When Daoist Yu Su saw that Zhang Tingzhi had accepted the imperial edict, her expression relaxed, and her original solemn expression disappeared. She smiled at him, cupped her hands, and said, "Yu Su congratulates Zhang Tingzhi."
Zhang Yu raised his sleeves to return the greeting. "Fellow Daoist, it's rare for you to come here. Please take a seat inside."
Daoist Yu Su shook his head. "No, I still have to report back to the court after the edict." He paused for a moment. "But before I came here, a fellow Daoist asked me to ask Zhang Tingzhi, how are you going to deal with the position of the East Court's Guardian after you become the Court Guardian?"
Zhang Yu replied, "Naturally, I will hand it over to a suitable person according to past practice."
Daoist Yu Su nodded and said, "Since Zhang Tingzhi said so, then let me ask you, who do you think will take over the East Court after you?"
Zhang Yu pondered for a moment. He was asked to recommend a person. This could be considered a common practice.
He wasn't the only one. Every court enforcer could try to recommend their successor after they stepped down from their post.
The main reason was that the new Head Xuan's likes and dislikes could change the original structure of the continent. If it changed in a beneficial direction, it would be a good thing for the cultivators and citizens of the continent. But if it changed in the opposite direction, or if the change was drastic, it could cause a certain amount of turmoil.
Generally speaking, the person recommended to take over would usually continue the previous Head Xuan's actions and ideals, so it would not cause too big of a change.
But a recommendation was a recommendation. Whether it was accepted or not still depended on how the Xuanting considered it.
Daoist Yu Su smiled again and waved his jade ruler. "Zhang Tingzhi, you don't have to reply to me first. You can speak about this matter in the court meeting next month."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly.
Daoist Yu Su took out a jade disc and handed it to him. "This is a detailed account of today's court meeting. Zhang Tingzhi, you can take a look." Then, he bowed again and said, "Yu Su will take my leave first. The court meeting next month is especially important. Zhang Tingzhi, don't forget."
Zhang Yu also bowed and nodded at the same time. He was clear about the key points here. Although he was now a court administrator, he only had a title. Only when he had a seat in the court and participated in a court meeting could he truly wield the authority of a court administrator.
Only then would the Xuan Court officially announce his appointment as the Deacon of the Court.
Moreover, from Daoist Yu Su's reminder, it was very likely that this time, the court would have to decide on matters related to the East Court. He had to go. All of this would have to wait until next month.
After Daoist Yu Su finished bowing, she waved her jade ruler. A golden light appeared from her body and rose into the sky. She slowly floated up until she disappeared into the clouds.
Zhang Yu watched him leave. At this time, a long chime suddenly came from the sea of clouds, one after another. He stood on the jade steps with his sleeves behind his back. He looked at the sea of clouds, where the clouds were rolling over and over, making a sound like the tide.
At this time, the deities inside and outside the Shouzheng Palace looked at him with great respect. They bowed respectfully and bowed deeply to him.
He stood in front of the hall for a while. Then, he turned around and walked back into the inner hall.
After he sat down, he took the jade plate over. His consciousness entered it and he immediately knew about the matters in the court this time.
He saw that Chen Tingzhi had suggested him to be in charge of cleaning up internal and external troubles. He also saw that he would be in charge of taking over the affairs of the Shouzheng Palace. He felt that it was a little surprising, but it was also reasonable.
He felt that it was appropriate for him to be in charge of the affairs of the Shouzheng Palace. He was familiar with the affairs of the Shouzheng Palace. Now, he could be considered as the permanent Deacon of the Shouzheng Palace. It was also legitimate.
With this position, he could go to all parts of Tianxia to inspect. He wouldn't have to sit in the upper level like this.
However, he also knew that this position was smoothly given to him because Shangchen had already been destroyed. Huanyang and Shenzhao had already fled far away.
If Shangchen still existed, he could control the Xuan Zun Palace. Not to mention the upper level, he could directly mobilize the standing forces of the various continents and even a portion of the Xuan Zun Palace. His authority would be too great.
After looking at the jade plate, he put it away. Then, he took out the imperial edict. He raised his hand and gently stroked it. A golden light spread out. He saw four items floating there. They were the Heavenly Jade Tablet, the Summer Seal, the Golden Book, and the Xuan Robe.
With a thought, he drew these four items over and let them float by his side.
These four items all represented his identity as the Deacon of the Xuanting Court, and each had its own use.
For example, the "Heavenly Jade Tablet" was an ancient book that recorded the past of the Xuanting Palace. It included the records of past court discussions and court decisions.
In other words, with this item, he could also learn about some of the secrets that only the Court Deacon knew about. However, when he tried to see the true origin of the Xuan Grain, he found that although it was written, the specific content seemed to be separated by a layer of confusion. He couldn't understand it.
He looked pensive. This situation was a bit like reading a high-grade Daoist book when one's cultivation level was not high enough. It seemed that the secret of the Xuan Grain wasn't that simple.
He didn't insist on looking at it in detail. He prepared to slowly explore it in the future.
