Shui Miao’s heart stirred, preparing to resist, when the divine consciousness suddenly withdrew.
Deep within the Chixiao Palace, several True Immortals were holding a secret meeting.
The sect leader of the Ninth Heaven was Taiyi Zhenren.
Inside the secret chamber, besides Tai Xuan Zhenren, there were also Tai Jin and Tai Huo Zhenren.
Earlier, all three had simultaneously probed Shui Miao’s strength, which was why the pressure on him had been so immense.
As Shui Miao’s thoughts flickered, he was about to resist when the divine sense suddenly withdrew.
Deep within the Chixiao Palace, several elders were discussing in a secret chamber.
The leader of the Ninth Heaven was Elder Taiyi.
Inside the secret chamber, besides Elder Taixuan, there were also Elder Taijin and Elder Taihuo.
Just now, the three elders had jointly sensed Shui Miao’s strength and cultivation, which is why the pressure on Shui Miao was so immense.
Elder Taiyi frowned, pondering silently for a while before speaking calmly, “This Zhao Tianyi is indeed strange. His cultivation is not inferior to ours. Who knows how many demon beasts and demon disciples he has devoured? The aura within his body is truly unfathomable. This man appears honest, but his origins are unclear…”
Elder Taiyi was a straightforward man, unwilling to nurture a potential threat.
Hearing this, Elder Taixuan immediately knew what the leader was about to say and quickly interrupted, “Elder Brother, he is just a wandering immortal. Our Yuxu Sect is in dire need of such allies right now. If you don’t take him, other sects will snatch him away! Moreover, Hua Yuting and his followers have been very active lately, and many have already sided with them. If we don’t bolster our forces soon, I fear your position as leader will be at risk. When the divine war comes, we will become mere pawns for others to command!”
“I think if Hua Yuting meets this Zhao Tianyi, he will surely recruit him for his own use,” Elder Taihuo said gravely, stroking his beard.
This statement hit the nail on the head.
Hearing this, Elder Taijin hurriedly said, “No, absolutely not! If Zhao Tiani joins Hua Yuting’s faction, we will be in trouble. We have worked hard to maintain the Yuxu Sect for so many years. Even if we haven’t achieved great merits, we have certainly put in the effort. How can we just fall under Hua Yuting’s control?”
“Exactly, Elder Brother. Hua Yuting is extremely arrogant and selfish. These days, he has been overstepping your authority and issuing orders everywhere. Haven’t you noticed?” Elder Taihuo also grew anxious.
“Don’t rush, don’t rush…”
Elder Taiyi quickly calmed everyone, “My dear brothers, I know you mean well for me. How could I not understand? But I always feel that Zhao Tianyi’s arrival is somewhat suspicious. If he has any ulterior motives, it could be detrimental to us!”
Elder Taiyi was very cautious; he never liked taking risks.
“Elder Brother, what are you waiting for? If you do nothing, won’t Hua Yuting benefit from it?” Elder Taihuo, with his impatient nature, couldn’t stand it any longer.
Elder Taiyi quickly responded, “Brother, it’s not like that. I think, no matter what, Hua Yuting is still a member of the Yuxu Hua Mansion. He is our fellow disciple. Even if he becomes the leader, as long as he doesn’t betray the sect, I have no objections.”
“This…”
“Elder Brother, why are you so timid?”
Elders Taijin and Taihuo were immediately anxious.
“Don’t rush, let’s talk calmly…”
Elder Taixuan quickly calmed the two brothers and then said to Elder Taiyi, “Elder Brother, we know you are thinking for the sect, but the current situation is not as you imagine. Hua Yuting is definitely not a good person. We support you as the leader, but if he takes over, we will never accept it.”
“Why, why won’t you accept it?” Elder Taiyi was puzzled.
Elder Taixuan spoke slowly and unhurriedly, “Elder Brother, you are always in seclusion and don’t know much about the outside situation. Hua Yuting’s reputation has never been good since the Sixth Heaven. Think about it, as Elder Taiyu, he actually colluded with the Feather Transformation Immortal Venerable to commit evil in the Raksha Realm. Could you do such a thing? Such a person, who disregards immortal rules and sect regulations, does whatever he pleases, sparing no means. Now I have learned that he went to visit the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor early in the morning. As a Yuxu Sect elder, what business does he have with the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor? Isn’t it obvious that he has ulterior motives?”
“Exactly, we all see it, only you, the leader, are in the dark.”
“Elder Brother, I must say, you are too honest. With the divine war approaching, your character will harm the sect.”
