Advance the future and become a martial saint on earth!

Chapter 215 Chen Danding a Hundred Years Ago, Titled Nianzi, Young Martial Saint? The Method to Forge an Unparalleled Foundation!
Beicang, the residence of a feudal lord.

As the scene of 'Anning County' under the jurisdiction of Jiangyin Prefecture gradually subsided and came to an end.

Qin Baisheng, the head of the Qin Clan and a powerful figure of his generation, looked at Chen Xuanque, the first person in charge, and stared at the inscription on the plaque that Chen Xuanque had placed on the table. He suddenly spoke:
"The feudal lords, a newly built 'divine palace,' is rife with conflict."

“Wang Xuanyang is merely a branch of the Sword Dao Ancestral Court after its disintegration. There are only a handful of people across three generations.”

"As for the millions of people of the heretical sects, it is not something that can be accomplished overnight to educate and integrate them into the Great Mystery."

"His entire sect has very few capable people. You want him to suppress the Divine Palace, take charge of the overall situation, and advance from a 'sect' to a 'true sect'."

"Isn't this a bit too frivolous?"

"Even if you have a past relationship with his disciples, in the face of this major event, you should choose a powerful clan to gather its supporters and go to stabilize the situation."

"Otherwise, if chaos breaks out in the Divine Palace, some Heavenly Saints might even disregard everything and try to break through the boundary gate."

"Who will bear this burden?"

They watched helplessly as Chen Xuanque favored Ji Xiu's faction.

The head of the Qin clan appeared calm on the surface, but a hidden displeasure was brewing within him.

The Danshan Gao Clan and the Tianshui Sword Sect actively sought to align themselves with the Qin Clan. If these two forces could establish a firm foothold, it would further enhance the Qin Clan's prestige.

As a result, they lost face because of this incident today.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, this feudal lord showed him no mercy whatsoever. Qin Baisheng was no ordinary person to have managed to remain in his position until today.

As for the 'that person' that Chen Xuanque vaguely mentioned during his conversation with Ji Xiu, although he didn't know his background, at his level, no matter how great his origins were, he couldn't be intimidated by such a person's realm and status.

He merely glanced around subtly.

The two projected entities from the Yuwen and Dugu clans, after acting as spectators, then spoke:

"What the Qin Clan leader said makes sense."

"The Great Xuan established regional military commands to suppress a state, but the order remained stable and the heretical sects were eradicated. Over the years, the contributions of our six clans and five orthodox sects have been indispensable."

"If we must establish a new prefecture and designate the so-called 'Heavenly Blade True Sect' as the garrison for suppression, then..."

"For military and political power, please send a local official from a powerful clan or a legitimate family to take up the post."

“It would be unreasonable and illogical for such a heavy responsibility to be directly assigned to a half-baked True Sect member whose entire sect consists of only a handful of people.”

Military and political.

Chen Xuanque glanced at the two clan leaders whose figures flickered in and out of focus, and gave a light sneer, a half-smile playing on his lips.

He was a high-ranking official in charge of the northern part of Cangzhou.

However, the Qin Clan was a powerful family that was sent by a certain king from Xuanjing's 'White Jade Capital' and took root in this vast territory for more than a hundred years.

And those big lords
Each one of them is extraordinary.

The Yuwen valve and Dugu valve suddenly opened.

The former, the 'Yuwen Clan,' was supported by the new Heavenly Pillar that had only been established for a hundred years, which replaced the 'Ancestral Court of the Sword Dao,' one of the Ten Heavenly Pillars. Its background was extremely powerful.

The latter, the 'Dugu Clan,' has been on good terms with the Water Lord's Mansion for generations. It is said that they will soon be signing a marriage contract at the Dragon Lord's Banquet, making the two families even more closely united.

These guys, one by one...
The force behind this is either 'Baiyujing', Tianzhu, or some other complex and deeply entrenched power.

Moreover, everyone's eyes were fixed on the 'feudal lord' seat that he sat on.

