After Lin Tingzhi said this, he said to the others, "I only have one thought about this for now. I need to go back and discuss it with my friends. I can't come to a conclusion right now, so I'm afraid we'll have to wait for a while."
At this moment, Chen Tingzhi said, "If Lin Tingzhi can't find a conclusion, we'll have to draw up a countermeasure even if we have to use Tianxia's strength. There's also that hidden place, we'll have to investigate it clearly. "
All of Tingzhi agreed with this view.
Although Zhang Yu said that he couldn't be completely sure that the hidden place was related to the Turbid Tide, in everyone's eyes, with Zhang Yu's cultivation, some of his speculations were close to Dao Sense. If he thought this way, then it was very likely that this was the case. However, a round of investigation still needed to be done.
At this moment, Dai Tingzhi said, "From this, we can see that it's best to strengthen the defenses of the world in Shouzheng Palace. If we only focus on those creations, it's hard to say what will happen in the future. However, from the looks of it, we can only defend. We don't know who the enemy is and can only react passively. Furthermore, we can't defend for long. There's no such thing as defending for a long time without breaking.
Thus, we can't do anything about it, "Chong Tingzhi refuted," Dai Tingzhi's words are wrong! Zhang Tingzhi was able to discern the general situation from small details and discern the difference through observation. That was because Zhang Tingzhi's cultivation was profound and his martial arts were profound. If it were someone else, even if you and I were sitting on this seat, would we really be able to find this place? I'm afraid not, right?
Most things in the world start from weak to strong, from small to big, from simple to complicated. Creations are indeed weak at the beginning, but their potential is endless. They're like infants, crying piteously for food. How can we kill them while they're still in their infancy? However, we can support them, help them, and teach them. As they grow, their bodies will be strong, and they'll be able to protect the borders of Tianxia! "
Zhong Tingzhi nodded and said, "Even Shouzheng Palace can't do without Xuanting's support. External invasion is harmful, but it's also a matter of reflection. With us investigating behind the scenes, they'll become the pillars of Tianxia in the future."
Daoist Yu Su said, "This matter has been discussed many times. We'll wait for the court's decision. There's no need to argue."
Chen Tingzhi said in a deep voice, "This matter has been delayed for too long. We can't delay any longer. Since we're here, let's make a decision."
Daoist Yu Su flicked her sleeves and picked up the jade mallet. She knocked on the jade chime and said, "I think we should fortify our base and not use creation for the time being."
Dai Ting raised the jade mallet and struck it, saying, "Seconded."
Chao Huan smiled, picked up the back end of the hammer handle, and struck it as well.
Like the previous time, most of the court officials supported the expansion of Shouzheng Palace's defenses.
Zhang Yu also thought that the Shouzheng Palace should be strengthened. Hence, he picked up the jade hammer and struck the chime.
The creations could be slowly pushed forward, but there was no need to be so aggressive. The court's decision would affect the direction of the inner circle for the next few decades. If they followed Zhong and Chong's decision, they would prioritize military affairs. This was definitely not suitable.
It was better for the people at the bottom to develop their livelihood and increase the population. Just within the thirteen continents, there were still large areas of uninhabited land. If the Central Continent and the Lower Continent were built, Tianxia's strength could be raised to another level.
By then, the military creations would naturally develop. It wouldn't be a problem for them to last for a hundred years. For cultivators, it was just a matter of time.
After the gong sounded in succession, Zhong Tingzhi, Chong Tingzhi, and Zhangsun Tingzhi still didn't move. In the end, when the gong sounded, Zhong Tingzhi said, "This Chong rejects this suggestion!"
Chong Tingzhi also said, "I disagree!"
Zhangsun Tingzhi also said calmly, "That is not the case!"
This wasn't out of Zhu Tingzhi's expectations. The three of them had gone to the court three times in a row. The power to decide was no longer with them.
Chen Tingzhi looked at his seat and said, "First Deacon, since that's the case, we will send this proposal to the Five Deacons."
The Head Enforcer nodded. He took a decree and handed it to Daoist Ming Zhou, who was waiting at the side, and said, "Ming Zhou, send this to the five enforcers."
Solemnly, Ming Zhou received it. After a bow, he turned into light and left.
Zhu Tingzhi quietly waited for the result above the river of light and Qi. Not long later, a faint sound was heard. Then, a ray of light shone in the sky. In a ray of spiritual light, a golden scroll floated down.
Zhu Tingzhi saw this and stood up from their seats.
The first deacon stretched out his hand and received the golden scroll. He glanced at it and passed it to Chen Tingzhi. The latter took it and glanced at it. He raised his head and said, "The Five Deacons have given the decree to take Xuan Fa Shouzheng and guard the border of Tianxia. Deacons, please take your positions. There's no need to argue. "
With that, he waved his sleeve. The golden scroll turned into a dozen rays of light and flew to the seats of the deacons.
Zhong Tingzhi took it and looked at it. He was silent for a moment and said slowly, "Since it's the Five Deacons' decision, I have no objections."
Chong Tingzhi didn't say anything else. Although this result wasn't what they wanted to see, as mentioned before, the Five Deacons naturally saw further than them.
With a conclusion, the court enforcers returned to their seats one after another. Zhong Tingzhi, however, remained standing. Instead, he raised his head and raised his voice slightly. "This Zhong still has something to discuss!"
Chen Tingzhi said, "Zhong Tingzhi, please speak."
Zhong Tingzhi said, "Currently, there are thirteen upper continents in Tianxia, and there are thirteen Exquisite Mysterious Realms. In addition, there are also four major prefectures. Recently, there are also cultivators who are searching for Mysterious Realms to open up.
