strong it could be tasted; its sweetness made them helplessly drawn to her. With each gust of wind, Ria appeared more and more ethereal, like a creature from another world.

Ria's eyes glinted with determination as she looked at her disciples. "We will build our outer and inner court here," she declared. "It's secluded, it's secure, and it's exactly what we need."

Desmor opened his mouth to voice his concerns, but before he could say anything, Ria cut him off. "We can do this," she said firmly. "We have the talent, the resources, and the drive to make this work. Trust in me and in our vision."

Ria took a few steps forward toward her disciples. Her large plump breasts moved freely under the thin fabric and the tunic tightened around her buttocks. She was so close to them that she could feel the heat from their bodies. She loved having them close to her.

Cyrus nodded, his doubts melting away. "You're right," he said a newfound sense of confidence in his voice. "Let's do this."

And with that, the three of them set to work, determined to create a cultivation sect that would be the envy of all who knew of it.

Desmor crossed his arms. "Okay, let's say we build this sect. How do we even begin to recruit disciples? Especially immortal cultivators. They won't just leave their sects for us."

Ria smiled.

"We'll have to be creative. We'll spread rumors about our sect, saying that we have access to rare artifacts and cultivation techniques. We'll hold secret meetings and invite those who are curious to come and learn more."

Cyrus nodded. "And for mortals, they receive the gift of being able to cultivate and become a mortal cultivator. They get a jinx spirit that binds to their soul and gives them a false spirit root."

Desmor raised an eyebrow. "And what about immortal cultivators? What can we offer them that their own sects can't?"

Ria's smirked. "We'll offer them greater resources and opportunities for cultivation. And if that doesn't work, we'll have to get even more creative."

The three of them stood there for a few moments, gazing out over the valley. They could already see the potential for their new sect, and their excitement grew with each passing moment.

Cyrus spoke up. "So, how many disciples do you think we can recruit?"

Ria thought for a moment. "Let's start small. Maybe ten immortal cultivators and twenty mortal cultivators to begin with. We'll build from there."

Ria continued: "I think it will be called the Black Moon Sect and one of you will be its leader until we find a suitable candidate."

Desmor nodded. "Okay, let's get started. We have a lot of work to do."

Over the next few days, the three of them worked tirelessly to establish the Black Moon Sect. They cleared out the abandoned village and began building the outer and inner courts, using their cultivation skills to make the structures sturdy and durable.

Ria swiftly established protective arrays both inside and outside the sect. The center of the village was enclosed by a wall, creating the inner courtyard, while a second wall encircled the entire village, forming the outer courtyard.

Thanks to Ria's mastery of all four basic elements: fire, wind, water, and earth elements, the construction process was completed in record time. What would have taken ordinary people months to complete, Ria accomplished within a matter of days.

The structures that were previously constructed with wood were now substituted with stone that resembled marble, while the buildings that were made of regular stone had been changed into a type of rock that gleamed like the black iridescent feathers of a magpie.

Ria descended the stairs to the cellar in the heart of the ancient village. In her hands was a crystalline object made of Celestial Qi. Although it shone with its own light, it was difficult to tell if it was an external reflection or an internal glow. This creation of hers would be used as a source of energy for all of her sect's protection arrays. All that was left for her to do was to charge the crystal.

Yin-Qi, Yang-Qi, Soul-Qi, Natural-Qi, Demonic-Qi, and Celestial-Qi - there were many different sorts to choose from. Working with all different kinds of energy, or qi, was a skill possessed by only a few, but Ria was one of them. Natural Qi was fairly easy to use, but not very powerful when compared to the others. As for Soul-Qi, sacrificing living creatures wasn't a feasible option; Yin and Yang had to be cultivated simultaneously; and Demonic and Celestial Qi were beyond the realm of ordinary cultivators. Furthermore, no array existed which could capture or direct those kinds of energies from its surroundings.

Ria initiated the process of setting up an array that would gather the natural qi and imprint it onto the crystal. The crystal was of immeasurable worth since it was composed of pure Celestial Qi, a type of qi that only a handful of individuals could use. As far as Ria knew, she, her brother, and her sister were the only ones who possessed the ability to use Celestial Qi. However, she was aware that there might have been more, or at least, that's what the legends implied.

It took almost half a day for Ria to finish. She went out and looked around. She felt satisfied with the work and soon the place would be ready to receive the first disciples.

As Ria walked around the newly constructed sect, she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. The Black Moon Sect was now a reality and it was all thanks to her and her disciples. Except for the little ditty that they had no disciples.

She stopped in front of one of the pavilions, admiring its beauty. The structure was made from the same black iridescent stone that sparkled in the sunlight. It was one of four pavilions that had been built, each with its own unique purpose. This one was to be used for training and sparring.

Ria walked inside and looked around. The pavilion was spacious, with enough room for dozens of cultivators to spar at once. The floor was made of a smooth, polished stone that was perfect for combat, and the walls were adorned with intricate murals depicting famous battles between immortal cultivators.

She could already picture the eager disciples practicing their techniques and honing their skills. Ria smiled, knowing that the Black Moon Sect would soon become known as the premier training ground for immortal cultivators.

As she continued her tour, Ria made her way to the library. It was a grand structure, made entirely of ivory-white stone. The doors were made of oak and were adorned with intricate carvings of dragons and phoenixes. Ria smiled at the sight, knowing that the library would be an invaluable resource for her disciples.

Inside, there were rows upon rows of ancient tomes and scrolls that contained knowledge beyond measure. Ria could feel the power emanating from the books and knew that the Black Moon disciples would be able to unlock secrets that had been lost to time if they had what it took...

With a sense of pride and accomplishment, Ria made her way to the house of treasure. It was the most magnificent building in the sect, made entirely of gold and precious gems. It was where the most valuable treasures and artifacts would be stored.

Ria smiled, knowing that the house of treasure would soon become the envy of all other sects, except for the Yinpai, of course. She could picture the disciples marveling at the priceless treasures and powerful artifacts that would be housed within its walls. The thought of the jealousy and admiration of other cultivators only made her smile grow wider.

Finally, Ria made her way to the cultivation areas. The Black Moon Sect boasted an impressive array of cultivation areas for all types of cultivators, from those just starting out to those at the peak of their power.

There were areas for meditation and contemplation, areas for physical training, areas for studying and researching, and even areas for cultivating in groups.

Ria knew that The Black Moon disciples would have everything they needed to become the strongest and most powerful cultivators in the Wind land. With a sense of satisfaction, she knew that the Black Moon Sect would soon become one of the greatest sects in the Wind land area. Assuming, of course, that you could find enough skilled cultivators. But the conditions were as good as they could be.