His previous decision to relinquish the title of "Lord of the Northern Cang" and cease ruling this prefecture had excited these people who received the news, causing them to engage in numerous underhanded maneuvers.

But Chen Xuanque knew in his heart that his journey was a thorny path of 'restoration,' destined to be difficult, and that the other party had very few supporters.

However, his lineage has always been a supporter of the Great Xuanzong Temple, and he and these guys are destined to be irreconcilable enemies.

Whether successful or not.

This position should not be left to these powerful clans or orthodox families, otherwise they will surely act against the natural order and make things difficult for the ruler of Jiang.

Therefore, he chose Xiao Pingnan, the Marquis of Beicang.

Moreover, he had previously petitioned Xuanjing to add the title 'Beicang' to his name after he made outstanding contributions.

Even with pressure from the Xie family of Yu Huan, Chen Xuanque remained indifferent.

Seeing the calculating and profit-seeking gleam in the eyes of these people, Chen Xuanque knew perfectly well what was going on.

I'm going now.

Beicang will likely be torn apart and divided into separate factions in an instant.

But the matter concerning the ruler of Jiang is of great importance.

He used all his connections to secure a seat in the 'Six Pavilions,' a position that few officials had been able to die peacefully in since a century ago. He had to make this trip no matter what.

I just don't know about Marquis Beicang, Xiao Pingnan.
Can they even manage this mess?

However, facing pressure from these powerful clans, who were adding another prefecture, the lives of millions of people and deities were not to be trifled with.

If things go wrong, it could lead to a major disaster. The state should send officials and guards to garrison the area, both out of courtesy and reason. The only difference is which faction or family to send.

Even if I refuse today.

In the future, these deeply entrenched clan leaders will also make arrangements and place their own people in key positions. After all, as a feudal lord, Chen Xuanque already has his trusted confidants in various crucial locations to control the overall situation.

Now, with unexpected changes, there are few loyal followers left who can take on this important task and oversee the overall situation.

but.
Prior to this, he had already granted the "Heavenly Blade True Sect" nominal authority.

Throughout history, when a stalemate has been reached, having a "just cause" has been the most powerful weapon.

"Kid, I hope your lineage won't disappoint me."

Chen Xuanque murmured to himself.

He then calmly tapped the table:

"If the lords of the clans truly have this intention, it is not impossible."

"But you must know that the sect that guards the area suppressed by the boundary gate is the largest. Even if there are officials in charge, they are only in auxiliary positions."

"Other"

Looking at the restless guests in the hall, Chen Xuanque narrowed his eyes slightly:
"Is the grand examination for prefectural officials approaching?"

"I believe that the state should give some young people opportunities."

"And the newly established government here is in turmoil, which is just the right time for them to make their mark."

"Therefore, if a grand examination for prefectural officials is held soon, those who rank at the top and obtain the title of 'prefectural official' will be sent to the new prefecture to accumulate merits and be granted a title as soon as possible!"

"What do you think?"

The words fell.

After considering it, none of the guests in the hall refused.

The selection of officials for a prefecture-level military governorship was a major examination.

Apart from the selection held in 'Xuandu', the remaining selections are contested by the most outstanding talents in the various prefectures under its jurisdiction.

Those who participated in the Xuandu selection were basically the best candidates carefully selected by powerful clans and noble families. Even the worst performer would be a top performer from a small family.

These powerful clans were also confident that the descendants of the Xuan Guan they selected would be able to make great strides when they were sent down to their respective prefectures, and they could also use this opportunity to win over the hearts of the people and develop their own factions.

They all agreed immediately.

In this regard.

Chen Xuanque lowered his head slightly, looking at the congratulatory plaque he had recently engraved, which looked as if it had been carved with a knife and axe. He lifted Ji Xiu's lips, and his eyes deepened.

I hope you won't disappoint me.

"No, it won't."

"It's disappointing for 'Lord Jiang'." "In the past, every prefectural examination was held in Cangdu, where the opportunities were the greatest, the rewards were the most generous, and the candidates were the best."

"But this time, it's different."

