Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 844 Reform of Baiyujing

Illusion Moon Sect, Moon Gazing Mountain.

On a mountain cliff shrouded in mist, Yang Zhengshan and Master Jingshui sat in front of a stone seat. A pot of tea emitted a rich aroma that instantly invigorated anyone who smelled it.

Looking at the drifting clouds, Master Jingshui said with a sorrowful expression, "Master Shanming and Duan Qingyun are both dead!"

Yang Zhengshan remained calm as he sipped his tea.

Shanming, the elder of the Vinaya Hall of the Wuxiang School, is an old monk who is extremely knowledgeable about Buddhism.

Duan Qingyun, an elder of the Xuanqing Sect, has been in charge of matters related to the remnant array.

Yang Zhengshan was quite familiar with these two people, but he had never dealt with them before.

They were all veteran martial gods, their cultivation reaching the late stage of martial god, but their lifespans were also running out. They belonged to the same era as Master Jingshui.

Just a few days ago, they died in the Yin Sha Blood Sha Formation left behind by Mo Xuanyu.

After learning of Mo Xuanyu's conspiracy, the Lingxiu Three Sects and Youyu Gate immediately launched a siege against the Wuchang Ghost Sect and the Duanhun Blade, while also organizing forces to attack the Yin Sha Blood Sha Formation of Black Mountain Ridge.

Although Mo Xuanyu has left, there are still many ghosts within this Yin Sha Blood Sha Formation.

He used ghosts to control the formation, commanding them to block those who dared to enter, and thus a chaotic battle ensued.

Lin Daoyuan and Yue'e personally led the charge, while four Foundation Establishment cultivators and more than a dozen Martial God experts were responsible for breaking through the formation, which finally allowed them to break the Yin Sha Blood Sha Formation.

The Lingxiu Three Sects and the Youyu Gate also paid a considerable price.

The Netherworld Sect lost three Martial Gods, and the Lingxiu Three Sects not only lost two veteran Martial Gods, but also a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Wuxiang Sect.

After this battle, the Wuxiang Sect suffered another huge loss.

The previous war with the Netherworld Sect had already severely damaged the Wuxiang Sect, and this time they lost an even more Foundation Establishment cultivator. The Wuxiang Sect is now in a period of transition. Although there is still a Martial Immortal in the sect, there are only two Martial Gods and Foundation Establishment cultivators left who are the backbone of the sect, which is far inferior to the Xuanqing Sect and the Huanyue Sect.

Of course, as one of the three major sects of Lingxiu, Wuxiang Sect has a very deep foundation.

Yang Zhengshan had actually expected this outcome. Mo Xuanyu wasn't stupid; knowing he was exposed, why wouldn't he run away? Was he supposed to stay in Black Mountain Ridge and wait to die?

He could run away, but the Yin Sha Blood Sha Formation couldn't. So it was to be expected that he would use the Yin Sha Blood Sha Formation to trap the Youyu Sect and the Lingxiu Three Sects.

The current situation is exactly what Yang Zhengshan wanted.

With Mo Xuanyu exposed, the Lingxiu Three Sects and the Youyu Sect will definitely not clash again in the short term after this incident. On the contrary, they may form an alliance to deal with the Wuchang Ghost Sect's spying.

Everyone's attention is now focused on Mo Xuanyu, and the situation inside the ancient remnant array has been overlooked.

They naturally attributed the changes in the ancient remnant formation to Mo Xuanyu.

The only thing that surprised Yang Zhengshan was that the ghost woman actually ran away.

He never expected that the ghost woman would escape the ancient formation in full view of everyone.

However, a ghost woman is of little importance.

Just as Master Jingshui was feeling sentimental, Yueqing, dressed in a moon-white long dress, slowly walked up to the cliff.

"Greetings, Sect Master!" The two quickly rose and bowed.

"Uncle-Master, Elder Yang!" Yue Qing greeted him with a gentle smile on her beautiful face, exuding warmth and friendliness.

"Is there something you need, Sect Master?" asked True Person Jingshui.

Yueqing looked at Yang Zhengshan and smiled, "I have something to discuss with Elder Yang!"

Yang Zhengshan brewed a cup of tea for Yueqing. Now, Wangyue Mountain is his Daoist temple. Although Master Jingshui is still alive, his lifespan is coming to an end, and he has already handed over everything on Wangyue Mountain to Yang Zhengshan.

In fact, there was nothing on Wangyue Mountain that needed to be handed over. Apart from Yang Zhengshan and True Person Jingshui, there were eight other Qi Refining stage cultivators in the entire Huanyue Sect. Yang Zhengshan, as a guest elder, was tasked with guiding these eight Qi Refining stage cultivators in their cultivation until one of them became a Foundation Establishment cultivator. In this way, Yang Zhengshan could be considered to have fulfilled the conditions he had agreed to with the Huanyue Sect.

"I wonder what business the sect leader has with me?" Yang Zhengshan asked.

