I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 134: It’s better to hug the thigh than to bet on the future! (Please subscribe and vote)
The views expressed by Li Chen were indeed not too outrageous and were within the range that these sect leaders could accept.

After all, what can you do if you can’t accept it? Who dares to speak up?
Don’t you think that all the Tianyan Divine Sect will cooperate just because their leader has been captured?

Master Wanfeng and Mu Qingrou thought they came here to teach the emperor a lesson, but who knew that they were actually being scolded by the emperor.

After Li Chen finished speaking, Master Wanfeng said, "Your Majesty, our Lingyan Dao Sect is willing to cooperate. The cultivators of the sects in our area are actually all focused on common development. However, there is a lot of friction between us and the Zixiao Heavenly Palace. If we go to the north to participate in the battle, they will take the opportunity to attack us."

This is also a question that the monks here are considering.

The reason why sects form alliances is because of the existence of hostile forces.

Their internal struggles are also very serious, and some even fight to the death.

In other words, Master Wanfeng is willing to cooperate with the court, but he also has his own concerns. If his concerns are eliminated, then everything will be easy.

There are so many people here, and everyone knows how strong Li Chen is. It’s not that I, Wanfeng, am scared, it’s just that I really can’t beat him.

Furthermore, if we exclude the matter of Master Dingtian, there is no direct conflict between the Jiuyuan Holy Land and the imperial court.

The emperor is too lazy to investigate, so who has the time to mention the top person?

The sects of Jiuyuan Holy Land have no need to provoke a strong man like Li Chen, and the Tianyan Divine Sect has not said anything and has actively responded to the court's policies. If they resist, wouldn't it seem like they are making trouble out of nothing?

Master Wanfeng felt that it could be explained with a pertinent statement: they were just afraid of Li Chen, which did not mean they were afraid of the court.

The cooperation reached with the imperial court this time is actually all the powerful people giving Li Chen a face, and Li Chen is qualified to ask for this face.

The establishment of Jiuyuan Holy Land was just to unite and fight against other sects.

"Tell me what's the situation in Zixiao Palace." Li Chen said.

Master Wanfeng began to explain that the cultivators in Zixiao Heavenly Palace were very complex and it was not a collection of sects in the traditional sense like the Jiuyuan Holy Land.

The Zixiao Palace is located in the central and western part of the Tiance Dynasty. It is said that there are still many evil cultivators and demon cultivators living there, and they often conflict with the cultivators of the Jiuyuan Holy Land over resource issues.

Once any mineral veins are discovered in this area, the tombs of powerful monks will appear and ancient ruins will come to light.

The fight between the two major forces for these things can be said to have led to rivers of bloodshed.

The disciples fought inside the ruins and secret realms, while the elders fought outside.

Hatred is naturally deep-rooted and even endless.

Of course, this is just the one-sided opinion of Master Wanfeng. Li Chen said that he accepted this point of view and he would take time to visit Zixiao Palace.

If Zixiao Heavenly Palace doesn't give face, then they will all be destroyed.

Li Chen just felt that it was troublesome to keep these sects under control, but it was not troublesome to destroy them, and it would not even leave a mess for future rulers.

I still say that, this is the territory of the Tiance Dynasty. As long as I, Li Chen, want to intervene, you will be my dogs and listen to me. I will be too lazy to deal with you.

If anyone is unwilling, there is no room for negotiation, the only option is death.

When the sect leaders in the main hall saw that the Tianyan Divine Sect and the Lingyan Taoist Sect had surrendered, they all expressed their willingness to respond to the court's policy.

Anyway, there are rewards for completing the tasks, and they are not doing it for nothing. Just think of it as another way to obtain resources, which is actually not a big problem.

Now that the deal has been made, the event will have to proceed to the second stage, which is the banquet.

This is also the tradition of the Tiance Dynasty. Having a meal after a meeting can increase the affection between each other.

At Li Chen's signal, all kinds of rare delicacies and fine wines in Yunhai City were placed on the table, and the powerful men from various sects in the main hall were naturally able to dine with Li Chen.

Don't think that they are all high and mighty people, but Li Chen is even stronger. They are also very knowledgeable about the ways of the world in front of Li Chen, and many sect leaders are constantly toasting him.

The leader of Lingyan Dao Sect, Master Wanfeng, drank to his heart's content and even said passionately: "It is a blessing for our Tiance Dynasty to have such an emperor. It is a great honor to be able to drink with His Majesty."

It can be seen that he is still very good at speaking. Although his words seem to be flattering, no one dares to refute them.

After all, in recent years, there has only been one emperor in the Saint Realm in the Tiance Dynasty, and there are not many in the Tianyuan Realm.