Elders Taijin and Taihuo spoke one after another, bombarding Elder Taiyi with their criticisms.
Elder Taiyi, after being scolded, suddenly woke up as if from a dream and quickly stood up, asking Elder Taixuan, “Brother, you are the smartest, always able to strategize and consider everything carefully. Tell me, what should I do now?”
“Well!”
Seeing that the elder brother had pushed the problem onto him, Elder Taixuan had to be cautious.
Elder Taixuan knew that although the elder brother was honest, he often pretended to be so. He wanted stability, he wanted others to take the lead, and if something went wrong, it would be their fault, but if there were benefits, they would be his.
In other words, Elder Taiyi appeared honest and straightforward, but in reality, he was the best at preserving himself.
After pondering for a moment, Elder Taixuan had an idea, “For safety’s sake, why don’t we give him an empty title first? Our Yuxu Sect’s Beast Hall has always been in decline. Let him manage it. If he does well and his character is acceptable, without any issues, we can promote him later.”
“But what if he causes a major problem?” Elder Taiyi was most concerned about this.
Elder Taixuan smiled faintly, “Not to mention he wouldn’t dare to act recklessly, even if he did, how much trouble could he cause? If there really is a problem, you can always shift the blame to the head of the Alchemy Department, that Mr. Lu. I have investigated, and this Mr. Lu has been secretly embezzling sect herbs and crystals for years. His crimes deserve death, making him the perfect scapegoat.”
“Good! Let’s do it!”
Elder Taiyi felt a great weight lifted off his chest and immediately said, “Let him manage the Beast Hall and grant him the title of Elder Taishou.”
“Good! I’ll handle it right away!”
Elder Taixuan and the two brothers exchanged glances, all smiling knowingly, and then left the secret chamber.
However, just as they left the chamber and entered the main hall, a young man came flying in, crying!
This young man was dressed in luxurious robes, but his chest was covered in blood, and his mouth and nose were also bloodied. He was none other than the deputy head of the Artifact Hall, Xiao Shuang.
Xiao Shuang was known to everyone as an honest and kind man.
Elder Taiyi, whose full name was Xiao Li, was Xiao Shuang’s uncle.
Before anyone could react, Xiao Shuang knelt on the ground, crying, “I beg the leader to uphold justice for me! That Hua Tianxiong entered the treasury privately, intending to take away several top-grade immortal artifacts. When I discovered and stopped him, he was unreasonable and, without letting me explain, had me captured and beaten severely, all while cursing me for being blind. He has gone too far!”
“Bastard!”
Seeing his most honest nephew beaten like this, Elder Taiyi flew into a rage and could no longer sit still.
Without waiting for his brothers to offer advice, Elder Taiyi decisively exercised his authority as the leader and immediately ordered, “Elder Taixuan, I command you to grant Zhao Tianyi the title of Elder Taifa, as the temporary head of the Discipline Department, and personally handle this matter.”
Elder Taiyi had suddenly changed his mind.
He was going to use a temporary worker to kill with a borrowed knife!
Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Who said Elder Taiyi was honest? He was more cunning than a fox!
Being a sincere person himself, Taiyi Zhenren was reluctant to nurture a future threat.
Upon hearing this, Tai Xuan Zhenren immediately understood what the sect leader intended to say and hastily interrupted, “Elder Brother, he’s merely a wandering immortal. Considering our current situation, our Jade Void Sect desperately needs someone like him. If you refuse him, other sects will snatch him away! Moreover, Hua Yuting and his group have been very active lately, and many have already defected to their side. If we don’t bolster our forces, Elder Brother, your position might be in jeopardy. When the celestial war erupts, we’ll end up as mere foot soldiers for others to command!”
“I think, once Hua Yuting sees this Zhao Tianyi, he will definitely try to recruit him,” Tai Huo Zhenren said solemnly, stroking his beard.
This remark struck the nail on the head.
Upon hearing this, Tai Jin Zhenren immediately protested, “No, absolutely not! If Zhao Tianyi ends up under Hua Yuting’s command, we won’t stand a chance. We’ve worked hard for years to maintain the Jade Void Sect. We may not have merits, but we certainly have toiled. How can we end up under Hua Yuting’s control?”
“Indeed, Elder Brother. Hua Yuting is arrogant and selfish. These days, he’s been overstepping your authority constantly, giving orders as if he were the leader. Haven’t you noticed this yet?” Tai Huo Zhenren added, growing more anxious.
