Taoist Master Xuanhuang

"Do you need our help?"

Sun Hui's tone was somewhat less confident.

Jiang Shang's methods were excellent, but the entire text didn't mention any instances where he helped, which was a bit disappointing.

However, he did not believe that Jiang Shang and the others did not need him.

If that were the case, there would be no need to gather us here; gathering us here would indicate a desire for cooperation.

Besides, they are ultimately sacred beings, beings of a different realm, while I am a being of the main world. If I fall out with them, they will be the ones who suffer.

And there's one more thing that's most important.

This is also the core, the core of the Martial Arts Alliance's confidence.

While the law is good, it's not irreplaceable. To be frank, the market is currently experiencing a shortage of legal products.

Various methods emerged in an endless stream, with advanced and pinnacle methods constantly appearing.

The new Investiture of the Gods technique is quite good, but not to the point of making people unable to move, especially since there are three invincible techniques to back it up.

So many techniques have emerged, all of which are based on the three invincible techniques: the will to rule and the dantian world flow.

In other words, all laws are built upon the three invincible laws. No matter how drastically they are modified, they are still fundamentally based on the three invincible laws.

There is no shortage of laws at present.

The lack of law refers to beings from other worlds, or weak beings.

For a powerful cultivator, this hidden danger does not exist.

As long as one is a human from Earth, possesses a first-level extraordinary cultivation, and has sufficient points or merits.

Then you can choose any method you want. Even if you don't have a channel, you can still go to the Dream Realm Scripture Pavilion.

The French and Belgian teams there are more comprehensive than the four super teams.

Therefore, experts have no shortage of methods.

The deliberate blockade is aimed at later generations, not at powerful and ancient cultivators.

Although Sun Hui really liked the new Investiture of the Gods, he didn't absolutely need it.

What they want is to participate, to be part of the future of the Martial Arts Alliance, and to plan for the future.

For example, if they get involved, and the plan succeeds, it means that the Martial Arts Alliance will prosper for at least several more eras.

As long as no one breaks the minor Heavenly Dao of the three Divine Lords, the Martial Alliance will not fear weakening.

This is what they want, not a new version of the Investiture of the Gods.

After all, if Jiang Shang's plan were to come to fruition, one can imagine how vast the future would be, essentially placing the entire Xia Kingdom under the purview of the new Investiture of the Gods.

This is equivalent to having another small Heavenly Dao system independent of the Divine Kingdom's Heavenly Network.

The investiture of deities, various mountain gods, river gods, and even local deities and city gods can all be accomplished.

“Of course, there are things that fellow Daoists can help with, or things that couldn’t be done without your help,” Jiang Shang said with a smile.

Sun Hui and the others were very pleased with these words. They thought, "Look at what a sixth-order Venerable Lord is like. He really knows how to talk."

"No, no, we would do our best to help you if you need anything. But Venerable Sun Wu is right, we are family, family, haha..." Sun Hui said politely.

The situation reversed, and they became the ones who kept a low profile.

“Yes, yes, we’re all family, we’re all family,” Sun Wu said immediately.

"That's right, fellow Daoists, as you've all seen, although we are a top-tier realm, our numbers are simply too few. Whether it's organizing the various realms or sorting out the different realms, even a simple statistical analysis requires a lot of manpower. In addition, we are currently unable to go out..."

"That's easy. I can give the order right now. The Martial Arts Alliance will mobilize its strongest forces, with General Peng Yue leading the way. They will investigate and explore all the famous mountains, rivers, and fields within the Xia Kingdom. Lord Jiang can rest assured; this task is ours."

Sun Hui said directly.

They even cleverly suggested that Peng Yue take the lead, which was arguably the best solution.

"The sect leader is right. If there is anything we can help with, my two brothers and I will lend a hand."

"Three special beings," Mr. Paper spoke.

The three of them regarded the Martial Arts Alliance as the culmination of Xuanhuang's efforts. The Lord's efforts could not be wasted; this was their greatest value.

The three of them will participate in any action that strengthens the Martial Arts Alliance.

"Alright, with the help of fellow Daoists, we can definitely achieve this. Furthermore..."

Jiang Shang changed the subject, and at the same time breathed a sigh of relief.

With the Martial Arts Alliance involved, things became much easier.

Integrating the fields within the Xia Kingdom requires a lot of manpower, and the Martial Arts Alliance is one of the owners of the Zongheng Teleportation Array. With their participation, there is no place within the Xia Kingdom that cannot be reached.

Peng Yue trained an iron army for the Martial Arts Alliance that has been fighting on the front lines. It even feels like a waste of talent to send this army to explore.

The Zhenwu Army is no joke; it has made a name for itself over the years.

Those who retired from this Zhenwu army were all outstanding individuals, legendary figures.

