hotmtlnovel Chapter 197 Decision
Chapter 197 Decision
Li Qingshan glanced at the people around him, understanding what they meant.
But...
"The Xuanming Sect slaughtered the descendants of the Artifact Sect because they were defeated on the battlefield of the Eastern Sea. Killing them is actually an alternative way to retaliate against our Nine Cauldrons Sect. If we turn a blind eye... it would undoubtedly be a resounding slap in the face for our sect," he said solemnly.
"Furthermore, the sect should set an example at this moment! Many people did not return to the Nine Cauldrons Sect back then not because they did not want to, but because we were very weak and unstable at that time... However, we have occasionally received external support over the years, and it is because of this support that we have been able to develop quickly," he added.
After speaking, he glanced at Wu Qingying, "We were able to break through the second generation's Dan refining techniques because Grandmaster Yan Yan traveled thousands of miles from the Immortal Alliance back to the sect. Moreover, the Artifact Refining Hall and the Mystic Formation Hall have also received some support in this regard. Therefore, we cannot dismiss everyone just because of a very few who cannot discern right from wrong."
Huang Tianhao also spoke up at this time, "The Sect Master is right. To attract sufficient talent, our Nine Cauldrons Sect must first have a certain level of strength. Without strength, what will compel others to give up everything and join us? Moreover, the sect is in need of revival and requires support from all quarters. If we can unite everyone, it will greatly assist the rapid development of the sect."
Pausing for a moment, he continued, "Of course, we must carefully screen during this process to avoid harmful elements who would stir up trouble and deceive. We have finally brought the sect to this level. Even if they wish to join, they must show enough sincerity to ensure a mutual commitment. After all, the Nine Cauldrons Sect is not a charity organization."
The various Palace Masters, Domain Masters, and Sub-sect Sect Masters looked at each other when they heard Sect Master Li Qingshan and Great Elder Huang Tianhao speak.
They basically understood the stance of the two.
And...
It was undeniable that their remarks were not without reason.
The Nine Cauldrons Sect needed strong support to flourish.
Compared to them, those descendants of the Artifact Sect who had been exiled had much deeper resources.
Perhaps any one of them could bring a Spiritual Treasure to offer to the sect.
"The sect needs to develop and must therefore display sufficient magnanimity and vision to align with the world," said Murong Hui, the Master of the Heavenly Palace Hall.
"The current Nine Cauldrons Sect indeed stands united, and we understand that nothing can stand in our way when we are united. However, in today's world, it is generally recognized that Cangwu will ultimately unify, leaving us little time. Thus, we should unite as many as we can to strengthen ourselves and face the increasingly severe situations, instead of isolating ourselves and focusing solely on internal development," he said.
The successive statements from several individuals made some of the Palace Masters who held opposing views look at each other.
After a while, He Xifeng finally said, "I do understand that if they could return to the Nine Cauldrons Sect, it would greatly facilitate the development of the sect, but I fear that we might end up raising a group of ingrates. The so-called leopard cannot change its spots, and if they stir up trouble and vie for power within the sect, causing turmoil, wouldn't that hinder the development of our sect?"
"Heh heh."
Huang Tianhao smiled lightly, "Since we are planning to have them over, we have naturally considered this situation. We will establish a complete monitoring system. We welcome talented individuals with open arms, but for those schemers with ulterior motives... this old man isn't too old to wield a sword!"
His calm demeanor carried a hint of cold indifference, "The current Nine Cauldrons Sect is the rightful authority on this land, and the treasures and techniques they carry should belong to our Nine Cauldrons Sect. So, even if we really had to kill them all, it should only be done by our Nine Cauldrons Sect. They carry goods and techniques that should stay within the Nine Cauldrons Sect! How dare the Xuanming Sect presume to take our place? What are they anyways?"
Liang Qiu and others felt a surge in their hearts upon hearing the Great Elder's words.
That's right.
The wealth that these people carried away from the Artifact Sect after fleeing should ultimately return to the Nine Cauldrons Sect.
Who gave the Xuanming Sect such rights!?
"The Great Elder has said it well, so let me share my true thoughts," Li Qingshan started.
"Since we have established the Nine Cauldrons Sect on the land of the Artifact Sect, we naturally should take some responsibility. For any cultivator, survival is the foremost priority. We cannot expect everyone to be like you, willing to sacrifice everything for the development of the sect, but at least, we can give them a choice... to let them know they are not people without a home."
He continued slowly, "When they are truly in danger, there will still be someone who will stand up to protect their personal safety and defend their right to survive."
To deter the Great Sun Sword Sect...
One elite battle courtyard is simply not enough.
"Moreover, don't we still have Alkaid, the Hall Master of the Sea Fortification Courtyard in the Nine Heavens Domain? Although the Sea Fortification Courtyard is not as elite as the Sword Execution, Qingfeng, Divine Might, and Jiulong, relying on Alkaid's capabilities, the combat power it can exert shouldn't be much worse than these four courtyards."
Li Qingshan added with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Lou Yuyu finally came to a realization.
Right, there is the Sea Fortification Courtyard in the Nine Heavens Domain.
Even though it is not one of the four major elite battle courtyards, it still lies between an elite battle courtyard and a main force courtyard.
"So, we will have to trouble the Sect Master and Hall Master Alkaid on this matter."
Lou Yuyu turned to Alkaid and said.
Alkaid slightly nodded.
There was a significant difference in levels between the main force courtyard and the elite battle courtyard.
It's not that they lacked combat ability, but...
A major battle would surely lead to losses.
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And these individuals could fill roles in elite battle courtyards in the future. Losing them before they reach their peak would be too regrettable.
So, unless in a truly critical moment, any sect's main force courtyard or standard stationed battle courtyard would not be easily deployed.
As a consensus was reached among everyone, Li Qingshan started to have the External Propaganda Hall create momentum within the sect.
He also prepared Zhou Lijian to make statements.
The rest...
Including Alkaid, had to shift focus slightly from the Purple Cloud Courtyard to the Sea Fortification Courtyard, increasing training intensity to face any potential crisis.
Although the Sword Execution Courtyard would be at the forefront, the Great Sun Sword Sect was different from the Xuanming Sect, with much stronger overall strength. In such circumstances, Alkaid could not afford to be careless.
...
As the External Propaganda Hall exerted its influence, the brutal acts of the Xuanming Sect gradually began to spread in the Void Divine Realm and even in the Cangwu Great World.
The Xuanming Sect merely announced the incident as a civil dispute and detained many law-enforcing cultivators, dominating the public opinion.
But...
These acts were only meant to maintain the image of the Xuanming Sect in the Void Divine Realm; they continued doing whatever they were doing nonetheless.
Three days later.
As the Sword Execution Courtyard arrived in the Nine Heavens Domain, the External Propaganda Hall finally publicly declared that to protect the personal and property safety of the Nine Cauldrons Sect's disciples within the Xuanming Sect, the Nine Cauldrons Sect would dispatch the Qingfeng Courtyard, the Divine Might Academy, carrying ten large flying boats into the Xuanming Sect, to evacuate their disciples and property.