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Chapter 854 Nine Council Members, A New Landscape (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Cangmingzi's "Nine Nether Weak Waters" is ever-changing, sometimes freezing thousands of miles, sometimes corroding the void, yet it is difficult to get within three zhang of Li Yunjing's body.

The gray-robed elder used the "Nirvana Finger" unpredictably, combined with various strange secret techniques, in an attempt to find a weakness in Li Yunjing's Dao heart, but he was always blocked by the majestic heavenly might emanating from the phantom of the "Divine Firmament Thunder Seal," and could hardly achieve his goal.

The four fought fiercely, their supernatural powers clashing and their laws intertwining, transforming this "Martial Arts Sky" into a collision field of four great Dao powers: thunder, stars, weak water, and annihilation.

Destructive energy storms erupted time and again, only to be steadily absorbed by the barriers of the "Martial Arts Sky Dome".

Everyone held their breath, utterly shocked.

They saw that Li Yunjing was fighting three against one and was not at a disadvantage at all!

The chaotic lightning seemed to possess the ability to encompass and refine all laws; no matter the type of attack, it seemed to be able to find a way to counter and resolve it.

What's even more frightening is his seemingly inexhaustible magical power and endless supernatural transformations.

"This child... has actually cultivated thunder magic to such an unbelievable level!"

Xuan Gang Sword Master's eyes were burning. As a sword cultivator, he could feel that Li Yunjing's every strike contained a profound understanding of the essence of the Great Dao.

"His Thunder Seal magic weapon, although only at the initial fifth rank, has extremely high levels of laws, and it may already be undergoing a transformation!"

Yunmiao Zhenjun spoke with a solemn tone.

After a prolonged and unsuccessful battle, Yu Hengzi and his two companions were starting to lose face.

"Set up the Three Talents Immortal Slaughtering Formation!"

Yuhengzi shouted sharply.

In an instant, the three of them shifted their positions, occupying the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man. Their energy was connected, and their magical power merged. Suddenly, a formation light diagram radiating a terrifying intent of annihilation appeared, enveloping Li Yunjing within it!
The light diagram rotated, and countless Immortal Slaying Sword Shadows, Weak Water Black Dragons, and Annihilation Runes poured down like a torrential rain, with power several times stronger than the previous individual attacks!
This is one of the "Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves'" ultimate attack formations, which was used to kill extraterrestrial demons!
Faced with this deadly formation, a trace of solemnity finally flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes.

He took a deep breath and held back.

"Chaotic Thunder Domain, open!"

Centered on him, a hazy, chaotic domain suddenly expanded, enveloping the entire "Three Talents Immortal Slaughtering Formation"!
Within this domain, earth, water, fire, and wind reappear, with thunder becoming the sole ruler!

The power of the cascading Immortal-Slaying Sword Shadow, the Weak Water Black Dragon, and the Annihilation Runes was greatly weakened and their speed slowed down as soon as they entered the Chaos Thunder Domain!
"not enough!"

Li Yunjing formed hand seals, communicating with the celestial artifacts that suppressed all sides in the darkness.

"All the stars in the heavens, heed my command!"

"Heavenly Thunder, bless me!"

"All demons return to their origin, help me break the formation!"

In the distant sky, it seemed as if three invisible, immense forces were crossing the void and pouring into the chaotic thunder domain!
"Boom!"

Instantly, stars shone brightly within the Thunder Domain, divine lightning lashed out like dragons, and a demonic energy that could devour the heavens and the earth was hidden within!

The power of the entire Chaotic Thunder Domain surged instantly, turning around and beginning to erode and crush the "Three Talents Immortal Slaughtering Formation"!
"He... he can actually draw upon three such terrifying alien powers to empower himself at the same time?"

"How can this be?!"

The smile on Fortune Master's face froze, filled with disbelief.

"It's a celestial artifact!"

"He must possess more than one celestial artifact and be able to borrow its power remotely!"

Tianyan Zhenjun cried out, unable to remain calm any longer.

Under the crushing force of the Chaos Thunder Domain, which combined the remote support of the three immortal artifacts, the "Three Talents Immortal Slaughtering Formation" groaned under the unbearable pressure, and its light pattern flickered violently, sometimes bright and sometimes dim!

"break!"

Li Yunjing exhaled and condensed the power of the Chaotic Thunder Domain and his own magic power to the extreme, and then threw out another punch!
This punch was no longer about returning to chaos, but about creating the world!
Where the fist force passed, chaos was separated, and purity and turbidity were distinguished. A fist energy containing the dual meanings of creation and destruction, like a divine axe that split the heavens and earth, slammed into the core node of the "Three Talents Immortal Slaughtering Formation"!
"Crack!!!"