"Furthermore, the most important thing is how to get the three Divine Lords to agree; this is the only thing I'm not sure about right now," Jiang Shang said.

We've gotten to the point.

This is of utmost importance; it is the prerequisite for everything. If this cannot be achieved, everything else will be in vain.

“The three lords will agree. It’s a good thing for them too. There’s no reason for them not to agree. We can leave this to them. We’ll go and communicate with the three lords,” Sun Hui said thoughtfully.

There are only benefits and no drawbacks; the three divine lords have already been 'exiled' by the Dao Lord.

Let them compete among themselves; that's tantamount to them becoming independent.

Having taken over all the causes and responsibilities of the Dao Lord in the real world, it was impossible for him to refuse.

Sun Hui was confident in this. If the three deities didn't agree, he and his fellow disciples would simply petition the higher authorities.

Please, Lord, make the decision.

“We three brothers will also work hard. I heard that the Lord has been staying at home recently. At worst, we can continue to be the chair. I’d be happy to do that,” said Mr. Chair.

"That's right, just use it as a pen."

"Correct!"

The three special beings also expressed their opinions.

If the three gods do not agree, they will go to the edge of Xuanhuang to negotiate.

"Our lord has only produced one fellow Daoist, Grass Daoist. We haven't heard of any others. We three brothers will serve our lord. We couldn't be happier," said Mr. Paper.

The three men spoke in a cryptic manner, which only the three brothers could understand.

Sun Hui and Jiang Shang were still confused, but they roughly understood that if the three divine lords didn't agree, they would try to persuade them by talking to their wives. "I will also try my best and explain to the three divine lords. I think they will definitely agree. If the plan succeeds, it will be equivalent to establishing our own path. Moreover, I heard that True Self Lord and Heaven and Earth Lord went to the Yellow Springs and the Heavenly Realm, respectively?" Jiang Shang said meaningfully.

"You wish to bestow titles upon immortals, gods, and city gods?" Sun Hui understood immediately.

"That is the plan," Jiang Shang said.

“Haha, if that’s the case, the three gods will agree. But it’s best to sort things out first. For example, the conferment of the title of City God should go to the Lord of the Yellow Springs, the conferment of the title of Immortal God should go to the Lord of Heaven and Earth, and you can’t be left out on the Lord of All Beings. It’s said that the competition among the three gods is very fierce.” Sun Hui reminded him.

"This is exactly what I wanted to discuss with you all. What Sect Leader Sun Hui said is correct. I have also been thinking about the rights of the Lord of Heaven and Earth," Jiang Shang said.

The City God system gave the true self to the Yellow Springs, while the immortals and gods gave the heavens and earth to the gods.

As for the Lord of All Beings, he needs to appoint some deities, but who should he choose?

It's not acceptable to have true saint avatars within one's own realm. If these were to belong to the three great gods, what freedom would one have left?

"Lord Jiang, nominally the Department of Suppressing Evil and half of the Hall of Merit are also under the management of Lord of All Beings. The positions of the Enforcement God and the Punishment God can be given to Lord of All Beings. Specifically, the Enforcement and Punishment positions belong to Lord of All Beings, while the positions of the Gods of Subduing Demons, Suppressing Evil, Fortune, Longevity, and Happiness can be given to Lord of Heaven and Earth. The lineage of the City God of the Underworld belongs to the True Self Lord of the Yellow Springs. What do you think?"

"Not bad, not bad." Jiang Shang was very satisfied.

After all, they are not from the main world, and there are some things they do not understand as thoroughly as they do.

For example, they didn't understand how to divide things as thoroughly as Sun Hui and others, nor did they know how to differentiate them or how to divide them in a way that would satisfy the three gods.

"Master Sun, why is it only half of the Hall of Merit?" Wu Qi asked, puzzled.

If it manages the Department of Suppressing Evil, why is the Hall of Merit only half of it?

"Ahem, it's a long story. The main thing is that Palace Master Sun Tong is very special; the three Divine Lords avoid him like the plague." Sun Hui didn't know whether he was proud or frustrated.

"Oh!" Wu Qi and the others suddenly realized.

It's better to be broad than detailed; it's best not to talk too much about this kind of topic, as it will only cause trouble.

However, it seems to prove from another angle that the Martial Arts Alliance made the right choice. As expected of the ancestral home of the Dao Lord, their influence can be seen everywhere.

The Hall of Merit, especially Hall Master Sun, is a special case, as she comes from the Martial Arts Alliance and is also the niece of Sect Leader Sun.

Indeed, Sun Tong has become a very special case.

No one dares to provoke them, let alone deal with them; they're too special.

A person who can be influenced even slightly by the Dao Lord cannot be reasoned with.

The three avatars of Xuanhuang would avoid Sun Tong unless they had to attend certain occasions, in which case they would maintain a superior-subordinate relationship.

