Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

"If this demon is not eliminated and we are not constantly vigilant, Yun Yilan will fall today."

Tomorrow, there may be Zhang Yilan, Li Yilan... among you and me, among any one whose Dao heart is not firm.

It breeds in the hearts of those whose eyes are blinded by delusion!

"I hope all fellow practitioners will take this as a lesson, constantly examine their hearts, never forget our original aspirations in cultivation, and never fail the people we are obliged to protect with the sword of Dharma in our hands!"

After he finished speaking, there was a long silence in the Jade Purity Hall.

Dao Xuan's words resonated like a great bell in everyone's hearts.

At this moment, everyone's gaze toward Dao Xuan was no longer merely one of awe for his cultivation as an Earth Immortal.

I was shocked by his ruthless methods in dealing with Yun Yilan.

It also carries a sense of heartfelt respect and admiration.

Yun Yilan's cultivation was stripped, and endless darkness and repentance awaited him.

With mixed feelings, Shangguan Ce led the remaining disciples of Fenxiang Valley.

After bowing respectfully to Dao Xuan and the leaders of the various sects, he felt a mix of sadness and a glimmer of hope for a new beginning.

We left Qingyun Mountain.

He knew that the future of Incense Valley would be full of challenges, but at least Dao Xuan had given them a chance to start over.

Dao Xuan followed his advice and dispatched two shrewd, capable, and highly skilled elders to "accompany and assist" Shangguan Ce in reorganizing Fenxiang Valley.

It is both protection and an invisible form of supervision and control.

A storm that swept through the righteous path was quelled by Dao Xuan's ability to manipulate events at will.

This incident further enhanced the prestige of the Qingyun Sect, solidifying Dao Xuan Zhenren's status as a revered Earth Immortal and leader of the righteous path.

No one can shake its position anymore.

His admonition to "slay the demons in your heart" quickly spread throughout the world following this public trial.

It has become a motto for countless cultivators to hone their Daoist aspirations.

From then on, the world order was quietly reshaped.

Amidst the undercurrents, an unprecedented behemoth is rising proudly.

That is a huge network of forces centered on Qingyun Sect, connecting all directions and radiating outwards.

Once upon a time, the six most prestigious sects, now either affiliated with or allied with Qingyun, have all formed countless connections with it.

Tianyong City received Qingyun's full assistance during the perilous Wanjie Youquan, thus incurring Mo Da's debt of gratitude.

Because of the old case in Caomiao Village, Tianyin Temple felt guilty towards Qingyun, but also had a deeper respect for him.

Shaolin and Tianyin are of the same lineage, and naturally they also stand on the side of Qingyun.

Mount Shu also received personal assistance from Dao Xuan Zhenren, who together defeated the Moon Worship Cult Leader who attempted to unleash the Water Demon Beast to wreak havoc on the world.

Even Incense Valley has now become a hidden sword in Dao Xuan's hands, capable of striking wherever it is pointed.

Anyone with discerning eyes can see that the Qingyun Sect has essentially unified the righteous path.

Wherever his orders were issued, none in the land dared disobey.

The rise and fall of the world depends on one person.

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Two days later, at Qingyun Mountain, Tongtian Peak.

Inside the majestic and solemn Yuqing Hall, bells tolled and tripods resounded, and clouds swirled around.

The heads of each lineage, senior elders, and outstanding disciples who have emerged in recent years were all ordered to gather here.

Everyone knows that the sect leader's summons must be for a major decision concerning the future of the sect.

Dao Xuan Zhenren sat upright at the head of the table, his eyes gentle. His gaze slowly swept over the people in the hall: Tian Buyi, Shuiyue, Zeng Shuchang, Shang Zhengliang, Tianyun Daoren…

These are his fellow disciples who have supported Qingyun for many years.

There are also energetic young faces such as the Three Immortals and Seven Sons.

"Fellow junior brothers and sisters, and the outstanding talents of Qingyun,"

Dao Xuan spoke, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.