A deafening roar, like the beginning of the universe, resounded as the "Three Talents Immortal Slaughtering Formation" could no longer withstand the force and exploded!
The violent energy blasted Yuhengzi, Cangmingzi, and the gray-robed elder away, spitting out blood, their magical power in disarray, and their foundation damaged, instantly rendering them unable to fight again!

The chaotic lightning domain slowly receded.

In the void, only Li Yunjing stood with his hands behind his back, his purple robe fluttering, the chaotic lightning around him gradually receding, his gaze calmly fixed on Qingwei Zhenjun on the high platform.

The Starry Sky Robe shimmered with light, and behind it, three faint, towering, ethereal images of immortal artifacts flashed by, bringing an overwhelming sense of oppression.

"Fellow Daoist Qingwei, can this battle be considered a victory for me, Li?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was like a thunderclap, resounding in everyone's hearts.

The entire "Martial Arts Sky Dome" was deathly silent.

Everyone was speechless with shock at the reversal of the outcome and the terrifying method Li Yunjing displayed at the end, which allowed him to simultaneously draw upon the power of multiple immortal artifacts.

Qingwei Zhenjun's face was extremely grim. He stared intently at Li Yunjing, then glanced at his three severely injured and defeated fellow disciples. His lips moved, and finally, he squeezed out a sentence through gritted teeth:

"...Sect Leader Li possesses unparalleled supernatural abilities and profound knowledge...In this battle...you have won."

These words meant that Li Yunjing's scheme to dominate the new order was thwarted by Li Yunjing's single-handed efforts, creating a huge gap in the chain.

The moment Qingwei Zhenjun finished speaking, the deathly silence within the "Martial Arts Sky Dome" was abruptly shattered!

A deafening cheer erupted from the "Divine Firmament Alliance" side. Ji Beichen, the Red Sun Ancestor, and others were filled with excitement and pride, and their gazes toward Li Yunjing were filled with fervor and admiration.

From this moment on, the "Divine Firmament Alliance" truly gained a foothold and had the right to engage in dialogue with the "Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves" on an equal footing!

Meanwhile, the eyes of other neutral or previously wavering forces, such as the Taixu Sword Sect, Luofu Dao Sect, Jiaye Baoguang Temple, and Tianmo Sect, have also completely changed.

Shock, fear, scrutiny, and even a hint of awe... a complex mix of emotions.

Li Yunjing not only won, but also demonstrated terrifying strength and resources that were enough to shake the existing order of "Tianlan Star" in an overwhelming manner.

"Amitabha."

Master Jinguang clasped his hands together, softly chanting Buddhist mantras. A hint of understanding and relief flashed in his eyes, thankful that the Buddhist community had shown kindness earlier.

"Hehe, interesting, really interesting..."

The Supreme Elder of the "Heavenly Demon Sect" smiled sinisterly, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Li Yunjing and True Monarch Qingwei, seemingly plotting something.

Xuan Gang Sword Master and Yun Miao True Monarch exchanged a glance, both seeing solemnity and a hint of relief in each other's eyes.

They were deeply impressed by Li Yunjing's unfathomable nature, but relieved that the dominance of the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens" had been broken, giving these established forces more room to maneuver.

On the high platform, the faces of True Monarch Qingwei and the others were so gloomy that they seemed to drip water.

Jingxu Zhenjun clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, clearly furious to the extreme, yet helpless.

Given their inferior strength and under the watchful eyes of the public, they had no choice but to admit defeat, no matter how unwilling they were.

Although they equipped the three masters with immortal artifacts, Li Yunjing moved too quickly and launched a full-force attack from the very beginning!
The difference between victory and defeat is fleeting.

The three top experts were crippled by Li Yunjing's powerful attack.

This outcome is truly frustrating.

But this is already a fait accompli, and it's impossible for them to back out in front of everyone!
Li Yunjing slowly descended, the light of his "Starry Sky Robe" subdued, his expression unchanged, as if the earth-shattering battle just now was merely a warm-up.

His gaze calmly swept across the entire room, finally settling on Qingwei Zhenjun again. His tone remained indifferent, yet carried an undeniable power:
“Since Fellow Daoist Qingwei has already acknowledged this, then, according to the agreement, the Shenxiao Dao Sect has the right to veto.”

"Regarding the specific charter of the New Order Elders Council, as well as the allocation of permanent council seats and the detailed rules for resource distribution, may we now return to the Jade Void Palace and sit down to discuss these matters in detail?"

His words brought this assertion of power to a close and brought the discussion back to the track of building a new order.

