An entire day had passed since the public trial, but it was still a hot topic. Almost everyone in the eighteen ancient cities was discussing it.
Just as Chu Xingyun had said, after the reform, the common people had obtained real estate and shops. Some people had even obtained the power they had dreamed of and were no longer dependent on the family. But even so, they still subconsciously followed the traditional family system.
After the common people knew the results of the trial, they all heaved a sigh of relief. The last line of defense in their hearts had been removed, and they naturally supported Chu Xingyun even more.
At this moment, the beast tide disaster had not completely subsided, but the eighteen ancient cities had gradually regained their vitality. The common people's lives and transactions seemed to be in order. There was no chaos or riot at all.
Deep in Saint Star City, Wind Willow Residence.
The blazing sun had just peeked out of the clouds and the morning light was slightly cold. A group of fierce figures had already gathered outside the entrance of Wind Willow Residence. Their chests were straight, and their postures were like spears as they waited quietly.
This group of swift and fierce figures was shockingly the eighteen generals of the Star Suppressing Guard.
Yesterday, Chu Xingyun had asked them to gather at the Wind Willow Residence to discuss the major matters that would follow. They did not dare to be negligent, so they had arrived early and quietly waited for Chu Xingyun's arrival.
As the generals of the Star Guard, the cultivation of these eighteen people was not weak. They had all reached the Heavenly Spirit Realm. They stood there without saying a word, and their bodies wantonly emitted an iron-blooded aura that made people shudder. They did not dare to casually approach.
Time passed bit by bit. The blazing sun hung in the middle of the sky, and the sunlight was slightly hot. It scattered unreservedly on the eighteen generals, but they still did not move. Even the place where their feet were standing did not move at all.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
An ear-piercing sound rang out not far away. At the end of their field of vision, Chu Xingyun's figure appeared. He stepped on the void and rushed over at an extremely fast speed.
Behind Chu Xingyun were Liu Mengyan, Shui Qianyue, and the others. Their bodies were filled with dense spiritual energy, causing the surrounding void to become chaotic, attracting the attention of countless people.
"Greetings, Pavilion Master!" Seeing this, the 18 generals stepped forward and knelt respectfully before Chu Xingyun. Their gazes were all focused on the front. As for Liu Mengyan, Shui Qianyue and the others, they acted as if they had never seen them and directly ignored them.
Seeing this, Liu Mengyan did not get angry. Instead, she looked happy.
The Subduing Star Guards were under the control of the Five Great Clans. Other than the Patriarchs of the Five Great Clans, they would not bow to anyone, including the Patriarch of the Ancient Star Sect.
Now, they were bowing to Chu Xingyun while ignoring everyone else. This clearly showed that they were loyal to Chu Xingyun.
With regards to this, Chu Xingyun understood in his heart and said indifferently, "I've made you wait for a long time. Follow me in."
After he finished speaking, he strode out and walked directly into Wind Willow Residence. When the eighteen generals saw this, they stood up one by one and followed closely behind, not daring to slack off at all.
"Pavilion Master."
At this moment, a shout suddenly came from behind.
Everyone turned their heads and saw Lu Xing descending from the void. His expression was somewhat stiff and seemed to be unhappy.
"What's the matter?" Chu Xingyun asked.
Lu Xing first bowed and then walked slowly to Chu Xingyun. He said softly, "After being detained last night, the Patriarchs of the Four Great Clans and the senior members of the Four Great Clans are still unyielding. When faced with the disciples of the Disciplinary Hall, they even dared to shout angrily and caused some unnecessary trouble. Pavilion Master, what do you think of the place where these people are being detained?"
"Hmm?"
Hearing Lu Xing's words, Chu Xingyun could not help but frown. His voice was slightly cold as he said, "Detain them in the Disciplinary Hall for now. When I'm done with the discussion, I'll go there personally."
As he spoke, strands of demonic light once again bloomed in Chu Xingyun's eyes. The coldness spread out, causing Lu Xing's body to tremble violently. He nodded and then turned to leave.
After Lu Xing left, the group of people walked through the courtyard and quickly arrived at the main hall.
Only after Chu Xingyun slowly took his seat did the eighteen generals sit down as well. Every action and every word they spoke was particularly concise. Even Lin Tianchong felt admiration in his heart.
The main hall was silent. After Chu Xingyun glanced at everyone, he slowly said, "Today, I've gathered all of you here mainly to discuss the matters of the Eighteen Dynasties."
With that, the main hall became even quieter. A sharp glint flashed in the eyes of the eighteen generals. They all held their breaths and looked at Chu Xingyun with shining eyes.
"As everyone knows, the Daluo Golden Sect and the Divine Firmament Hall are eyeing us covetously. Very soon, they will invade the Eighteen Ancient Cities and the Eighteen Dynasties on a large scale. For this, we must gather together and resist with all our might. Right now, the Eighteen Ancient Cities are united and there are no more obstacles. However, the situation of the Eighteen Dynasties is not optimistic. We must control them in the shortest time possible."