“Don’t rush, don’t rush…”
Taiyi Zhenren quickly tried to calm them down, “Esteemed younger brothers, how could I not know your intentions are for my own good? But I always feel something suspicious about Zhao Tianyi’s arrival. If there’s any issue with him, it could be detrimental to us.”
Taiyi Zhenren was always cautious and disliked taking risks.
“Elder Brother, this isn’t the time to hesitate anymore! If you do nothing, it will only benefit Hua Yuting,” Tai Huo Zhenren, impatient by nature, couldn’t hold back anymore.
Taiyi Zhenren quickly responded, “Brother, it’s not like that. I think, no matter how Hua Yuting behaves, he’s still from the Hua family of Jade Void Sect. He’s our fellow disciple. Even if he were to become sect leader, as long as he doesn’t betray the sect, I wouldn’t necessarily oppose it.”
“This… this…”
“Elder Brother, how can you be so spineless?”
Tai Jin and Tai Huo Zhenren grew anxious and agitated.
“Don’t rush, don’t rush. Let’s talk calmly…”
Tai Xuan Zhenren quickly tried to pacify his younger brothers before addressing Taiyi Zhenren, “Elder Brother, we know you have the sect’s best interests at heart. But the current situation isn’t as simple as you imagine. Hua Yuting is definitely not a good person. We respect you as our sect leader, but if he were to take over, we would absolutely refuse to accept it.”
“Why? Why would you refuse him?” Taiyi Zhenren asked, puzzled.
Tai Xuan Zhenren, calm and composed, explained slowly, “Elder Brother, you always retreat into seclusion and don’t know much about external affairs. Back when Hua Yuting was in the Sixth Heaven, his reputation was already poor. Think about it—he, as Taiyu Zhenren, secretly colluded with Yu Hua Xianzun and went to the Realm of Rakshasa to commit atrocities. Could you ever do something like that? He treats celestial laws as mere trifles and sect rules as nonexistent, acting recklessly and shamelessly. Recently, I learned that he visited Kunpeng Xian Di early this morning. Tell me, as a senior elder of Jade Void Sect, why would he associate with Kunpeng Xian Di for no reason? Isn’t that already suspicious?”
“Exactly! We all see it clearly, but you, as the sect leader, remain oblivious.”
“Elder Brother, with all due respect, you’re just too honest. With the celestial war looming, your personality could bring disaster to the sect.”
Shui Miao’s thoughts flickered, just as he was about to resist, the divine sense suddenly withdrew.
Deep within the Chixiao Palace, several elders were discussing in a secret chamber.
The leader of the Ninth Heaven was Taiyi Zhenren.
Inside the secret chamber, besides Taixuan Zhenren, there were also Taijin and Taihuo Zhenren.
Just now, the three elders had jointly sensed Shui Miao’s strength and cultivation, which is why the pressure on Shui Miao was so immense.
Taiyi Zhenren frowned, deep in thought, and after a while, he calmly said, “This Zhao Tianyi is indeed strange. His cultivation is not inferior to ours. It’s unclear how many demon beasts and disciples of the Heavenly Demons he has devoured. The aura within him is truly unfathomable. This man appears honest, but his origins are unclear…”
Taiyi Zhenren was a straightforward man and did not want to nurture a potential threat.
Hearing this, Taixuan Zhenren immediately understood what the leader was about to say and quickly interrupted, “Elder Brother, he is just a wandering immortal. Our Yuxu Sect is in dire need of such help. If you don’t take him, other sects will snatch him away! Moreover, Hua Yuting and his followers have been very active recently, and many have already sided with them. If we don’t bolster our strength soon, Elder Brother, your position might not be secure. When the divine war comes, we will become mere pawns for others to command!”
“I think if Hua Yuting meets this Zhao Tianyi, he will surely recruit him for his own use,” Taihuo Zhenren said seriously, stroking his beard.
This statement hit the nail on the head.
Hearing this, Taijin Zhenren hurriedly said, “No, absolutely not. If Zhao Tiani joins Hua Yuting’s faction, we will be in trouble. We have worked hard to maintain the Yuxu Sect for so many years. Even if we haven’t achieved great merits, we have certainly put in the effort. How can we just fall under Hua Yuting’s control?”
“Exactly, Elder Brother, Hua Yuting is extremely arrogant and selfish. These days, he has been overstepping your authority and issuing orders. Haven’t you noticed?” Taihuo Zhenren also grew anxious.
