Along with Steel and Pyra, Cole return back to Five Element Sect. The same as Lady Scarlet, those two had now been conquered by Cole.

Upon arriving at the Five Element Sect, Cole first visit his Beast-Tamer League. Since the secret realm exploration did not take long, there's no big changes that happen.

Instead, the massive change that happen in the league is that it become a known cultivation hotspot. With the lawn full of Mind Calming Grass and small Spirit Gathering Array he engraved in the area, the area around the Beast-Tamer League become a well sought cultivation spot.

It surprise Cole when he walk towards the league base along with Celia, there were several scattered figures that is seriously meditating.

He immediately remember his business plan on making a cultivation room that can be rented. However, he has another plan and this plan is now almost impossible to achieve.

Cole greeted Mark who diligently manage the league the whole time he was gone.

From time to time, he's been hearing a system reminder that he receive System Points as someone join the league he created. He look at the document Mark gave him and inspect the name on it eventhough he doesn't need it since the system panel gave him more comprehensive background of each of this person. He don't want to appear like he don't care about the league.

"After the change of our location, many disciples apply for joining the league but I only accept the five of them. The others... don't look sincere enough." Mark voice out.

"Why do you say so?"

"They... literally bring a youngling of the beast. The kind that only hatched from the egg, or those infant that have yet to open their eyes. I felt that they don't really want to join the league for what it was but more like for the resources."

Cole nodded his head in understanding, "That's good."

For short amount of time, the league have turned their whole territory into cultivation hotspot, without a doubt, it holds a considerable amount of power. Mind Calming Grass might be just a Earth-Rank Magical Plant but its growth requirement is as strict as Sky-Rank Plant. Furthermore, it order for it to spread, it also need to spiritual energy rich environment.

Those with brain could immediately think that the Beast-Tamer League is not normal as it appear. Besides, the area around the league is gradually becoming rich with spiritual energy; definitely, there was a spirit gathering array install in the area. The array itself is rare enough but the master that carved and create is not someone can casually invite.

This just means that the league had a connection to Formation Master. Even majority of the elder of the sect don't have a connection with formation master.

In some sense, formation master were much rarer than alchemist.

In particular, Cole don't have any prejudice against those disciples that intend to join their league and enjoy its benefits by raising some hatchlings and younglings beast. In any case, as long as one live with one another for some time and even depend on one another, the tamer can develop feeling for their contracted beast.

If he don't have the plan on creating a city of his own, he might accept those kind of disciples.

It'll only be a problem if they use their contracted beast as tools rather than being closed companion. After all, this was the reason why he don't look favorably at Beast Tamer Sect; they treat beasts as tools. Quite literally.

Cole and Mark talk for several minutes about relevant matters before he decided to leave. This time, he's walking towards the Peak Master of Wood Peak.

Not long after, he was given a chance to meet his target.

"Greetings, Peak Master."

"I heard all your achievements on the secret realm exploration. You did great, greatly increasing the reputation of our Five Element Sect, specially our Wood Peak."

"It was my obligation as disciple of the sect and the Wood Peak."

Cole and Peak Master exchange more pleasantries for quite some time.

Not long after, the ambience between them become calm and peaceful. It was then Cole deem that it was the perfect time to speak out his main objective.

"Peak Master, I'm here for one thing, I'm here to gain your approval." Cole start and pause for a second.

He sigh before he continue, "I want to leave the sect."

Cole watch the expression of the old man intently.

But several moments have passed and yet his expression did not change.

"I understand. I'll give you my approval under one condition."

This time, Cole can't mask his emotion and show a surprised expression.

As far as he know, the sect value talent above all others. The exceptional abilities he show definitely show his infinite talent and the sect should supposedly do what they can to make him stay.

However, the old man did not even think and immediately agree.

Honestly, it wounded Cole's pride.

Seeing Cole's expression, the old Peak Master smile and said, "No need to look surprise. Its not because you lack talent that I decided to give you my consent. As a matter of fact, it's the exact opposite; you're extremely talented. I know that sooner or later, the sect won't be able to contain you. I only did not expext that it happen sooner than I initially expected."

Cole knew that the Peak Master of the Wood Peak is extremely wise but he didn't expect that he was more wiser than he thought.

Furthermore, according to his eyes and instincts, he could tell that the old man's word are sincere. He was ready to let him go without any after plan.

Cole can't help but smile.

"Peak Master, tell me what's the condition."

"Become the sects' Guest Elder."

Guest Elder?

As Cole started to wonder the meaning of the meaning of Guest Elder, Peak Master start to explain it.

"Being Guest Elder of the sect means you'll have an status the same as Elder in the sect, holding all of its perks but without the authority. You can carry and protected by the name of the sect under the consideration that you won't use it on extreme actions."

On the Azure Territory and the empire of the Aflame Family, the Five Element Sect is known to be an overlord. Its holds massive power and reputation.

This means that as long as one held the title of Guest Elder of the sect, they can use it to swagger in the outside world. An unknown family or powerhouse won't casually attack and kill the title holder in fear that they'll attract the wrath of Five Element Sect and face catastrophic revenge. After all, the Five Element Sect is also known to be a branch from its origin place, the more powerful Eastern Continent.

