Seeing Chong Tingzhi stand up, the other court enforcers looked at him. Daoist Feng waved his sleeves. He could guess what Chong Tingzhi was here for and he was prepared to argue with him.
The Daoist at the head of the table nodded and said, "Please speak, Chong Tingzhi."
Chong Tingzhi said, "Last month, I received a report from my disciples …" He looked at the other court enforcers and continued, "You all should have seen it. My Tianxia has merged with another layer of realm, but it is different from other places. The Daoist techniques and creations in this layer are quite advanced and there are even cultivators of the upper level. However, they were forced to hide outside of the Sky Region by the creations.
I have looked into it and believe that there is something special about it, which is why the various sects were forced to retreat to the Sky Region. This matter has nothing to do with me, but now that the two worlds have crossed, it may affect my Tianxia. Therefore, I believe that this matter must be investigated! "
Zhang Yu understood the reason behind the changes in the various sects. However, it involved the Daoist techniques of individuals and he was in charge of Shouzheng, so there was no need to mention it.
However, Zhong Tingzhi and Chong Tingzhi were able to deduce that there was something else behind this matter just by looking at the external appearance. They were indeed insightful and deserved to be called Xuanting experts.
Wu Qingxu said in a low voice, "How do you want to investigate, Chong Tingzhi?"
Chong Tingzhi said, "There are many Xuanxiu disciples in this layer of realm who intend to enter. However, I believe that for the safety of my Tianxia …"
As he spoke, he glanced at Chao Huan who sat there and said cautiously, "Let's cut off this world from now on and not allow any disciple to descend here. In this way, both sides will be fine, and we won't have to worry about this any longer."
Wei Tingzhi said, "Chong Tingzhi, you're giving up eating for fear of choking. As far as I know, the cultivators of this world have already reached the upper echelons. It's completely different from the worlds we've seen in the past. Our generation can communicate and discuss the Dao with them. Just because of some inexplicable matter, we're afraid of them and completely give up on them. How can I, Tianxia, do things like this?"
Zhu Yisheng thought for a moment and also said, "Every domain has its pros and cons. Being distant because of the cons and close because of the benefits is indeed not the way of us cultivators."
Dai Gonghan added, "The Dao of this world is similar to that of Tianxia, yet there are also differences. It's enough for me to use as a reference and help me in my search for Dao. This is of great benefit to me. It's really inappropriate to cut it off right away."
A few of the court officials expressed that this was indeed too much. It was like having a wound on one's body. In order to cover up the wound, one might as well dig out a piece of flesh. One might think that it was done once and for all, but in reality, the loss was even greater.
Chong Tingzhi, however, did not panic. He said in a deep voice, "Since the court officials do not agree with this view, then we have to order the disciples to withdraw from this world. First, we have to understand the roots of the changes in this world. Before we sort out the past of this world, no disciple is to pay attention to this world."
As he said this, even though the court officials knew that he was playing with words, this opinion was indeed acceptable. Hence, they did not say anything more.
Taoist Feng then asked, "Then how long will Chong Tingzhi need for this investigation and when should we stop communicating?"
Chong Tingzhi said, "When the investigation is done, then we'll stop."
Taoist Feng immediately objected, "This is inappropriate. That real world is intertwined with each other. It's not easy to establish a foothold there. Many Xuanxiu disciples have spent many years there before they managed to open up a place for themselves. If we suddenly stop them, all their previous efforts will be wasted. Even if we really want to investigate, we have to send people in. Why should we stop? "
Chong Tingzhi shook his head and said, "No. In my opinion, this matter must be done quickly. Putting aside the mysteries behind it, our Tianxia has its own rules and etiquette. However, this world is different. When Xuanxiu disciples enter this world, they will either climb up to the local authority or establish themselves. Tianxia's rules do not restrict them. Over time, they will become one and do things on their own.
Hence, not only do we have to investigate this world, we also have to think of a way to set the rules and regulations. In the future, we will not be able to casually cross over. Asking all of them to withdraw and investigating their thoughts is the right thing to do. "
His words were actually hinting that some people would leave Tianxia. This situation could not be said to be unreasonable. If even Ban Lan could think of it, it was impossible for the court officials to not think of it as well.
Taoist Feng refuted, "Chong Tingzhi's words are too much. You have to know that it is only the mind that crosses over. The body is in Tianxia. It is not as serious as what Chong Tingzhi said."
Chong Tingzhi said seriously, "As a court official, Feng Tingzhi should have great foresight. It is precisely because the mind crosses over that some people do not have any scruples. This is why it is easy to cause trouble. I am not exaggerating." Speaking of this, he emphasized, "For example, if Xuanxiu disciples wantonly trigger the Great Primal Chaos, it is definitely not a good thing. It may cause unpredictable danger."
His words caused the court officials to think secretly. They somewhat agreed. If the Great Primal Chaos was triggered, regardless of whether one's body or mind crossed over, it would cause endless trouble.
At this moment, Zhong Tingzhi nodded secretly. Over the years, they had made many suggestions. However, most of the time, it was not to their liking. This time, it was rare for them to have the upper hand. As long as they had the righteousness to defend Tianxia, they would be in the right no matter how they argued. This way, if this proposal could be passed, it would be able to slightly curb Xuanxiu.
At this moment, he glanced at Chao Huan who was sitting there leisurely. He was a little vigilant. Usually, this person would have already come out to criticize. However, this time, he did not say a word. This made him feel a little unaccustomed.
