"Call for a Supre Elder Council eting and just announce it directly?"
Zhen Xuanyuan was slightly astonished.
This was the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect, the one in charge of one of the Ten Great Immortal Paths, and a heavyweight figure in the Sect's authority.
This…
Was it really so casual?
However, he had barely managed to save his life under the Alkaid Sword, so at this mont, he certainly dared not harbor any thoughts of defiance.
He imdiately responded, "I will gather the Supre Elders right away."
Gu Li, sitting beside him, couldn't sit still any longer.
This was the position of Sect Leader!
The Golden Book Venerable was so simply going to have Zong Wenxian relinquish his position as Sect Leader, which was far too flippant.
The most crucial point was that Zong Wenxian wasn't even at the Heavenly Dao Sect.
Not being at the Heavenly Dao Sect and going to the Extraterritorial Starry Sky as the Sect Leader, only to co back and find himself a Supre Elder, that would leave Zong Wenxian with nowhere to cry.
Gu Li, without even considering the nearby Alkaid, hurriedly said, "Venerable, this concerns the inheritance of the Sect Leader position. I think it would be better to wait for Sect Leader Zong to return from the starry sky, and also for more than half of the Supre Elders to be present, before holding a eting to make a decision. Just announcing it like this seems sowhat…"
"Sowhat what?"
The Golden Book Venerable glanced at him and said, "The rules are written this way, is there a problem?"
"Sect Leader Zong has been waging war in the outer regions for the sake of the Sect's developnt, fighting against the Divine Race. If he were to return and find that he's been removed from his position as Sect Leader… it would be disheartening, to say the least," Gu Li said with a stiff resolve.
"Oh, so as long as you're waging war externally, you can sit on the throne of Sect Leader forever? If in the future all Sect Leaders felt they were no longer capable of leading the Sect, they would just not co back, remotely commanding from afar? Then what would be the point of the Heavenly Dao Sect's established Sect Leader election system?" the Golden Book Venerable asked dispassionately.
"This…"
At that mont, Gu Li didn't know how to respond.
Fortunately, anyone who could cultivate to the rank of Supre Elder wasn't a fool.
He said in a deep voice, "It's true that Alkaid as Sect Leader has greatly developed the Southern Region, but as for the Central Region... Sect Leader Zong is also planning a significant venture that, if successful, could bring benefits to the Sect far beyond a re few billion or tens of billions. It could be in the range of hundreds of billions or even trillions!"
"Hundreds of billions, trillions in inco," the Golden Book Venerable mused. Hearing this, his attitude shifted, "In this case, it really isn't proper to directly appoint Alkaid as the next Sect Leader."
He addressed Alkaid directly, "You and Zong Wenxian each submit a hundred-year plan, I will judge based on these hundred-year plans and make the final selection."
After his statent, he added, "If it is still too difficult to decide, I will send your prepared materials to Jun Tian Dao Lord, and let him make the final decision."
"A hundred years?"
Alkaid furrowed his brow, "Isn't that too long? I think ten years is quite appropriate."
"Ten years?"
The Golden Book Venerable was sowhat surprised.
Gu Li also hastily said, "How can ten years be enough? Even a fast trip to and from the starry sky takes a year or two. Any slight delay and the journey can take up to ten or eight years. With an inco of hundreds of billions to trillions, how could it possibly be achieved in such a short ti?"
"If I am allowed to take charge of the Heavenly Dao Sect earlier and involve all Artifact Refiners in the production of Jiuzhou Warships and the refining of Flying Swords and Spiritual Artifacts, within a hundred years, I won't promise trillions in revenue for the Sect, but two to three hundred billion would definitely be feasible," said Alkaid candidly.
"Two to three hundred billion!"
Even Gu Li, a Supre Elder, couldn't help but tremble at heart upon hearing this number.
With such a vast fortune, it wasn't just about buying Dao Artifacts, they might even attempt to acquire Superior Dao Artifacts.
