In fact, it is indeed the case.
For instance, the Qing Emperor Sect, has only one Sub-Immortal Level powerhouse, the Dark Sorcerer Supreme.
In truth, the Dark Sorcerer Supreme's Sub-Immortal Level, among all Sub-Immortal Level powerhouses, can only be considered Middle Lower-Class.
But the Divine Dream Sect's One Blade of the Divine Dream, the Yin-Yang Blade Saint, is a Top-Grade Sub-Immortal Level powerhouse, nearly comparable to the Destruction Empress!
Yet why, under such circumstances, does the Divine Dream Sect only rank among the Nine Factions, while the Qing Emperor Sect remains one of the Three Teachings?
Everything is because of the Immortal Artifacts!
The Qing Emperor Sect possesses Immortal Artifacts, while the Divine Dream Sect does not!
Although the Dark Sorcerer Supreme is not a match for the Yin-Yang Blade Saint, he can use Immortal Artifacts to trap the Yin-Yang Blade Saint!