“Don’t rush, don’t rush…”
Taiyi Zhenren quickly calmed everyone down, “My dear brothers, I know you mean well for me. How could I not understand? But this Zhao Tianyi, I feel there’s something off about his arrival. If he has any issues, it could be detrimental to us.”
Taiyi Zhenren was very cautious; he disliked taking risks.
“Elder Brother, what are you waiting for? If you do nothing, Hua Yuting will benefit!” Taihuo Zhenren, with his impatient nature, couldn’t stand it any longer.
Taiyi Zhenren quickly responded, “Brother, it’s not like that. I think, no matter what, Hua Yuting is still a member of the Yuxu Sect, our fellow disciple. Even if he becomes the leader, as long as he doesn’t betray the sect, I have no objections.”
“This…”
“Elder Brother, why are you so timid?”
Taijin Zhenren and Taihuo Zhenren were immediately anxious.
“Don’t rush, let’s talk this through calmly…”
Taixuan Zhenren quickly mediated between the two brothers and said to Taiyi Zhenren, “Elder Brother, we know you have the sect’s best interests at heart, but the current situation is not as you think. Hua Yuting is definitely not a good person. We support you as the leader, but if he takes over, we will never accept it.”
“Why, why won’t you accept it?” Taiyi Zhenren was puzzled.
Taixuan Zhenren spoke slowly and calmly, “Elder Brother, you are always in seclusion and not well-informed about the outside situation. Hua Yuting’s reputation has never been good since the Sixth Heaven. Think about it, as Taiyu Zhenren, he actually collaborated with the Feather Transformation Immortal Venerable to commit evil in the Raksha Realm. Could you do such a thing? Such a person disregards divine and sect rules, doing as he pleases without restraint. I have learned that he went to visit the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor early this morning. As a Yuxu Sect elder, what business does he have with the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor? Isn’t it obvious that he harbors ill intentions?”
“Exactly, we all see it, only you, the leader, are oblivious.”
“Elder Brother, it’s not that I want to criticize you, but you are too honest. With the divine war approaching, your personality could harm the sect.”
Taijin Zhenren and Taihuo Zhenren spoke up one after another, bombarding Elder Brother Taiyi Zhenren with their criticisms.
Taiyi Zhenren, after being scolded, suddenly woke up as if from a dream and quickly stood up, asking Taixuan Zhenren, “Brother, you are the wisest, always able to strategize and consider everything thoroughly. Tell me, what should I do now?”
“Well!”
Seeing that the elder brother had pushed the problem onto him, Taixuan Zhenren had to be cautious.
Taixuan Zhenren knew that although the elder brother was honest, he often pretended to be so. He sought stability, wanting others to take the lead, so that if something went wrong, it would be their fault, and if there were benefits, they would be his.
In other words, Taiyi Zhenren appeared honest and straightforward, but in reality, he was the best at preserving himself.
After a moment of thought, Taixuan Zhenren had an idea, “For safety’s sake, why don’t we give him an empty title first? Our Yuxu Sect’s Beast Hall has always been in decline. Let him manage it. If he does well and his character is acceptable, and there are no issues, we can promote him later.”
“But what if he causes a major problem?” Taiyi Zhenren was most concerned about this.
Taixuan Zhenren smiled faintly, “Let’s not say he wouldn’t dare to act recklessly, but even if he did, how much trouble could he cause? If there really is a problem, Elder Brother, you can shift the blame to the head of the Alchemy Department, surnamed Lu. I have investigated, and this Lu has been secretly embezzling sect herbs and crystals for years. His crimes are punishable by death, making him the perfect scapegoat.”
“Good! Let’s do it!”
Taiyi Zhenren felt a great weight lifted off his heart and immediately said, “Let him manage the Beast Hall and grant him the title of Taishou Zhenren.”
“Good! I’ll handle it!”
Taixuan Zhenren and the two brothers exchanged glances, all smiling knowingly, and then they left the secret chamber.
However, just as they left the chamber and entered the main hall, a young man, crying, flew in!
This young man was dressed in luxurious robes, but his chest was covered in blood, and his mouth and nose were also bloodied. He was none other than the deputy head of the Artifact Hall, Xiao Shuang.
Xiao Shuang was known to everyone as an honest and kind man.
Taiyi Zhenren, whose surname was Xiao and given name Li, was Xiao Shuang’s uncle.
Before anyone could react, Xiao Shuang knelt on the ground, crying, “I beg the leader to uphold justice for me. That Hua Tianxiong broke into the treasury, trying to take away several top-grade immortal artifacts. I discovered and stopped him, but he was unreasonable and didn’t let me explain. He had his men capture and beat me severely, all the while cursing me for being blind. He has gone too far!”