Despite Superior Dao Artifacts being strategic materials in any top-tier force that were almost never sold, as long as there was enough money involved, there would always be soone from the Shattered Void Clan willing to trade their Dao Artifacts.
At this ti, wishing to nd fences with Alkaid and thereby enhance their relationship, Zhen Xuanyuan said, "The venture that Sect Leader Zong is developing also requires combat-related personnel, and has little demand for Artifact Refiners as well as those skilled in Formations and Alchemy among others. Why not allow these people to follow Alkaid's commands? In this way, we could maximize their usefulness, all work together to develop the Sect, and make the Heavenly Dao Sect even more prosperous."
"What's your opinion?" The Golden Book Venerable looked at Alkaid.
Alkaid pondered for a mont.
Although he had not ascended directly to the position, he also knew that his opportunistic tactics were never likely to have a high success rate in the first place.
Diverting talents to the Southern Region was not a bad thing at all.
Moreover, he had already achieved his goal in this great battle.
Given the strength he had displayed in the fight, coupled with the ability to earn huge profits daily in the Southern Region, there would be no shortage of Hollow Void Elders and Refining Void Peak Masters pledging allegiance to him.
If things went smoothly, after several decades of developnt, whether the headquarters of the Heavenly Dao Sect should be located in the Central or Southern Region would still be up in the air.
He then nodded, "Agreed."
He added, "However, if there are those who wish to follow to the Southern Region, Sect Leader Zong should not prevent them."
"I will inform Sect Leader Zong of this matter. I believe he will not object," Gu Li hurriedly agreed.
In the face of Alkaid, a notoriously fierce figure, being able to preserve Zong Wenxian's position as Sect Leader was already the limit of what he could achieve.
Any more power...
He truly had the will but not the strength.
"That'll do."
Golden Book Venerable said, "There's no need to pass your plan to ; send it directly to Jun Tian Dao Lord when the ti cos."
Clearly, he was not greatly interested in managing the internal affairs of the Heavenly Dao Sect.
"Yes."
Zhen Xuanyuan hastily agreed.
In the Heavenly Dao Sect, besides Golden Book Venerable, only he, Zong Wenxian, and Jing Hong True Monarch held the authority to directly contact Jun Tian Dao Lord.
"Let's leave it at that. As fellow sect mbers, try to reduce the killing and spare Jun Tian any trouble."
After finishing his words, Golden Book Venerable vanished in a flash, disappearing without a trace.
Once the Venerable left, Alkaid's gaze returned to Zhen Xuanyuan, "Jing Yuntian is dead, but the evidence of the Jing Family conspiring with demon cultivators from the Yin Moon Sect is irrefutable. Does Zhen Xuanyuan, the Supre Elder, have anything to say?"
"They must be punished severely without rcy. This matter is left to Sect Leader Alkaid to deal with entirely at his discretion."
Zhen Xuanyuan made his stance clear.
Then, as if he no longer had the face to stay, he hastily added, "Today's incident was indeed a misunderstanding. After Sect Leader Alkaid has dealt with the Jing Family's affair, I shall prepare a generous gift and personally apologize."
Alkaid nodded slightly.
He was actually curious to know why Zhen Xuanyuan had suddenly changed his stance.
And as for Gu Li, what were those projects worth tens of billions, hundreds of billions he ntioned?
Zhen Xuanyuan gave a formal bow, then vanished in a flash, gone without trace.
After the great battle, he had depleted all the life-saving treasures he had accumulated over thousands of years—a truly heavy loss!
Seeing Zhen Xuanyuan depart, Gu Li dared not linger either.
Even though Golden Book Venerable had cautioned them to reduce the killings, he was still afraid Alkaid might find an excuse to strike him down with a sword and needlessly lose his life.
Thus, he too hurried away.
And after leaving, he dared not stay on his own peak for long, quickly sealed his peak, and then swiftly headed towards the Extraterritorial Starry Sky.
With Alkaid in the Heavenly Dao Sect...