The other sect leaders also followed Master Wanfeng's flattery and tried to establish good relations with Li Chen.

In their opinion, Li Chen is not only the emperor, but also a powerful saint of a high level. Knowing such a big man will be beneficial to them in the future.

At least if you encounter danger that you cannot deal with, you can say that you are Li Chen's subject and beg Li Chen for help.

This is a very clever point. When the emperor is weak, their sect is superior. When the emperor is strong, we are your people.

It is because Li Chen is strong that he is needed by everyone, and that is why everyone supports him. This is only natural.

If you hang around in the main hall, you will find that these sect leaders who used to be very straight-backed can now kneel down so smoothly, and they don't think there is anything shameful in kneeling down to Li Chen.

This also depends on how powerful Li Chen is, just like what the second prince said when he made trouble for the first time, 'Without a strong cultivation base to support you, how can you ensure that our dynasty will last for thousands of years?'

He couldn't do this, but it came true for Li Chen.

This was the situation in the main hall. The secondary hall was also filled with banquets. Those present were some elders of the sect and disciples with extraordinary talents. On the court side, there were some powerful men from the Ministry of Justice and young officers led by Pang Jin.

These young people were the elite leaders of the major combat academies in the imperial capital over the years. Their strength and talent were no worse than those of the sect disciples. Moreover, they had no conflicts, so they were able to chat together quickly and found common topics.

They could learn from each other through martial arts or academic discussions to increase their understanding of each other.

Three rounds of drinking had already been had in the main hall, so Li Chen also began to act according to Fairy Youlan's plan.

He spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful: "Everyone, I plan to personally visit and inspect the major sects in the near future to see with my own eyes how each sect is doing and understand the development status of the sect. I also hope to provide some help to the sect within my ability."

The tone of his speech means that the leader wants to inspect the situation of each department.

Yes, he is the leader, there is no doubt about that.

Upon hearing this, Master Wanfeng stood up, clasped his hands and said, "Your Majesty's willingness to do so is a blessing to our sect. We, the Lingyan Dao Sect, will fully cooperate with Your Majesty in your inspection and showcase the elegance of our sect."

He spoke too fast, and before the other clan leaders could react and figure out how to respond, this guy had already finished licking their asses.

Is this still the sect leader who refused to kneel for dozens of seconds?
Everyone thought he was a man of integrity at the time, but now it seems that this guy is both a man of integrity and a sycophantic person, and he won't leave anyone behind.

As expected of a master with all-round development, he is awesome!
Dai Hongling, the matriarch of the Qingming Immortal Sect and the sect representative this time, stood up and said, "It is a great honor for us that your majesty can come to our sect in person. I believe that under your majesty's care and guidance, our sect will be able to reach a higher level."

She has a certain status in the sect, so when she said this, she could naturally represent the Qingming Immortal Sect.

Dai Hongling didn't know if she drank too much or what, but she looked at Li Chen with a dazed look in her eyes.

This is how married women look at other men.

Because if an unmarried woman looks at a man, she will compare him with all the best men in the world and find fault with him.

A married woman will only compare this man with her husband, and only compare one.

Fairy Youlan, who was standing next to them, saw it all. She felt that it wouldn't be long before this woman would fall.

Just as Li Chen thought, as long as she saw more people fall, Fairy Youlan would feel better. She might think: You see, I am not the only one doing this, other women can't resist either.

This will reduce her sense of guilt.

Then tonight might be an opportunity!
As for Dai Hongling, Fairy Youlan has her own way, but as for the other women, Li Chen still needs to work hard on his own.

During the dinner, Fairy Youlan started chatting with Dai Hongling. The two were old acquaintances who hadn't seen each other for a long time. Both were "miserable" women, so naturally they had a lot of topics to talk about.

Women are like this. The more they talk, the more topics they have, as if they have a lot to say but never finish, especially when they are complaining about their useless partners.

When the banquet ended, it was already evening. Some sects were nearby and could go back directly. Those that were far away and had drunk a lot could stay in Yunhai City to rest for a day before going back.

Some sects are even located in Yunhai City.

Fairy Youlan asked Dai Hongling to come to her room at night, and they talked all night long.

Dai Hongling naturally agreed, and finally she could complain about her unhappiness with her good sister.

Especially this time when she came to Yunhai City, she had a quarrel with her Taoist partner and asked about the recent situation of Fairy Youlan.

At this moment, Dai Hongling has not realized that this is a trap.

After Li Chen left the main hall, the leaders of the major sects at the banquet also left with their people.