"Because the 'Water Lord's Palace' is to train the younger generation, and a 'gateway' for immortals has opened in the East Sea, all parties are trying to save face and prove themselves."

"And that boundary gate ruins may be related to the Yuan Mansion left behind by the 'Lord of Impermanence of All Laws'."

"So this time there was no selection in a single state or in various prefectures, but it was all combined into one."

"If you really manage to come out on top..."

"Once the name of the Young Dragon Monument is inscribed, it is considered complete."

at the same time.

Anning County!
A new prefecture city no longer needs to travel across the ocean to Beicang; it simply fell into the Great Mystery in the 'Earth Dragon Cave'—this is big news!

Soon, the news spread throughout the county, and in the process, the deeds of the Dragon Elephant True Sect and the Heavenly Blade lineage were also spread to all directions.

As Ji Xiu arrived at the Ji residence.

Many of the elderly people in the Ji family residence, including Old Yao, were visibly moved.
"Master, are all those rumors true?"

"The earthquake that happened before was so devastating, it must have been Master Duan's master who personally moved mountains and seas to drag it back from that 'gateway'?"

"My goodness, that must be an incredible power!"

The people of Anning County are filled with awe at Wang Xuanyang's deeds.

Even a master of Qi cultivation has no place to reside; such a method, beyond comprehension, makes one feel as if it is a divine skill.

Although there was some exaggeration and misstatement in the words, Ji Xiu didn't explain much. He smiled faintly and remained noncommittal before asking about the events that had occurred in Anning County during this period.

The trip to Dilong Cave has ended.

The first thing Xu Longxiang did after becoming a giant was to kill Danshan Patriarch Gao Zheng and Tianshui Sword Sect's Ning Buyu.

The forces left behind by these two individuals were deeply rooted and could be considered local tyrants, far surpassing the Thirty-Six Trades and various schools of thought in Jiangyin Prefecture.

Rather than waiting for the tree to fall and the monkeys to scatter, thus benefiting others, it's better to destroy the mountain and the temple, and take everything for ourselves.

In this respect, Xu Longxiang followed the same approach as Wang Xuanyang.

In order to avoid information leakage.

Long before Ji Xiu returned to the Ji residence, the three leaders of the Dragon Elephant True Sect, along with their own disciples, had wiped out all the elites from the two lineages who had gradually arrived in Anning County, leaving none alive.

Then, led by Xu Longxiang, they drove the giant ship away from Anning County, intending to wipe out both families and seize all their assets!

Among them was Danshan Gaoye, who once drove his carriage and forcefully entered the Jiangyin Prefecture, intending to integrate the essence of those sixty years into himself, break the shackles of everyone, and win a place in the prefectural examination.

Faced with such overwhelming forces, they didn't even make a ripple before being completely crushed and extinguished by the vast, abyssal gap between them.

Even if he carries the title of "Fusheng" on his back, if a powerful figure speaks and demands that he submit, will he live or die?
The head of the academy, Pei Daoran, was in Anning County, but he still couldn't bring himself to say "no."

In this world, there's always been the saying, "There's always something better."

He was arrogant and unruly all day long, regarding his background and origins as capital. When the building was about to collapse, he was crushed into dust by someone with a greater background, not even making a ripple.

to be frank.

In Ji Xiu's nearly one year of experience as a martial artist, someone like Gao Ye was far inferior to those shrewd and adaptable old and young people from the Jiangyin Prefecture who were skilled in changing their ways according to the wind.

Raised in such a way at home, a young master who never experiences the harsh realities of life and lives a life of flattery and sycophancy is unlikely to achieve great things.

Hearing Ji Xiu ask the question.

Old Yao's astonishment had not yet faded when it was replaced by a look of indignation. He then recounted all the actions of the two factions in Anning County in recent days.

When Ji Xiu heard that these two families were using their power to embezzle family businesses, he was shocked.

Not only were the three main halls in the original core area seized, but also the properties left behind by the former county magistrate Zhao Jiu, as well as his three major businesses, were forcibly taken over. At the same time, many of his properties along West Street were also taken over.

