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The Xu family arrived riding on dragons and riding the wind, their imposing presence and transcendent demeanor instantly stunning the entire audience.

This is an absolute demonstration of strength and authority!
But they did not object.

The Xu family has already demonstrated its strength by driving out the Xi family and killing the Xi family's patriarch!

The hundred-zhang-long dragon did not immediately descend to the plaza, but instead slowly circled once a hundred zhang above the ground. Its dark golden vertical pupils coldly swept over the crowd below, causing countless hearts to pound wildly.

They instinctively lowered their eyes, unable to look directly at each other.

Immediately, Xu Chuan and the others moved slightly, like immortals descending to earth, lightly landing from the dragon's head and standing steadily at the very front of the square, facing the council hall.

Behind them, Chen Changge, Lei Wuji, and Tang Yuanli also fell silently.

Mo Yue let out a low groan in the air, his body shimmering with light as he rapidly shrank, transforming in the blink of an eye into a two-meter-tall man in a blue robe.

It has a dragon's head and a human body, but wears a blue shirt, which looks quite strange.

He stood silently half a step behind Xu Chuan. Although he was in human form, the terrifying dragon might he exuded still made many people present tremble slightly.

Xu Chuan's gaze was calm as water as he slowly swept over the dozens of Golden Core cultivators in the square, taking in everyone's reactions.

Then, he smiled faintly, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Fellow Daoists, I've kept you waiting."

"Let's all go in."

Xu Chuan flicked his sleeve, and the council hall slowly opened.

He turned around first, walking calmly towards the main hall.

Xu Mingxian and the others followed closely behind.

Next came Mo Wentian, the Cang family, and the Lei family, followed by the Golden Core cultivators from other forces.

The main hall is extremely spacious and hundreds of feet high. Eight golden dragon pillars, each requiring several people to encircle, support the caisson ceiling painted with the sun, moon, stars, mountains, and geography.

The ground was covered with jet-black spirit jade that shone like a mirror.

Directly opposite the entrance to the main hall, there is a long square table made of green jade.

Its head seat is a large, heavy, and carved purple-gold throne, with a row of smaller but equally luxurious chairs on either side below it.

Xu Chuan walked straight to the head seat and sat down calmly.

"Please take your seats," Xu Chuan said calmly.

To Xu Chuan’s left is Mo Yue, and opposite him is Mo Wentian, the patriarch of the Mo family.

The two Nascent Soul level cultivators naturally held a position second only to Xu Chuan, who was in charge.

Xu Mingxian is in the second seat on the left, and Bingqian Zhenjun is in the right.

Next were Xu Deling and Cang Fengyan, the head of the Cang family.

Then came Lei Wuji and Chen Changge.

The other Golden Core members took their seats in turn.

Once everyone was seated, the hall was completely silent, and all eyes were focused on Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan slowly swept his gaze over the dozens of Golden Core cultivators present, and calmly said, "The main reason for gathering you all here today is to discuss the future development of my Tiancang Palace."

I imagine that none of you here, having experienced the bloody battles between the two prefectures and the open and covert struggles of internal strife, would wish to engage in further warfare, would you?

“Fellow Daoist Xu is right.” Mo Wendao stroked his beard and nodded, taking the lead in agreeing, “Tiancang Prefecture should be completely stabilized.”

Cang Fengyan also spoke up, saying, "Patriarch Xu has great foresight, and what he said is exactly what we all think."

"I wonder what specific ideas Patriarch Xu has for the future of Tiancang Prefecture?"

Xu Chuan smiled slightly but did not answer Cang Fengyan immediately.

Instead, they turned their attention to True Lord Binggan.

“Fellow Daoist Bingqian,” Xu Chuan said, “you should already be aware of the recent changes in the Tiancang Sect. Among the remaining elders, in terms of cultivation and strength, you should be the most respected.”

Today, the positions of Grand Elder, Sect Master, and even Supreme Elder of the Cang Sect are all vacant.

"With such a vast sect, what are your plans?"