As the leader of the Qingming Immortal Sect, Dai Hongling naturally settled all the disciples of the sect, and then came to an inn according to the address of Fairy Youlan.

Because they are in different places, you need to walk a distance.

It was already dark at this moment, and there were not many passers-by around, and even some scoundrels glanced at her.

As a mature woman with an elegant temperament and a plump figure, these offensive gazes were not the first time she appeared. However, with her strength in the Tianyuan Realm, after she glared back at them, these glances became less frequent.

The inn where Fairy Youlan lives is quite large, and the room she booked is in a remote and relatively quiet place.

This is also in line with the usual style of the sect's monks.

When Dai Hongling came to the door of the room where Fairy Youlan was staying temporarily and was about to knock, she heard the voice of a woman from the next room because it was relatively quiet nearby. The voice sounded familiar, and Dai Hongling, out of curiosity, quietly walked over to see.

It happened that the door was not closed properly, allowing her to see what was happening inside.

The scene before her not only made her blood boil, but also made her extremely surprised.

How could His Majesty be here? How could Fairy Yuehua do such a thing with His Majesty? Doesn't she have a Taoist partner?

Dai Hongling asked why the voice sounded so familiar, and it turned out to be an acquaintance.

Fairy Yuehua's Taoist partner has died, and she has been a widow for many years. As a woman, Dai Hongling can understand this, and can even be said to be a little envious.

Dai Hongling looked at it for a long time and swallowed a lot of saliva before she decided to leave.

But when he turned around, he bumped into Fairy Youlan.

Both of them have huge cushioning power, so they won't get hit.

But Fairy Youlan was stronger, so Dai Hongling took two steps back and bumped into the door, making a sound.

The movement inside stopped instantly, and a voice shouted, "Who!"

Fairy Yuehua in the room panicked. If it was her senior sister, she would have come in long ago.

If it weren’t for my senior sister, I would be doomed if this matter were to be made public.

Dai Hongling became even more panicked. She quickly made a "hush" expression to tell Fairy Youlan that something seemed to have happened inside, and that the two of them should find a way to escape quickly.

But Fairy Youlan suddenly activated the artery technique, placed a ban on her body, and then pushed her in.

This scene made Dai Hongling confused. She didn't understand what Fairy Youlan meant by doing this, but she understood what Fairy Youlan said next.

"Your Majesty, she already knows about our affairs. We can't let her leave like this!"

Dai Hongling realized after hearing this that Fairy Youlan was in cahoots with them!

I 'accidentally' discovered their secret, and now I can't get away with it.

Oh, I wouldn’t be curious if I had known this!

Dai Hongling had not yet realized that the scene before her was a trap set by Fairy Youlan, waiting for her to take the bait.

Dai Hongling immediately explained that she did not mean it, and she could swear not to tell anyone. If she broke the oath, she would suffer the backlash of her inner demons and be struck by lightning.

This is already a very big vow for practitioners.

But she is the main target today, and all the traps are set for her. How could Li Chen let her go?

Li Chen didn't have to do anything, Fairy Youlan had already planned it, so he just had to enjoy it.

Li Chen had observed her at the banquet. She had a stunningly beautiful face, fair, smooth skin, and a well-proportioned and slender figure.

She has a slender waist and a firm chest. It can be said that she has both the charm and melancholy of a woman.

She also looks like a quiet and virtuous wife and mother, gentle, elegant and extremely beautiful!
"Since you have discovered me, I can only let you down."

Li Chen announced how to deal with this "unexpected incident" in just one sentence.

Even Fairy Yuehua would help, because she knew that only by assimilating Dai Hongling would Dai Hongling not tell anyone about this.

What Fairy Yuehua didn't know was that she was also one of the people involved in the game.

The next day, Li Chen left with a satisfied look on his face and prepared for his next task, which was to visit the major sects nearby.

Anyway, someone will take care of the aftermath, so he doesn't need to worry.

Dai Hongling sat on the edge of the bed with a look of grievance, as if waiting for the comfort of Fairy Youlan and Fairy Yuehua so that they could give her a way out.

But Fairy Yuehua said, "Sister, don't act so pitiful. The way you were reluctant to accept last night made me wonder if you had been wanting to do this for a long time."

Fairy Youlan also added insult to injury, saying, "I wonder who was shouting last night that they wanted to serve His Majesty for the rest of their lives, and they were vying for it."

Hearing this, Dai Hongling stopped pretending!

"Okay, okay, you two are targeting me, right? I was forced to do it anyway. Judging from the way you two look, you are probably seducing His Majesty! I used to think you two were noble!"

The three of them started arguing in the room for no apparent reason, and at the end they all said that they would compete again with Li Chen next time to see who was better.