“Bastard!”
Seeing his most honest nephew beaten like this, Taiyi Zhenren was furious and could no longer remain seated.
Without waiting for his brothers to offer advice, Taiyi Zhenren decisively exercised his authority as the leader and immediately ordered, “Taixuan Zhenren, I command you to grant Zhao Tianyi the title of Taifa Zhenren, as the temporary head of the Discipline Department, and personally handle this matter.”
Taiyi Zhenren had suddenly changed his mind.
He intended to use a temporary worker to kill with a borrowed knife!
Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Who said Taiyi Zhenren was honest? He was more cunning than a fox!
After being scolded so harshly, Taiyi Zhenren suddenly snapped out of his hesitation like someone waking from a dream. He immediately stood up and asked Tai Xuan Zhenren, “Brother, you’re the wisest among us. You always plan meticulously and think things through. Please tell me, what should I do now?”
“Well…”
Seeing that the eldest brother had shifted the responsibility onto him, Tai Xuan Zhenren had to proceed cautiously.
Shui Miao’s heart stirred, ready to resist, but the divine sense suddenly withdrew.
Deep within the Chixiao Palace, several elders were discussing in a secret chamber.
The leader of the Ninth Heaven was Taiyi Zhenren.
Inside the chamber, besides Taixuan Zhenren, there were also Taijin and Taihuo Zhenren.
Just now, the three elders had jointly sensed Shui Miao’s strength and cultivation, which is why the pressure on Shui Miao was so immense.
Taiyi Zhenren frowned, deep in thought, and after a while, he spoke calmly, “This Zhao Tianyi is indeed strange. His cultivation is not inferior to ours. It’s unclear how many demon beasts and disciples of the Heavenly Demons he has devoured, making his aura difficult to fathom. He appears honest, but his origins are unclear…”
Taiyi Zhenren was a straightforward man, unwilling to nurture a potential threat.
Hearing this, Taixuan Zhenren immediately understood what the leader was implying and quickly interrupted, “Elder Brother, he is just a wandering immortal. Our Yuxu Sect is in dire need of such allies. If you reject him, other sects will surely snatch him up! Moreover, Hua Yuting and his followers have been very active lately, and many have already sided with them. If we don’t strengthen our forces, Elder Brother, your position might be at risk. When the divine war comes, we’ll be mere pawns for others to command!”
“I believe that if Hua Yuting meets this Zhao Tianyi, he will surely recruit him,” Taihuo Zhenren said gravely, stroking his beard.
This statement hit the nail on the head.
Hearing this, Taijin Zhenren quickly added, “No, absolutely not! If Zhao Tianyi joins Hua Yuting’s faction, we’ll be in trouble. We’ve worked hard to maintain the Yuxu Sect for so many years. Even if we haven’t achieved great merits, we’ve certainly put in the effort. How can we just fall under Hua Yuting’s control?”
“Exactly, Elder Brother. Hua Yuting is extremely arrogant and selfish. These days, he has been overstepping your authority, issuing orders left and right. Haven’t you noticed?” Taihuo Zhenren also grew anxious.
“Calm down, calm down…”
Taiyi Zhenren quickly reassured everyone, “My dear brothers, I know you mean well for me. How could I not understand? But this Zhao Tianyi… I feel there’s something off about him. If he has any issues, it could be detrimental to us.”
Taiyi Zhenren was very cautious; he disliked taking risks.
“Elder Brother, what are you waiting for? If you do nothing, Hua Yuting will only benefit!” Taihuo Zhenren, impatient, couldn’t stand it any longer.
Taiyi Zhenren responded, “Brother, it’s not like that. I think, no matter what, Hua Yuting is still a member of the Yuxu Sect, our fellow disciple. Even if he becomes the leader, as long as he doesn’t betray the sect, I have no objections.”
“This…”
“Elder Brother, why are you so timid?”
Taijin Zhenren and Taihuo Zhenren grew anxious.
“Calm down, let’s discuss this properly…”
Taixuan Zhenren quickly mediated between the two brothers and said to Taiyi Zhenren, “Elder Brother, we know you have the sect’s best interests at heart, but the current situation isn’t as you think. Hua Yuting is definitely not a good person. We support you as the leader, but if he takes over, we will never accept it.”
“Why, why won’t you accept it?” Taiyi Zhenren was puzzled.