Bingqian Zhenjun was clearly surprised that Xu Chuan would ask him first, and was slightly taken aback.

His face was cold and stern. He had been in seclusion for many years, rarely participating in the management of sect affairs. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly said, "Patriarch Xu, I, the True Lord, have never cared about the mundane affairs of the sect."

The fate of the Heavenly Azure Sect depends entirely on the will of the other elders.

The words fell.

Elder Yang, a ninth-level Golden Core cultivator from the Tiancang Sect, suddenly spoke up, "Patriarch Xu, the Tiancang Sect has suffered such a drastic change, and the people's hearts are scattered, and the future is uncertain."

I wonder what plans you have for my Heavenly Cang Sect, Patriarch Xu?

If the Xu family intends to take over the territory and resources of the Heavenly Azure Sect, we will relinquish them and seek other opportunities.

Xu Chuan smiled and said, "Elder Yang, what do you mean by that? Do you think my Xu family is coveting the resources of the Heavenly Cang Sect?"

"Fellow Daoists of the Heavenly Cang Sect, rest assured, my Xu family disdains to do such a thing. In fact, we intend to strengthen our position with the Heavenly Cang Sect as the main body."

Mo Wentian asked curiously, "Fellow Daoist Xu, what is the meaning of this?"

"reform!"

"reform?"

The Golden Core cultivators were discussing it animatedly.

"What kind of reform?" asked Bingqian Zhenjun.

“Going back to the source.” Xu Chuan said slowly, “The Tiancang Mountains were called the Canglong Mountains in ancient times, and then the original name was restored.”

The Heavenly Azure Sect has been renamed the Azure Dragon Alliance!

And the members of the alliance are all of you here today!

Xu Chuan scanned the crowd and exclaimed in shock, "I demand that all forces join the alliance to form a super power alliance."

"This"

Everyone looked surprised and turned to look at Xu Chuan, wondering what he was up to.

"True Monarch Binggan, Elder Yang, what do you think of the Heavenly Azure Sect's opinion?"

They exchanged glances, and even felt that Xu Chuan was intentionally helping them.

"Neither of us has any objections."

“I, Chi Huo, have no objection.”

"Yun has no objection."

"Liu had no objections."

All the original elders of the Xiantian Cangzong Sect agreed.

Xu Chuan looked at Mo Wentian and said with a faint smile, "Senior Mo, what about you?"

"I"

Mo Wentian paused, he really wanted to say no.

However, he had an agreement with the Xu family that he would follow their lead for the next ten years.

"My Mo family is willing to join this Azure Dragon Alliance."

Lei Wuji immediately added, "I, Lei, represent the Lei family in joining."

"My Chen family (Tang family) (Yan family) (Yan family) are willing to follow the arrangements of Patriarch Xu and join the Azure Dragon Alliance."

“My Cang family is also willing.” Cang Fengyan was silent for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

The most powerful families and some forces that sided with Yunxi City spoke up, while the rest looked at each other in bewilderment.

Their eyes met, as if to say: "Hey bro, wanna join?"
What can you do if you don't join? Can your arm twist the thigh?

The forces that spoke up earlier, combined, already represented eight or nine tenths of the power of Tiancang Prefecture.

If they don't follow, they might be targeted.

"agree!"

"My Dongfang family also agrees!"

"My Shangguan family joins the alliance!" A moment later.

Xu Chuan's proposal to change the Tiancang Sect into the Canglong Alliance was passed unanimously.

This is really just going through the motions.

"Thank you all for your support." Xu Chuan smiled faintly. "Now, I will talk about the arrangements for the Azure Dragon Alliance."

The Azure Dragon Alliance is composed of all Golden Core forces in the Azure Heaven Prefecture. Each force must have one Golden Core member join the alliance and become an elder.

All alliance elders have the right to make decisions and conduct deliberations.

However, if a member of a family loses their Golden Core cultivation and no other Golden Core cultivator can replace them, the family will be removed from the elders' seats and will no longer have the right to participate in council meetings.