This time, however, no one dared to ignore his voice, and no one could deny his and the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" behind him's central position in the new order.

Li Yunjing was also quite interested in this reform!

However, that must be done in conjunction with the reforms of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and the "Huangze Dynasty". It is absolutely unacceptable to kick him out!

As for other allies?

The strength of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" and the "Xiao Family" was still too weak, and Li Yunjing simply could not bring himself to suggest adding both parties to the highest authority.

Even the Yuanyang Dao Sect and the Xiao Family are self-aware enough not to seek a higher position.

They simply hoped to be affiliated with the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and the "Huangze Dynasty," to be protected by both sides, and not become victims in the alliance's struggle.

"nature."

Qingwei Zhenjun's face was ashen. He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and tried his best to keep his voice steady: "Sect Leader Li, please."

With a wave of his sleeve, the space shifted once more, and everyone returned to the magnificent and solemn main hall of the Jade Void Palace.

However, the atmosphere inside the hall was completely different from before.

Everyone's posture seemed to have undergone some subtle changes.

Those representatives of the forces that had previously been most vocal and aggressive, who were affiliated with the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens," are now mostly meek and submissive, no longer daring to speak out.

Meanwhile, the "Divine Firmament Alliance" and its potential allies stood tall and were full of vigor.

Qingwei Zhenjun sat upright in the main seat, remaining silent for a moment as if organizing his thoughts, before finally speaking slowly, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hoarseness:

"Since Sect Leader Li has proven his strength, then the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' shall enjoy a permanent council seat and a veto right, as agreed."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the leaders of the various factions below, and continued, "The new order's 'Tianlan Elders' Council' will have nine permanent council members."

“Besides the Shenxiao Dao Sect taking one seat, our Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens Alliance recommends the Yuxu, Biyou, and Yaoguang Grotto-Heavens to take three seats.”

This proposal clearly acknowledges Li Yunjing's status while still attempting to maintain the relative dominance of the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens" within the Elders' Council.

"I believe that the 'Huangze Dynasty,' as the former leader of the alliance, made outstanding contributions during the demonic calamity and should also be given a place."

Ji Beichen spoke immediately, his tone firm.

With Li Yunjing's strong performance, he was now full of confidence.

"My Taixu Sword Sect has a long history and is renowned for its swordsmanship. We deserve a place here."

The words of the Xuan Gang Sword Master were concise and to the point.

“Our ‘Luofu Dao Sect’ should be the same.”

True Lord Yunmiao followed closely behind.

"Amitabha Buddha, the Buddhist lineage is willing to serve as a seat, to reconcile disputes, and to protect all living beings."

The Great Compassionate Zen Master also expressed his stance.

As a powerful Buddhist figure at the half-step Void Returning Realm, he had to step forward and fight for the interests of Buddhism.

"Hehe, the demonic path is also part of 'Tianlan,' so it can't all be decided by you righteous sects, can it?"

The Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect said with a sinister smile, "My Heavenly Demon Sect wants a seat!"

Seeing that the nine permanent council seats had been divided up in an instant, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense!

"Wait a minute!"

A loud voice rang out, and a burly man clad in animal skins and exuding a wild aura suddenly stood up. He was the high priest of the "Southern Wilderness Barbarian Tribe".

His body surged with vital energy, like an ancient, ferocious beast, and his voice boomed like thunder.

"You divided up the nine seats with just a few words, what about the hundreds of millions of people in the Southern Wilderness?"

"My barbarian warriors have suffered countless deaths and injuries in the demonic calamity. Can't we even earn a place in the land?"

"Our Ten Thousand Demon Valley commands hundreds of millions of demons and occupies nearly 30% of the territory of 'Tianlan Star'. Do we not even have the right to speak?"

Before he could finish speaking, another man dressed in magnificent feathered robes with an eerie appearance coldly spoke up. He was the Valley Master of the "Ten Thousand Demon Valley": "Our demon race must have a seat on the standing council!"

"The Tianluo Dao Sect has been established for hundreds of thousands of years, and its foundation is no weaker than any of the sects present here."

The sect leader of the "Tianluo Dao Sect," a Daoist whose aura was as ethereal as clouds, slowly rose to his feet. Though his tone was calm, it carried an undeniable authority: "How could Tianluo be absent from such a position that concerns the fate of 'Tianlan'?"

"Hehe, without my 'Treasure Pavilion' coordinating resources, I'm afraid you all would have trouble even with cultivation, right?"

Immediately afterwards, the Fortune Master of "Treasure Pavilion" said with a forced smile, "I think this meal is still very necessary."

