The two of them were on their way to the Celestial Master Mansion.
Li Zhen couldn't help but ask, "Do you know what the Three Great Sects are?"
Yu Daohan nodded as if he understood and replied, "They suppress all sects in the martial world, hence they are the Three Great Sects."
To put it plainly, there were not a few first-rate sects in this martial world.
But those who truly had a say were the Three Great Sects.
However, the prerequisite was that the Three Great Sects possessed the strength to crush all other sects.
What I say, you must do. If you don't comply, you will be eradicated!
This was the nature of the Three Great Sects.
Even the once powerful Chen family had to obey obediently.
Otherwise... hehe, this martial world had no need for disobedient sects.
You understand what I mean, right?
Without absolute strength, what right do they have to be called the Three Great Sects?
Li nodded, very satisfied with Yu Daohan's answer. He said, "Indeed, without absolute strength, they are not worthy of being called the Three Great Sects. If I didn't know you could save this world, Shen Fengqing wouldn't have been able to snatch the compass today, and might have even lost his life."
Li Zhen's words were sonorous and powerful, clearly showing absolute confidence.
Yu Daohan also believed that what the elder said was not false.
He had such confidence and strength!
Li Zhen then asked, "You want the Yanhuo Sect to join the ranks of the Three Great Sects, don't you?"
Yu Daohan could sense that Senior Li's words were not friendly, even carrying a hint of killing intent.
This indicated that Senior Li did not wish for the Yanhuo Sect to be on par with the Three Great Sects.
"With the current development of the Yanhuo Sect, coupled with Yu Shuntian and the two elders holding the fort, it can indeed be on par with the Three Great Sects."
Li Zhen suddenly changed the subject, "But... this old man does not wish for the Yanhuo Sect to be on par with the Three Great Sects."
Upon hearing this, Yu Daohan's expression changed slightly.
Li Zhen shook his head helplessly and continued, "However, since you have already gained the recognition of the Three Great Sects, I won't say anything more."
Hearing this, Yu Daohan also breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed that this senior was not someone who acted on impulse.
Li Zhen suddenly retorted, "Do you know why there have only been Three Great Sects for thousands of years?"
"I know."
Yu Daohan nodded.
He had pondered this question for a long time.
Only now did he fully understand.
Why there had always been only Three Great Sects, not Four Great Sects, since ancient times.
It was because the prerequisite for being on par with the Three Great Sects was their recognition.
The Yan Shu Sect was strong enough in the past, wasn't it? With the divine ability of Tang Junsheng as its guardian, it was even rated as the strongest sect below the Three Great Sects.
But it still hadn't reached the ranks of the Three Great Sects.
And the Miao Jiang Chen family was powerful enough, wasn't it? Historically, they had never fallen out of the ranks of first-rate powers.
But they still remained a first-rate power, never taking a step forward.
Yu Daohan had initially thought that the Yan Shu Sect failed to be on par with the Three Great Sects because its peak was too short.
And the reason for the Chen family was that they dared not take another step forward.
But upon careful consideration now, he realized he was completely mistaken.
The reason they failed to enter the ranks of the Three Great Sects was that they had not gained the recognition of the Three Great Sects.
No matter how powerful a sect was, it couldn't possibly fight against the Three Great Sects simultaneously.
From the beginning, to enter the Three Great Sects, their consent was required, not your own strength!
Li Zhen slowly nodded and asked again, "Do you know the reason for that?"
"I know."
Yu Daohan nodded and replied, "Because of balance!"
Seeing that Yu Daohan's analysis was very thorough, Li Zhen nodded with satisfaction, "Indeed, it is because of balance."
Seeing Senior Li nod, Yu Daohan's face showed a hint of a smile.
The Three Great Sects were truly ruthless in this strategy!
Without their permission, no one could hope to enter the Three Great Sects.
As for balance, this was also easy to explain.
The Three Great Sects presided over the entire martial world, deciding all matters and important decisions.
But it was inevitable that disagreements would arise among the three sects.
At this time, the three sects played a decisive role.
Because with three sects, there could never be a tie; it would always be a two-to-one situation.
At this point, the three sects would choose the simplest method.
The minority obeys the majority.
This was also why the Three Great Sects would not agree to other sects being on par with them.
Li Zhen looked at Yu Daohan, his eyes narrowed, and his tone was slightly sharp, "But the inclusion of the Yanhuo Sect will break this balance."
Three sects were the optimal choice, five sects were too many, and four sects would disrupt the balance.
Seeing that Li Zhen was slightly displeased, Yu Daohan still said, "I know what Senior Li is worried about, but can the current Three Great Sects still suppress the entire martial world?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere instantly became quiet.
Their eyes met, and both remained silent.
Yu Daohan knew that these words might displease Senior Li.
But the matter of the Yanhuo Sect being on par with the Three Great Sects was something no one could stop.
Although Senior Li was powerful, he was not a pushover either.
If he were not severely injured, it would be a battle of peak against peak.
It would be a fifty-fifty situation, and it was uncertain who would win!
The silence lasted for a full half a minute. Then, Li Zhen broke into a hearty laugh and exclaimed, "Young people have courage, and with this courage, you can indeed save this world."
Then, Li Zhen nodded helplessly, admitting, "That's right, the current Three Great Sects indeed do not have the glory of the past. Some first-rate sects even dare to join forces to challenge them."
The strength of the Three Great Sects was still sufficient to suppress the various sects in the martial world, but they indeed lacked the prestige of the past.
Especially after those three had fallen.
The current sect leaders of the Three Great Sects were all from the new generation, and it was inevitable that some old figures would be dissatisfied.
Indeed, the Three Great Sects were not without better choices, but some things and people could never be brought to the surface.
Just like Li Zhen before him, he was fully capable of being the sect leader of the Celestial Master Mansion, but...
A sect needed both substance and reputation.
The Three Great Sects were no exception.
Seeing Li Zhen's tacit admission, Yu Daohan was secretly delighted.
His guess was indeed correct!
The current Three Great Sects desperately needed a new force to join them to maintain order.
And the prerequisite for this new force was that the sect's strength must be solid, at least enough to convince all other sects.
But more importantly, the sect leader's strength must crush everyone else.
With a single word, it must be done in a way that no one dared to disobey.
And undoubtedly, he was the best choice.
The Yanhuo Sect was now a top-tier first-rate sect, enough to make all sects wholeheartedly convinced.
And as for himself, there was no need to say more.
Under the heavens, in the entire human world, who dared to claim victory over him?
Even Senior Li before him would not dare to claim victory over him!
Their eyes met, and both understood each other, continuing their journey towards the Celestial Master Mansion.
Although Li Zhen did not continue to speak, his silence represented his tacit approval of the Yanhuo Sect joining the ranks of the Three Great Sects.
There was no need to say more about Yu Daohan.
The Yanhuo Sect being on par with the Three Great Sects was now a foregone conclusion.