In addition, the "Heavenly Jade Tablet" also recorded the various rites and laws of the Tianxia Palace. It wasn't just the Tianxia Palace. Going back, it included all the rites and laws of the Shen Xia Palace, and even the later changes. Then, it went to the origin of the various sects and laws of the Ancient Xia Palace. It was all recorded in detail.
Holding this item could prove that Tianxia Palace was the inheritor of the Dao since the Desolate Era. It could even be said that the Heavenly Jade Tablet was the Righteous Palace.
Next to the "Heavenly Jade Tablet" was the "Summer Seal". This item not only represented his identity, but he could also use it to go to various places in Tianxia Palace. He could also control a part of the authority of the Qingqiong Boat. He could freely take a part of the Qingqiong Qi for his own comprehension and cultivation.
This wasn't given to him through the hands of the Xuanting Palace. Instead, it was directly taken by him. There was no longer a layer between them. He could better understand and use it.
With this seal, he could also set up a Dao Palace that belonged to him above the Qingqiong Sea of Clouds. Normally, only the Imperial Censor could have this. Unless it was someone like Daoist Zhan Kong, who had made great contributions to Tianxia Palace, they could be granted it as an exception.
The other two items were the "Xuan Robe" and the "Golden Book".
The "Xuan" of the "Xuan Robe" was the "Xuan" of the "Xuanting". The Ceremonial Clothing of Tianxia Palace was an item that was combined into one. It represented the Daoist cultivator's recognition of Tianxia Palace's rites and the inheritance of the Tianxia Palace. At the same time, this item was also a magical instrument. In addition to having a superior defensive ability, it might be able to refine the Xuan grain faster.
In the "Golden Book", there were various Daoist books and records from the Ancient Xia Palace. The Daoist books that he had read before were sorted out and annotated by later generations. And in here, there were all ancient books, including the jade slips that recorded the various Daoist techniques and supernatural powers left behind after the Ancient Xia Palace merged with various sects.
He saw that there was now an additional part of the records of Shangchen's Daoist techniques.
Of course, because Shangchen's Daoist teachings were not extinct, the Daoist treasures were still there. Therefore, the most fundamental Daoist techniques were not here. These were only branches.
There was another item that caught his attention. It was a jade tablet. This item was placed in the most prominent and most central place.
He glanced at it and knew why this item occupied such a position.
It was said that this was the earliest thinking of the Dao by mortals during the Desolate Era. It was the first attempt to communicate with Heaven and Man. Perhaps, it was the initial starting point of Daoist techniques.
When looking at this item, one could not help but think about the future.
Although there were only a few simple lines on it and it was far from comparable to the Daoist techniques of later generations, it was in this extremely crude and simple carving that he saw the people of Tianxia pondering the relationship between Heaven and Earth for the first time. He saw the exploration of the truth of the Great Dao.
Perhaps there was nothing profound on it, but the spirit that came from the heart, the courage to change oneself, and then change the world was passed down from here.
The jade tablet itself was cold, but every stroke on it was full of power. Every stroke was profound and moving. The emotions contained within were so strong that they were like the morning sun that was about to burst out. Even after such a long time had passed, it still caused one's heart to tremble.
He observed for a while and was also filled with emotions. When he withdrew from it and calmed his mind, he flicked his sleeve and put away the four items.
Each of these four items had their own uses. However, Tingzhi's authority came from the recognition of Xuanting, the recognition of the people of Tianxia, and the last one came from his own strength.
Especially the last two. As long as these two were not lost, it was not important whether he had these items or not. It was because he had them first that he had the items in front of him, and it was not the other way around.
Just as he was accepting Xuanting's edict, Zhong Tingzhi returned to Miaohao Palace from the River of Light and Qi.
He came to the hall and flicked his sleeve at the jade tablet. After a while, the figures of Chong Tingzhi and Zhangsun Tingzhi appeared on it.
He said, "Shangchen has been destroyed, and there is another Xuanxiu in the court. Moreover, it is someone like Zhang Yu who has mastered the Xuntian Dao Zhang. Starting from this person, Xuan Fa will definitely prosper. We need to be careful."
Chong Tingzhi sighed, "Xuan Fa has only been around for two to three hundred years, and it already has such a situation and such a person. In another two to three hundred years, Xuan Fa will not be able to resist it."
Zhangsun Tingzhi said indifferently, "It's useless to talk about this. Why don't we think about how to get what we want in the next court meeting?"
Chong Tingzhi said, "We need to think about the things in front of us, and we need to think about the things in the future. Otherwise, how can we resist Xuan Fa?"
Zhangsun Tingzhi said indifferently, "It's easy to resist. I once proposed the creation of cultivators. With this item, why would we need Xuanxiu? It's just that the two of you don't agree. "
Zhong Tingzhi and Chong Tingzhi looked at each other and did not say anything.
Zhangsun Tingzhi said, "Let me remind the two of you that this may be the last chance. Back then, Zhang Tingzhi suppressed the creation of cultivators with his own hands. He was someone who personally experienced it. When he stabilizes his position on Xuanting, this matter will be even more difficult in the future."
Zhong Tingzhi frowned and said in a low voice, "Let's talk about this later. Today, let's discuss the next court meeting."
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