Lingzhang

Chapter 762 The Big Picture and the Details

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At this moment, the head of the Wang family was speechless.

It seems that Huang Zhishu's words still have about 70% of the truth, while Jiang Lingxiu's words are only about 100% rudeness.

In reality, their true nature is entirely based on their new Dao innate abilities and the ability of the Starry Sky Rune Array to reproduce the combat power of the Ancestral Saint King level, which is what makes them so aggressive!

Huang Zhishu's reasoning exposed the Wang family head's words, revealing what seemed like a high-sounding facade, and ultimately exposing his despicable and scheming intentions.

She dared to speak out about the essence of the matter, but after the truth was revealed, the head of the Wang family dared not put everything out in the open and continue to argue and entangle with Huang Zhishu.

Then, Jiang Lingxiu's utterly domineering attitude, setting aside all the petty scheming and manipulation of the Dao Alliance's established practices and rules, revealed the essence of the matter in a direct and decisive manner—

Talking nonsense is useless. When it comes to the establishment of a powerful state like Zhenzhou, if there are any objections, then let strength speak for itself!

But this is the perfect moment.

The head of the Wang family no longer has the confidence to speak with strength.

The Ancestral Saint King's combat power was still being used against two opponents at the same time!

With Yue Hanzhang and Liu Jingqiu watching them intently from the sidelines, and Qin Linhui not knowing when he would recover, and Shang Shi could return from the ancient battlefield at any moment...

Once they make a move, it's earth-shattering; once they make a move, there's no room for maneuver!
It was precisely because they had anticipated this situation that the head of the Wang family had pretended to be dead, hiding and avoiding showing his face in an attempt to gloss over the matter.

What I just said was merely a desperate attempt to turn the tide after being forced into a corner.

But when the attempt failed, everything returned to square one, the same situation and circumstances, with even less room for maneuver, and many of the escape routes were blocked by the Wang family head's recent attempt to turn the tide.

This is the consistent style of doing things of the Wang family of Xiguan.

It's as if they were profiting at the expense of the public, taking advantage of the chaos of the bloody war to wipe out the Su family's main force in Wu'an.

They are prone to losing sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small gains, neglecting the overall stability and security of the situation for the sake of minor profits, and thus failing to achieve a complete and satisfactory outcome.

For a while.

Faced with this even more precarious situation, the head of the Wang family had no choice but to remain silent.

But at this point, some things are no longer up to the Wang family head to decide.

He had no room to remain silent!

Above the Shouyang Sacred Realm, as the star array was activated, the dazzling divine radiance rose and fell like a surging tide, seemingly about to pour towards Jiang Lingxiu's figure.

"You bastard, I'm waiting for the Starry Sky Rune Array to activate, what are you waiting for?"

"If you don't have a single coherent word to say today..."

"I'll just assume you're still stubborn and have the same attitude as when you said those words."

"Then, of the Beihai Tiandu lineage and your Xiguan Wang family, only one can live today!"

As soon as the words were spoken.

Jiang Lingxiu and Huang Zhishu remained silent.

They focused all their attention on their physical form, spirit, and the origin of their Dao, in the process of being guided to initially intertwine and resonate with the power of this star array.

Once they achieve resonance, they will gain combat power at the level of an Ancestral Saint King!

If the Wang family head doesn't respond in the near future, they will take action to solidify things!
And in the same place.

The Wang family head's face immediately showed only sorrow.

Jiang Lingxiu and Huang Zhishu are not only concerned with appearances, but also with substance!
The legal principles brought about by the decree of the Su family head are not enough; the approval of the Xiguan royal family, which just expressed the strongest opposition, is also required.

The Wang family of Xiguan had to use some words to conclude what they had just said.

We must block this seemingly feasible path of mixing in sand in advance!
If such words were spoken aloud...

In addition, the Wang family of Xiguan had previously enriched themselves at the expense of the public, which led to this situation.

They ruined things time and time again.

This is tantamount to the Wang family of Xiguan completely cutting themselves off from the various families of the Dao Alliance. Not only the diehards, but even the moderates would find it hard to tolerate them!
But the head of the Wang family also knew that if he didn't respond...

I fear that the destruction of my family and the extermination of my clan are imminent.

We must first deal with the immediate crisis.

then.

The head of the Wang family struggled to swallow, forcing down a mouthful of bitterness before finally speaking with difficulty.

"Your Majesties, please do not be angry and start a war."

"I remained silent just now because I was carefully considering what the two venerable kings had just said."

"It is truly because of my old age and dullness that I failed to see the true nature of the Tiandu Dao Academy lineage as not being a noble family at the first moment."

"The remarks I just made were truly irrational and have little practical possibility of being implemented."

"If anyone in the future acts in accordance with my erroneous words, all the ancestors and kings of the Dao Alliance shall know that such an action is certainly harboring evil intentions and having wicked intentions!"

"As for the matter of Yanzhou, no one is more wise than the ruler of Yanzhou, and I have nothing more to say."

Every word and syllable of these remarks was imbued with the Wang family head's bloody sorrow.

These words were like sharp blades, each syllable stabbing viciously into the very core of the Xi Guan Wang family and into the hearts of the once-determined alliance of aristocratic families.

But as soon as the words left his mouth...

The process of Jiang Lingxiu and Huang Zhishu intertwining and resonating with the starry sky rune array has not stopped.

It was clear that the surging energy was about to become one in an instant.

The head of the Wang family finally panicked.

Isn't this statement enough?

It was at this moment that the head of the Wang family seemed to suddenly realize something. He abruptly turned around and bowed respectfully towards the direction of the Heavenly Capital Sacred Realm.