I think that this isn't appropriate. True Cultivators are isolated from the outside world. Only when they are attacked will they come out to fight. However, my fellow Daoists clearly have great skills, but they retreated to the Xuan Realms. This is the accumulation of power of Tianxia. If we don't use it, it's useless. Since we want to strengthen the defense of each base, other than the disciples of Xuanxiu, the True Cultivators of the other continents should also contribute! "
This was the plan he had discussed with Chong Tingzhi a few days ago. If the Five Deacons adopted the plan to strengthen the base of Shouzheng Palace, then they would propose this plan.
Although the five deacons were all Zhen Xiu cultivators, in their eyes, regardless of whether they were mortals or Daoist cultivators, there was not much difference between their realms. They would not be biased towards any side. Although the five deacons' long-term plans were definitely beneficial to Tianxia, it might not necessarily be beneficial to Zhen Fa.
The plan he proposed didn't conflict with the plan. Instead, it was beneficial. Strengthening the base of Shouzheng Palace could be done by Xuanxiu, True Cultivators, and even creations.
They didn't know how much this would help Zhen Fa, but it was better than not doing anything.
After the Deacons heard this, their expressions became serious.
This was a serious matter. Just as Zhong Tingzhi said, many True Cultivators had been cultivating in seclusion in the Spirit Mystic Realm. Although they would occasionally come out to defend against the invasions of other continents, it mostly happened during the years when Shangchen's invasion was fierce.
However, as the defense of the outer layer became tighter and tighter, the number of Shangchen Daoist cultivators who could invade the inner layer became very rare. Some ordinary Daoist cultivators could be dealt with by Xuanxiu and creations in the middle and lower levels. Thus, they showed themselves less and less. Even in the past Iluo Upper Continent, True Cultivators made up the majority. However, most of them stayed in famous mountains and great rivers, rarely coming into contact with the outside world.
Not to mention these True Cultivators, even the Xuan Zun who cultivated in seclusion in the upper levels were mostly True Cultivators. They would only show their faces when they needed to contribute. However, they were rarely like Xuan Zun who took on authority and responsibility outside.
It wasn't that Tianxia didn't notice this before. However, it hadn't been many years since the Turbid Tide descended. It hadn't been too long since the battle with Shangchen and Huanyang, so he didn't have the time to deal with this matter. Apart from these, there was another reason.
Back then, Xuanting had asked True Cultivators to enter the secular world and take on authority and responsibility. However, it just so happened that You City left at this time. The connection between the two wasn't too deep. The main reason why You City could leave was because there was a powerful upper realm cultivator behind it. However, this matter couldn't be pushed forward to avoid any more twists and turns.
For the entire Tianxia, this was equivalent to a large amount of power being piled up there with no use. For the True Cultivators, it was equivalent to giving the authority and responsibility to Xuanxiu and creations, although most of the True Cultivators didn't really care. I haven't cultivated for long enough. How can I have the time to care about the disturbances of the secular world?
Chen Tingzhi said, "Zhong Tingzhi's words aren't without reason. It's indeed time for the old rules of the various continents to be changed. “
Zhu Tingzhi said, "Although Zhong Tingzhi's idea is good, True Cultivators aren't like Xuanxiu. They need to cultivate for a long time and can't focus too much on the outside world. Otherwise, it'll be difficult to maintain their cultivation. Forcefully pushing True Cultivators into the secular world might not necessarily be beneficial. "
This was actually the fundamental difference between True Cultivators and Xuan Cultivators. True Cultivators involved many complicated Dharma Gates. They needed to cultivate their hearts and minds, and also needed years of hard work. On the other hand, Xuan Cultivators needed to communicate with the outside world. This also led to the difference in the way they did things. If they were to forcefully do something, it might not be beneficial to either side.
Chong Tingzhi said, "We've also considered this matter. Although our Tianxia has destroyed sects and killed sects, many True Cultivators still follow the old customs of one lineage and one sect. This is because very few people can break through and inherit the Superior Dharma. It's not that they're keeping it to themselves. I think that we should open up the mountain gates. Regardless of origin, aptitude, and foundation, everyone can choose to cultivate Dharma, and everyone can enter the Dao."
That day, he had a serious discussion with Zhong Tingzhi. They believed that if True Cultivators didn't change, they wouldn't be able to do it. Therefore, they went back to opening up the disciples. In this way, most True Cultivators would definitely pursue Xuan Cultivators when they saw that they had no future. However, if Monk Hunjang was also a True Cultivator, then what was the difference between the two?
Zhong Tingzhi had actually considered this in the past. He didn't think that this was a good idea, because it might gradually lead to True Cultivators becoming Xuan Cultivators. Since Xuan Cultivators could pursue the Superior Dharma, why would they want to cultivate True Cultivators? This might cause those who had a chance to achieve something in True Cultivators to give up on True Cultivators and turn to Xuan Cultivators.
However, Chong Tingzhi was insistent. This was because rules and regulations could be set here. For example, if a disciple's aptitude wasn't enough, they couldn't turn to Xuan Cultivators, and they couldn't change sects at will. Alternatively, changing sects required Xuanting's permission. In this way, it could force those True Cultivators who had no hope of entering the Dao to take up power in the secular world.
Zhong Tingzhi reluctantly agreed. That was why this proposal was made.
Chen Tingzhi thought for a while. He looked at Zhang Yu and said, "Zhang Tingzhi, what do you think of Chong Tingzhi's proposal?"
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