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"Since no one has spoken, it means everyone agrees. It’s best not to make any moves behind the scenes in the future." Lu Chen suppressed his voice to mimic Ye Nanzhai, his tone laced with a chilling killing intent that echoed across the square, shocking everyone.
Lu Chen's meaning was clear: anyone who disagreed could step forward now; there was no need to wait until later to use underhanded tactics. By then, there would be no more kind words.
His voice only resembled Ye Nanzhai's by seventy percent, but that was just the effect he wanted. Coupled with the sinister aura he exuded after flying out from the Eternal Life Palace, those unaware of the situation might think he was possessed by a demon or had cultivated some Yin True Method.
He shot a fierce glare at the bruised Ye Fan and his father Ye Chong, as if warning everyone that these two were next.
After a moment of contemplation, Lu Chen continued, "Red Robe Sect's Five Great Masters have a reputation that shakes the world. With Left Daoist Master becoming Vice Sect Leader, one of the Five Great Masters is now vacant. This banner cannot fall. I personally witnessed Left Deputy Leader's nephew Zuo Zhi fighting valiantly in Mountain Valley, leading disciples to resist Loyal and Brave Man Rosen's army. His heart is evident, and his contributions are undeniable. Therefore, I intend to promote him to fill the vacancy among the Five Great Masters."
Zuo Zhi and Zuo Zixiong both raised their eyebrows in shock; Supreme Leader Ye Nanzhai had actually promoted both of them at once.
As soon as this statement was made, discussions erupted among the crowd again. Lu Chen not only promoted a Vice Sect Leader but was now supporting a Master as well—both outsiders. Such rapid personnel changes would inevitably lead to impeachment from the Ye Family members.
Lu Chen aimed to provoke a backlash between the Ye Family members and outsiders, ideally leading to a direct split. By promoting two outsiders into high positions within Red Robe Sect, his goal was to suppress the Ye Family. The Ye Family had held power in Red Robe Sect for nearly a century and had become a malignant tumor that needed to be eradicated—something Ye Nanzhai had wanted to do but couldn't bring himself to.
While Ye Nanzhai hesitated, Lu Chen showed no mercy. The grand plan of Fall of Zhou, Rise of Han must not be affected by the Ye Family; this was Lu Chen's determination.
With his resolve firm, Lu Chen acted decisively without holding back or leaving any escape routes, making the upper echelons of the Ye Family realize that he was serious this time.
Thus, this incident involving the Ye Family would come to an end here. Lu Chen summoned the Five Great Masters and began arranging matters.
The four Grand Flagmasters had nothing further to do and left reluctantly with their trusted aides.
As they reached the stone steps, Ye Chong asked several other Grand Flagmasters, "Ye Xuan, Ye Hui, Ye Zhong, what’s going on? Are we really just going to let this slide?"
Ye Chong's tone was filled with dissatisfaction; he referred specifically to all of Lu Chen's decisions, none of which were beneficial for their Ye Family. His son Ye Fan limped along beside him; seeing his son so battered only fueled his resentment.
Ye Xuan, Ye Hui, and Ye Zhong were respectively Grand Flagmasters of Red Robe Sect’s three major flags: Divine Wind, Xuanhuo, and Violet Lightning. They stood on equal footing with Ye Chong.
Ye Xuan shrugged his shoulders and clasped his hands behind his back. "Ye Chong, I think it's best to let it go. Ye Nanzhai's Yin True Method is elusive; it's hard to distinguish between reality and illusion. I believe he will soon enter the Void Immortal Secret Realm. Besides, he also possesses the Three Aspects Return to One Scripture; even if we three join forces, we might not be able to match him."
The four Grand Flagmasters were not blood brothers; they were merely relatives within the Ye Family and were not united as one solid front. For them to unite would require substantial benefits.
Ye Hui frowned deeply and spread his hands helplessly. "Yes, I also think it's unnecessary to take this risk anymore. Initially, I thought Ye Nanzhai was gravely injured and on the brink of death; we could finish him off easily. I never expected he wasn't injured at all but rather was in seclusion comprehending a supreme method related to lightning. It seems we were blinded by our own interests and acted foolishly."
Ye Zhong shook his head, a look of fear appearing on his face. He said, "Just now, I saw Ye Nanzhai sitting on the Throne through the gate of Skeleton Palace, completely motionless. I estimate that his Qigong cultivation is about to reach the Three-Stage Divine Power Golden Body."
"Divine Power Body? Thunderbolt Flag Master, you didn't see it wrong, did you? The situation was too chaotic just now; I overlooked it," Ye Xuan said in surprise. If Ye Nanzhai were to advance further into the Divine Power Body, impervious to blades and swords, combined with the Yin True Cultivation from the Void Immortal Secret Realm, he would be terrifying.
What is the concept of the Divine Power Body? It is akin to a Great Strength Monk; not only does one gain divine strength capable of moving mountains and lifting heavy objects, but their bones become as tough as steel. If one were to pull a large tendon from their body, it could stretch tenfold without breaking—that is the Divine Power Body.