After hearing Chu Xingyun's words, the eighteen generals' faces darkened. They pondered. Just as they were about to wait for Chu Xingyun to continue, they saw Chu Xingyun stand up and change the topic. He smiled and said, "But before we make the decision, I have a question that I hope you can answer."
"Question?"
The eighteen generals were stunned. Although they were surprised, they did not ask. They nodded heavily and said, "Pavilion Master, please speak."
Chu Xingyun did not beat around the bush, and went straight to the point. "Yesterday's matter could be said to be extremely bizarre. At the beginning, you all possessed killing intent toward me, and wanted to kill me on the spot. However, later on, not only were you all unwilling to attack me, you even disobeyed the orders of the four family heads. In the end, you all even willingly submitted to me and became my subordinates.
This question was so sharp that it made Liu Mengyan, Shui Qianyue and the others frown. The eighteen generals were even more surprised and did not know how to answer.
Just as the atmosphere gradually became awkward, a slender middle-aged man stood up. This person's face was rather resolute, his facial features were regular, and his eyes were like stars that faintly flickered with a wise and farsighted light.
He bowed slightly to Chu Xingyun and answered, "After the bloody battle, the two sects lost countless experts and suffered great losses. They will definitely be eyed greedily by the Daluo Golden Sect and the Divine Firmament Hall. Under such circumstances, only Pavilion Master Luo Yun can turn the tide. Therefore, whether it is for the Eighteen Ancient Cities, the Eighteen Dynasties, or the millions of people, you cannot die."
"What do you mean?" Chu Xingyun immediately became interested and asked.
"First, the Wanjian Pavilion implements the imperial system. Each dynasty has a generation, and each generation has a clan. The Imperial Family is under the control of the Wanjian Pavilion and has limited power. If the Pavilion Master dies, the Wanjian Pavilion will definitely fall apart. The leaders of the Eighteen Dynasties will definitely take this opportunity to plunder resources and power. They will occupy land and completely break away from the control of the Wanjian Pavilion. At that time, the existence of the Wanjian Pavilion will be useless and will gradually be forgotten by the world."
The middle-aged man pondered for a moment and said in a clear and reasonable voice, "Second, the Ancient Star Sect implements the clan system. Although countless experts have died, the clan system will not collapse. Although this is beneficial to the rule, it will not quickly revitalize the Eighteen Ancient Cities. After all, the clan system is closed and the laws and regulations are in chaos. It is impossible to completely get rid of the decline before the invasion of the Daluo Golden Sect and the Divine Firmament Hall. The final result will only be trampled, slaughtered, and even enslaved."
In the main hall, the middle-aged man's voice echoed clearly, causing everyone to fall into deep thought. The rest of the generals of the Star Guards looked stiff. Some of them even sighed secretly, deeply agreeing with the man's point of view.
"As for the third point …"
The middle aged man hadn't finished speaking. At this moment, he raised his head and stared at Chu Xingyun, and his voice suddenly became solemn. "If the 10,000 Swords Pavilion and Ancient Star Sect want to survive in the face of the Daluo Golden Sect and Divine Sky Hall's large-scale invasion, the only way is to gather all the resources and strength of the two sects. Work together to resist the enemy.
"However, the strength of the Ancient Star Sect and the Wanjian Pavilion are not far apart. The Ancient Star Sect cannot devour the Wanjian Pavilion, and the Wanjian Pavilion cannot destroy the Ancient Star Sect. If they work together to resist the enemy, it will be quite difficult. After all, the two sects have always had differences and conflicts, which cannot be completely resolved in a day or two.
"In view of this point, the existence of Pavilion Master Luo Yun is very significant. For the Wanjian Pavilion, as the Pavilion Master, no one can surpass your reputation. With one word, all the people will submit to you. For the Ancient Star Sect, you have the bloodline of the clan and have a superior status. It is reasonable for you to rule the Eighteen Ancient Cities, and no one dares to say anything."
At this point, the middle-aged man took a deep breath and finally said, "Based on the above three points, the person who rules the Ancient Star Sect and the Wanjian Pavilion is none other than Pavilion Master Luo Yun. Only under your absolute command can the two sects work together to resist the Daluo Golden Sect and the Divine Firmament Hall.
"If you die, how can the two sects have a good ending?"
After hearing the middle-aged man's words, everyone present nodded repeatedly. Chu Xing Yun looked straight at him, and his eyes also revealed a satisfied expression. This person spoke in a clear and orderly manner, neither too fast nor too slow. It was as if he had understood the entire situation, and it was watertight.
After pondering for a while, Chu Xingyun looked at the others and asked again, "Is there anyone else who needs to add?"
After he finished speaking, the space became quiet again. No one said a word.
In the eyes of these generals, the middle-aged man's words had covered all their thoughts, and there was no point to add.
The generals fell into silence, and no one answered. This made Chu Xingyun squint slightly. His eyes moved and swept across them one by one, acutely observing the changes in their expressions.
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