The Invincible Sect Leader

The Rise of the Dome Sect

A month had passed since the Dark Abyss Sect surrendered to the power of capitalism. With the Heavenly Mystical Sect monopolizing the spiritual economy, many sects began to reconsider their traditional ways.

Among them was the Dome Sect, an up-and-coming power known for their powerful formations and defensive arts.

Their leader, Bai Yun, was Chan Li's childhood friend though, unlike Chan Li, Bai Yun had inherited his sect rather than creating one from scratch.

Today, Bai Yun had come to visit.

Inside the Heavenly Mystical Sect

Bai Yun sipped his Coca-Cola, letting out a long sigh.

"Chan Li, you lunatic… In just a few months, you've made more money than an immortal empire. How the hell did you do it?"

Chan Li grinned. "Simple. Vision, hard work, and a little thing called economic domination."

Bai Yun rolled his eyes.

"Well, the Dome Sect is in trouble. We need money. Our formations are top-tier, but we're too focused on defense, so we lack resources. You, on the other hand, seem to have an unlimited supply of riches. What do you say let's go into business together?"

Chan Li leaned back, rubbing his chin.

"Hmm… Your sect specializes in formations, right? What if I fund a project where we create indestructible sect defense formations and sell them? With my money and your formations, we'll make every sect in the world dependent on us."

Bai Yun's eyes widened.

"You mean… creating a monopoly on security?"

Chan Li smirked.

"Exactly. The Dao of Business and the Dao of War aren't so different. Both are about control."

Trouble Arrives: The Blood Serpent Sect Attacks

Just as the business deal was sealed, a thunderous explosion shook the sect.

BOOM!

A disciple rushed in, panting.

"Sect Master! The Blood Serpent Sect has arrived!"

Chan Li raised an eyebrow. "Who?"

Bai Yun's expression darkened. "They're a ruthless demonic sect that thrives on destruction. They don't care for business only war and chaos."

Chan Li sighed. "Tch. Some people really just don't understand progress."

He stood up, cracking his knuckles.

"Fine. Let's remind them why war and business go hand in hand."

The Battlefield

Outside the Heavenly Mystical Sect, thousands of demonic cultivators stood in formation.

At the front was their Sect Master, Venomous Fang, a man with crimson snake tattoos slithering across his skin.

"Chan Li!" he bellowed. "Your little business empire is disgusting! The cultivation world thrives on strength, not wealth! You've made sects weak with your trade and luxuries!"

Chan Li laughed.

"Oh? And how much money does your sect make?"

Venomous Fang's eye twitched.

"Hmph! We don't need money! Strength is all that matters!"

Chan Li smirked.

"Then let's see how strong you are. But I warn you… in my sect, even money fights back."

The Battle Begins

BOOM!

The Blood Serpent Sect's forces charged, their demonic auras surging.

Swords clashed. Spells erupted. The sky turned red.

Chan Li stood calmly as his disciples engaged the enemy.

Then, he raised a hand.

"Activate the formations."

Suddenly

Golden runes appeared across the battlefield.

Massive walls of spiritual energy rose, cutting off the enemy's escape.

Bai Yun grinned from the sidelines. "Looks like our first business project is a success."

Chan Li nodded.

"Indeed. The first product of our security business. Automatic Battle Formations."

Venomous Fang sneered. "Hah! Formations won't save you from true strength!"

He rushed forward, his serpent-shaped sword striking toward Chan Li's neck!

But before the attack could land

CLANG!

Chan Li blocked it with one finger.

Venomous Fang's eyes widened.

"W-What?! That should've split mountains!"

Chan Li tilted his head.

"You know, for someone who doesn't care about money… you sure are broke in strength too."

Venomous Fang roared and unleashed a barrage of attacks sword strikes, poison arts, shadow movement techniques!

Chan Li dodged effortlessly, yawning in between attacks.

"Too slow."

Venomous Fang gritted his teeth.

"Impossible! I'm in the Nascent Soul Realm! How can you be stronger?!"

Chan Li smiled.

"Simple. I invested in myself."

And with that, he flicked his finger

BOOM!

Venomous Fang was sent flying, crashing through ten mountains before disappearing into the horizon.

The remaining Blood Serpent disciples stared in horror.

Then

They all fell to their knees.

"W-We surrender!"

Aftermath: Business Expands

With the Blood Serpent Sect defeated, their land was absorbed into the Heavenly Mystical Sect.

Bai Yun shook his head in awe.

"You turned a battle into an acquisition… You're insane."

Chan Li laughed.

"That's how business works, my friend. If they don't buy into our vision… we take them over."

Bai Yun sighed. "I feel like I'm making a deal with a devil."

Chan Li grinned.

"Not a devil, my friend… A businessman."

And so, with war and commerce intertwined, the Heavenly Mystical Sect continued its unstoppable rise through both cultivation and capitalism.