Chapter 3526
Chapter 3526: Difference in Opinions
Apart from an extremely small number of people like Jing Yao from the Black Demon Palace and Jiang Nan from the Jiang family, the other auxiliaries were unconcerned with everything that happened in the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens.
They all understood the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens’ circumstances to a certain degree. They were also aware that once the resources that the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens received crossed a certain point, all sorts of troubles would come with it.
After regaining the resources the Star Clustered Ancestor left behind, the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens finally no longer had to worry about resources for the time being.
As a result, their protective formation operated at full strength during this time. The powerful defences blocked the senses of the four Immortal Emperors’ souls.
For a moment, the Immortal Emperor ancestors of the four organisations all became stern. The senses of their souls gathered together in the air, communicating with one another as they came up with possible guesses.
“First, the Righteous Bearing Immortal Emperor went to the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens. In the end, soon after he left, an even stronger Immortal Emperor showed up. What exactly is happening in the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens?”
“Use the spies we planted immediately. We have to get to the bottom of this.”
“In my opinion, it’s best if we report the situation to the ones up above. First, two Immortal Emperors visited the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens and both were stronger than us. Clearly, this has already exceeded the range that we can handle.”
“We can’t go looking for the higher-ups when we run into the slightest of problems. It’s not like you don’t know how inconvenient it is for them to show themselves. Only two Immortal Emperors have appeared right now. Before we get to the bottom of this, let’s not disturb the higher-ups so easily. Let’s get our spies to investigate the situation first.”
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At this moment, in the Divine Hall of Violet Heavens, elder Nong, Chen Shuzhi, Jian Chen, and all the core disciples of the sect had already gathered together.
Everyone’s gazes gathered on elder Nong and Chen Shuzhi.
Their faces were ugly, still with some lingering anger as if something unpleasant had happened between them.
At this moment, elder Nong broke the peace in the hall. He said sternly, “We’ve gathered everyone here to discuss something important that can decide the fate of the sect.”
“I discussed this with the sect master earlier. Not only did we fail to reach a conclusion, but there was even an unpleasant argument between us.”
When they heard that, many of the core disciples present could not help but look at one another. Many of their faces were filled with disbelief.
Within the sect, elder Nong was renowned for being agreeable. He was indifferent to reputation and authority. He basically spent all of his time cultivating in the back mountain and rarely paid attention to the important matters of the sect.
Even someone with a temperament like elder Nong had ended up arguing with sect master Chen Shuzhi. Such a matter was truly unheard of in the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens.
Elder Nong continued, “This time, we did indeed obtain quite a lot of things from the Star Clustered Ancestor’s secret space. In particular, some of the artifacts left behind by the ancestor have immediately given our Sword Sect of Violet Heavens the power to contend with the four organisations around us. In my belief, these artifacts are for fending off the four organisations in the surroundings so that our Sword Sect of Violet Heavens can win back a little bit of our dignity.”
Reaching there, many of the core disciples were reinvigorated. They turned bright red from excitement, as they had already waited far too long for this day.
There were also some core disciples that became worried as if they were troubled by something.
Jian Chen was unfazed. He sat there like his mind was elsewhere, clearly distracted.
Elder Nong glanced past the sect master before saying to the disciples present with an ugly face, “However, the sect master wants us to sell all of the artifacts that our ancestor left behind for us in exchange for some cultivation resources.”
“Chen Shuzhi is the sect master, the person with the greatest authority in the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens. Logically speaking, the sect master has the authority to decide what we do with these artifacts. However, they are still treasures left behind by the ancestor after all. If we just sell them like this, I really find it difficult to accept.”
“This is why we gathered everyone here today. I want to hear your opinions.”
After saying that, elder Nong shut his mouth and said no more.
The core disciples below were all shocked. They were actually trying to sell the treasures they had just obtained that could fend off the four organisations?
Many people struggled to adjust to that.