If a family has multiple members at the Golden Core stage who join the alliance, they can automatically become elders and enjoy the same rights as elders.

Those who have not joined are not allowed to concern themselves with matters of the alliance.

Simply put, the alliance is a collection of all forces, but each family still retains its independence and autonomy, and can develop and grow on its own.

As long as the rules established by the alliance are not violated.

The alliance must not interfere arbitrarily.

Upon hearing this, everyone realized that the Azure Dragon Alliance seemed to be very friendly to all parties.

The Azure Dragon Alliance is controlled by the Council of Elders, whose members are Golden Core cultivators from aristocratic families. In turn, these families are controlled by the Azure Dragon Alliance.

It can be said that they check and balance each other.

"Besides aristocratic Golden Core cultivators, the Azure Dragon Alliance can also recruit rogue Golden Core cultivators who will enjoy the same rights as elders," Xu Chuan continued.

The patriarch of the Shangguan family asked, "Patriarch Xu, how should we handle conflicts between aristocratic families?"

"Unless it violates the Alliance's rules, the Azure Dragon Alliance shall not interfere. However, the disciples and elders of the relevant families within the Alliance may participate in the struggle on their own in the name of their families."

If someone dies as a result, the Azure Dragon Alliance will not pursue the matter.

However, if members of powerful families kill alliance disciples or elders without cause, the alliance will pursue the matter to the end!

The alliance draws on the resources of powerful families to grow stronger, yet it does not interfere with their actions, remaining detached and independent.

Even if a family is wiped out due to a power struggle, as long as there are still family members in the alliance, they will not be exterminated, which can be considered as a way to protect some weaker families.

Everyone was deep in thought, considering the interests of the Azure Dragon Alliance.

At least for now, it's a good thing for all parties.

"Original disciples of the Xiantian Cangzong Sect will be directly transferred to the Canglong Alliance. The rest will be recruited as disciples in July of each year. Elders can recommend two outer disciples and one inner disciple every ten years."

This spot allows you to become an alliance disciple without taking any assessment.

Alliance elders are not necessarily required to remain within the alliance; they may cultivate within their own clans if they wish. However, if they remain within the alliance, cultivation caves will naturally be provided for them.

Many early-stage Golden Core cultivators were immediately intrigued.

How can the cultivation conditions of ordinary noble families compare to those of the Heavenly Azure Sect?

Although much of the Tiancang Sect's resources have been transferred to the Xi family and later fell into the hands of the Xu family, the spiritual vein conditions have remained unchanged.

It is definitely the best place for cultivation in Tiancang Prefecture, apart from the Xu family.

Even the Mo family cannot compare.

"The Azure Dragon Alliance is superior to all the aristocratic families on some level, but in essence, it is on the same level as the aristocratic families, for example, by recruiting Golden Core cultivators or taking on disciples."

Other prominent families can also recruit independently and compete for the positions.

However, due to the special nature of the Azure Dragon Alliance, each family must contribute a certain amount of resources to the Azure Dragon Alliance every year. The amount of resources depends on the number of Golden Core cultivators in each family within the alliance.

The more Golden Elixir cultivators there are, the more they need to hand over.

The quantity of resources and the frequency of submission will be discussed later and decided by a vote of everyone present.

Next, we will discuss the alliance's job system.

That is, the real power of the alliance.

Ordinary elders only participate in council meetings, voting, and proposing items for discussion; they do not have the authority to interfere in alliance affairs.

Xu Chuan scanned the crowd, and many people's eyes lit up.

Such a large alliance offers immense benefits to those with real power.

"The alliance is divided into four halls: the Council of Elders, the Hall of Punishments, the Hall of Alchemy, the Hall of Weapons, the Hall of Arrays and Symbols, and the Hall of Alliance Affairs."

"The council of elders consists mostly of ordinary elders, but some elders can hold other real powers. In addition, the Grand Elder has the highest deliberation power, veto power, and the power to appoint officials."

