324: Chapter 324: Intrigue and Schemes

Half a year later, in the North.

The wind and snow had stopped.

The grey-black clouds covering the sky finally dispersed, revealing a corner of the long-lost blue sky.

Sunlight spilled onto the accumulated snow, reflecting a dazzling light.

From the Netherworld Mountain in the extreme north to the Ten Thousand Poison Valley in the extreme south, from the Blood Sea in the extreme east to the Hundred Flower Valley in the extreme west, the entire North was shrouded in a tranquil silence.

Supreme Dao Palace, on the mountain peak.

Li Changsheng stood at the highest point, looking down at the entire Dao Palace.

The ruins were gone, replaced by a brand-new complex of palaces.

With white walls and black tiles, flying eaves and bucket arches, it was even more magnificent than before.

On the square, Disciples were drilling; sword light crisscrossed, their Aura like a rainbow.

In front of the mountain gate, pilgrims were endless, and the incense was flourishing.

It had been half a year.

Half a year ago, in that great battle, the Righteous Path had suffered heavy damage to its Origin Qi, the Great Qian Dynasty had fallen, and the Supreme Dao Palace had almost been razed to the ground.

Now, everything was recovering.

Daoist Master Qingxu voluntarily abdicated and passed the position of Sect Master of the Supreme Dao Palace to Li Changsheng.

Although the Shangguan Family and the Heavenly Sword Sect submitted on the surface, they each had their own hidden agendas in private.

However, Li Changsheng did not care.

He had the law seed, the secret support of Xiao Ran, and the entire Demonic Path Alliance as his backing.

Whoever dared to rebel, he would destroy them.

Besides, if his subordinates were all peaceful, how could he wield his power?

Therefore, all of this was tacitly accepted.

"Alliance Leader, the Sect Heads of various sects have arrived and are waiting in the Council Hall."

Ling Jianxin walked behind him and said in a low voice.

Li Changsheng nodded.

"Understood. Senior Brother Ling, inform Shangguan Yunhe and Sect Master Wuxin to wait for a moment; I need to see Junior Martial Uncle Qingxu alone."

Ling Jianxin hesitated for a moment.

"Alliance Leader, Junior Martial Uncle Qingxu, he..."

"What is it?"

"His health has not been good lately. He hasn't fully recovered from the injuries of the last great battle, and then he overworked himself. I'm afraid..."

Li Changsheng was silent for a moment.

"I know. You may go."

Ling Jianxin turned and left.

Li Changsheng stood on the mountain peak, looking at the distant sky.

The sunlight spilled onto him, plating him with a layer of golden light.

At this moment, his Aura had already reached the Body Integration Stage.

After half a year of bitter cultivation, with the help of the law seed, his cultivation had jumped from the Mid-Integration Stage to the Body Integration Stage, only one step away from the Peak Integration Stage.

Through the Soul Link, Xiao Ran's voice came through.

"Changsheng, how are things on your end?"

Li Changsheng replied: "Stabilized. Junior Martial Uncle Qingxu passed the position of Sect Master to me. Now, the Righteous Path is under my control."

Xiao Ran laughed.

"Congratulations, Alliance Leader of the Righteous Path."

Li Changsheng also laughed.

"Congratulations to you too, Supreme of the Demonic Path."

"I heard that on the Demonic Path side, you have total control!"

The Demonic Path was different from the Righteous Path.

"The Demonic Path is not so normal. My fist is big, so my words are the rules."

"The Sect Masters of the Six Great Demonic Sects have been completely hollowed out by me. Now, I call the shots in the Demonic Path."

Xiao Ran's voice carried a hint of pride.

"Then what do you plan to do next?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran let out a cackle.

"Good question!"

"Of course, it's to use my power to be a little self-willed!"

...

Righteous Path.

In the Council Hall, the Sect Heads of various sects gathered.

Shangguan Yunhe sat in the first seat on the left, wearing a green robe, his temperament elegant, but there was a hint of unease in his eyes.

Sect Master Wuxin sat in the first seat on the right, his white clothes like snow, a sword hanging at his waist, his expression cold and stern.

But his fingers tapped lightly on the sword hilt, revealing his inner anxiety.

Li Changsheng walked into the main hall and sat in the main seat.

He was wearing a white Daoist robe, his long hair tied behind his head, his face calm, his gaze like a torch.

His Aura was released without reservation, the pressure of the Body Integration Stage like a mountain and a sea.

"Everyone, I have summoned you here today to announce a few things."

Li Changsheng's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

The main hall instantly fell silent.