“Elder Nong, I understand how you feel. Actually, I’m extremely reluctant to make a decision like this as well, but if we don’t, our Sword Sect of Violet Heavens will truly be in great trouble.” Chen Shuzhi spoke up at this moment. He glanced past the core disciples below and said sternly, “Selling these artifacts is for the bigger picture. If we keep them, perhaps we might be able to fend off the Immortal Sect of Sword Control, the Immortal Sect of Azure Foxes, the Immortal Sect of Three Yang, and the Immortal Sect of Scarlet Sunset. However, you’re all aware that our greatest enemies are not the four organisations around us. Otherwise, the three ancestors of our sect and the many great elders would not have perished one by one.”
“As a result, our Sword Sect of Violet Heavens can’t go after the four organisations in the surroundings. Not only can we not go after them, but we also have to remain weaker than them. Only by remaining feeble will we avoid the attention of those great organisations lurking in secret.”
“I hope you can all understand my thoughts and concerns for the sect. After all, elder Nong is an old senior in our sect. Unless I run out of choices, I really don’t want to have a disagreement with elder Nong.”
“I support the sect master. Selling the treasures will give us a tremendous amount of resources. We won’t have to worry about resources for a very long time at the very least. There definitely is no good end to us by contending against the four organisations.” As soon as Chen Shuzhi finished speaking, a core disciple expressed his opinion.
“For the bigger picture, I also agree with the sect master’s decision.”
“Sell my ass. They were left behind by the ancestor for us juniors and disciples to stand up tall. If we sell them, how are we supposed to face the ancestor?”
“I support elder Nong. Elder Nong, we’ve been left miserable enough from the oppression over the years. You have to lead us disciples into a grand battle against the people of the four organisations and repay all the humiliation we’ve suffered over the years a thousand fold.”
“Since we have these artifacts, what are we still afraid of? We’ll directly destroy the four organisations first.”
The disciples argued over the topic that elder Nong and Chen Shuzhi had brought up. In the end, a core disciple looked towards Jian Chen and asked with clasped hands, “Young sect master, what is your opinion?”
When they heard that, many people looked towards him.
As the young sect master of the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens, Jian Chen obviously possessed significant weight and status.
“I’d rather die standing than die kneeling. That is my opinion,” Jian Chen said calmly.
A hint of admiration flashed through elder Nong’s eyes, but Chen Shuzhi’s face immediately sank.
Jian Chen met Chen Shuzhi’s gaze. A strange light flashed through his eyes as he said slowly, “Sect master, I really struggle to understand why you want to cast aside a chance that can change the fate of our sect. Do you really want the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens to continue declining with each passing day?”
“As long as we have these treasures, would we still lack cultivation resources? Instead, if we didn’t have these treasures, we’d never be able to retain the cultivation resources no matter how much of them we had. I’m sure that both the sect master and all the disciples present understand this.”
Chen Shuzhi’s face darkened.
With a bang, a core disciple stood up after slamming the table. He belted at Jian Chen, “Jian Chen, how can you be so rude to the sect master? You better not forget that it was the sect master who granted your status as the young sect master.”
This core disciple had been the first person to stand forward and voice his support for Chen Shuzhi’s suggestion.
Jian Chen looked at him and smiled deeply. “If I recall correctly, your name should be Lian Zhanyun, right?”
Under Jian Chen’s gaze, Lian Zhanyun instinctively demonstrated a hint of fear, but he soon stuck his chest forward and said proudly, “That’s right, I am Lian Zhanyun. Don’t tell me you want to bear a grudge against me and come after me?”
“Enough, stop arguing. There’s no need to destroy your relationship as fellow disciples over something so trivial. Elder Nong, why don’t we set this matter aside for now? Would you be happy with that?” Chen Shuzhi used the chance to say.
Elder Nong nodded and everyone dispersed.
Lian Zhanyun also returned to his dwelling. Soon after he had returned, a Xuan Immortal disciple sought to see him. He took out a heavenly resource from his Space Ring and smiled in a flattering manner. “Senior brother, I came across this heavenly resource in the mountains. I don’t know what variety it is, but it must be of some value, so I specially came to offer it up to you, senior brother. Hopefully, you don’t mind it.”
When he saw the heavenly resource, Lian Zhanyun’s eyes narrowed.