Everyone immediately knew that this was the position Xu Chuan had chosen for himself.

However, among those present, only Xu Chuan was qualified to serve as the Grand Elder of the Azure Dragon Alliance.

Even Mo Wentian, a Nascent Soul cultivator in his early stages, was far less prestigious than Xu Chuan.

"The Hall of Punishments has one Hall Master and two Deputy Hall Masters, who are in charge of laws and punishments. They have the right to appoint and dismiss Hall of Punishments officials and recruit disciples."

Cultivation level and strength are the primary considerations. If the competitors are roughly equal in strength, the elders will vote to decide.

After all, without the strength to suppress a region, the Hall of Punishments is nothing but an empty shell.

Each hall is responsible for the cultivation resources of the alliance disciples, including alchemy, artifacts, arrays, and talismans. Each hall has one hall master and one deputy hall master.

In these four halls, skill level is the primary consideration; if the skill levels are similar, then cultivation realm is taken into account.

The rights are the same as above; they can appoint and dismiss deacons at their own discretion, and recruit talented individuals from among the alliance disciples to join their training.

As for the Hall of State Affairs, it is the department that handles all matters, large and small, within the alliance.

The alliance consists of one leader, two deputy leaders, eight senior deacons, thirty-two intermediate deacons, and one hundred and twenty-eight junior deacons.

Responsible for many matters such as issuing alliance tasks and allocating resources.

The rights are the same as above.

Then there are the Seven Peaks. The Seven Peaks are the alliance's external combat force and also the main place for training disciples. Therefore, all disciples who join the alliance must enter the Seven Peaks.

The Hall of Punishments, the Hall of Alchemy, the Hall of Artifacts, the Hall of Arrays and Talismans, and the Hall of Political Affairs all recruit disciples from the Seven Peaks. The disciple recruitment can be held once every six months, once a year, or once every few years.

This matter shall be decided by the respective hall masters or alliance leaders.

Each of the seven peaks must have one peak master and two deputy peak masters, with strength being the primary criterion.

Because the Seven Peaks and the Punishment Hall are in different systems, they can hold multiple positions. For example, the master of the Seven Peaks can be the master of the Punishment Hall, the master of the Alchemy, Weaponry, Array and Talisman Hall, or the leader of the Political Affairs Hall.

However, the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall cannot be the Hall Master of the Alchemy, Weapon, Array and Talisman Hall or the Alliance Leader.

The rest are similar.

Qifeng holds a disciple competition every year, and distributes corresponding resources based on the results.

Each peak has four levels of disciples: miscellaneous disciples, outer disciples, inner disciples, and true disciples.

Disciples below the seventh level of Qi Refining are considered menial disciples, those above the seventh level are considered outer disciples, and inner disciples are those at the Foundation Establishment stage or above.

As for true disciples, they need to comprehend the meaning of supernatural powers, and the resources they receive far exceed those of inner disciples.

Upon reaching the Golden Core stage, one automatically becomes an Alliance Elder.

If someone is exceptionally talented, such as someone with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, a special bloodline, or an extraordinary physique and innate talent, they can be promoted to an inner disciple even if they only have Qi Refining cultivation.

Elders have the right to accept disciples, but their alliance benefits will remain unchanged. Elders will need to provide their own resources to train disciples.

Everyone listened quietly; Xu Chuan's explanation was already quite detailed.

Although it references some of the previous settings of the Tiancang Sect, there are also significant differences.

At least it's fairer!

Whatever resources and status a disciple wants to obtain, they must rely on their own abilities.

If an elder takes a liking to a student and is willing to take them in as a disciple, that is also an option.

As for the elders, the same applies; they must also contribute to the alliance in order to receive rewards.

For example, mid-grade defensive magic treasures, rare and precious medicinal herbs and materials, and even high-grade magic treasures may be rewarded in the future.

"Gentlemen, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. If not, then we will begin the arrangement of the various real powers."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and glanced at the people in the two rows on his left and right.

(End of this chapter)