He didn't necessarily want to take the position; he simply requested that other forces offer him sufficient compensation as a form of appeasement.
In an instant, the crowd inside the hall was filled with indignation, and the atmosphere that had just eased became tense again, as if a disagreement could easily escalate into another conflict.

Qingwei Zhenjun frowned, he hadn't expected the situation to spiral out of control so quickly.

Seeing that the nine permanent council seats of the "Tianlan Elders' Council" were instantly divided up by several powerful figures, the other powerful leaders in the hall, who considered themselves to be no less formidable, could no longer sit still.

The High Priest of the "Southern Wilderness Barbarians," the Valley Master of the "Valley of Ten Thousand Demons," the Sect Master of the "Heavenly Net Dao Sect," and the Fortune True Lord of the "Treasure Pavilion" successively launched attacks, demanding seats.

The undercurrents that had been temporarily suppressed by Li Yunjing's victory surged again, and the atmosphere in the entire "Jade Void Palace" suddenly became even more tense and deadly than before!

"Hmph! You barbarians, do you think you're worthy to sit on equal footing with us?"

The Pure Void True Lord of "Biyou Cave Heaven" was already seething with anger because of his previous defeat. When he saw the High Priest of the Southern Wilderness take the lead in making an attack, he immediately rebuked him in a cold voice, his words filled with disdain.

"Old man Jingxu!"

"you wanna die!"

The High Priest of the Southern Wilderness was of a violent nature. Upon hearing this, his blood and qi erupted, as if an ancient god of the primordial wilderness had been resurrected. A fierce and domineering pressure surged towards True Monarch Jingxu. "Do you dare to fight me?"

"I'm afraid you won't succeed!"

Jingxu Zhenjun suddenly stood up, and the water vapor around him transformed into the phantom of a towering wave.

"Amitabha!"

"Fellow Daoists, please calm down!"

"The permanent council seats are of great importance; how can they be decided so easily through private feuds?"

The Great Compassionate Zen Master chanted the Buddha's name, and a gentle yet firm Buddha light spread out, attempting to ease the atmosphere, saying, "Public opinion should be the priority."

"Public discussion?"

"How should we reach a consensus?"

"Isn't it just a few of you who call the shots?"

The Valley Master of Ten Thousand Demons sneered, his eerie pupils sweeping over the families who had previously secured their seats. "Our demon race has a vast territory, hundreds of millions of people, and countless experts. Is our contribution to 'Tianlan Star' really inferior to that of some sects hiding in blessed lands?"

"Valley Master, you are mistaken."

The True Monarch Yunmiao of the Luofu Dao Sect frowned slightly. "The amount of contribution needs to be considered comprehensively. How can it be judged solely by territory and population?"

"Moreover, permanent council members need to have a vision and responsibility to take overall control; it is not a trivial matter."

"Does Fellow Daoist Yunmiao mean that my demon race only knows how to act rashly and lacks the ability to coordinate?"

The Valley Master of Ten Thousand Demons' tone turned cold, and behind him, faint phantom images of ten thousand demons roaring appeared.

"Hehe, if you ask me, these seats should naturally be reserved for the most capable."

The Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Demon Sect stirred up trouble with a sinister smile, saying, "Talk is cheap; we need to prove ourselves with our skills!"

"Why not do what Sect Leader Li just did? Let anyone who disagrees fight!"

"The winner sits down, the loser shuts up!"

These words immediately drew the echoes of many warmongers, especially those forces that felt they were not weak but might be excluded due to soft indicators such as "foundation" and "prestige".

"Just hit us!"

"That's how it should be!"

"Strength reigns supreme; it's only natural!"

The situation was on the verge of spiraling out of control. If it really turned into a chaotic battle, the Myriad Immortals Alliance would become a joke, and it might even trigger a major war that would affect the entire "Tianlan Star".

The Qingwei True Lord, seated in the main seat, had an extremely ugly expression; he had never expected things to develop to this point.

His original plan was to leverage the strength of the "Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves" to quickly establish a new order centered around them, but Li Yunjing shattered that plan.

Now, all sides are vying for the right to speak, and the situation is no longer something he can easily control.

Li Yunjing, who had been observing coldly, spoke slowly at this moment. His voice was not loud, but it clearly drowned out all the noise:

"Gentlemen, if a chaotic battle breaks out here, even if nine seats are decided, what prestige will the 'Tianlan Elders' Council' retain?"

"How are they any different from bandits in the mountains and forests?"

His gaze swept over the indignant cultivators, finally settling on True Monarch Qingwei: "Fellow Daoist Qingwei, since public opinion is not convincing enough, and private duels are improper, I have a suggestion." All eyes instantly focused on him.

Qingwei Zhenjun took a deep breath: "Please speak, Sect Leader Li."