It was too dangerous.
For soone as unremarkable as him from the Shattered Void Clan, the farther away, the better.
As the two Supre Elders left, Alkaid's gaze once again fell on the battlefield that had co to a standstill due to Zhen Xuanyuan and Gu Li's intervention.
"Did you all hear that?"
He said, "The evidence of the Jing Family's collusion with demon cultivators from the Yin Moon Sect is indisputable. The Supre Elders have also entrusted the full authority of this matter to . According to the rules of our Heavenly Dao Sect, colluding with demon cultivators to fra true disciples or anyone with higher standing within the sect..."
While speaking, he waved his hand and uttered three words: "Death without rcy."
"Yes!"
Qi Sha, Chu Gushan, Qin Shimoon, and others shouted excitedly, having received the order.
After witnessing Alkaid's power in single-handedly overcoming three Supre Elders, they harbored no more doubts about Alkaid's future control over the Heavenly Dao Sect.
Even...
If Zong Wenxian truly defied destiny and uncovered a treasure that saved his position as Sect Leader, he could not escape being overshadowed.
In the Northern Sea Star, one's strength ultimately dictated one's standing.
Even within the sa sect, this was no exception.
For those following Alkaid's commands, who could now see a boundless future for themselves, including the two Peak Masters and the Hollow Void Elders who had pledged allegiance, it was natural to earnestly demonstrate their loyalty.
Not just Qin Shimoon and Chu Gushan.
Several Peak Masters and Elders, who likewise sensed an opportunity that was not to be missed, also stepped forward at this mont.
"Sect Leader Alkaid is our Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect. Any action against him will be considered a betrayal of the sect. The gross misdeeds of the Jing Family must be punished!"
"To think that the Jing Family would dare conspire with demon cultivators from the Yin Moon Sect to fra Sect Leader Alkaid! Any conscientious mber of the Heavenly Dao Sect would never allow such a thing to happen. Today, I shall take action to purge the sect on behalf of the Heavenly Dao Sect, on behalf of Sect Leader Alkaid!"
"The Jing Family, Sect Leader Alkaid represents the future of our Heavenly Dao Sect. You dared to fra him, you truly deserve to die!"
In an instant, it was as if the Jing Family had provoked a general outrage. The majority of the Hollow Void and Refining Void mbers of the Heavenly Dao Sect appeared, denouncing the Jing Family in a barrage of verbal attacks.
So imdiately joined the fray, demonstrating their stance through this concrete action.
Especially those forces that were previously close to the Jing Family, at this mont, they did not hesitate to strike ruthlessly against the Jing Family, as if only by doing so could they imdiately distance themselves from the Jing Family.
"No! It's not our fault; our Jing Family only followed orders..."
Jing Family Head Jing Zhengyang watched one after another of his kin being besieged and killed, crying out in agony, he turned towards Alkaid: "Sect Leader Alkaid, we truly only followed Zong Wenxian's instruction..."
"So, did Zong Wenxian put a sword to your necks and force you?"
Alkaid looked at the Jing Family Head indifferently: "In the end, it cos down to a binding of interests. You keep saying it was Zong Wenxian's command, but in truth, it was because you were afraid Zong Wenxian would take away the benefits in your hands. That's why you heeded his orders and directions. Otherwise, how could Zong Wenxian have any sway over a Shattered Void family?"
Under an avalanche, no snowflake is innocent.
He turned and headed towards Nine Cauldrons Peak.
And Qi Sha and the others, understanding Alkaid's intent from his attitude, got the ssage.
Imdiately, the War Hall Master of the Heavenly Casualty War Hall raised his Annihilation Sword: "For betraying the sect, kill! Leave none of the Jing Family alive!"
"Kill!"
Amidst the desperate shouts of Jing Zhengyang and all the people of the Jing Family, the onrushing cultivators shouted loudly as they stord into Tianjing Peak, completely engulfing the mbers of the Jing Family.
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