Ye Hui and the others shook their heads. They had practiced Qigong for a lifetime and specialized in martial arts, yet they had not entered the Divine Power Body realm, remaining stuck at the Peak of Unity stage—a constant regret.
Ye Chong gritted his teeth and said angrily, "Are we really going to let Ye Nanzhai go? Even if you don't think about yourselves, you should consider your descendants."
Ye Chong played the emotional card, even bringing up future generations to appeal to them, hoping to stir the three Grand Flagmasters to join forces against Ye Nanzhai and set him up.
Ye Xuan was also somewhat angry. He said, "Ye Chong, you should give up on this idea. If it weren't for your instigation that led us to besiege Skeleton Palace and offend Ye Nanzhai, I might have been promoted to Vice Sect Leader today. The Supreme Leader is punishing your son, not mine. In any case, I have no plans to engage in such rebellious acts anytime soon; even if I were to do so, it wouldn't be now."
Ye Xuan's tone carried some resentment. He thought that if he could be more loyal to Ye Nanzhai, he might have been the one promoted to Vice Sect Leader today. If he became Vice Sect Leader, his authority would surpass that of the Four Flags and Five Paths.
After a pause, Ye Xuan sighed and said, "Ye Chong, we're getting old; how much longer can we keep this up? It would be better to enjoy our status as Grand Flagmaster while we can. Even if you manage to seize the position of Supreme Leader and gain cultivation resources to elevate your Qigong to the Divine Power Body level, what good will it do? Can you survive the great calamity of life and death? Can you achieve immortality?"
Ye Xuan's rhetorical questions left Ye Chong, Ye Hui, and Ye Zhong speechless. The mention of life-and-death calamities and immortality chilled their hearts.
Descending from the mountain where Skeleton Palace was located, Ye Xuan and the others headed directly toward Nine Palace Mountain Peak and returned to their respective palaces.
At the entrance of Skeleton Palace, Lu Chen was discussing matters with the Five Great Masters. Since Eternal Life Palace was the Supreme Leader's palace and there was a prohibition against anyone entering except for him, Lu Chen could only arrange matters outside the hall.
Originally one of the Five Great Masters, Zuo Zixiong was promoted by Lu Chen to Vice Sect Leader due to his merits in protecting his master. He was granted powers akin to that of a leader and even had his nephew promoted to fill vacancies among the Five Great Masters.
To give Zuo Zixiong real power and prevent him from holding an empty title, Lu Chen left him with tokens from Red Robe Sect and Sun Family—the Demon-Slaying Sword. This sword had been used in previous dynasties to slay tyrants and treacherous ministers. Lu Chen intended for Zuo Zixiong to use it against rebels; anyone who defied him would be dealt with.
With the deterrent power of Crimson Blood Order behind him, he was confident that no one among the four Grand Flagmasters would dare cause trouble.
Additionally, since Ye Nanzhai had saved Zuo Zixiong's life and further promoted him afterward—his gratitude outweighed any potential threat—Lu Chen wasn't worried that Zuo Zixiong would act against him.
He brought Zuo Zhi in to fill vacancies among the Five Great Masters so that Zuo Zhi would be visible among everyone else. This also served a purpose: it allowed others to monitor Zuo Zhi as a means of deterring Zuo Zixiong—killing two birds with one stone.
After arranging internal matters within Red Robe Sect satisfactorily, Lu Chen dismissed everyone except for Zuo Zhi. He called him aside so that only the two of them remained together.
Lu Chen shook the Purple Gold Cloak and asked, "Zuo Zhi, when you retreated from Mountain Valley, did you encounter a woman, around twenty years old? She was wearing a dark green robe, had a particularly high nose bridge, and large eyes."
"It seems she might be of Yushan Kingdom bloodline," Zuo Zhi pondered for a moment before speaking, which surprised Lu Chen a bit.
"Yes, she is from Yushan Kingdom. This woman is also a member of the Anti-Zhou Alliance, and her identity is that of a royal princess from Yushan Kingdom. This is significant; I am somewhat concerned for her safety."
Lu Chen's expression grew serious as he slowly revealed a bit about Princess Zhulan's identity to Zuo Zhi, hoping to draw his attention.
In truth, he was indeed worried about Princess Zhulan's safety, not only because she was a member of the Anti-Zhou Alliance but also due to their friendship. Princess Zhulan was not a bad person; she had even saved Lu Chen before, making her a friend worth having.
Lu Chen never hesitated to show compassion to trustworthy friends; he genuinely enjoyed spending time with such people.
Zuo Zhi tried to recall and said, "When I was retreating, I did encounter a woman in the woods who matched your description. She seemed suspicious at the time; I intended to question her, but the situation was extremely urgent, so I ignored her and left."
"I see. Then Zuo Zhi, you may leave for now. This princess is very important to us; it seems I must go personally," Lu Chen sighed.
After Zuo Zhi left, Lu Chen reflected on the circumstances when he parted ways with Princess Zhulan. It had been too chaotic then, and he didn't know where she had gone. But according to Zuo Zhi, she had been near Mountain Valley at that time. He could only hope that she had not been captured by the Loyalty Man or the Righteous Faithful Man.
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