Daoist Zhangsun replied indifferently, "If there's still Daoist Chong, then we can still give it a try. However, the two of us are useless."
Zhong Weiwu shook his head and said, "Even if there's still Daoist Chong, he can only reject the court's proposal. However, we can't go against the Head Enforcer on this matter. Otherwise, things will be difficult in the future.
Therefore, we're not trying to convince the other enforcers, but to convince the Head Enforcer. As long as the Head Enforcer is on our side, then this matter can still be done. "
Daoist Zhangsun asked, "What do you have to convince the Head Enforcer?"
Zhong Weiwu said in a deep voice, "As long as what we say is reasonable, the Head Enforcer will listen. This time, we're in the right."
Daoist Zhangsun said, "Then we'll have to see if your reasoning is useful." After he finished speaking, his figure disappeared from the wall of the hall.
Seeing him leave, Zhong Weiwu stood for a moment before returning to his seat.
Two days later, it was the middle of the month for the court meeting. Amidst the long and drawn-out sound of the jade chime, the various court enforcers arrived above the long river of light.
Everyone first discussed some urgent matters that needed to be dealt with in time. Especially after receiving the news from Zhang Yu, both the inner and outer layers were trying to strengthen their defenses against Shangchen. They even set up a few restrictive formations and traps in a few suspicious places.
The Head Enforcer asked, "Lin Tingzhi, how's the refining of the 'Tiandi Jian' coming along?"
The 'Tiandi Jian' was a magic item that Xuanting had been refining recently. He was preparing to use it to make up for the Clear Sky Astrolabe's inability to use it. Since there wasn't enough time, he piled it up with precious materials. Even if this magic item could only be used for a few decades, Xuanting wouldn't feel the pinch.
Lin Tingzhi stood up and replied, "Head Enforcer, the treasure embryo has been completed. Next, we'll need all the enforcers to work together and refine it with their mana."
The Head Enforcer said, "Then from today onwards, every enforcer will have to create an avatar to refine this magic item."
All the enforcers agreed.
Daoist Feng then said, "Head Enforcer, can we call Zhang Shouzheng? If the outer layer cultivators come, Zhang Shouzheng will have to face them head-on. If he can refine this weapon, it will be easier for him to attack the enemy. "
Refining this magic tool wasn't just about exerting strength to refine it. After refining it successfully, one would also gain a portion of the magic tool's authority. Therefore, what he said wasn't too extreme.
Chen Tingzhi said in a low voice, "Zhang Shouzheng is not a court administrator. I'm afraid this is against the rules."
Taoist Feng said, "Chen Tingzhi, although Zhang Shouzheng is not a court steward, he is a permanent steward. Moreover, as I said just now, the enemy is the most important thing now. If this weapon is completed, Zhang Shouzheng will eventually come into contact with it. There is nothing wrong with making some changes."
Chen Tingzhi declined to comment.
Daoist Zhong said slowly, "Zhang Shouzheng is Shouzheng, and he also needs to use an avatar to guard the Eastern Court Prefecture. Does he still have the energy to refine the magic tool?"
Daoist Feng wanted to say more, but the Head Enforcer said, "Zhong Tingzhi's words aren't without reason. Zhang Shouzheng is taking care of many things now. There is no need to distract him with this matter."
When Daoist Feng saw that the Head Enforcer had spoken, it wasn't good for him to continue arguing.
The Head Enforcer then said, "Do the enforcers have any other complaints?"
Zhong Weiwu stood up and said, "Just now, when Enforcer Feng mentioned Zhang Shouzheng, I also happened to mention something about Zhang Shouzheng.
Recently, Zhang Shouzheng set up the Seal of Ming Guan on the Scripture of Rebuking the Heavens. Xiuzhe can see other people's shadow painting, it can also illuminate the mountains, rivers, and continents. If this is seen by the external Daoist cultivators, they will know the real situation of our Tianxia.
I think that the original Xuntian Dao Zhang is enough, but with this Seal of Ming Guan, there are too many variables. It is not beneficial to my Tianxia. Why don't we not use it for the time being and delay it for thirty to fifty years. When my Tianxia's power grows stronger, it won't be too late to release the restrictions then. "
He didn't say that he would ban the seal directly, but he said that it would be much easier to delay it for thirty-five years. After all, thirty-five years wasn't long for cultivators.
Moreover, if they could delay it for a period of time, they might be able to pull Cen Chuan back to Xuanting. When that time comes, they wouldn't have to be so conservative.
Daoist Yu Su laughed coldly and said, "Everything has its pros and cons. Zhong Tingzhi is afraid of leaking information, but I see that he can spread his Dao and strengthen his power. If we are afraid of this and that, then what is the use of my generation?"
Chao Huan raised his eyebrows and said, "I don't agree with Enforcer Yu Su's words. I have always been in conflict with the external cultivators. There are very few conflicts between my generation, and most of them are between the cultivators below. If the other side knows about my internal affairs and find a way to attack, they can also destroy the lives of my Tianxia's people. This matter cannot be ignored."
Zhong Weiwu didn't find it strange that Chao Huan suddenly stood on his side. This person didn't have the problem of helping anyone, but he wanted to find fault with everyone. However, this didn't stop him from making use of him.
He said, "Enforcer Chao Tingzhi's words just now hit the nail on the head. If the details of each continent's defense are leaked, then it will definitely be used by the external cultivators. Now that Shangchen's invasion is imminent, this Ming Guan Seal isn't bad, but it really can't be used now. "
His words caused the other enforcers to think deeply.