"Actually, it's not a big deal. The Lian family has sided with the Wuchang Ghost Sect. After discussions among the three sects, it was decided to expel the Lian family."

"At the same time, the three sects also decided to let the Yang family of Lingxi replace the Lian family as one of the twelve great families!"

Yueqing sat down gracefully and spoke slowly and deliberately.

Yang Zhengshan stroked his beard. "It seems my identity has been exposed!"

"Hehe, it was bound to happen sooner or later! But don't worry, we haven't spread the news about Bai Yujing. Outsiders only know that you are a Foundation Establishment cultivator and have joined our sect as a guest elder!" Yue Qing said.

"That's good. It's better to keep some things to yourself!" Yang Zhengshan said with a smile.

Although Baiyujing was made up by him, the Land of Spiritual Origin is real, so it's not an exaggeration to say that the Land of Spiritual Origin is Baiyujing.

In fact, the Spirit Origin Land is now developing towards the Jade Capital, and the Clan Council is preparing to reform again.

The clan system is still somewhat petty. When Yang Zhengshan established the clan system, it was only to reassure the many affiliated families and to let those who entered the Spirit Source Land know that he did not intend to treat them as servants.

Therefore, he established a clan council, allowing more than thirty families to join and jointly control the power of the Spirit Source Land.

Now, the clan system has been in place for more than 30 years, and some things are no longer suitable for the clan system. It is time to make changes.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Spirit Source Land will definitely develop in the direction of a sect in the future.

“You can take people and take over the Lian family’s business at any time!” Yue Qing said.

"Oh, how much property did you leave me?" Yang Zhengshan asked with some curiosity.

"Not many, just Lianjia Town!" Yueqing said with a smile.

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly, showing no surprise.

It was already quite remarkable that the three major sects left him with Lianjia Town. This Lianjia Town doesn't just refer to the town itself, but also includes the spiritual fields outside the town, which are about three thousand acres in size.

As for the Lian family's other businesses, they were definitely divided up by other prominent families.

The three major clans don't care about those industries, but other families definitely want them. This time, the three major clans and twelve families have all suffered considerable losses, so naturally they need to offer some benefits to appease them.

"I understand. I'll have someone take over Lianjia Town in a few days!"

With Lianjia Town under their control, Lingyuan Land can be considered to have truly established itself in the Sea of ​​Spiritual Beauty, making it much more convenient for Lingyuan Land to conduct business elsewhere in the future.

After seeing Yueqing and Master Jingshui off, Yang Zhengshan immediately returned to the Spirit Source Land.

In the ancestral hall, all members of the ancestral council were present.

Yang Zhengshan sat high in the main seat, looking at everyone in the hall, and said, "What are everyone's thoughts on Lianjia Town?"

"Lianjia Town, I think we should change its name first!" Liang Shengze said with a smile.

His injuries had almost fully healed, and his cultivation had stabilized. Now he had time to manage the affairs of the clan council. "Then let's change the name to Yangjia Town!" Yang Zhengshan readily agreed and smiled.

Everyone couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this. Yangjia Town—the name sounds ordinary, but it carries a different meaning, and everyone was very satisfied with the name.

"Tell me your plans!" Yang Zhengshan usually doesn't interfere with the operation of the clan council, but every decision the clan council makes is reported to him, so he is very clear about the clan council's situation.

Everyone looked at Yang Chengmao, who thought for a moment and said, "Grandfather, should we first change the clan council system?"

"Oh, you've already made a plan?" He knew that the clan council was discussing reforms recently, but he wasn't sure how far along the discussions had gone.

Yang Chengmao said, "It's almost done!"

As he spoke, he handed a book to Yang Zhengshan.

Yang Zhengshan opened it and couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

"Just rename it Bai Yujing!"

"Hehe, we all think this name is great. It will make us look good when we're traveling!" Yang Chengmao said with a smile.

Whether it's the Land of Spiritual Origin or the Jade Capital, it's just a name and doesn't really matter.

The reforms proposed by the clan council are not just about changing the name, but about modifying all levels of the organization.

The white jade capital in the sky has five cities on the twelfth floor.

They then modified the structure according to the twelve-story, five-city layout.

The five cities are Yujing City, Changshou City, Changqing City, Changming City, and Changyao City.

Yujing City was built on the basis of the existing clan hall, located below the Lingquan Waterfall. It is the core city of the Lingyuan Land and has twelve towers inside.

These are the twelve towers: Taiwei, Ziwei, Tianshi, Tianshu, Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, Yaoguang, Tianfu, and Tianliang.

Taiwei Tower is the Elder Hall, which is divided into the Immortal Hall and the Martial Hall. Foundation Establishment cultivators and Golden Body Realm martial artists enter the Immortal Hall and the Martial Hall as elders.

The Ziwei Tower is the center of power, with a tower master who also serves as the city lord of Yujing City, equivalent to the sect leader of a sect.