For example, when the Lord of All Beings listens to the reports from the Hall of Merit and the Department of Suppressing Evil.

Such things are unavoidable; those that can be avoided are generally avoided by the Lord of All Beings.

Moreover, Sun Tong knew that she was special, so for the past ten years or so, she had stopped participating in even the annual report to the Lord of All Beings and handed it over to Xia Qing.

This way, she avoided embarrassment, and everyone, including Bi Xia and the other members of the Demon Suppression Department, felt much more relaxed.

“Let’s arrange it this way as Headmaster Sun suggested. If the three Divine Lords are not satisfied, we can discuss it further. But this is the general plan,” Jiang Shang immediately said.

"There's something else I'm not sure if I should say," Sun Hui said.

“Speak freely!” Jiang Shang said.

"Ideally, your avatars, in name only, I mean in name only, should be under the jurisdiction of the three God Lords, but with some exceptions... Just like in a celestial realm, there are dutiful righteous gods and carefree immortals, it would be best if you were in the same situation, nominally subordinates of the three God Lords, and obeying any orders from them... However, I don't think the three God Lords will give you any orders."

"Do you all understand what I'm saying?" Sun Hui asked.

He knew that the people in the Martial Temple were unruly, so he spoke very cautiously.

"Understood, understood, Sect Leader Sun is absolutely right." Jiang Shang understood, then turned to his disciples: "What do you think?"

"I think Sect Leader Sun's reminder was very timely!" Sun Wu said.

"I agree with what Sect Leader Sun said!" Wu Qi said.

"That's only right!" said Lord Wu'an.

"Yes!" Han Xin, Li Jing, Yue Fei, and others agreed.

The Venerables and the Lords at the highest level all agreed that he was right.

After all, it is a small Heavenly Dao with the three great gods at its core. Although it does not want to become a puppet, it is not a puppet.

It's just a normal management and being managed relationship. To think of disrespecting the three gods in the world of the three gods is something even a madman wouldn't do.

Just like a family or a country, one cannot simply eat without working, or enjoy rights without fulfilling obligations.

Moreover, the three divine lords are only nominal superiors; they will not truly regard these holy beings as their subordinates, so ignoring them is the best approach.

The three gods surely understand.

However, there are certain necessary instructions and tasks that the saints must also follow.

“It’s good that you all understand. Since you are all so reasonable, I’ll say a few more words. I wonder if you would like to hear them?” Sun Hui continued.

He will not give up as long as he can increase his stakes and will participate more heavily in the construction of the new Investiture of the Gods.

"Master Sun, you're too kind. Please speak freely. Such formality shows you don't consider us family. Besides, my disciples are just a bit arrogant, they're not fools, haha..."

Jiang Shang knew that Sun Hui was increasing his stakes, not just being polite.

Such repeated politeness wasn't because Sect Leader Sun Hui was genuinely cautious, but rather a way of saying: "I'm about to make a contribution again, and I'm about to offer constructive suggestions. Remember this."

"My fault, my fault." Having achieved his goal, Sun Hui said frankly, "Fellow Daoists, don't think that being managed by the three God Lords is not beneficial. After all, Xia Kingdom, Yellow Springs, and Heavenly Realm belong to the three God Lords. If one is truly valued by the three God Lords, I don't think one's cultivation is worse than yours on your own. In fact, one could say it's even better than yours. The Dao Lord's avatar is also a part of the Dao Lord!"

Perhaps due to a lack of contact, these deities are somewhat unaware of the concept of the existence of the three divine masters.

You don't really think they're just three random clones of the Dao Lord, do you?
You'd be wrong to think that way.

I wouldn't dare say I'm comparable to the Dao Lord, nor could I possibly be, but I must at least have one-tenth of the Dao Lord's abilities, right?
Even if someone possessed even a tenth of the Dao Lord's power, all the people present combined couldn't compare.

"Hiss!" The gods were taken aback.

They're a bit too caught up in the moment, only thinking about freedom, freedom, and more freedom.

They had forgotten who was in charge of them. It was not hard to tell from Master Sun's words that it was different from the Dao Lord's Divine Transformation that they believed.

“If you are valued by the Lord of True Self and go to the Yellow Springs to develop, if you are valued by the Lord of Heaven and Earth and go to the Heavenly Realm to develop, if you are valued by the Lord of All Beings and entrusted with important responsibilities... I think this is definitely a bright path.”

Sun Hui continued.

The gods felt a sense of sudden enlightenment, realizing that what their teacher had said about the new Investiture of the Gods was just an outline, and that many details needed to be filled in by themselves and others.

How to supplement it, how to forge your own path?

Isn't this a road?

Headmaster Sun Hui's reminder was very timely.

...(End of chapter)