However, at this time, Chao Huan shook his head and said, "No, how can my generation give up eating for fear of choking? Discard everything? This is the most negative way to do it! "
He said loudly, "When you encounter a new thing, you don't carefully evaluate it, analyze the pros and cons, but immediately reject it. Those who do this, one is ignorant and incompetent, and the other is rejecting public benefits for their own selfish reasons." He turned his head and looked at Daoist Zhong Tingzhi, "Zhong Tingzhi, I wonder which one you are?"
Zhong Weiwu was expressionless. He didn't pay attention to Chao Huan, turned to his seat, and said, "Head Enforcer, this time this Zhong did it out of the public interest. This seal is now obstructing my Tianxia, I hope the Head Enforcer and the other enforcers can understand."
The head Daoist said, "I already understand Zhong Tingzhi's intention, but the other enforcers already know about this matter. There is also a decree here, please take a look."
He waved his sleeve, and a jade talisman fell down the long river, flying to where the enforcers were sitting.
Zhong Weiwu received it. After he read it, his expression changed. The decree said that Zhang Yu was rewarded with one thousand five hundred kilograms of mystical grains because of his meritorious service in establishing the seal.
Although the reward this time was far less than the previous time, and the five enforcers didn't appear, but it expressed the enforcers' views on this matter, and these enforcers agreed with it.
He knew that his words were destined to be fruitless this time, because even if the Head Enforcer had other opinions, he wouldn't choose to go against the enforcers in the open.
Moreover, he had to admit that due to the difference in cultivation, the enforcers were usually more far-sighted than the other enforcers.
The head Daoist said, "However, some of Zhong Tingzhi's words do make some sense. For the sake of my Tianxia's stability, we do need to impose some restrictions on the seal of Guan Ming." He then pointed at Wu Qingxu, Chao Huan, and Yu Su, "This matter will be handed over to the three enforcers, quickly come up with a law."
The three of them bowed their heads and agreed.
Zhong Weiwu muttered to himself. This law seemed to restrict the seal of Guan Ming, but in reality, it couldn't stop the seal from being passed down. True cultivators couldn't benefit from it, but the Xuan and Hun Daoists would gain more power because of it.
He thought to himself that he had to let Cen Chuan make some contributions as soon as possible so that he could pull this person into the Xuanting Sect as soon as possible to balance the situation.
At this moment, in the Xuanfu Sect of Changhe Prefecture, the cultivator surnamed Mo had a hint of joy on his face. He asked a Xuanxiu standing in front of him, "Xuanxiu Lin, have you found a suitable candidate?"
Xuanxiu Lin cupped his hands and replied, "Yes, Fellow Daoist Ban Lanban was originally a very famous Xuanxiu. He once preached in the Xuntian Dao Zhang for a long time and was highly sought after by the cultivators there. He was also very experienced.
Later on, he heard that the Yi Luo Sect had reestablished its rules and was lacking manpower. Therefore, he gave up on preaching and volunteered to go there to help. He is trustworthy in terms of character and Dao. "
He raised his voice a little. "I think that if this person uses the shadow painting to promote my Changhe Prefecture, the commotion caused by the shadow painting in the Dongting Prefecture will definitely be overshadowed."
When the cultivator surnamed Mo heard this, he couldn't help but be in a good mood. He asked, "When is he coming?"
Xuanxiu Lin said, "We've already agreed. As long as Manager Mo approves, he can immediately bring a few good friends to my prefecture."
The cultivator surnamed Mo nodded subconsciously. "Then we must do our best to make things convenient for this Xuanxiu Lin." He said regretfully, "It's just that Xuanshou doesn't want to speak, so I can't give him any merit points. I can only compensate him from other places."
Xuanxiu Lin said, "I will make arrangements."
The cultivator surnamed Mo sighed. "If my Changhe Prefecture wants to prosper, we need to rely on more people. We can't let the other prefectures take away our people. However, only you Xuanxiu Lin can see Xuntian Dao Zhang clearly. As a True Cultivator, it's hard for me to understand. Everything here can only rely on you. I hope that Xuanxiu Lin will take this matter to heart. "
Xuanxiu Lin said seriously, "Rest assured, Manager Mo. My Changhe Prefecture is a land of thousands of lakes. In terms of scenery and scenery, it's not much inferior to the Dongting Prefecture. As long as we find the right person, we'll be able to get things done. I will definitely do my best."
Of course, he was just trying to boost his own morale. After all, the Dongting Prefecture was located on a continent. Moreover, even after the Turbid Tide, this continent still had exuberant vitality. In the end, this was something that Changhe Prefecture couldn't compare to.
However, as he said, Changhe Prefecture had its own strengths. The land of thousands of lakes and the scenery of thousands of rainbows was a place worth publicizing. He believed that this would definitely attract more people.
After he returned, he immediately sent a message to Ban Lan through the Chapter of the Great Tao, saying that the prefecture's affairs had been straightened out. He hoped that Ban Lan could arrive as soon as possible. Changhe Prefecture would be generous with its rewards.
Because Xu Chengtong's people had been watching them these days, Ban Lan didn't do much. After receiving Xuanxiu Lin's message, he immediately went to Xuanfu to hand over the official letter. Then, he left the Yiluo Prefecture with He Li and the others and headed to Changhe Prefecture.
As soon as they left, the cultivators who were watching them immediately reported this to Xu Chengtong. A disciple asked, "Master, we've been watching these people for a long time. These people don't seem suspicious. Now that they've left the Yiluo Prefecture, should we still follow them?"
After reading the report, Xu Chengtong sneered coldly. "At first, it was only He Li who was suspicious. Now it seems that Ban Lan is also somewhat suspicious. If he's not guilty, why is he in such a hurry to leave? Take some people and follow them. It doesn't matter if he sees you. I want him to know that he can't run away. I'm watching him. "
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