Chapter 925: Chapter 924: Xiao Mountain Sword Scabbard

“About Yue Duo…” Li Chuping hesitated for a long time, but still asked.

Hou Niao’s eyes darkened, “Sister Yue originally had a chance to enter Jinxiu, and this was the task of the Qingkong Sword Vein; but in the end, there was an unexpected situation with the spatial passage, it revealed a second path, for our sake, she led a group of people down the other path…”

He briefly recounted the events that happened at that time, leaving the two old guys sighing deeply.

“Before leaving, she handed down the legacy to me, perhaps still somewhat recognizing my ideology, I also promised her to lead the Jinxiu Sword Vein out, which is why you now see all these seemingly crazy acts. Please believe me, if Sister Yue were here, it would only be more severe!”

“Why did you mention Jinxiu Sword Vein instead of the Quanzhen Sword Lineage, what do you mean?” Li Chuping was very sharp.

Hou candidly clarified, “The Jinxiu Sword Vein refers to the inclusion of the Grassland Golden Sword Vein. Thousands of years ago, a Sword Immortal came to Jinxiu Continent. At that time, the spiritual mechanism was yet to revive, just passing down swordsmanship, and the disciples were two people, Quanzhen Mu Tribe, Grassland Shi Tribe, originally all from the same family.”

Li Chuping looked straight at him, “Tell me the truth, what secret is hidden on Jinxiu Continent? Why did so many from the Upper Realm send people here? And why are there so many arrangements set up thousands of years ago? If it was merely to aid the Heaven Creation, I don’t believe there’d be so much fanfare, the Cultivation World wouldn’t all be so enthusiastic to help others!

What happens after Heaven Creation? Is it an end or a beginning?”

Seeing the two staring at him intently, Hou Niao knew this was not only their suspicion but also that of those Nascent Soul Masters, they were just too embarrassed to ask personally and could only resort to these two seniors who had close ties with him.

So he spoke solemnly, “Commandant, Uncle, your doubts are actually my doubts. On Hell Star, I constantly wanted to know the secrets behind this, but unfortunately, no one knows! Including Sister Yue.

I do not believe they are deliberately deceiving me; more likely, even they don’t know. But what I can guess is that the level involved might be very high, beyond our imagination; this can be glimpsed from the two innate spiritual treasures I encountered on Hell Star.”

Li Chuping pondered, “So after returning, you began the radical changes, just to prevent Jinxiu Sword Vein from becoming a pawn in future changes? Does that mean you believe Heaven Creation is the beginning, rather than the end?”

Hou Niao smiled bitterly, “Although I don’t want the Jinxiu Continent to fall into danger, the facts may not shift according to our will, we can only plan for the worst possible outcome. Every day is precious, I can’t do it alone, I need your help.”

The two old guys fell silent for a while, Yu Zhengxing sighed, “We’ve never held you back, but who knew there’d be such great causality behind this; you mentioned innate spiritual treasures, I saw in the Daoist scriptures that it’s something beyond True Monarch Yang God, is it Demi Immortal?”

Hou Niao scratched his head, “Two masters, let’s be frank, this is not a calamity I started, it’s a fate destined for Jinxiu; it can’t be blamed solely on me, I’m caught up against my will.”

Yu Zhengxing dismissed disdainfully, “You definitely didn’t start the fire, but you surely fanned the flames! Never mind, we don’t blame you, it seems moving was right, we can’t bring the Cultivation World’s danger to mortals, besides, we indeed need change, the current state is untenable.”

Li Chuping thought further, “From your words, rebuilding the mountain gate is just the first step, what else do you plan to do, speak frankly so we can assist, don’t copy those clichéd stories and throw in ingenious plans like we’re fools. Is the next step to withdraw guards from each state, and then reform the Three Divisions system?”

Hou Niao bowed, “Born of my parents, known by Commandant!”

Seeing Li Chuping pointing out future direction, Hou Niao stopped hiding and disclosed, “County governance has long been unsuitable for the current cultivation situation on the continent, with nearly twenty state offices, raising a large group of idle people who have no idea, not truly cultivating nor doing things.”

His words were bluntly honest, some things had been pent up inside for too long, “Let’s talk about the Sikong Mansion first, do cultivators need clerical matters? Ability ascends, lacks strength descends, it’s a simple matter, must the status resources and transmission mix together, it’s just breeding ground for corruption,

the cultivators below have long complained, saying it’s an office established for family interests and personal desires, ordinary poor disciples have no pathway for advancement, how can such sects talk of development?

The earlier true inheritance rivalry was the intensification of such contradictions, even I had to seek true inheritance opportunities outside, let alone others? Initially, I thought after the true inheritance incident, the higher-ups would be cautious, but it turns out they’re still following the same pattern.

Might as well abolish it, and stop with those mortal world official titles’ pretense, we cultivators talk cultivation, seniors, uncles and nephews, simply isn’t it?”

There was no objection from Li Chuping and Yu Zhengxing to the cutting of the Sima Mansion; it’s a consensus among grassroots cultivators, but without radical change how could it transform a tradition continued for thousands of years? Expecting a step-by-step approach was impossible, it required a swift overhaul.

Yet soon the two showed uncomfortable expressions as Hou the Grand Hierarch directed his blade towards them,

“Uncle, you’re at the Situ Mansion, do you find that place meaningful? Besides banding together for fights, there’s essentially nothing to do, we are a cultivation sect, not a mortal army, no need to organize everything perfectly.

We should fully utilize the cultivators’ initiative and link tasks with resources instead of assigning tasks, allowing those with ability, courage, and ambition to quickly shine and enjoy better rewards, thus motivating others.”

Yu Zhengxing was embarrassed, “You mean issuing tasks for disciples to grab? Doing this might lead to various reckless damages…”

Hou Niao smirked, “Well then let them get hurt, after more deaths they’ll naturally understand. Don’t worry, everyone values their own life, no one will give it up easily, if you delegate control to the cultivators themselves, they’ll give you surprises! With a leader, it will cause a chain reaction, forming a competitive atmosphere of striving, that’s to tell them if you don’t compete, you’ll gain nothing.”

Yu Zhengxing was torn inside, knowing this truly motivates disciples, but initial chaos and casualties are inevitable,

“You mean using resource bias as bait?”

Hou Niao chuckled, “Using resources now hardly excites them, doesn’t spark their impulse anymore, isn’t everyone yearning for the Qingkong Sword Vein legacy? Use this as a prize, cultivation technique swordsmanship, if you have skills you learn more, if not just watch from the side!

I won’t just dish out this legacy for free, not everyone can have it; without effort one wouldn’t cherish it, these are things I risked my life for, why should they get it for free?”