Taixuan Zhenren spoke slowly, “Elder Brother, you’ve been in seclusion for too long and aren’t well-informed about the outside situation. Hua Yuting’s reputation has never been good since the Sixth Heaven. Think about it, as Taiyu Zhenren, he actually allied with the Feather Transformation Immortal Venerable to commit evil in the Raksha Realm. Could you do such a thing? He disregards divine and sect rules, doing as he pleases without restraint. I’ve learned that he went to visit the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor early this morning. As a Yuxu Sect elder, what business does he have with the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor? Isn’t it obvious that he has ulterior motives?”
“Exactly, we’ve all seen it. Only you, as the leader, remain oblivious.”
“Elder Brother, it’s not that I want to criticize you, but your personality will harm the sect when the divine war comes.”
Taijin Zhenren and Taihuo Zhenren spoke up one after another, bombarding Elder Brother Taiyi Zhenren.
Taiyi Zhenren, after being scolded, suddenly woke up as if from a dream and quickly stood up, asking Taixuan Zhenren, “Brother, you’re the smartest among us, always able to strategize and consider everything carefully. Tell me, what should I do now?”
“Well!”
Seeing that the elder brother had pushed the problem onto him, Taixuan Zhenren had to be cautious.
Taixuan Zhenren knew that although the elder brother appeared honest, he often pretended to be so. He sought stability, wanting others to take the lead, so that if anything went wrong, it would be their fault, while he reaped the benefits.
In other words, Taiyi Zhenren seemed honest, but in reality, he was the best at preserving himself.
After some thought, Taixuan Zhenren had an idea, “For safety’s sake, why don’t we give him an empty title? Our Yuxu Sect’s Beast Hall has been struggling. Let him manage it. If he does well and proves trustworthy, we can promote him later.”
“But what if he causes major trouble?” Taiyi Zhenren was most concerned about this.
Taixuan Zhenren smiled faintly, “Not to mention he wouldn’t dare to act recklessly, even if he did, how much trouble could he cause? If there’s really a problem, Elder Brother, you can always shift the blame to the head of the Alchemy Department, a certain Lu. I’ve investigated, and this Lu has been secretly embezzling sect resources for years. He deserves to be punished, and he would be the perfect scapegoat.”
“Good! Let’s do it!”
Taiyi Zhenren felt a weight lifted off his chest and immediately said, “Let him manage the Beast Hall and grant him the title of Taishou Zhenren.”
“Good! I’ll handle it!”
Taixuan Zhenren and the two brothers exchanged glances, all smiling knowingly, and then left the secret chamber.
However, just as they left the chamber and entered the main hall, a young man came flying in, crying!
This young man was dressed in luxurious robes, but his chest was covered in blood, and his mouth and nose were also bloodied. He was none other than the deputy head of the Artifact Hall, Xiao Shuang.
Xiao Shuang was known to everyone as an honest and kind man.
Taiyi Zhenren, whose full name was Xiao Li, was Xiao Shuang’s uncle.
Before anyone could react, Xiao Shuang knelt on the ground, crying, “I beg the leader to uphold justice for me! Hua Tianxiong broke into the treasury, trying to take away several top-grade immortal artifacts. When I discovered and stopped him, he became unreasonable, not letting me explain, and had his men capture and beat me, all while cursing me for being blind. He has gone too far!”
“Bastard!”
Seeing his honest nephew beaten like this, Taiyi Zhenren flew into a rage and could no longer remain seated.
Without waiting for his brothers to offer advice, Taiyi Zhenren decisively exercised his authority as the leader and ordered, “Taixuan Zhenren, I command you to grant Zhao Tianyi the title of Taifa Zhenren, making him the temporary head of the Discipline Department, and personally handle this matter.”
Taiyi Zhenren had suddenly changed his mind.
He intended to use a temporary worker to eliminate a threat!
Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Who said Taiyi Zhenren was honest? He was more cunning than a fox!
In other words, though Taiyi Zhenren appeared loyal and honest, he was actually the most skilled at protecting himself.
After a moment’s thought, Tai Xuan Zhenren suggested, “To be safe, why don’t we first give him an empty title? Our Jade Void Sect’s Beast Hall has always been struggling. Why not let him manage it? If he does well and proves his character, we can promote him later.”
“But what if he causes a major problem?” Taiyi Zhenren was most concerned about this.
Tai Xuan Zhenren smiled faintly, “Even if he dares to cause trouble, how much damage can he really do? If things go wrong, Elder Brother, you can simply shift the blame onto that Lu supervisor from the Pill Department. I’ve already investigated him—he’s been secretly embezzling sect herbs and crystals for years. He deserves death. He’d be the perfect scapegoat.”