"The nine permanent seats on the board are of great importance and require careful consideration."

Li Yunjing said calmly, "Since all parties believe they are qualified and are unwilling to accept each other's position, let's establish a relatively fair set of rules."

"We could establish a 'Tianlan Ranking' with a century-long period."

"Within a century, any sect or force that believes it has the strength to compete for a permanent seat on the board may challenge the existing permanent board members."

"The challenge can take many forms. It can be a spar between sect leaders or representatives, a comprehensive contest between forces, or even a multi-dimensional competition based on resources, disciples, and influence under specific rules. The rules will be decided by the Elders Council through temporary public deliberation to ensure relative fairness."

"The winner can replace the loser and become a permanent member of the board, with the right to veto."

"In this way, we can avoid the current unnecessary chaos and make this permanent council position a source of motivation for all parties to strive for progress and make continuous contributions to 'Tianlan Star', rather than a privileged position that is unchanging and self-enclosed."

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent, and everyone looked thoughtful.

Li Yunjing's suggestion, seemingly a step back and not forcibly deciding on the nine seats today, was actually extremely clever.

First, it prevented an immediate full-blown conflict, giving all parties a way out.

Secondly, it established a dynamic mechanism of "promotion and demotion," making permanent council seats no longer a guaranteed job and giving all powerful forces a clear path and hope for advancement.

Especially for forces like the "Southern Wilderness Barbarians", "Ten Thousand Demon Valley", "Tianluo Dao Sect" and "Jubao Tower", although they may not be able to directly obtain a seat today, their future is promising, making them more likely to accept it.

Finally, the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens" were also put on the spot. If they objected, it would mean they were afraid of being challenged and appeared weak; if they agreed, it would mean that their dominant position would be under constant threat.

The expressions of Qingwei Zhenjun and the others changed, and they instantly understood the key to the matter. They cursed Li Yunjing for being cunning, but they could not find a suitable reason to refute him.

On the surface, this proposal does indeed appear to be more "fair" and "dynamic."

“Amitabha, I think Master Li’s suggestion is quite appropriate.”

The Great Compassionate Zen Master was the first to state that "dynamic competition is the only way to maintain vitality and avoid stagnation."

"I think it's feasible."

Ji Beichen immediately offered his support.

"can!"

The words of the Xuan Gang Sword Master were concise and to the point.

"Seconded!"

Yunmiao Zhenjun nodded.

...Soon, giants such as the "Taixu Sword Sect", "Luofu Dao Sect", and "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple" expressed their support.

The High Priest of the Southern Wilderness, the Valley Master of Ten Thousand Demons, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Net Sect, and others exchanged glances. Although they were somewhat disappointed that they could not immediately obtain seats, this plan at least gave them a clear opportunity and avoided the risk of fighting to the death with the major powers right now. They all nodded in agreement.

"Master Li's insight is brilliant!"

The Fortune Master smiled and said, "In this way, everyone will have something to look forward to, and it will also allow me, 'Treasure Pavilion,' to see which company we should focus on investing in!"

His words were still full of business acumen.

"In that case, we shall do as Sect Leader Li says."

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Qingwei Zhenjun sighed inwardly, knowing that the initial goal could not be achieved today. He could only nod helplessly: "The nine permanent council seats will be temporarily held by 'Shenxiao Dao Sect', 'Huangze Dynasty', 'Taixu Sword Sect', 'Luofu Dao Sect', 'Kasyapa Baoguang Temple', as well as the three 'Yuxu', 'Biyou', and 'Yaoguang' grotto-heavens in my 'Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens' alliance, and 'Tianmo Sect'."

He specifically mentioned the "Heavenly Demon Sect," both to follow the previously agreed-upon structure and to intentionally bring in representatives of the demonic path to muddy the waters, while also slightly balancing the power within the righteous path.

After all, the relationship between the "Heavenly Demon Sect" and other righteous forces is delicate.

"As for the other seats, and the specific regulations regarding the qualifications of non-permanent council members, resource allocation details, and council rules of procedure..."

Qingwei Zhenjun mustered his spirits and said, "Let the nine temporarily appointed permanent council members, together with representatives from each region, discuss and decide on this matter in detail."

Li Yunjing's proposed "Tianlan Ranking" dynamic competition mechanism is like a drop of cold water in a boiling oil pan. While it temporarily suppresses the explosion, it also makes the subsequent negotiations more subtle and complicated.

Qingwei Zhenjun then passed the buck back to the nine provisional standing councils, who then discussed the specific charter with representatives from each region.

This means that a longer, more demanding game of patience and wisdom has begun.