"The first matter: the command system of the Righteous Path Alliance has been established. The Sect Heads of various sects will retain their original positions, but major decisions must go through the Alliance Council."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was a commotion in the main hall.

The Sect Heads looked at each other, seeing the dissatisfaction in each other's eyes.

Unified distribution of resources? Wouldn't that mean Li Changsheng calls the shots?

But they dared not oppose him.

Because the great battle had only ended half a year ago, and Li Changsheng's deterrence was still there.

"The second matter: I think we should give young people more opportunities. The old-school Elders who are unable to keep up can retire to the second line and serve as consultants."

Shangguan Yunhe's expression changed slightly.

He knew that this was Li Changsheng weakening the old-school forces and cultivating his own base.

But he did not speak.

Because he also wanted to see to what extent Li Changsheng could go.

"The third matter: the Supreme Dao Palace will establish a Law Enforcement Hall, responsible for supervising each..."

As soon as these words were spoken, the main hall completely exploded.

"What? Law Enforcement Hall? Can it even investigate Sect Heads?"

A white-haired Elder slammed the table and stood up.

"Alliance Leader Li, are you trying to hollow out the Sect Heads of various sects?" Another Elder also stood up.

Li Changsheng looked at them and said indifferently: "Watch your wording; this is supervision."

"The reason the Righteous Path lost to the Demonic Path was because our hearts were not united and everyone acted on their own."

"Establishing the Law Enforcement Hall is to prevent the tragedy of the Great Qian Dynasty from happening again."

"Everyone, do you want to repeat the same mistakes?"

The white-haired Elder was speechless.

Li Changsheng continued: "I know you are worried that the Law Enforcement Hall will have too much power and interfere in the internal affairs of various sects."

"But please rest assured, the Law Enforcement Hall will only investigate major crimes such as colluding with the enemy, treason, and corruption, and will not interfere in the daily affairs of various sects."

Shangguan Yunhe stood up.

"Alliance Leader Li, I support you."

His voice was very calm, but a trace of cunning flashed in his eyes.

As the saying goes, there is a policy from above and a countermeasure from below.

Agreeing is one thing, and doing it is another.

Sect Master Wuxin also stood up.

"The Heavenly Sword Sect also supports it."

With the two giants expressing their stance, the other Sect Heads dared not oppose it anymore.

Li Changsheng's new policy was successfully implemented.

After the meeting, Shangguan Yunhe and Sect Master Wuxin were kept behind by Li Changsheng.

"Family Head Shangguan, Sect Master Wuxin, do you think I have too much power?"

Li Changsheng got straight to the point.

Shangguan Yunhe shook his head.

"It's not that the power is too great, but that it is too fast."

"Alliance Leader Li, you have only been in office for half a year, and you have implemented so many new policies. Is it too hasty?"

Li Changsheng looked at him.

"Family Head Shangguan, how much time do you think the Righteous Path has left?"

Shangguan Yunhe was stunned.

Li Changsheng continued: "Xiao Ran has unified the Demonic Path and integrated the Yao Race, and his strength is growing every day."

"If we don't integrate the Righteous Path as soon as possible, what will we use to resist when Xiao Ran strikes again?"

Shangguan Yunhe was silent.

Sect Master Wuxin spoke up.

"Alliance Leader Li, what you said makes sense, but some things cannot be rushed."

Li Changsheng nodded.

"I know, so I need your help."

"The Righteous Path is not my Righteous Path alone; it is the Righteous Path of all of us."

Shangguan Yunhe and Sect Master Wuxin looked at each other and nodded at the same time.

"We understand."

The two left one after another.

Walking out of the Council Hall, Shangguan Yunhe had long been waiting for Wuxin in a certain place.

As soon as he saw Wuxin, he vented his dissatisfaction.

"This Li Changsheng is not simple. He has only been the Alliance Leader for half a year, and he has already gathered the power of all sects into his own hands."

"Daoist Master Qingxu abdicated, and the Supreme Dao Palace has become his one-man show."

Sect Master Wuxin said: "He has the Mahayana Stage law seed, has the strength, and has the means. Who dares to oppose him?"

Shangguan Yunhe looked at Wuxin sideways.

"I say, Sect Master Wuxin, you don't need to pretend with me here!"

"Our enemy is the same."

"The power of the Righteous Path cannot be concentrated in one person's hands. If he has a problem, the Righteous Path is finished."

Sect Master Wuxin looked at him, a flash of complexity in his eyes.

"Family Head Shangguan, can you not wait anymore?"

Shangguan Yunhe shook his head.

"I can wait, but we need to plan early."