“Good! Let’s do it that way!”
A heavy weight lifted from Taiyi Zhenren’s heart as he immediately declared, “Then let him manage the Beast Hall and bestow upon him the title of Tai Shou Zhenren.”
“Excellent! I’ll handle it right away!”
Tai Xuan Zhenren exchanged a knowing glance with his two junior brothers, and they all smiled before leaving the secret chamber.
However, just as they exited the chamber and entered the grand hall, a young man came rushing in, flying through the air while sobbing bitterly.
The young man wore fine brocade robes, but his chest was drenched in blood, and blood also trickled from his mouth and nose. He was none other than Xiao Shuang, the deputy head of the Immortal Artifact Hall.
Xiao Shuang was known to everyone as a kind and honest man.
Taiyi Zhenren, whose name was Xiao Li, was actually Xiao Shuang’s own uncle.
Shui Miao’s thoughts flickered, ready to resist, but the divine sense suddenly withdrew.
Deep within the Chixiao Palace, several elders were discussing in a secret chamber.
The leader of the Ninth Heaven was Taiyi Zhenren.
Inside the chamber, besides Taixuan Zhenren, there were also Taijin and Taihuo Zhenren.
Just moments ago, the three elders had jointly sensed Shui Miao’s strength and cultivation, which is why the pressure on Shui Miao had been so immense.
Taiyi Zhenren furrowed his brows, pondering silently for a while before speaking calmly, “This Zhao Tianyi is indeed strange. His cultivation is not inferior to ours. It’s unclear how many demon beasts and demon disciples he has devoured, but the aura within his body is truly elusive. He appears honest, but his origins are unclear…”
Taiyi Zhenren was a straightforward man, unwilling to nurture a potential threat.
Hearing this, Taixuan Zhenren immediately understood what the leader was implying and quickly interrupted, “Elder Brother, he is just a wandering immortal. Our Yuxu Sect is in dire need of such allies. If you reject him, other sects will surely snatch him away! Moreover, Hua Yuting and his faction have been very active lately, and many have already sided with them. If we don’t bolster our strength, your position as leader may not hold, and when the celestial war comes, we’ll be mere pawns for others to command!”
“I believe that if Hua Yuting meets this Zhao Tianyi, he will surely recruit him for his own use,” Taihuo Zhenren said gravely, stroking his beard.
His words struck the heart of the matter with precision.
Hearing this, Taijin Zhenren hurriedly said, “No, absolutely not! If Zhao Tiani joins Hua Yuting’s faction, we’ll be in trouble. We’ve worked hard to maintain the Yuxu Sect for so many years. Even if we haven’t achieved great merit, we’ve certainly put in the effort. How can we just fall under Hua Yuting’s control?”
“Exactly, Elder Brother. Hua Yuting is extremely arrogant and selfish. These days, he has been overstepping your authority, issuing commands left and right. Haven’t you noticed?” Taihuo Zhenren also grew anxious.
“Calm down, calm down…”
Taiyi Zhenren quickly reassured everyone, “Dear brothers, I know you mean well for me. How could I not understand? But this Zhao Tianyi, I feel there’s something suspicious about his arrival. If he has any ulterior motives, it could be detrimental to us.”
Taiyi Zhenren was very cautious; he disliked taking risks.
“Elder Brother, what era is this? If you do nothing, Hua Yuting will benefit from it!” Taihuo Zhenren, with his fiery temper, couldn’t stand it any longer.
Taiyi Zhenren quickly responded, “Brother, it’s not like that. I think, no matter what, Hua Yuting is still a member of the Yuxu Hua Mansion, our fellow disciple. Even if he becomes the leader, as long as he doesn’t betray the sect, I have no objections.”
“This…”
“Elder Brother, why are you so timid?”
Taijin Zhenren and Taihuo Zhenren were immediately agitated.
“Calm down, let’s talk this through…”
Taixuan Zhenren quickly mediated between the two brothers and said to Taiyi Zhenren, “Elder Brother, we know you have the sect’s best interests at heart, but the current situation isn’t as you imagine. Hua Yuting is definitely not a good person. We support you as the leader, but if he takes over, we will never accept it.”
“Why, why won’t you accept it?” Taiyi Zhenren was puzzled.