The atmosphere inside the main hall of "Yuxu Palace" shifted from a tense standoff to a somber, undercurrent-filled tension.

Representatives from various factions engaged in a protracted tug-of-war over countless details, including the structure of the council, the number of board members, the allocation of resources, and the rules of procedure.

The first is the specific structure of the council of elders.

"Since the nine permanent council members are tentatively set, they will be responsible for the final decision-making and veto power."

"Therefore, a more representative executive body is indeed needed to handle routine affairs."

Li Yunjing spoke first again, setting the tone: "I propose to add eighteen seats to the 'Daily Council'."

"Eighteen seats?"

Is it too much?

Jingxu Zhenjun frowned, "I'm afraid the efficiency will be low."

"otherwise."

Master Xuanji gently shook his jade whisk and spoke up in support of Li Yunjing, saying, "'Tianlan Star' is vast and has many powerful forces."

"The eighteen daily council members ensure that the interests and voices of all parties are reflected in daily decision-making."

"The permanent council members set the direction, while the day-to-day council members handle affairs. The two have clearly defined responsibilities and complement each other, which is the way to balance efficiency and fairness."

"I believe that what Headmaster Li and Fellow Daoist Xuanji said makes sense."

Ji Beichen nodded: "The eighteen daily council members can be nominated by influential forces from various regions and are responsible for the daily operation of the alliance, resource allocation, dispute mediation and other specific matters."

This proposal received support from the vast majority of non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.

For them, even if they can't get into the highest decision-making circle, getting into the core execution level is a huge victory.

After repeated consultations, the following was finally determined:
The "Tianlan Elders' Council" is the highest authority, composed of nine permanent council members and eighteen daily council members.

The nine permanent council members are "Shenxiao Dao Sect", "Huangze Dynasty", "Taixu Sword Sect", "Luofu Dao Sect", "Jiaye Baoguang Temple", "Yuxu Cave Heaven", "Biyou Cave Heaven", "Yaoguang Cave Heaven", and "Tianmo Sect".

The nine major powers possess veto power!

The eighteen daily councils, including "Ten Thousand Demon Valley," "Mingxin Temple," "Youlan Mountain Range," "Yuanyang Dao Sect," "Tianluo Dao Sect," and "Blood God Sect," are responsible for the daily affairs of the alliance. Their term of office is one hundred years, and they can be re-elected. They are nominated by the council of elders and approved by the "Hundred Races Council."

All Nascent Soul level forces automatically become members of the "Hundred Races Council," possessing the right to make suggestions and supervise, and can nominate representatives to participate in the election of "rotating stewards."

Next comes the most sensitive and crucial issue: the division of spheres of influence and resources.

"In order to maintain stability, the existing areas of actual control by each party are recognized in principle as their basic sphere of influence."

On behalf of the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens," Qingwei Zhenjun was the first to propose a plan: "Based on this, the alliance will coordinate and allocate certain disputed areas, unclaimed secret realms, and strategic resources that are crucial to the overall situation."

This "unchanged principle" first and foremost ensures that the fundamental bases of the major powers will not be shaken, including the "Shenxiao Dao Sect's" control over the "Southern Heaven Continent" and the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens'" rule over the "Canglan Continent" and some surrounding areas.

"The Ten Thousand Mountains and the surrounding three million li of demon territory must be clearly placed under the jurisdiction of my Ten Thousand Demon Valley!"

Just like the demon race, the Valley Master of "Ten Thousand Demon Valley" immediately proposed: "Our valley has the priority right to mine all the resources within!"

"The Southern Wilderness has been the ancestral land of my barbarian tribe since ancient times, and no one else shall have the right to interfere!"

The high priest of the "Southern Wilderness Barbarian Tribe" then said, "The 'blood crystal vein' discovered within naturally belongs to our tribe!"

"Tianluo Daozong", "Jubaolou", "Yaowanggu" and others have also put forward their own demands for territory and core interests.

"I agree with Fellow Daoist Qingwei's proposal to 'remain true to the principles'."

Ji Beichen took the lead in setting the tone to stabilize the foundation of the "Huangze Dynasty".

"Our 'Shenxiao Dao Sect's' jurisdiction over the 'Southern Heaven Continent' and the surrounding seas was won with blood after the demonic calamity, and it should be confirmed."

Li Yunjing followed closely behind, his voice leaving no room for doubt.

With him and Ji Beichen taking the lead, other major figures also expressed their views, confirming their own core spheres of influence.

Based on this, the allocation of disputed areas and new resources has become a battleground for bargaining.

For example, there is a dispute among various parties regarding the newly discovered "Star Essence Gold" vein located deep in the "Sea of ​​No Delusion".

