Like any other sect-building eastern fantasy out there with a shtty system, you gotta scam who you gotta scam. It wouldn't be complete if you don't have an ultimatum of dying and some troublemaking disciples that you can leech on in your dirt-poor phase. Every great con-artist starts from small beginnings!
Chinese fantasy artists really like drawing these wacky character designs. Lol
The Strongest Sect of All Times