The mountain gate of the Great Dream Sect was located within the Ancient City, just like the gates of other factions. This differed from the forces on the Ancient Continent.

In the Divine Realm, powers wielded Great Divine Abilities and vast capabilities. Even creating minor worlds was a common feat, and fitting the grand into the minuscule was effortlessly achieved.

Thus, the physical location of a mountain gate was of little significance. Those with Great Beings could establish dominance anywhere, even creating a minor world within their minds to become a major force.

Of course, these top-tier forces certainly possessed their own minor worlds. Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the Great Dream Sect, whose gate was situated in the bustling city center, guarded only by a few Martial Kings. martial artists were seen entering and exiting freely.

Lin Fei walked in unchallenged, as there seemed to be no need for inspection. After all, who would dare to cause trouble at the headquarters of the Great Dream Sect?

Upon entering the Great Dream Sect's headquarters, Lin Fei was surprised to see it teeming with martial artists. "Why are there so many people today?" he wondered quietly. He knew that the Great Dream Sect recruited members continuously, without a specific recruitment period.

"Today is when Blood Fiend True Monarch is giving his public lecture," someone nearby mentioned. "Many have come specifically to listen to him. That's why it's so crowded."

"Blood Fiend True Monarch?" Lin Fei looked towards the direction where many people were heading into a portal. Only members of the Great Dream Sect were permitted to enter the minor world where the sect was actually located, as it contained the sect's internal resources.

Being not yet a member of the Great Dream Sect, Lin Fei approached a counter and calmly stated, "I wish to join the Great Dream Sect."

"Joining the Great Dream Sect?" one of the Martial Kings guarding the counter opened his eyes wide in surprise. "Hmm?"

"Senior, are you a Martial God?" he asked respectfully, slightly taken aback.

Lin Fei nodded in affirmation, "Indeed."

The Martial King, growing even more respectful, inquired, "Senior, as a Martial God, have you never joined any faction before?"

"That's correct."

"Where do you come from, if I may ask?"

"I have just arrived in the Divine Realm from the Ancient Continent."

"The Ancient Continent?" The Martial King's eyes widened, his demeanor becoming even more deferential. "Please wait a moment, Senior. Since you are a Martial God, the test for joining will also need to be conducted by a Martial God. I will call for one from our sect to come and conduct your test."

Lin Fei was then led to a grand hall within the Great Dream Sect, where he waited quietly. Martial Gods, revered wherever they went, held esteemed positions, and joining the Great Dream Sect would be no exception. Furthermore, Lin Fei's origin from the Ancient Continent seemed to hold significant importance within the sect.

Soon, two Martial Gods entered the hall. Seeing Lin Fei, they approached with beaming smiles, "Fellow Daoist, are you the one wishing to join our Great Dream Sect?"

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"Yes, I wish to join the Great Dream Sect," Lin Fei confirmed.

"How may we address you, Daoist friend?"

"I am Lin Fei."

"Daoist Lin, we heard that you have just entered the Divine Realm from the Ancient Continent?"

"That is correct. I have recently stepped into the Divine Realm from the Ancient Continent."

Their smiles widened further upon hearing his confirmation.

"Daoist Lin, you might not be aware," one of the Martial Gods began, "that cultivating in the Ancient Continent is exceedingly difficult. Although it is the ancestral land of our Ancient Covenant, cultivation there is much harder than in the Divine Realm.

To cultivate to the level of a Martial God and then step into the Divine Realm is an extraordinary feat. You are the first in tens of thousands of years to do so! Even those who previously entered the Divine Realm from the Ancient Continent were only Deity Transformation experts. We had almost believed that the martial path in the Ancient Continent had declined and it would be hard to see the emergence of another Martial God. Yet, here you are, Daoist Lin.

Moreover, choosing our Great Dream Sect is a wise decision. Our sect is known for its relaxed management and welcoming atmosphere. Once you truly join the Great Dream Sect, our ancestor treats all members equally and is very protective. If any trouble arises, our Great Dream Sect will not stand idly by."

Lin Fei listened with some surprise. "Wait, isn't the Great Dream Sect known for its laxity?"

From the information Lin Fei had gathered, the Great Dream Sect, despite having a large number of members, was known for its loose management and lack of cohesion. But what he was hearing from these members seemed to suggest otherwise. Was the Great Dream Sect more united than it appeared?

Noticing Lin Fei's astonished expression, the Martial Gods smiled slightly. "It seems, Daoist Lin, that you have already gathered some information about our sect. On the surface, the Great Dream Sect appears disorganized and slack, due to our principle of 'following one's heart' and our recruitment of a diverse range of members, which makes it seem like we lack cohesion.

But that's only on the surface. In reality, the Great Dream Sect is divided into peripheral and core members. The peripheral membership is vast and open to all, but the core is different.

The core members of the Great Dream Sect are few, and each is held to a standard. The sole requirement is the mastery of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Even a beginner who can cultivate the Great Dream Heart Sutra becomes a core member of our sect. Martial Gods from the Ancient Continent, like yourself, possess top-tier talent. Cultivating the Great Dream Heart Sutra should be highly probable for someone with your capabilities."

Lin Fei understood. The Great Dream Sect appeared to have no barriers to entry, but in reality, there was an "inner threshold" – the Great Dream Heart Sutra. This sutra seemed to be the key.

"I can try to cultivate the Great Dream Heart Sutra, though I'm not sure if I'll succeed," Lin Fei stated.

"Of course," chuckled the Martial God. "The first level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra is all you need to cultivate. Once you do, you'll immediately become a core member of the Great Dream Sect."

The Martial God handed Lin Fei the first level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.

"Is there a time limit?" Lin Fei inquired.

"There's none," the Martial God replied.

Lin Fei found this strange. "What if I take too long to cultivate it, or it gets leaked?"

The Martial God smiled knowingly. "To leak it, you must first memorize the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Go ahead with your practice, and you will soon understand why we are not concerned about it being leaked or the time it takes."

Intrigued by the mysterious nature of the sutra, Lin Fei nodded and was led to a secluded chamber. Once he was sure of his privacy and safety, he settled down to study the sutra.

The Great Dream Heart Sutra was enigmatic, and Lin Fei quickly became immersed in it. However, he realized that despite its brevity, he couldn't memorize it. This was shocking to Lin Fei, as he usually could remember anything with just a glance. Yet, his mind was blank.

After repeated attempts, he managed to memorize the first few words, but the next day, the first word had vanished from his memory. It dawned on him that a word of the sutra disappeared each day; in a hundred days, it would be entirely gone. If he couldn't remember the sutra, he couldn't cultivate it, hence failing the task. This explained why the sect was not worried about it being leaked or time-bound – it was simply too elusive to retain.

Shaking his head, Lin Fei acknowledged the Great Dream Heart Sutra as the most peculiar technique he had encountered. Though he lost the first word, remembering a few words of the first sentence didn't affect the overall sutra. But the crucial question remained: how would he successfully cultivate the first level of this baffling Great Dream Heart Sutra?