Ultimately, through Li Yunjing's mediation, an agreement was reached: the mine would be jointly managed by the alliance, the mining rights would be auctioned off, and a portion of the proceeds would be used by the alliance as a whole, while the remainder would be distributed according to the contributions of each permanent and daily director.

Biyou Cave Heaven, due to its geographical location and control of some shipping routes, was granted a portion of priority mining rights as compensation.

For example, some marginal areas that originally belonged to the "Anchang Dynasty" and are now in a power vacuum have been gradually infiltrated and controlled by members of the "Shenxiao Alliance" such as the "Xiao Family" and "Yuanyang Daozong" under the guise of "assisting in management" and "cooperative development," with the covert promotion of Li Yunjing and the tacit approval of the "Huangze Dynasty."

For special forces like "Jubaolou" and "Yaowanggu", the alliance recognizes their commercial activities and medicinal herb collection rights throughout the entire "Tianlan Star", but requires them to pay a certain percentage of taxes or resources and to give priority to the alliance's supply in critical moments.

As for this proposal, the numerous behemoths naturally had no intention of opposing it, since everyone was a beneficiary of the existing system!
The truly tragic ones are those top-tier sects, families, and dynasties!
Their territory and resource points were divided up by these behemoth forces without their knowledge!

This negotiation, which concerns the future landscape, lasted for a full six months.

During this period, representatives from all sides quoted classical texts, engaged in heated debates, sometimes slammed their fists on the table, sometimes stormed off, and there were countless private meetings, deals, and compromises.

As an emerging giant and an important balancing force, Li Yunjing has demonstrated remarkable patience, skill, and strategic vision.

He not only successfully defended the core interests of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and the "Huangze Dynasty", but also secured many practical benefits for allies such as the "Yuanyang Dao Sect", the "Xiao Family", the "Beidi Sect", and the "Louguan Dao", which greatly enhanced the "Shenxiao Alliance's" implicit strength and influence in the new order.

Six months later, a comprehensive "Tianlan Alliance Charter" spanning a thousand pages and a series of supplementary rules were finally drafted.

The other terms and conditions are not much different from the rights and obligations of a normal alliance, except for the addition of the "Tianlan Ranking".

The Centennial Challenge mechanism is enshrined in the charter, leaving room for future changes.

When all the leaders of the various factions finally imprinted their divine marks on this charter, which symbolized compromise and balance, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a mix of emotions.

As Qingwei Zhenjun gazed at the radiant charter, a complex mix of emotions welled up within him.

The hegemonic dream of the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens" was shattered, but at least its core position and most of its interests were preserved.

Li Yunjing remained calm; he knew this was just the beginning.

Although the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has entered the highest decision-making level, there are still many challenges ahead.

All other parties, whether they got what they wanted or had some regrets, understood that "Tianlan Star" had entered a new era of multipolar coexistence full of variables.

The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance Conference finally came to an end after nearly a year.

To ease the tension caused by the long negotiations and to highlight the harmony and future of the newly formed alliance, Qingwei Zhenjun, as the host, announced that a grand immortal banquet would be held at the Yaoguang Terrace in the Jade Void Immortal City, inviting all parties to celebrate together.

That night, the "Yaoguang Terrace" was shimmering with celestial light, and celestial music filled the air among the jade palaces.

Exquisite delicacies and fine wines are served in a flowing stream, all of which are rare treasures rarely seen elsewhere.

The bigwigs from all sides temporarily set aside their confrontational stance at the negotiating table, clinking glasses and chatting amiably, at least on the surface, creating an atmosphere of harmony.

After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

"Fellow Daoists, the establishment of this alliance is a blessing for the billions of living beings on Tianlan Star."

The True Lord Qingwei, seated in the main seat, raised his cup and stood up, his warm voice resounding throughout the hall: "However, the future of the alliance lies not only in us, but also on the shoulders of the younger generation."

"Why not take advantage of this auspicious occasion to let the talents of each family come down and compete, showcasing their skills? This would not only add to the festivities but also allow us to see the future hope of 'Tianlan'?"

This statement immediately garnered responses from all sides.

Showcasing the strength of the younger generation is not only a demonstration of the sect's heritage and future potential, but also an invisible competition for status within the new alliance, and no one wants to fall behind.

"good!"

"That's right!"

"Let the boys stretch their muscles a bit!"

Soon, a huge, pre-prepared martial arts arena rose from the center of Yao Guang Platform. Runes flowed around the arena, and it was shrouded in a hazy light, enough to withstand battles between Nascent Soul level cultivators.