Li Chen couldn't stop this from happening, so he could only enjoy it silently.

But it was broad daylight now, and he had things to do.

When it comes to inspecting the major sects, in fact, it is only necessary to inspect the four major sects. The other sects are too small and are not qualified for Li Chen to inspect in person.

As for after the inspection, each major sect will also send people to liaise with Pang Jin to discuss the next tasks and work arrangements.

Naturally, Li Chen doesn't need to handle these little things himself.

The first stop of Li Chen’s inspection was naturally Lingyan Taoist Sect, which was relatively close to Yunhai City.

As one of the four major sects in Jiuyuan Holy Land, there is also a sect with saints at the level of Saints. Under the leadership of Master Wanfeng, it is natural that it will flourish.

When Li Chen arrived, the leader of Lingyan Taoist Sect, Zhenren Wanfeng, was already waiting outside the sect. The elders and disciples stood in two rows to welcome the arrival of Emperor Li Chen.

They were more familiar with each other the second time they met. Li Chen and Master Wanfeng also drank a lot of wine last night, so they started chatting as soon as they met.

Master Wanfeng said confidently that when he took over the sect, it was still a third-rate sect, but now it is a first-rate sect, all thanks to his gradual development.

Li Chen is very confident in this point. A saint can indeed drive the development of a force.

This is enough to show that Master Wanfeng is very capable and does things very well, as can be seen from the way he flattered so smoothly last night.

When the two of them arrived at the entrance of the grand sect hall, Master Wanfeng said, "Your Majesty, let's shake hands here and then look in that direction."

Li Chen looked in the direction he indicated, and saw a cultivator who looked like a painter, waving a brush and ink on a drawing board.

Many days later, a picture of "The Emperor in Lingyan Taoist Sect" appeared in the core position of the sect's main hall.

Not only can it be seen by disciples passing by, but even monks from other sects can come and admire it.

In the painting, Li Chen stands tall and straight, looking at Lingyan Dao Sect with admiration, and shaking hands with the sect leader, Master Wanfeng. Master Wanfeng also has a righteous look on his face, welcoming Li Chen's arrival.

As long as Li Chen does not fall, this painting can become the heirloom of Lingyan Taoist Sect.

Even Master Wanfeng didn't expect that this painting would appreciate in value after so many years!
Since it was an inspection, Master Wanfeng naturally followed the procedure and took Li Chen on a general tour of Lingyan Taoist Sect.

Those so-called "forbidden areas" are not a big deal at all. There are no forbidden areas when Li Chen comes. As long as Li Chen wants to visit, it will be an honor for Lingyan Taoist Sect.

Especially when they came to the alchemy room, Master Wanfeng explained incessantly and even personally made the elixir for Li Chen to see.

He is a powerful saint with the dual attributes of wind and fire, and has top-notch alchemy talent that is unparalleled among billions of people.

It could be said that he showed off a little bit of his skills and directly made a lower-grade heavenly elixir. When the elixir was completed, it even moved heaven and earth.

In fact, Master Wanfeng was also very puzzled. He was not so good at refining pills usually. Most of his pills were top-grade earth-quality pills. How come it was so smooth this time?

Could it be that it was due to some help from Your Majesty?
After a tour, it was almost noon, and Li Chen had a general understanding of these sects and forces.

Next, according to the process, if Li Chen wants Lingyan Dao Sect to completely stand on the side of the court, he must deal with a woman here.

His original plan was to use the excuse of testing the disciples of Lingyan Dao Sect to contact the woman.

But before he could say anything, Master Wanfeng said, "Your Majesty, I have an unwelcome request."

Li Chen asked doubtfully, "Go ahead."

At this time, Master Wanfeng called over a beautiful girl, who stood timidly aside.

"My daughter has always wanted to develop in the imperial capital and see the world. I hope Your Majesty can give her some support." Master Wanfeng explained.

He wanted his daughter to go to the imperial capital and get a job. It didn't matter whether she could work in any of the major departments of the imperial capital or in the inner court of the imperial palace.

To put it bluntly, at Master Wanfeng's age, he can indeed maintain the sect for a period of time.

But what will happen a hundred years later? Without the Saint, the sect will decline again.

Generally speaking, his daughter would be betrothed to the strongest young man in the sect to continue the development of the sect.

This is a bet, a bet on how far this young man can go in his later years of cultivation.

But this emperor is young, and he is still at the Saint level. He is at the maximum level, so there is no need to gamble. Can't you just stick to him?
Li Chen was also slightly stunned. His target was this woman, but he didn't expect that Master Wanfeng would give her to him for free?

(End of this chapter)