"King Lingye—" When that pleading voice fell.

Yue Hanzhang's voice then rang out slowly and deliberately.

"alright--"

Upon hearing this, the fierce aura that was constantly rising from Jiang Lingxiu and Huang Zhishu abruptly ceased.

After giving the Wang family head a cold glance, Yue Hanzhang looked towards Jinzhou and then towards Liu Jingqiu.

"Since no one can object to what Patriarch Su has said, then the overall situation in Yanzhou is settled!"

"Anyone who, in any future matter, or in any today’s documented words or deeds, deviates from this precedent and law shall be considered a rebel against the Dao Alliance and a traitor to the human race!"

"However, Elder Liu, I have some different ideas and approaches from those of the Jade Capital Taoist Academy in Jinzhou regarding the specific details of the overall situation in Yanzhou. I would like to ask Elder Liu to discuss them with me."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jingqiu nodded slightly.

"King Lingye, please speak freely!"

Yue Hanzhang looked back towards Yanzhou, towards the head of the Su family.

"Firstly, I intend to appoint the head of the Su family as the vice president of the newly established Taoist Academy, and concurrently as the director of the Academic Affairs Office."

"Secondly, apart from the main lineage of the Su family and those secret Daoist paths that are extremely confidential and cannot be made public, I hope that the Su family head can leave at least one to three top-level secret Daoist paths of the Wu'an Su family for master-disciple transmission in the newly established Daoist Academy."

"And it can be explicitly written into the charter of the newly formed academy, so that in the future, all directors of the academic affairs office must come from among the geniuses and prodigies who have inherited these secret and top-tier Daoist paths!"

Upon hearing these words...

The head of the Su family raised an eyebrow, his previously extremely calm demeanor becoming greatly invigorated.

This was an outcome he hadn't anticipated.

Yue Hanzhang essentially created a small sect with an unbroken lineage within the original master-disciple lineage of the Daoist academy, using the method of Mingwen Cheng!
Even though these people are not surnamed Su, and are not bound by a single family or surname, they cultivate the top-tier secret path offered by the Su family. Because of this path, they can obtain the position of director of the academic affairs office.

This is all thanks to the Su family's ancestral worship!
Even if it's just indirect support, it's enough to ensure that the Su family, now of its size, won't continue to decline!
The family fortune that has been depleted can be saved again. Moreover, by "riding on" the good fortune of the Zhenzhou Taoist Temple, the chances of the Su family producing more geniuses and prodigies have greatly increased.

Perhaps another Venerable King will appear in the Su family lineage in the future!

Bring back to life!

The Su family was brought back to life because of Yue Hanzhang's words!

As for Yue Hanzhang...

This is the care he must give.

The country you conquer yourself is different from the country you hand over to someone else.

It must be said that the actions of Patriarch Su today are just the beginning of a series of crises and chaos for the various families of the Dao Alliance.

First, the head of the Su family was given a position in this newly established Taoist academy, and then there was the promise of dedication to the path of Taoism. With the head of the Su family's wisdom, he would have enough time in the future to imprint the Su family's lineage on this lineage.

Although this will also create internal forces within the Daoist academy that will remain in one lineage for eternity.

However, the power of a master-disciple relationship is far less harmful than the stubborn inheritance of a single family or clan.

Moreover, wherever there are people, there is a world of its own.

Over time, internal divisions such as the so-called "Dao Alliance Headquarters" and "Tiandu Lineage" will inevitably emerge within the Dao Academy.

If, in addition to these two factions, a "local lineage of incense offerings" is introduced, then...

With such a tripartite balance of power, the already mild harm could be further reduced to a negligible level!

Moreover, Yue Hanzhang also takes a long-term perspective.

The die-hard aristocratic families should be severely suppressed, but similarly, there is no need to go to extremes and destroy their families in this process.

Today's Wu'an Su family is the "model" created by Yue Hanzhang.

If the reorganization of the Yanzhou Daoist Academy goes smoothly, it may reduce a lot of unnecessary resistance when the regime is transferred to other prefectures in the future.

This was not a spur-of-the-moment decision by Yue Hanzhang, but a decision made after careful consideration.

And clearly, after a little thought, Liu Jingqiu also realized the benefits of doing so.

"Elder Yue's considerations are thorough, and Patriarch Su is also a man of great principle; they deserve such kindness!"

"The Dao Alliance headquarters has no objection!"

"Furthermore, we are willing to extend an invitation to Patriarch Su as well, inviting him to become a guest elder of our Dao Alliance's Education Department!"

Liu Jingqiu was indeed a quick-witted person; she not only grasped things immediately but also knew how to apply what she learned on the spot.

Since the tripartite balance of power within the Taoist academy has become a foregone conclusion.

Since the Tiandu faction facilitated this matter, and the Su family head had a certain affinity with it, the Dao Alliance headquarters naturally needed to win him over, or at least offer him some overt benefits.

A balance of power, characterized by both cooperation and checks and balances, has been fully demonstrated at this moment.

Yue Hanzhang did not stop Liu Jingqiu from doing what she was doing.

They even found it quite enjoyable.

After that.

Yue Hanzhang spoke slowly.

"This newly established Taoist temple follows the naming format of the previous two temples."

"Let's call it—Lingdu Taoist Temple!"

Then, Yue Hanzhang paused slightly before speaking with a subtle smile.

"The first dean of the Lingdu Dao Academy in the present world will be an elder from the Dao Alliance headquarters. As for the first Lord of the Lingdu Sacred Realm in the boundless starry sea—"

"You'll take on the role of spiritual cultivation!"

(End of this chapter)