But at the same time, since the holder of the title means you also carry the name of the sect and your actions must be limited. For instance, one should not make an action that can trainish the reputation of the sect like making a massive genocide. Otherwise, the sect will hunt you down to 'cleanse' their name.

However, since the sect itself won't casually grant the title to someone with dark reputation, an Guest Elder basically won't have any restrictions.

"As an Guest Elder, the sect will usually give task to you from to time. You will be paid accordingly and will be given points at the same time which you can use to buy resources from the sect. And when the sect is under attack, you'll be required to protect the sect." Peak Master added.

He think for a moment before he added, "I think those are the main responsibilities of an Guest Elder."

"On the other hand, since you don't hold power in the sect, the sect itself also won't be able to restrict you like its original members."

Cole nodded his head after hearing what it means to be an Guest Elder of the sect.

Being Guest Elder means that your affiliated to Five Element Sect but don't hold much power which will also correspond that he'll be basically free and the sect itself won't be able to restrict him.

After several moments of contemplation, since it mostly favor him, Cole decided to accept it.

"If that's the case, I'll accept it."

After all, the main reason why he wanted to leave the sect is becuase he fear about all of its restriction. For instance, they might confiscate the city of human he intend to establish under the rules of what your's are also a property of the sect. This is possible to happen should the faction he'll establish show its promise and attract the greed of others.

Without affiliation, he can fight and defend his territory but it'll tarnish his reputation should he fight the Five Element Sect while he's still its disciples.

But after he become its Guest Elder, they will be the one that'll tarnish their reputation should they forcefully consfiscate the faction he'll build.

"Hmm... Then stay in the sect for few more days. I'll ask the seal of approval of the sect about your request."

"What about my Beast-Tamer League, Peak Master?" After gaining the approval he seek, he ask about his second concern.

"About that, since a Guest Elder should not hold a power in the sect, you should either transfer its ownership to the sects disciple or disband it. And I suggest that you do the latter than the former since the sect itself don't have any relevant practice regarding beast taming. Without you, it'll only grow weak and insignificant."

With grave expression, Cole nodded his head in understanding.

Unlike him, who has the gold mine that is the [Inner World], normal disciples usually depend on the resources of the sect. This means that after he leave, the league itself won't be able to sustain its operation and might even become a laughingstock of other disciples.

Therefore, just like what the Peak Master said, it was better to disband it than to pass its burden to others, more specifically to Mark.

However, speaking of Mark, eventhough it wasn't that long time, he can see the effort he pour for the short amount of time that he was gone. The latter will definitely be impacted more compare to him should he tell him this news.

He can only compensate the poor disciple...

After all, he can't 'take' the latter with him when he leave.

Peak Master and Cole talk for several moments before they disperse and do what they needed to do.

As for Cole, after he descend from the Wood Peak, he immediately return back into his league territory.

He then instruct Mark to gather the new member of the group.

Whey they gather inside the league, Cole solemnly stated, "I know this is the first time that we gather altogether and suppose to have a joyous occasion but I have a bad news to announce. The Beast-Tamer League... will be officially disbanded after the sect master approved my request."

Instantly, the new members showed a surprise expression.

Mark, on the other hand, got stoned on his position. And when the news fully registered on his brain, he stand up and ask Cole face to face, "League Master, why... Why is the group disbanding? Did... Did I do something wrong."

Seeing the self-wronging expression of the latter, Cole immediately shake his head and answered, "Of course not. As a matter of fact, you did a very great job. It just that..." He pause and look at the whole group.

"I'm about to leave the sect. I have a vision and mission I want to achieve and I think that leaving the sect will be the best so that I won't be restricted by its rules and at the same time, I won't tarnish its name in my future actions."

"As for you all, no matter what your aims when you join the league, I still apologize to the fact that I'll disband not long after you join."

Just like what Cole said, since all the members of the league only join for short amount of time, they don't have much feeling about the group. Except for Mark, no one show an extreme dislike about the news.

"I sincerely apologize since I know that this will impact your future growth. It isn't much but please accept this gift for joining the sect and farewell gift at the same time."

Upon hearing that this occasion will truly affect their future career, several of the unfamiliar member immediately frown but instantly vanish after they check the content of the Magic Pouch they received.

With the departing gift, the unfamiliar members express their pity before 'weakly' leaving the league's ground. Cole only send them with weak smile.

After the group of people leave, he face the still shocked Mark.

"As a matter of fact, I don't really have to disband this group before I leave. However, you should know the effort one have to pour, not to say the resources, to the group to keep it afloat." After saying this, Cole enter his designated room in the building.

What Cole just said make sense. Most of the disciple group of the sect were either created by direct disciples of Peak Masters or son or daughter of the Elders and those massive figures support from the back, which usually provide the resources of the group.

And should Cole leave this group to him, he won't be able to lead it...

After thinking of this fact, Mark could only sigh in defeat and accept it.