bookrebus Chapter 1774 Facing the New Students
Chapter 1774 Facing the New Students
These words struck like a heavy hammer into the hearts of many disciples who still possessed a conscience and a sense of shame.
Some of the younger disciples clenched their fists, their eyes blazing with fury; while some of the older ones looked ashamed and lowered their heads.
"From today onwards!" Su Hao surveyed the entire audience and said, word by word, "The Qingcheng Yufa Sect will enter a period of cleanup! The sect's protective formation will be switched to a minimum operating mode to save spirit stones. All disciples will be temporarily reorganized according to their original structure, and will be under the unified command of me, Luo Yang, and a few deacons who volunteer to stay."
"Primary task: Inventory all existing supplies, register them, and ensure transparency! No one is allowed to hoard or plunder them; violators will have their cultivation abolished and be expelled from the sect!"
His tone was stern, carrying an undeniable determination.
"Secondly, conduct a thorough investigation of all areas of the sect, especially forbidden areas, secret vaults, and libraries! All books, items, and traces related to evil poisons and forbidden techniques must be registered and sealed for inspection by the joint inspectors! Those who voluntarily report will be treated leniently; those who conceal information or attempt to destroy it will be considered as remnants of Su Hongzhen's faction and will be severely punished!"
"Third, all disciples must submit a statement to me and Luo Yang within three days regarding their past, especially whether they have any connection with Su Hongzhen and his cronies, and whether they knew or participated in any improper conduct. Confession will be treated leniently, resistance will be punished severely!"
"This is the only way to cleanse oneself and be reborn!"
The orders were issued clearly, and although hastily issued, they outlined a clear direction.
Although the road ahead is still fraught with difficulties, at least it is no longer a pointless and desperate struggle.
“Now,” Luo Yang continued, his voice softening, “those who wish to stay and contribute to the new generation of the sect, stand on the left! Those who have doubts or other plans, stand on the right! We will not force you to stay, and we will also provide you with a small amount of spirit stones for travel expenses so that you can leave safely.”
"But once you leave, you will have no further connection with the Qingcheng Yufa Sect, and you should never again identify yourself as a disciple of the Qingcheng Yufa Sect!"
The crowd stirred again.
Hesitation, struggle, weighing options... these appeared on every face.
A moment later, people began to move.
At first, there were only a few people, but gradually, more and more people moved to the left.
Most of them were young disciples with low cultivation levels and little affection for the sect, but they had nowhere else to go and were attracted by the opportunity for a fresh start.
Some of the older ones, after struggling with their expressions, sighed and also walked to the left. Perhaps they had a deeper affection for the sect, or perhaps they knew that their situation would be worse if they left.
In the end, about 70% of the disciples chose to stay and stood on the left.
The remaining 30% had shifty eyes, lowered their heads and quickly walked to the right, received the small amount of spirit stones that Luo Yang distributed on the spot, and left the mountain gate without looking back.
Some hesitated for a long time before finally choosing to leave.
Looking at the hundreds of faces left behind, Su Hao and Luo Yang felt somewhat relieved.
The number of people is much smaller than at its peak, but at least those who remain are people who are willing to face the challenges and make changes.
"Okay!" Su Hao nodded emphatically and began assigning tasks, placing people in positions such as inventorying supplies, patrolling areas, and maintaining formations.
Luo Yang then began to organize manpower and prepare for the registration and cataloging process.
The entire Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect, like a dying giant, began to slowly, painfully but resolutely try to revive itself after being injected with a stimulant.
The atmosphere of despair had not completely dissipated, but a faint yet tenacious vitality had emerged.
At this moment, Zhao Hu, who had left the territory of Qingcheng Yufa Sect, did not return directly to Wanchuan Sect.
Following Jinman's instructions, he quietly went to several more places.
One is a medium-sized market town not far from the Qingcheng Yufa Sect, where there are two shops and an intelligence point secretly controlled by the Qingcheng Yufa Sect.
Zhao Hu revealed his identity, presented the joint warrant from Wanchuan Sect and the four major sects, and announced the takeover of these properties, the temporary freezing of assets, pending further processing.
Some of the original responsible persons had already fled, while others were cooperating with the handover with trepidation.
Another place is a small family that is attached to the Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect, about a hundred miles away.
Zhao Hu's arrival also caused panic, but after he explained that his purpose was not to settle scores, but to demand that the family sever all old illegal contracts and business dealings with the Qingcheng Yufa Sect and cooperate with the investigation, the patriarch weighed the pros and cons and chose to cooperate.
Zhao Hu silently completed each task, his face resolute and his actions decisive.
He was no longer the impulsive and naive disciple he once was. The trials he had undergone at Wanchuan Sect, Mingchuan's trust in him, and the ups and downs he had experienced had allowed him to quickly grow into a core disciple who could stand on his own and was meticulous in his thinking.
When he finally returned to Wanchuan Sect through the secret teleportation array to report back to Jinman, the sky was full of stars.
Jin Man listened carefully to his report and nodded slightly: "Well done. The Qingcheng Yufa Sect has managed to stabilize the first step for now. The four major sects are discussing the selection of the joint inspector. As for us, Jizhou may go."
She looked at Zhao Hu with a hint of approval in her eyes: "You must be tired too, go and rest. As for the sect leader... it's still the same as always, but Elder Ye said it should be soon."
Zhao Hu clasped his hands in acceptance and left the main hall.
He walked outside the suspended hall, gazing at the soft light faintly emanating from the direction of the quiet room in the rear hall, and stood silently for a while.
"Ming-ge, get well soon," he murmured to himself. "Everyone... is waiting for you."
A cool night breeze, carrying the rare tranquility of the newly established Spirit Realm, swept over the palaces and pavilions of the Wanchuan Sect that floated in the void.
But everyone knows that beneath this tranquility, old problems remain unresolved and new worries have already arisen.
The shadow of the Sanctuary hangs like a sword overhead, its fall uncertain.
All that remains is for the sleeping swordsman to awaken and return.
……
Five days passed quietly as Wan Chuan Sect operated in an orderly manner.
Mingchuan remained asleep, as if he had entered the deepest state of healing.
But the atmosphere in the quiet room was no longer the heavy and oppressive one it had been before.
His complexion gradually became rosy, his breathing became long and powerful, and the rise and fall of his chest had a steady rhythm.
The Nine Dragons Sword beside the pillow seemed to have an even stronger nourishing effect. Occasionally, in the dead of night, it would spontaneously emit a very faint golden halo, nourishing its owner's body.
Leng Xi remains the primary protector.
Besides regularly feeding Mingchuan pills and guiding his spiritual energy, she spent most of her time quietly cultivating by the bedside, her aura subtly resonating with Mingchuan's breathing.
After experiencing a series of emotional upheavals and careful protection, her cultivation level showed signs of weakening.
Dong Chuyan and Ran Qianqian took on more management responsibilities within the sect.
Dong Chuyan was meticulous and managed the internal affairs of the Pill Pavilion, the Hundred Herbs Garden, and the distribution of monthly allowances to disciples in an orderly manner. She even took the time to improve the formulas of several commonly used healing pills, making them more suitable for the basic chapter of the "Myriad Transformations Return to One Technique" commonly practiced by Wanchuan Sect disciples.
Ran Qianqian is energetic and efficient, mainly in charge of the training of the battle hall and the defense of the sect.
She put Ah Xiong's philosophy of "learning from real combat" to the fullest, making the training ground a lively place every day. The battles were intense yet strictly controlled, and the disciples' combat abilities improved visibly.