True Lord Tianya glanced at everyone present and suddenly asked:
"Mingxiao! How do you think this matter should be handled?"
Headmaster Mingxiao is not a stupid person. At this moment, he understood the meaning of Zhenjun Tianya's question.
Due to his own inaction, great chaos occurred within the sect, and Zhenjun Tianya obviously already had opinions about himself.
Judging from where he and Zhang Ke were sitting, there seemed to be some omen in this.
If I can't resolve this matter satisfactorily, I'm afraid...
After pondering for a moment, Master Mingxiao replied:
“The approach Ruyi gave before is quite advisable.
First of all, the Taoist academy must be reorganized and all lecturers and disciples must be dismissed.
But despite all the mud and sand, there may not be any remaining pearls mixed in.
I think both lecturers and Taoist disciples should at least give them a chance to correct themselves.
After everyone is fired, a harsh test can be conducted to give everyone a chance.
If there really is a disciple who is dedicated to the Tao, he can also wake up to his own mistakes and cherish the hard-won opportunities even more."
Several True Lords nodded slightly, Zhang Ke tended to act harshly, but Ming Xiao's method was more appropriate.
Headmaster Mingxiao continued:
"As for the mistakes committed by the disciples of Wanshou Mountain, they should have been punished according to the sect rules.
However, the sect also has certain responsibilities when this matter has developed to this point, so it cannot be too harsh.
The disciple decided to severely punish those who committed crimes such as killing fellow sect members, causing multiple deaths, colluding with internal and external parties, humiliating women, and betraying sect information.
As for other faults, they can be punished with hard labor, imprisonment and fines according to the seriousness of the crime."
After pondering for a moment, he continued:
"It is not only the disciples from Wanshou Mountain who made mistakes in the sect, there are also many other disciples who made mistakes.
The disciple decided to issue a sect decree.
The administrators of all mountains, peaks, courtyards, halls, and platforms within the sect are required to conduct a self-examination on internal disciples.
Anyone who proactively admits his fault will be given a lighter sentence as appropriate.
After the self-examination is completed, those who are stubborn, hopeless and commit heinous crimes will be severely punished by the Wind Catcher.
I don’t know if there are any shortcomings in this treatment, please give me some advice!”
Several True Lords nodded with satisfaction.
The differences between Zhang Ke and Ming Xiao can be seen from their handling methods.
Zhang Ke is decisive, energetic and highly aggressive, suitable for pioneering and turning the tide in a crisis.
Mingxiao has a calm temperament, handles all aspects of things, and has strong control over people's hearts. He is more suitable for development in Shoucheng and peacetime.
True Lord Tianya gave up an idea in his mind, smiled at Zhang Ke and said:
"Ruyi! What do you think of this treatment?"
In his heart, Zhang Ke didn't quite approve of Headmaster Mingxiao's approach.
This kind of treatment will definitely allow many people who should deserve to die to escape punishment.
But he also understood the headmaster's difficulties.
If Ten Thousand Beast Mountain is really wiped out in one fell swoop, not only will it be difficult for True Lord Furong to deal with here.
And from the perspective of the sect's overall situation, killing too many people at one time will also bring panic to the sect's disciples.
From this point of view, the teacher's methods are still more clever.
Zhang Ke said softly:
"The disciples are just the deacons of Catching Tower. How to deal with the affairs of the sect can only be decided by the headmaster."
True Lord Chongxiao heard the unwillingness in Zhang Ke's words and said:
"Ruyi! Now that I have advanced to Yuan Shen, how about you take charge of the Wind Catcher Tower?"
True Lord Furong was slightly shocked. If Zhang Ke really became the Commander of the Wind Catcher, things would be difficult for Ten Thousand Beast Mountain in the future.
Even Tianya Zhenjun and others were a little surprised.
But True Lord Chongxiao, as the commander of the Catching Tower, has the right to choose his successor.
Just like Master Fei Lei selected Guan Yu as the master of Bijia Peak, others should not interfere too much.
And True Lord Chongxiao did this after careful consideration.
He actually quite agrees with Zhang Ke's approach.
With a powerful and powerful person like him sitting on the wind-catching platform, most of the unhealthy tendencies within the sect will be eliminated.
And he was able to advance to Yuanshen because of Zhang Ke.
Secondly, he found that Zhang Ke's ideas seemed to be somewhat inconsistent with those of the leader.
Especially today's statement in the Ziwei Palace gave him a very high prestige.
In addition, as Zhang Ke grew up step by step, his friends from the same sect gradually became the backbone of various departments in the sect.
If Zhang Ke is not properly settled, the sect may make the same mistake as the Tao Te Sect in the future.
Therefore, I want to pass on the position of commander of the Catching Tower to Zhang Ke, so that he and the commander can have more contact and influence each other.
Zhang Ke understood the good intentions of Zhenjun Chongxiao, but he still shook his head, glanced at Master Mingxiao, and hesitated to speak.
Tianya Zhenjun's heart moved, and Zhang Ke's expression was obviously deliberately revealed.
After thinking for a moment, he said to Master Mingxiao:
"Mingxiao! Since you have made a decision, I will send you out now and deal with it according to your wishes!"
Although Headmaster Mingxiao was a little confused as to why he was suddenly asked to leave, he also wanted to go out as soon as possible to resolve the matter.
Due to Zhang Ke's repeated questioning before, many disciples may already have prejudices against him in their minds.
Taking advantage of the fact that Zhang Ke was trapped by the Patriarch at this moment, he wanted to deal with the matter as quickly as possible so as to reverse the bad impression in the minds of his disciples.
