Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin: I Set Taboos in the Heavens

Tianwei Academy once again welcomed Fang Qing.

When Fang Qing appeared at the summit of Saint Peak, he did not deliberately release his pressure, but his legendary sixth transformation cultivation and his sovereign body had already formed an invisible and powerful aura.

Like warm sunshine, or majestic mountains, it naturally enveloped the entire Saints' Peak and subtly spread outwards.

The disciples inside the peak were the first to sense it, and they all stopped what they were doing, looked up at the summit, and their eyes showed reverence and excitement.

Immediately afterwards, the news spread like wildfire.

Fang Qing walked slowly down Saint's Peak and headed to the core area of ​​the academy to handle the backlog of affairs.

He did not ride any mount or magical artifact; he simply strolled along.

However, wherever he went, whether it was ordinary outer disciples, inner elites, core students, or even some deacons and elders, he was a target of their wrath.

Anyone whose cultivation level is below legendary will involuntarily feel a slight tremor and sense of oppression from the depths of their soul when they get close to Fang Qing.

That was the natural awe that arose from the absolute difference in the level of life.

It was as if what was approaching was not a person, but a sacred incarnation walking among humans, whose every move affected the laws of heaven and earth and the flow of energy around them.

"It's Saint Fang! He's back!"

"Wow... such a powerful aura! It's even more terrifying than when I left! I feel like I have to be careful even when I breathe in his presence!"

"Is this Senior Brother Fang Qing? He truly lives up to the legendary saintly figure!"

"Quickly, bow!"

Along the way, disciples, regardless of which faction they originally belonged to, as long as they were not die-hard core members of the Crown Prince's faction, all stopped in their tracks upon seeing Fang Qing, bowed respectfully, addressed him as "Saint," and were extremely respectful, not daring to show the slightest negligence or disrespect.

Even some senior core disciples who are usually arrogant and don't necessarily respect other disciples or even elders, have now restrained their arrogance and bowed their heads in greeting.

They could clearly sense that this young saint before them not only possessed unfathomable strength, but also an aura of righteousness and majesty that was inviolable, far surpassing the high-ranking members of the Crown Prince faction who only knew how to fight for power and suppress dissent.

In his presence, any ulterior motives seem to have nowhere to hide.

Many disciples felt inferior when they saw Fang Qing.

Fang Qing then went to the Hall of Saints to meet several elders who followed him.

"Holy one, you have no idea, but now, many ordinary members of the Crown Prince's faction in the academy are simply lawless!"

One of the managers angrily remarked, "It's always the same old 'You're finished! You're finished, do you know that? How dare you offend the Crown Prince's faction!' 'Damn it! Who do you think you're talking to?' 'Who do you think you are to act so arrogantly here? Get out!'"

"They bully weaker fellow disciples and even openly demand protection money in places like the Mission Hall and the Scripture Pavilion! Many disciples without connections dare not speak out against them. The atmosphere of the academy has been turned upside down by them. How can it still resemble a righteous academy? It's even worse than some demonic sects!"

"What's even more infuriating is that some deacons and even elders who should have upheld justice and maintained the academy's rules have either been bribed by the Crown Prince's faction or are afraid of the Crown Prince's past power, so they turn a blind eye to this, or even help the evildoers, leaving the victimized disciples with no way to appeal and justice unjustly served!"

"You, Saint, must handle this matter!"

One by one, the elders spoke up.

Fang Qing listened to the report and said that the Heavenly Academy was not at all what people on the mainland thought.

To many outsiders, the Heavenly Academy was supposed to be a pillar of righteousness, passing on traditions, cultivating talents, and protecting the continent. However, it has instead become a den of iniquity, a place where the strong prey on the weak.

Such a prestigious academy needs to be thoroughly cleaned up.

“Since our Holy King Sect is named after ‘Holy King,’ we have the responsibility to educate the masses and restore order. Therefore, what needs to be dealt with must be dealt with, and such malignant tumors must be eradicated.”

Fang Qing spoke up and casually settled a few things.

He plans to establish a "Discipline Hall" at Tianwei Academy. If any victim files a complaint, the "Discipline Hall" will surely give the victim justice and severely punish the perpetrators.

In addition, secret investigations will be conducted into deacons and elders who hold positions without merit, abuse their power, or even act as accomplices to evil, and evidence will be collected. Once the evidence is conclusive, it will be reported directly to the highest leader of the academy and the Hall of Punishments, demanding their removal from office and accountability.