Taixuan Zhenren spoke slowly and deliberately, “Elder Brother, you’ve been in seclusion for too long and aren’t well-informed about the outside situation. Hua Yuting’s reputation has never been good since the Sixth Heaven. Think about it, as Taiyu Zhenren, he actually conspired with the Feather Transformation Immortal to commit evil in the Raksha Realm. Could you, as the leader, do such a thing? He disregards celestial rules and sect regulations, acting recklessly and without scruples. I’ve learned that he went to visit the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor early this morning. As a Yuxu Sect elder, what business does he have associating with the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor? Isn’t it obvious that he has ulterior motives?”
“Exactly, we’ve all seen it. Only you, as the leader, are oblivious.”
“Elder Brother, I don’t mean to offend, but you’re too naive. With the celestial war approaching, your temperament could harm the sect.”
Taijin Zhenren and Taihuo Zhenren spoke up one after another, bombarding Elder Brother Taiyi Zhenren with criticism.
Taiyi Zhenren, being scolded like this, suddenly woke up as if from a dream and quickly stood up, asking Taixuan Zhenren, “Brother, you’re the wisest among us, always able to strategize and consider things thoroughly. Tell me, what should I do now?”
“Well!”
Seeing that the elder brother had pushed the problem onto him, Taixuan Zhenren had to be cautious.
Taixuan Zhenren knew that although the elder brother appeared honest, he often pretended to be so. He sought stability, wanting others to take the lead, so that if anything went wrong, it would be their fault, and if there were benefits, they would be his.
In other words, Taiyi Zhenren seemed honest and straightforward, but in reality, he was the best at preserving himself.
After a moment of thought, Taixuan Zhenren had an idea, “For safety’s sake, why don’t we first give him an empty title? Our Yuxu Sect’s Beast Hall has been in decline. Let him manage it. If he does well and proves to be of good character without any issues, we can promote him later.”
“But what if he causes a major incident?” Taiyi Zhenren was most concerned about this.
Taixuan Zhenren smiled faintly, “Not to mention he wouldn’t dare to act recklessly, even if he did, how much trouble could he cause? If there are real problems, you can always shift the blame to the head of the Alchemy Department, a certain Lu. I’ve investigated, and this Lu has been secretly embezzling sect herbs and crystals for years. He deserves death, and he would be the perfect scapegoat.”
“Good! Let’s do it!”
Taiyi Zhenren felt a weight lifted from his heart and immediately said, “Let him manage the Beast Hall and grant him the title of Taishou Zhenren.”
“Good! I’ll handle it!”
Taixuan Zhenren and the two brothers exchanged glances, all smiling knowingly, and then left the secret chamber.
However, just as they left the chamber and entered the main hall, a young man flew in, crying!
This young man was dressed in luxurious robes, but his chest was covered in blood, and his mouth and nose were also bloodied. He was none other than the deputy head of the Immortal Artifact Hall, Xiao Shuang.
Xiao Shuang was known to everyone as an honest and kind man.
Taiyi Zhenren, whose surname was Xiao and given name Li, was Xiao Shuang’s uncle.
Before anyone could react, Xiao Shuang knelt on the ground, crying, “I beg the leader to uphold justice for me! That Hua Tianxiong trespassed into the treasury, attempting to take away several top-grade immortal artifacts. When I discovered and stopped him, he became unreasonable, not allowing me to explain, and had his men capture and beat me, all while cursing me for being blind. He has gone too far!”
“Bastard!”
Seeing his most honest nephew beaten like this, Taiyi Zhenren was furious and could no longer sit still.
Without waiting for his brothers to offer advice, Taiyi Zhenren decisively exercised his authority as the leader and ordered, “Taixuan Zhenren, I command you to grant Zhao Tianyi the title of Taifa Zhenren, as the temporary head of the Discipline Department, and personally handle this matter.”
Taiyi Zhenren had suddenly changed his mind.
He intended to use a temporary worker to kill with a borrowed knife!
Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Who said Taiyi Zhenren was honest? He was more cunning than a fox!
“What a despicable scoundrel!”
Seeing his most honest nephew beaten so severely, Taiyi Zhenren immediately flew into a rage, no longer able to remain seated.
Without waiting for his younger brothers to offer suggestions, Taiyi Zhenren decisively exercised his authority as sect leader and immediately ordered, “Tai Xuan Zhenren, I hereby appoint Zhao Tianyi as Tai Fa Zhenren and temporarily assign him as the head of the Discipline Department to personally handle this matter.”
Taiyi Zhenren had suddenly changed his mind.
He was going to use a temporary worker to carry out a deadly strike!
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. Who had said Taiyi Zhenren was honest? He was actually more cunning than a fox!
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