When the disciples of the Dragon Elephant Sect traveled a long way to reach him, he arranged for them to stay temporarily in his shop. It was because of this that when he clashed with the Gao family of Danshan and the Tianshui Sword Sect, his expression turned cold.

It turns out I was involved in all of this!
"These aren't some kind of guardian sect, they're just bandits."

"But from now on, it's all in the past."

Ji Xiu made a sarcastic remark, then softened his tone slightly before speaking:
“Now those two pseudo-Martial Saint forces have been completely wiped out by the Dragon Elephant Master. Go and inform the leaders of the three major halls and the three major businesses to come the day after tomorrow.”

“They suffered losses and were so humiliated by that guarding sect, but my ‘Heavenly Blade True Sect’ will not suffer the same fate.”

“Now, a new prefecture will soon be established next to Anning County, and from then on, Anning County will be incorporated into it.”

"If they don't get justice."

"We, the 'Heavenly Blade True Sect,' will give them justice!"

“If those land deeds and estates were not obtained through legitimate means, but were seized by force, then no matter who comes, it won’t make a difference, just because we’re from the same village!”

Ji Xiu's single sentence set the tone for the entire matter.

Now that Master Xu Longxiang has been ordered to have his family and clan exterminated, his grandmaster Wang Xuanyang gave him some instructions and then rushed to Jiangyin Prefecture to prepare for the grand ceremony to establish the True Sect.

The remaining officials and soldiers of Jiangyin Prefecture were stationed at the 'Dragon Cave', and officials were sent to gradually enter the new prefecture to educate the people.

The entire prefecture was dragged into the 'Great Profound' realm. The original gate to the Earth Dragon Cave could no longer hold on, becoming extremely illusory and unstable, making it very difficult to support the arrival of a great supernatural being.

Therefore, there is no need for a martial saint to suppress the situation. Within the new prefecture, most of the elite troops of the Three-Five Slaying Evil God Lord have already been executed. The powerful and influential figures in Jiangyin Prefecture are sufficient to temporarily control and maintain stability, awaiting dispatch from the state to tolerate and educate them.

Furthermore, the position of county magistrate of Anning has been vacant for a long time. If Ji Xiu doesn't have the final say on this small area, then who else can?

After saying this, Ji Xiu carried the 'knife plaque' left by Chen Danding on his back and went inside.

at this time.

He had only one thought in his mind.

That is.
To comprehend the profound mysteries left behind by the patriarch Chen Danding.

In order to break through the fourth major limit, the 'Martial Arts Body', he began his cultivation after becoming a master of the Qi Sea, and carved the handwritten words left by the feudal lord Chen Xuanque.
He personally brought it back, ensuring that its fame would soon be renowned throughout the entire state, truly living up to its name!
Once inside.

As he became absorbed in the scene, he suddenly saw a refined swordsman in a white robe with wide sleeves, sharp eyebrows and neatly trimmed sideburns, and eyes like bright stars, standing alone with his eyes closed.

A faint trace of 'martial arts resentment' lingered within him.

And then they saw Ji Xiu's primordial spirit infiltrate his Purple Mansion.

His brow twitched slightly, as if sensing something, and he slowly opened his eyes, revealing a smile:

"coming?"

"I have been here for a long time."

"Fortunately, before my lingering remnant completely succumbed to ignorance, you finally became a 'master of Qi cultivation'."

"Such speed is simply astonishing, but..."

"This further confirms your exceptional talent, which is truly rare in the world."

The martial arts expert, who appeared to be 'Chen Danding', first praised Ji Xiu a few times, then immediately became serious:

"Young man, I don't have much time left."

"so."

I'm giving you two choices.

"I want my lingering remnant of the Martial Saint to help you condense the 'True Meaning of the Martial Saint,' so that you can become a young Martial Saint in less than three years, perhaps at the age of twenty."

"still."

"To temper the five internal organs and forge an unparalleled foundation for a precious body!?"

(End of this chapter)