If the leader or the Hall of Punishments hesitated or delayed, Fang Qing would act first and report later, using his authority as a saint.

These were just a few things Fang Qing casually mentioned. As soon as the order was given, the Holy King's massive machine immediately began to operate efficiently.

Discipline Hall was quickly established, and the Qingyuan Announcement was posted throughout the college.

At first, many disciples were still skeptical, after all, the Crown Prince's faction had a long history of power. But when several arrogant and domineering members of the Crown Prince's faction were arrested on the spot by the Discipline Hall for bullying their fellow disciples and the evidence was conclusive, they were severely punished according to the law.

The entire academy was shocked when a leader who had been killed five times was publicly stripped of his Qi Sea and expelled from the academy.

The victims finally saw hope and mustered the courage to come forward and file their complaints.

The Discipline Hall acted swiftly and decisively, and with Fang Qing's support, it cracked several serious incidents in succession, arresting and punishing dozens of middle and lower-level core members of the Crown Prince's faction, as well as a few deacons who colluded with them.

Justice was served, and evil practices were eradicated.

The atmosphere within the college began to undergo a subtle but positive change.

Those disciples who had been numb, fearful, and only concerned with self-preservation had their eyes rekindled. They began to believe that the Heavenly Academy was still the righteous academy that upheld reason, followed rules, and protected its disciples!

What's even more gratifying is that, in an environment where righteousness has returned, the mindset of many disciples has also changed.

They no longer focused solely on internal strife and resource grabbing, but began to contemplate their responsibilities and duties as righteous cultivators.

"Do we cultivate just to bully those weaker than ourselves?"

"No! We should slay the demons and protect the people!"

"Yes! I've heard that demons are wreaking havoc all over the mainland, causing suffering to the people. Now that we've learned our skills, we should go out and uphold justice!"

"The Holy Disciple Fang's rectification of the academy has created an environment for us to cultivate in peace and then go out to uphold justice!"

A new trend of high morale, integrity, and a sense of mission is gradually taking shape among the disciples.

Disciples began to spontaneously form teams to take on tasks issued by the academy, such as eliminating small groups of demons that were causing havoc in the area, clearing out cult strongholds, and rescuing disaster-stricken people.

They are no longer just after merit points, but more out of a sense of chivalry and responsibility to uphold justice.

Although most of these missions are not very dangerous and involve dealing with low-level demons or bandits, they are of great significance.

It signifies that the disciples of the Celestial Academy are emerging from the quagmire of internal strife and rediscovering their original aspirations and duties as righteous cultivators.

The academy's reputation has quietly risen with each successful act of upholding justice.

At this moment, watching the academy's atmosphere gradually become clearer and the disciples' eyes rekindle with a light and enthusiasm never before seen, Fang Qing observed all of this.

Standing alone atop Saint's Peak, overlooking the academy below that was gradually regaining its vitality and righteousness, he gained a deeper understanding of the word "human nature".

"The human heart is like water; it can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. In the past, the Crown Prince's faction used coercion and bribery to drive them, seemingly controlling the overall situation. In reality, it was like building a dam to block water. The water accumulated deeper and deeper, and the pressure on the dam increased until it eventually collapsed. It seemed like a monolithic entity, but in reality, resentment was hidden, and people were disloyal and alienated."

“My rectification this time is based on justice and guided by righteousness. I did not forcibly reverse anything, but simply dredged the blocked river channel, swept away the silt, and allowed the good intentions, chivalrous spirit, and desire for fairness and justice that originally existed in the hearts of most people to flow out naturally and converge into a river.”

"The principles of governing a country, governing factions, and even governing the mind are the same. It is better to guide than to block, and better to encourage than to suppress. Establish rules, ensure fairness, and promote righteousness, and the people will naturally turn to you."

Fang Qing's gaze was far-reaching. "This is the true beginning of the 'Sage King' path."

Fang Qing pondered the words "Holy King," stating that there was no true "Holy King" in the Holy King Great World, where the level of madness and fanaticism among various cultivators far surpassed that of the Eternal Life Realm.

Only with his arrival did the Holy King Realm have a "Holy King"!
Only with his arrival did the Holy King Realm have its sun! (End of Chapter)