The Danding Faction.
They were in the middle of a vast red mountain range, nestled within a third class, high grade terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein.
The founding sect leader of the old Danding Sect took a liking to this terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein, as it seemed perfect for alchemy. They decided to build the sect right there.
Resultantly, they created a Sect that lasted a thousand years.
Over the last thousand years, the Danding Sect continued to shine brilliantly.
Every generation had produced a Golden Core Master.
Moreover, this third class, high grade terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein not only facilitated alchemy, but it also enabled them to defend themselves.
If their enemies tried to invade the Danding Sect, they could summon the power of the terrestrial Fire Spirit Vein, stirring up limitless Spiritual Fire, which would incinerate the enemies. It was like an impassable moat.
Over hundreds of years, no foolhardy individual had dared to invade the Danding Sect.
"Boom, rumble.."