The Heavenly City Tower is in charge of politics and finance, and is responsible for the management of people's livelihood and economic development in the Spirit Source Land.

Tian Shu Tower serves as the intelligence hub, under which lies the Secret Guard, responsible for gathering intelligence from external sources.
Tianquan Tower is the Ministry of Commerce, responsible for managing the properties of Lingyuan Land outside the region.

Yuheng Tower serves as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responsible for managing affairs between Lingyuan Land and the outside world.

The three floors of Tian Shu, Tian Quan, and Yu Heng were equivalent to the former Foreign Affairs Hall.

Tianxuan Tower is the Hall of Skill Transmission, Tianji Tower is the Ministry of Education, and Kaiyang Tower is the Ministry of Law Enforcement. These three towers are mainly responsible for cooperating with Tianshi Tower in governing the internal affairs of Lingyuan Land.

Yaoguanglou was equivalent to the former Wanbaotang, and was responsible for matters such as spiritual plants, animal taming, silkworm breeding, and weaving.

Tianfu Tower is equivalent to the former Secret Arts Pavilion, responsible for researching runes, and oversees the Pill Hall, Weapon Hall, and Array Hall.

Tianliang Tower is equivalent to the former Dharma Protector Hall. The original Dharma Protector Army has been changed to a garrison army, mainly responsible for the security of the spiritual source land, including guarding the entrance to the cave and the reception hall.

In addition, the Three Guards of Yujing were established, forming the true military force of the Lingyuan Land.

This is actually not much different from the structure of a sect or power; it's just a matter of name.

Yang Zhengshan glanced around casually and asked, "Where do you plan to build the other three cities?"

“Grandfather, it’s not three, it’s four,” Yang Chengmao said.

"Four?"

"That's right, four cities. We plan to incorporate the current Changshou City into Yujing City, and select four other locations to build cities. However, construction will not begin at the moment; it will likely be a long time before construction starts!"

Yang Zhengshan laughed and said, "You guys have quite the ambition!"

If we directly incorporate Longevity City into Jade Capital City, wouldn't that mean that all the population and buildings in the Spirit Source Land now belong to Jade Capital City?
In fact, the ancestral hall is less than 20 miles away from Changshou City, so it is indeed not suitable to divide it into two cities.

Moreover, the current population of the Spirit Origin Land is only a few hundred thousand, which is not enough to support five large cities.

"Haha, we believe that the future of the Spirit Source Land will be even more vast!" Yang Chengmao laughed.

“That’s right!” everyone agreed.

Yang Zhengshan thought for a moment and then asked, "What about personnel appointments?"

“This requires Grandfather to make the appointment personally!” Yang Chengmao said.

Yang Zhengshan flipped to the last page and looked at Bai Yujing's official rank again. In fact, it was no different from before.

Supreme Elder, Elder, Lord of the Tower (City Lord), Deputy Lord of the Tower (Deputy City Lord), Hall Master, Deputy Hall Master, Sixth-Rank Deacon, Third-Rank Hall Member.

The system added Supreme Elder, Elder, Lord, and Deputy Lord, removed Minister, and increased the Deacon rank from the original third rank to the sixth rank.

Both the Supreme Elder and the Elder have cultivation requirements. Elders must have the Foundation Establishment Realm and the Golden Body Realm, while the Supreme Elder is prepared for the Golden Core Realm and the Divine Soul Realm.

The twelve towers and five cities are divided into two parts. The Lord of Jade Capital City and the Lord of Purple Star Tower are both held by the same person, who oversees the overall situation and directs all affairs in the Spirit Source Land.

Currently, there is only one city in the Spirit Source Land, namely Jade Capital City, so the other four cities are all empty.

Each floor has two deputy floor masters, who oversee various halls.

For example, Tianfu Tower has subordinate Dan Hall, Qi Hall, and Zhen Hall.

For example, the Ziwei Tower had a council hall, which was equivalent to the previous clan council. Its functions were still to formulate regulations and appoint and dismiss important personnel.

The specific number of halls to be set up depends on the needs; if necessary, setting up six or seven halls is not a problem.

This adjustment allows for a more detailed division of functions among the buildings and a clearer definition of job responsibilities and powers.

"How about this, you will be the master of Ziwei Tower!" Yang Zhengshan said to Yang Chengmao.

“Ah, shouldn’t my grandfather take on this role?” Yang Chengmao was taken aback.

Yang Zhengshan waved his hand, "No need, you will be in charge of Baiyujing's development from now on!"

He had no need to hold any position. The Spirit Source Land belonged to him, and his control over it came from himself, not from any position.

Moreover, he doesn't have time for these mundane affairs. He rarely interfered in matters of the clan hall in the past, and he will interfere even less in these mundane affairs in the future.

Yang Chengmao had already done a good job; he was already familiar with the affairs of the clan hall and could quickly take over the affairs of Baiyujing.

Therefore, it is most appropriate for him to serve as the master of Ziwei Tower.

(End of this chapter)