Chapter 926: Chapter 925: Utter Chaos

Yu Zhengxing was lost in thought. In the end, he turned his gaze to Li Chuping, causing old Li’s heart to shiver.

“The Sikong Mansion is different! Quanzhen must not be blind!”

Just one sentence from Hou Niao broke his mental defenses, “Do you think that if only the Sikong Mansion is retained out of the three, the dismantling of the other two mansions will go smoothly?”

Hou Niao continued earnestly, “Firstly, the mansion system is too large. Nearly twenty Capital Commandant offices, many are inland mansions and do not border other countries. Where would you send them for espionage purposes? High-level clues are concentrated at the Sikong Mansion, and at lower levels, they can’t even touch the gates; it’s all just for show, just dealing with trivial internal matters, causing everyone to live in fear and losing the sense of belonging to the sect.

Although I plan to cut down the three mansions, some functions will remain, such as external assignments… But with personnel, at least nine out of ten need to be reduced… Capital Commandant, you also know, you can never fully clean out true spies. Even I, being a sect leader now, haven’t seen the Sikong Mansion take any effect?”

This struck Li Chuping’s sore spot, leaving him speechless.

Hou Niao continued his gentle persuasion, “You must trust the allure of the Sword Sect; when spies are detecting our secrets, they are equally being influenced subtly. Ultimately, who achieves the goal is hard to say; once, I discussed this problem with Sister Yue, asking whether a similar organization existed in the Qingkong Sword Vein. Guess what she said?”

Li Chuping was intrigued, “What did she say?”

“She said Qingkong Sword Vein never considers such problems because once a sect has a True Monarch, higher-level cultivators, these issues are non-existent! They must face the test of the Great Dao; how can a spy ever overcome the Great Dao’s hurdle?

Either they can’t advance, or they get assimilated into the staunchest Sword Cultivators! So these troubles at most just create some chaos at lower levels, having no impact on the bigger picture; our problem is that there is no True Monarch Great Cultivation within the sect, so the perception isn’t deep or far enough, but do you think this situation will persist after Heaven Creation?

Just like the twelve Masters in our sect, truly after Heaven Creation, the presence of Upper Realm True Monarchs is bound to appear, and by then, what will these so-called spies and infiltrators matter?

Li Chuping was thoroughly convinced. Indeed, such secret spies only exist at low-level minor cultivations. Even if the Tongtian three realm cultivators might be more prevalent, what do they know? Reaching the Golden Core stage itself is quite rare, and then they face the choice of the Daoist Path: abandon a hidden identity in pursuit of longevity?

The answer is obvious! Thus, even if cultivation levels are not high on the Jinxiu Continent, over two thousand years, there hasn’t been a Nascent Soul spy heard of; can’t be a spy forever, after all, one has to think well for oneself.

“You’re right, after Jinxiu Continent goes through Heaven Creation, these petty and sordid affairs will lose significance. If our opponents become cultivation power from Outer Space, then it’s even more unnecessary. The levels have risen: contesting isn’t about sinister calculations but the true essence of the Great Dao.

Good, I’m convinced. I’ll go persuade Masters Xu and Zong, both are enlightened people and won’t be obstinate, as you should be well aware from your previous disruptions.”

Hou Niao turned his gaze to the next person. Yu Zhengxing raised his hand, “Alright, alright, I’ll go. The two True Monarchs in Situ Mansion are also not rigid traditionists. Everyone has a measure in their heart of what is truly beneficial for the Sword Sect.”

Hou Niao gave a deep bow, “I’ll go talk to Master Hai and the others. I’m sure they’ll support this, they’ve long been tired of this routine, even willing to exile themselves. Now with eight Masters agreeing, the three in Sima Mansion being opposed is like clapping with one hand, fighting with one chopstick, eight vs. four, any more doubts?”

Li Chuping snorted, “It’s not eight vs. four, but at least nine vs. three. The True Monarch in Prince Manor is famously known for picking sides, always siding with the winner, never making a mistake.”

As the two were about to part, Li Chuping suddenly thought of something, “The inheritance in your sword scabbard, rewarding by merit isn’t an issue, but don’t be too harsh on these Masters, they shouldn’t be excluded from recognition, this could be an opportunity to harmonize and reconcile relationships.”

Hou Niao chuckled, “Understood, I’m not so unreasonable yet, am I? At that time, besides the twelve Masters, there are veteran Elixir holders with power and reputation in the sect. We will all gather to discuss and then determine the sequence and scope of rewards for Cultivation Techniques and swordsmanship. It’s inevitably biased if done by me alone.”

Yet Yu Zhengxing sternly refused, “No, either all get, or none get. The sect is in a turbulent time; it’s better not to create excuses for disunity randomly. What, are you worried we won’t earn our merit and receive no reward?”

Beside him, Li Chuping chided with a laugh, “Yu senior, your mouth, honestly, I still want to gain without effort; if someone else gets something, paying a price is just normal. Am I wrong to take a few things from this youngster? It’s a good thing, and you’ve messed it all up!”

Hou Niao felt touched, bowing deeply, not willing to stand up. When he raised his head again, the two elders were already gone without a trace.

He is confident in changing Shan Sect Quanzhen, not just relying on his own brute strength but rather having a large group of like-minded friends, naturally including Fang Yazi, Li Shipeng, Wang Mian, and other younger fellows, but also some veteran Elixir holders led by Li Chuping and Yu Zhengxing,

and even part of the Nascent Soul Masters. Although they have never explicitly said, their support, both overt and covert, he can definitely feel. Otherwise, how could a small Golden Core like him truly sway the will of these Masters?

Whenever the three Masters from Sima Mansion try to hinder, there is always powerful support to restrain them, sometimes from Master Hai and others, sometimes from Sikong and Situ Mansion Masters; he can see the situation clearly, how could these few hundred-year-old elders fail to weigh the stakes?

So, in truth, everyone is leading together, only Hou Niao stands at the forefront, leveraging his momentum, leveraging the changes in the Jinxiu Cultivation Realm, with timing, location, and unity.

This is a good start, but he knows that the challenges lie ahead, still far from reaching a state of ease.

While he was still full of emotion, two graceful figures slowly flew over, respectfully standing several yards behind him.

Hou Niao was a bit puzzled, “In broad daylight, why have you come?”

His meaning was that they could come at night, but during the day, surely it’s necessary to consider the Sect Hierarch’s reputation, right? Having just taken office, and already plotting for someone’s wife?

Dugu Lan and Xiao Qiang exchanged a glance, also feeling nostalgic for the current situation. A hundred and sixty years, this man used just a hundred and sixty years to completely control the Demon Sect’s first great sect, and where his future limits lie is still unknown!

From their first meeting, that Energy Induction small cultivator could have such fortune, it makes one sigh at the unpredictability of destiny.

Once, a fish slipped through their hands, and they didn’t care. Then that fish leaped over a hurdle and turned into a dragon!