And just when the people present had yet to reach a conclusion, a light flashed on the long river of light and Qi. Ming Zhou appeared on the scene. He bowed to everyone and said, "Greetings Head Enforcer, greetings Court Officials."
"Ming Zhou?"
Seeing that he had come without being called, the court officials were first surprised. Then, they thought of a possibility and their expressions became Solemnly.
The Head Enforcer said, "Ming Zhou, why are you here?"
Ming Zhou bowed again and said, "Ming Zhou is here on the orders of the Five Enforcers. The Five Enforcers have suggested that there is no need to restrict that layer of world. The disciples can do as they wish."
When the court officials heard this, they were a little surprised. They did not expect the Five Enforcers to make an appearance for this matter.
Zhong Tingzhi was even more surprised. He did not expect that the beginning was smooth, but there were actually such twists and turns at the end.
The Head Enforcer looked down at the long river of light and said, "What do the Enforcers suggest?" According to Tianxia's etiquette, if the court officials unanimously felt that it was inappropriate, then he would represent Xuanting to reject the Five Enforcers' suggestion.
However, the court officials below did not raise any objections. Although the Five Enforcers did not give the order with a forceful attitude and were only suggesting, the Five Enforcers would not do anything meaningless. It seemed that there was a deeper meaning to this action. At the end of the day, this world was not Tianxia's domain. Hence, there was no need for them to make a fuss over this matter.
Zhong Tingzhi and Chong Tingzhi were even more silent.
The Head Enforcer nodded and said, "It seems like the Enforcers have no objections. Then, this matter is settled."
Within Taiyang Academy, in a certain classroom, Yao Li was flipping through Tianxia's ancient language. She compared the complicated sentences and wrote down lines of today's words on a piece of paper.
The young girl sitting beside her looked at her and unconsciously revealed an envious expression. Tianxia's ancient language was cryptic and difficult to understand. She gritted her teeth. Furthermore, this was the meaning of this book. Later on, when she changed to another book, the expressions of these words would be different. She was already having a headache from reading.
However, who asked her to take the initiative to choose this ancient language back then? She was also stubborn. She forced herself to continue reading. This was like stuffing every word into her head. It was extremely unbearable.
After a long while, she let out an "aiya" in a very dejected manner. She grabbed Yao Li's arm and shook it. She complained, "Why is it so difficult? Yao Li, why can you understand it?"
Yao Li hesitated for a moment and said, "No, I also feel that it's quite difficult."
"If you didn't hesitate just now, I would have believed you a little!"
At this moment, a female student walked over. She raised her hand and waved it in front of Yao Li's eyes. She gestured outside and said, "Yao Li, there's someone outside looking for you."
Yao Li felt a little strange. There were very few people who came to look for her here. Other than Zhen Chuo and Zhao Rou, there was only that native woman she met on the flying boat. She would occasionally exchange letters with them.
Other than these people, she only knew the others through meeting them.
She walked out and saw two young men standing there. She had never seen them before. She took the initiative to bow and said, "Gentlemen, you two look unfamiliar. May I know what business you have with Yao Li?"
Li Qinghe smiled, took out a letter, and said, "This letter was sent by Zhao Daoxiu. He asked me to give it to you."
Yao Li reached out and took it. She bowed and thanked them, "Thank you, gentlemen. May I know what business you have with me?" She knew that if the two of them were only here to deliver a letter, there was no need for them to come here personally. "
Li Qinghe said, "Let's talk somewhere else."
Yao Li said, "Okay, please wait a moment." She first went back to inform the girl. The latter also followed her out. She looked at the two of them with a little vigilance. It seemed that she was worried about Yao Li and wanted to accompany her. However, she was rejected.
Yao Li and Li Qinghe walked out of the school. Along a small stream, they came to a relatively remote pavilion with a wider view.
After entering the pavilion, Li Qinghe sat down. Qing Shu leaned against the railing with his sword in his arms. When Yao Li also sat down opposite him, he said, "We are all followers of Teacher Zhang. This time, we are under Teacher Zhang's order to give this book to you." As he spoke, he took out a book and placed it on the stone table in the pavilion.
"Teacher Zhang?"
Yao Li immediately knew who he was talking about. After all, he was the teacher who came to teach the Tianxia ancient language. Moreover, he looked like a celestial being, so she had a deep impression of him.
She reached out and took the book. When she realized that it was a book on the understanding of ancient language, her eyes lit up. If she were to translate it, it would be twice the result with half the effort.
Li Qinghe said, "I'll give this book to you. After you understand it, you can teach it to others."
Yao Li asked curiously, "Why me?" Although she was one of the better students in the academy in terms of learning the Tianxia ancient language, there were some students in the academy who were more talented than her and learned it faster than her. She was not the best one.
Li Qinghe looked at her, smiled gently, and said, "Teacher thinks that you can go further on this path."
Yao Li's mind was sharp. She immediately understood that he intended to take her in as an official student.
Between a teacher and a student, although many students would respectfully address the teacher as teacher, it was not the successor of knowledge. It was just the relationship between an ordinary student and a teacher. Only those who passed on knowledge and orthodoxy were considered true students.
She thought for a moment and hugged the book close to her body. She stood up and bowed to the two of them. She said seriously, "Please thank Teacher Zhang on behalf of Yao Li."
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