Daoist Zhong's words caused Daoist Yusu to laugh coldly. He said, "Before the Turbid Tide rose, Iluoshang Continent had a population of more than eight hundred million. After the Turbid Tide, there were less than three hundred million people left.
In these seventy years, Iluoshang Continent did not suffer from any wars. The population of the other continents was several times more than before the Turbid Tide, but only Iluoshang Continent had an increase of thirty to forty million people. How laughable is this? Is this what Zhong Tingzhi meant by 'protect'? "
The seated Tingzhi shook his head. Iluoshang Continent's population growth after the Turbid Tide was indeed unsightly. This was something that could not be washed away.
The Mystic cultivators were the ones in charge of fending off the invaders in the Ilo Upper Continent. However, the Mystic cultivators were already suppressed. Furthermore, they were punished by Guo Zhen for their incompetence. This caused their morale to plummet, and they became increasingly powerless to defend themselves.
When the Turbid Tide was at its peak, the various prefectures had already suffered heavy losses. Guo Zhen used this as an excuse to punish them, causing the prefectures to only exist in name.
Originally, in Qingyang Continent, even if Xuanxiu was weak, there was still a creator to take on the responsibility of defense. However, Guo Zhen did not like to create, so there was no one to fill in the gap. This caused the continent to be filled with loopholes.
Daoist Zhong also knew about this. However, he had no choice but to defend Guo Zhen. He could only argue, "The matters of the mortal world are the matters of the prefectures and the army. Isn't it inappropriate to put all the blame on Guo Zhen?"
Daoist Yusu said coldly, "In name, Xuanfu only fights against the supernatural. However, during times of war, they also have the authority to control the situation. According to what I know, Guo Zhen has been holding on to this authority for many years. He has been forcing the continent to maintain the old customs and not follow Tianxia's rules. How can this matter have nothing to do with him?"
Chao Huan said mockingly, "Zhong Tingzhi, you and Chong Tingzhi both believed that it was the mystical cultivation that interfered with the creation of things. It was the so-called poison of the world, the binding of the creation of things. However, looking at the Yi Luo Continent now, it's still the same scene as it was a hundred years ago. Why? Can the same thing be said differently by different people?"
Daoist Zhong argued, "Qingyang Continent's creation skills are brilliant. Iluoshang Continent's creation has no foundation. How can the two be lumped together?"
Chao Huan's spirit, he said, "But when you suggested to abolish the Xuan method, you wanted to abolish all the Xuan methods in the world. But now, you want to say something? Tsk tsk, if I didn't know you. I would think you have two faces two faces. "
Daoist Zhong's face darkened, he did not say, he did not speak.
He felt that he had made a mistake. He should not have said so much to Chao Huan just now. This person would argue with you whether he was right or not. Furthermore, he was in the right now. The more he said, the more disadvantageous it would be for him.
Daoist Yu Su then said, "Speaking of the Xuan method, according to my investigation, Xuanxiu of Iluoshang Continent was pushed aside and suppressed. In the end, they could only scatter. In this continent, there are less than three hundred Xuanxiu who should be supported by our Xuanting. Yet, they had to bear the heavy responsibility of eliminating EsGod and fighting against the spiritual creatures. How can they take care of all this?"
He took out a jade disc and said, "This is my record. It has recorded many things that happened in Iluoshang Continent in the past seventy years. Everyone can take a look."
As he said that, he threw the jade disc onto the long river of light. This object turned into a dozen rays of light, and waves rose from the long river, sending these jade discs to the various court officials. Everyone took the jade discs, and after reading the contents, their expressions became serious.
The records inside could be said to be very detailed, listing the shortcomings of Iluoshang Continent in the past few decades. Of course, it was not a blind accusation. If Guo Zhen did not do anything good, the continent would have been in an uproar long ago. These things seemed to be fair and trustworthy.
After reading it, Daoist Zhong's expression became even more gloomy.
Chao Huan raised his eyebrows and said, "These records are very detailed. I wonder if they are true or false."
Chen Tingzhi said, "We will know once we investigate this matter. Since court official Yu Su has sent it, it should not be false."
In fact, it was not easy to investigate these things in advance. Guo Zhen had been in Iluoshang Continent for more than seventy years. Outsiders only knew the general situation of the continent, but if they wanted to know the specific details, they would have to spread the information. Ordinary cultivators did not have this channel.
However, now that there was Xuntian Dao Zhang, Xuanxiu in the continent could spread the news of the continent anytime, anywhere. This could not be concealed.
Wu Qingxu said in a deep voice, "Guo Zhen may have controlled the internal and external affairs of the continent in the past due to special reasons. However, the Turbid Tide has receded for a long time. The court has also paid attention to the matter of Iluoshang and sent a letter to remind him to pay attention to propriety. He also agreed to it. However, now it seems that he is just doing it half-heartedly and has no intention to change."
At this time, Daoist Feng also said, "I know one thing. A few years ago, the Iluoshang Continent and the Qingyang Continent opened up a road. Both sides agreed to build a road between the two continents and erect jade pillars.
However, in the end, more than half of the road was built by the Qingyang Continent. This is because the Iluoshang Continent is still using the construction method of a hundred years. Even after the Qingyang Continent had built half of the road, the Iluoshang Continent still had not patrolled the continent. The difference between the two continents is really too big. Guo Zhen has to take responsibility for this! "
He was not clear about the matter of the Iluoshang Continent in advance. However, through Xuntian Dao Zhang's investigation, he immediately knew the general situation. This could be considered as a response to Daoist Zhong's suggestion to remove them.