True Lord Furong was worried about the situation of the disciples of Ten Thousand Beast Mountain and said:
"Ancestor! This disciple is willing to assist the master brother in handling this matter."
True Lord Tianya saw what she was thinking and said in a deep voice:
"Fu Rong! Ming Xiao has a kind-hearted nature and won't do anything too much.
But if your disciples really do evil things, you are not allowed to speak out to protect them.
Otherwise, I won’t let you go, do you understand?”
True Lord Tianya's rare serious expression made True Lord Furong feel a chill in his heart.
He said respectfully: "Disciple, please remember the teachings of our ancestors!"
Then True Lord Tianya opened a space portal and sent True Lord Furong and Master Mingxiao away.
When there are only six people left in the space: Tianya, Lieyan, Xinghe, Jiuren, Chongxiao and Zhang Ke.
True Lord Tianya asked:
"Ruyi! What were you going to say just now?"
Zhang Ke slowly took out a jade box from himself, and the familiar look made True Lord Chongxiao's eyelids jump.
"This thing is called 'Zhilan Apricot', and it can make those who have reached the golden elixir, dragon and tiger realm advance to the level of soul."
“Ss—!”
Although they had expected it, Tianya Zhenjun and others could not help but be surprised.
There are actually such heaven-defying divine objects in the world.
Everyone looked at the jade box with eager eyes. Although they had advanced to Yuan Shen and did not need this thing, they still had few close disciples.
Zhang Ke continued:
"These are the divine objects that the disciples obtained by chance when they were exiled to the void. Only these three can make the golden elixir realm break through to the soul."
Here, Zhang Ke secretly changed the concept.
The 'Zhilan Yushu' has a total of nine Zhilan apricots, but only three are mature at this moment, so he spoke like this.
This thing is so outrageous that once it spreads, it will cause disaster.
"The ancestor must have known the whereabouts of two of them. This is the last one."
After Zhang Ke finished speaking, he placed the jade box on the table beside him and opened it, revealing the jade bottle containing 'Zhilan Xing' inside.
Zhenjun Jiuren felt a little resentful in his heart.
He knew that Zhang Ke had a very good relationship with Ding Xiaoxiao. If this thing was secretly given to Ding Xiaoxiao, wouldn't he be able to produce another soul from his own lineage?
True Lord Tianya had countless thoughts running through his mind, but in the end he gave up.
"Good luck! Now that you have reached the realm of Dragon and Tiger, this 'Zhilan Apricot' is of great significance to you, so please put it away!"
Although True Lord Lieyan and others covet this thing in their hearts.
But this book was Zhang Ke's private property. He had no chance to get it anyway, so he had no idea.
Zhang Ke felt relieved. The reason why he took out this object was actually to test the sect.
If True Lord Tianya orders him to hand over the ‘Zhilanxing’, he will do it, but from now on, he will never treat the sect sincerely again.
Zhang Ke slowly closed the jade box and pushed it forward.
"Please give this thing to the Patriarch and give it to the Master!"
As soon as these words came out, Tianya Zhenjun and others were stunned.
"Ruyi! What do you mean? The sect will never take your treasure."
True Lord Xinghe was a little anxious and quickly spoke to dissuade him.
Zhang Ke nodded and said:
"This disciple sincerely offers this."
After a brief pause, he continued:
"Originally, this 'Zhilanxing' disciple was going to give it to the senior brother, but now it is the headmaster who needs it more."
True Lord Tianya glanced at the other people and asked:
"Since you wanted to give it to Mingxiao, why didn't you just hand it to him in person?"
Zhang Ke smiled slightly:
"Today, the disciple has offended the master very much outside. If I hand it to him in person, I am afraid that the master will not accept it."
True Lord Jiuren recalled the angry and crazy expression on Master Mingxiao's face when he was questioned by Zhang Ke in the Ziwei Palace, and a smile couldn't help but appear on his lips.
Immediately afterwards, Zhang Ke said again:
"Besides, this disciple doesn't want to be remembered by the master all the time in the future. After all, kindness is as great as hatred!"
True Lord Chongxiao felt something in his heart.
I used the 'Thunder Technique of Life and Destruction with One Thought' to obtain 'Zhilan Xing' through True Monarch Yue Gui in Zhang Ke's hands.
Even so, every time I see Zhang Ke, I feel as if I owe him a lot, and I feel very unhappy.
If the headmaster were replaced, this feeling would definitely be even stronger.
True Lord Tianya pondered for a moment and asked:
"Why should you give this thing to Mingxiao?"
Zhang Ke spoke slowly:
"In three years, the sect will be promoted. If everything goes well, our sect will become a sixth-grade sect and enter the middle-grade sect sequence.
The headmaster of a middle-grade sect generally needs a True Lord of Yuanshen to serve as one.
Today, it can be said that the relationship between the disciple and the master in Ziwei Hall has been shattered.
But when the disciple was at the critical moment when the dragon and the tiger were in harmony, the master still put aside the past resentment and guided the disciple to practice wholeheartedly.
The headmaster's magnanimity and magnanimity truly make his disciples admire him.
Therefore, handing this thing over to the master is also the disciple’s intention.”
Tianya Zhenjun was a little surprised. Unexpectedly, Zhang Ke saw some hidden worries in the door.
Regarding this matter, several people have secretly discussed it, but there is really no suitable candidate for the headmaster among the current True Lords.
You must know that not everyone can be the headmaster. All major and minor matters within this sect require the headmaster to make decisions.
As for True Lord Lieyan and the others, it's okay for them to be thugs, but such detailed and complicated things are not what a few of them are good at.