"The world today appears peaceful on the surface, but evil spirits are lurking in the shadows, monsters are frequently appearing, and dangers lurk everywhere."

As the leader of the righteous path, our Qingyun Sect has an inescapable and unshirkable responsibility to slay demons, eliminate evil, and protect all living beings.

He paused slightly, and the hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop; everyone held their breath.

"However, if you want to accomplish great things, you must first strengthen yourself."

The old system of seven lineages coexisting, while beneficial for inheritance, also easily led to divisions and a dispersion of power.

In order to integrate the strength of the entire department and prepare for major changes in the future,

After much deliberation, I have decided... to abolish the positions of head of each branch!

Upon hearing this, although no one in the hall voiced their opposition, many of the chief disciples and elders showed a hint of astonishment and confusion in their eyes.

A thousand-year-old tradition, just like that, can be discarded?

Dao Xuan took in everyone's reactions and continued:

"From this point on, the Qingyun Sect will establish six elders to oversee the entire operation."

Below them are the Inner Elders and the Steward Elders.

Inner sect elders must be those who have reached the Shangqing realm to serve in this position.

The elders in charge need to have reached the Great Perfection of the Jade Purity Realm.

All my disciples, regardless of seniority, are eligible for investiture as long as their cultivation level meets the requirements!

He paused, giving everyone time to process the information, and then continued:

"From now on, Qingyun Sect will no longer distinguish disciples by lineage."

Instead, based on their functions, they established the Law Enforcement Hall, Pill Refining Hall, External Affairs Hall, Internal Affairs Hall, Weapon Refining Hall, and Array Formation Hall, each performing its own duties and coordinating resources to operate the sect in the most efficient way.

The reform measures were groundbreaking.

However, Dao Xuan's prestige was at its peak, and the reasons he gave were indeed to the point.

After a brief silence and exchange of glances, the chief elders finally rose and solemnly bowed.

"We humbly obey the sect leader's decree! For the prosperity of our sect, we are willing to die a thousand deaths!"

From that moment on, a wave of reform swept through Qingyun Sect.

The first and foremost consequence was the reshaping of the power structure. The positions of the six elders were quickly established:

The position of Law Enforcement Elder is held by Wan Jianyi, who ranks first among the six elders.

He holds the most power and is in charge of the sect's laws.

Although his hair was white, his spine was as straight as a sword, and his eyes were sharp and piercing, so that no one dared to look directly at his sharp edge.

The position of Elder Dantang is held by Tian Buyi, the head of Dazhu Peak.

Having immersed himself in the art of alchemy for hundreds of years and possessing profound expertise, he is the most suitable person to be in charge of the refining and distribution of elixirs.

The position of Elder of External Affairs is held by Zeng Shuchang, the head of Feng Huifeng.

He was adept at social maneuvering and networking, and was responsible for liaising and maneuvering with various factions and forces across the world, as well as handling all external affairs.

The position of Elder of Internal Affairs is held by Master Shuiyue, the head of Xiaozhu Peak.

She is known for her meticulousness, impartiality, and responsibility for all the complex internal affairs of the sect, including resource allocation, daily management of disciples, and evaluation of merits and demerits.

The position of Refining Elder was taken over by Shang Zhengliang, the head of Chaoyang Peak.

He has considerable expertise in the art of crafting and forging weapons, and from now on, all the sect's magical treasures and weapons will be under his jurisdiction for crafting, repair, and upgrading.

The formation elders are headed by Tianyun Daoren, the chief of Luoxia Peak.

He was calm and composed, and had a thorough understanding of formations and restrictions.

Responsible for setting up and maintaining all defensive and offensive formations inside and outside Qingyun Mountain, as well as developing new applications for formations.

The original boundaries between the various lineages were broken, and the disciples were reassigned to different halls based on their own strengths and wishes.

For a time, the flow of people in Qingyun Mountain was frequent, but it also showed unprecedented vitality.

Many of the original inner sect elders were lost in the battle against the Beast God.