What is power?
Duan Feng's actions were simply heartless, and it caused the eyes of the crowd to turn gloomy as they repeatedly spoke with disdain. On the other hand, Duan Yunqing and Ou Rouyin had dejected expressions as they blankly knelt on the spot and were speechless for a long time.
The outcome was already a foregone conclusion, and the two of them had nothing to say.
Chu Xingyun didn't continue to pursue Duan Feng, and he moved his gaze away and stared ahead as he said, "The beast tide hasn't receded, why aren't all of you dispersing quickly?"
Bang!
A fierce sword light erupted, shocking the hearts of the crowd, and they didn't dare to stay here for long. After taking a deep look at Duan Yunqing and Ou Rouyin, their figures flashed and swiftly ran towards various parts of Hallowed Star City.
Chu Xingyun didn't stay for long when he saw this, and he lightly strode towards the courtyard.
Although he'd already left, Duan Yunqing and Ou Rouyin were still kneeling on the spot. Because of the battle, the ground was covered in dense and long cracks, and the spirit energy was stagnant, so no one dared to take half a step closer.
Everything that had happened here had spread throughout the entire Sacred Star City as the crowd dispersed. In an instant, sounds of discussion could be heard from all over the city. Some were sighing, some were surprised, and some were cheering. It made the Sacred Star City extremely noisy.
Of course, this wasn't good news for the four great clans, especially the Duan Clan and Ou Clan.
Chu Xingyun didn't pay much attention to the commotion in the outside world, and it wasn't long before he returned to the courtyard. As soon as he stepped in, he saw Liu Mengyan sitting upright in the main hall in white clothes. The corners of her mouth rose slightly when she saw him return, and she revealed a faint and elegant smile.
"Mother." Chu Xingyun walked into the main hall and bowed to Liu Mengyan with a trace of confusion in his eyes. The clan meeting would be held at the Myriad Star Pavilion tonight, and as the Patriarch of the Liu Clan, Liu Mengyan should be busy with work, so why would she come here?
Liu Mengyan noticed Chu Xingyun's confusion and said, "I know everything that happened earlier."
"Hmm?"
Chu Xingyun was stunned for a moment, but he did not pursue the matter. He quietly waited for Liu Mengyan's next words.
Liu Mengyan stood up and stared at Chu Xingyun as she continued, "Duan Feng has gone too far by looking down on other people's lives. On the other hand, Duan Yunqing and Ou Rouyin, as his parents, have shielded Duan Feng many times. Their actions have also been inappropriate, so they should be punished. You have seized this opportunity to forcefully punish them and establish your authority as the Pavilion Master. This is indeed killing two birds with one stone."
"Merely, with your current status, not to mention killing two birds with one stone, even if you were to kill three birds with one stone, you would still be taking a huge risk."
Hearing Liu Mengyan's words, Chu Xingyun frowned. He felt that Liu Mengyan's words had a hidden meaning, so he asked seriously, "Mother, what do you mean by this?"
Liu Mengyan raised her head and looked at the sky. The light of the sunset sprinkled down, making her look wise and farsighted. She muttered, "If you were an ordinary cultivator, your actions today would be stunning and could cause a shocking storm in the Saint Star City, changing the situation of the clan's control. However, at this very moment, you are the Pavilion Master of the Wanjian Pavilion, who controls the eighteen ancient cities and eighteen empires, as well as countless citizens."
"You possess endless power in your hands. Even a casual wave of your hand can cause a shocking commotion. At the same time, you also bear heavy responsibilities. Every action of yours represents the eighteen ancient cities and eighteen empires."
"Today, you acted against Duan Yunqing and Ou Rouyin, establishing your authority and suppressing the clan's arrogance. Countless people applauded and cheered for you. However, as a ruler, why do you need to act personally? Just a few words are enough to establish your authority," Liu Mengyan slowly said as she imparted her comprehension to Chu Xingyun.
Chu Xingyun was silent. His eyes flickered as if he had comprehended something.
"Yun 'er, your cultivation talent is very high, and your future achievements are limitless. You can bravely climb to the peak of cultivation, do whatever you want to do, and do whatever you want to do."
"However, in the face of hundreds of millions of people, in the vast Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, you are the pavilion master, and you are someone who has invested all of your power and influence into yourself. What you need to see is no longer a person or an object, but a dynasty, a city, and even the entire Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion." Liu Mengyan's words suddenly became sharp, and there was actually a sense of warning.
Chu Xingyun's eyes flickered as he looked deeply at Liu Mengyan. His pitch-black eyes revealed a sense of chaos. He seemed to have grasped the key point, but he also seemed to be unable to grasp it.
Seeing this, Liu Mengyan smiled with satisfaction, but her voice did not stop. "Yun 'er, you have just become the Pavilion Master, so it is natural that you do not understand the word' power '. The so-called power and authority represent the control of power, while' power 'represents the consolidation of power."
"The control of power and the consolidation of power!"
Chu Xingyun said lightly, causing Liu Mengyan's mind to focus slightly. She nodded heavily and said, "Different people may have the same power, but the power they consolidate may not be the same."
"Kings follow the Way of the King and the Way of the Masses. Although they have the power to overturn the world and are omnipotent, no matter who they face, they can understand with emotion and reason so that people are willing to submit to them."
"Tyrants use their power to suppress and convince people. Even if they face millions of soldiers alone and have enemies everywhere, they can still consolidate their domineering power. Every word and action of theirs is like a god who controls life and death, looking down on all living things."
"Although these two are completely different, they are both about power and authority. The control of power in one's hand and the consolidation of power in one's heart. They do not rely on their own strength to forcefully suppress others or even kill others to achieve their goals." Liu Mengyan sighed softly when she said this.
What she said sounded simple, but it was actually very complicated. She had observed the rise and fall of the Ancient Star Sect for thousands of years and thought about it for more than ten years before concluding it.
As the Pavilion Master of the Wanjian Pavilion, Chu Xingyun ruled the Eighteen Dynasties and Eighteen Ancient Cities. He had a vast territory that was comparable to the Jiuhan Temple. He had to understand the Way of Power to be able to govern the magnificent sect well.
The Way of Power had nothing to do with strength or talent. It required one to think and comprehend with one's heart to find the most suitable path for oneself.
Everything that Liu Mengyan said was to guide Chu Xingyun to change his mentality and identity so that he could govern the Eighteen Ancient Cities and Eighteen Dynasties well and rise in the Northern Wilderness Region to become his most solid backing!
"Yun 'er, I have said everything that needs to be said. I hope that you can understand it." Liu Mengyan said in her heart. That was all that she could do. The rest would depend on Chu Xingyun himself.
After that, she quietly left the courtyard with light steps, leaving Chu Xingyun alone. He was still standing in the same place, his eyes focused as he fell into deep thought.
Chu Xingyun had lived a second life and had thousands of years of experience. In terms of cultivation, martial arts, and comprehension of heaven and earth, he could stand at the peak of the True Spirit Continent. However, he had little contact with the Way of Power and the Way of Control.
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