Zhu Xuan Shou shook his head and did not speak. He had always adhered to the way of being detached from worldly affairs. He admitted that he could not be the Xuan Shou. However, if he could not do it well, he might as well not do it and let the continent do its own thing. However, Guo Zhen wanted to take care of everything. If he did not manage it well, he could not blame others for taking advantage of his weakness.
Daoist Zhong did not speak again.
He could already see that the Chief Enforcer should have known about Yu Su's proposal. His attitude was also obviously leaning towards taking down Guo Zhen.
If Chong Tingzhi was still here, he could still disregard his face and think of ways to refute this proposal. However, with just him and Daoist Zhangsun, it was impossible for them to do this.
Daoist Yu Su bowed towards the long river of light and said, "Chief Enforcer, please go to Guo Zhen's Xuan Shou position in the Iluoshang Continent!"
The Chief Enforcer looked at everyone on the long river of light and said, "What do you all think?"
The sound of a jade chime could be heard. It was Daoist Feng who struck the jade chime first.
Everyone looked at him and retracted their gazes. They then struck the jade chimes in front of them one by one.
Daoist Zhong sighed secretly. He did not wait for the Chief Enforcer to question him. He picked up the jade mallet and struck it.
Seeing this, the Chief Enforcer said, "Since all the Court Enforcers agree, then we shall remove Guo Zhen's Xuan Shou position in the Iluoshang Continent. Send him back to Xuanting to be interrogated."
Chen Tingzhi then said, "May I ask Chief Enforcer, if Guo Zhen is gone, who will take over his position?"
Chao Huan smiled and said, "There is no need to worry. Don't you all have a suitable candidate? Since everyone thinks that Daoist Gao's cultivation is not enough, why don't we send Daoist Gao to guard the Iluoshang Continent? It can be considered as accumulating merits. "
Chen Tingzhi thought for a moment and said, "This idea is not bad."
The Chief Enforcer thought for a moment and could not help but nod.
Letting Gao Mo, who had been a Court Enforcer, be the Xuan Shou, not only would it show the importance Xuanting placed on the Iluoshang Continent, it would also protect Xuanting's reputation. This was killing two birds with one stone.
He looked down at the long river of light and said, "Do the Court Enforcers have any objections?"
At this moment, Daoist Zhangsun looked at Daoist Zhong, but the latter shook his head. The Chief Enforcer and Chen Tingzhi both approved of this matter. Without the support of Chong Tingzhi, they could not stop it.
Actually, Daoist Zhong wanted to take advantage of this meeting to propose the removal of Zhengqing's banishment order. However, the current situation was not in their favor. Even if he proposed it, it could be refuted. He could only wait for the right time to bring it up.
He did not speak for the rest of the meeting. After the meeting dispersed, he returned to the Miaohao Daoist Palace. He was still in a bad mood. At this moment, a disciple came up to him and handed him a letter, saying, "Venerable One, this is from below."
Daoist Zhong took it casually. He only took a glance, but his spirits were lifted. He said, "Where is it?"
The disciple said, "Pei Daoxiu made a few copies of it and ordered people to send them away. He personally escorted one copy and is sending it to Yujing. "
Daoist Zhong nodded. "Well done."
This was a rare piece of good news. Pei Gu actually found the communication technique left behind by the people of Shuangzhou.
He originally thought that it would be difficult for Pei Gu to succeed. He just wanted to give it a try. His main attention was still on Zhengqing's side. However, he did not expect that Zhengqing's side would not be willing to come now. On the contrary, Pei Gu's side had a harvest.
He thought for a moment and said, "Pass down the order. Let Zheng Xiang go and receive him."
The disciple bowed. "This disciple will go and take care of Martial Uncle Zheng."
At this moment, in the Northern Wastelands of the inner layer, Pei Gu's airship was about to approach the continent of Yi Kong. However, it was stopped by a warship.
A man with short black hair came out of the airship. He had an indifferent expression on his face. "My surname is Ming. I am the patrol officer here. Come out and let me check the people in the airship."
Pei Gu knew that he was in trouble again. He held back his anger and came out of the airship. "Officer Ming, I don't know why you stopped us?"
Officer Ming grinned. "I suspect that you are colluding with the people of Shuangzhou. So I came to check."
Pei Gu frowned. "So there is no evidence?"
Officer Ming was puzzled. "I am suspicious. What evidence do I need? If there is evidence, I will arrest you directly. "
Pei Gu stared at him for a while. Then he stepped aside and let him open the cabin door.
Officer Ming snorted. "Sorry to offend you." He waved his hand. Immediately, a group of soldiers came forward. They held some kind of creation lamp and pointed it at Pei Gu. Then they rushed into the airship and also swept it.
After a while, the guard came out. He cupped his fist and said. "Officer, there is nothing suspicious."
Officer Ming didn't hesitate. He waved his hand and said. "If there is nothing suspicious, then let's go." He took a group of people back to the warship and watched Pei Gu's airship leave.
A guard came up and said. "Officer, are we just going to let them go?"
Officer Ming said casually. "This guy is so calm and didn't resist. He must have been prepared. But he and his people didn't take the right path. It won't be so easy to go back. There are people waiting for them in front. We don't have to worry too much."
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