The first to appear is a young sword cultivator from the "Tai Xu Sword Sect" named Ling Feng, who is at the sixth level of the Golden Core realm.

He carried an ancient sword on his back, exuding a cold and aloof aura, his gaze sharp as lightning.

"Ling Feng of the Taixu Sword Sect, please enlighten me, fellow Daoists!"

His voice was clear and melodious, carrying the sharp edge unique to sword cultivators.

"I'll meet you!"

A flash of fire appeared, and a true disciple of the Yuanyang Dao Sect named Yuanyangzi leaped onto the martial arts stage, his body surrounded by crimson true fire, exuding a majestic aura.

"It's him?"

On the high platform, Li Yunjing saw Yuan Yangzi and a look of reminiscence appeared on his face.

Back then, at the banquet in the City Lord's Mansion of the City of Glory, he had seen this number one young person of the Yuanyang Dao Sect!
Time flies and the world changes dramatically.

Looking at the spirited Yuan Yangzi below the stage, Li Yunjing was filled with mixed emotions.

Back then, in the City Lord's Mansion of "City of Glory", I was just an insignificant bystander, while Yuan Yangzi was already a core figure who could chat and laugh with geniuses like Fu Hengkong.

Now, I have become a powerful figure in my own right, on par with the patriarchs of various sects. Truly, the ways of the world are unpredictable.

At this moment, the two on the stage were already locked in combat.

Lingfeng's sword technique was fierce, with sword light splitting into swirling galaxies; Yuanyangzi's true fire was domineering, with flames burning the sky between his fists and palms.

Both were top performers in the Golden Core stage, and it was difficult to determine who was better at the time.

"The swordsmanship of the Taixu Sword Sect is indeed well-deserved of its reputation."

Ji Beichen praised.

Li Yunjing nodded slightly: "The Yuanyang True Fire of the Yuanyang Dao Sect is also quite accomplished."

The Crimson Sun True Lord and the Primordial Sun True Man standing beside Li Yunjing both looked tense.

Yuan Yangzi is the future hope of the "Yuan Yang Dao Sect". He has already broken through to the peak of the Golden Core realm and is just around the corner from the Nascent Soul realm!

The previous generations of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" were unremarkable on the entire "Tianlan Star" level and could not be considered a powerful sect.

But Yuan Yangzi truly represents hope!
According to the intelligence of the Yuanyang Dao Sect, there are very few people of this age who can surpass Yuanyangzi. Most of these people, like Li Yunjing, have already broken through to the Nascent Soul realm.

Currently, among those at the Golden Core realm, Yuan Yangzi is undoubtedly the number one in the world!

The reputation of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" rests on Yuanyangzi's shoulders!

On the stage, the battle between Ling Feng and Yuan Yangzi had reached a fever pitch.

Ling Feng changed his sword technique and used the ultimate skill of the Taixu Sword Sect, "Taixu Dividing Light Sword". The ancient sword in his hand trembled slightly and instantly split into hundreds of condensed sword lights. Each one contained a sharp sword intent that could cut through gold and iron, and enveloped Yuan Yangzi like a reversed galaxy.

"Well done!"

Yuan Yangzi let out a long roar, not daring to be negligent. He drew circles in front of his chest with both palms, and the Crimson Sun True Fire around his body frantically gathered, transforming into a solid giant shield of flames, the "Crimson Sun True Fire Shield"!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Sword light struck the fire shield one after another, unleashing a continuous roar. Fire and sword energy scattered everywhere, causing ripples to spread across the protective light screen of the martial arts arena.

"The swordsmanship of the Taixu Sword Sect is indeed fierce!"

"The defenses of the Yuanyang Dao Sect are also formidable!"

"Who is this Yuan Yangzi? How is he so powerful?"

There were bursts of exclamations from the audience.

On the high platform, True Lord Chiyang and True Man Yuanyang breathed a slight sigh of relief, but their eyes remained fixed on the battle.

Seeing that the sword light could not break through, Ling Feng's eyes narrowed and his sword stance changed again!

His figure swayed, creating three afterimages that were difficult to distinguish from reality, which attacked Yuan Yangzi simultaneously from different angles!

"The Illusionary Sword of the Void!"

Someone recognized the move and exclaimed in surprise.

Despite the danger, Yuan Yangzi remained calm and stomped his foot, causing his true fire to erupt and form a scorching ring that spread outwards. "Red Sun Shock!"
The three afterimages paused slightly under the impact of the fire ring. Yuan Yangzi seized this fleeting opportunity, pointed his fingers like a sword, and unleashed a highly refined "Yuan Yang Finger" force, like an arrow released from a bow, precisely targeting Ling Feng's true form.

(End of this chapter)