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This isn't a taboo topic; it's something obvious to anyone with eyes.

The Four Great Clans are also well aware that the current unity is only temporary and won't last.

There's no possibility of maintaining this unity due to a fundamental problem.

This fundamental problem is that when the Xuan Masters reach a certain point, they will inevitably drive them away.

It's impossible to have so many disciples cultivating and living on the master's mountain as they do now.

As mentioned before, the Xuan Masters open mountains and create laws, spreading them throughout the world, sheltering their still-weak disciples, protecting them from the elements, and providing them with time to grow.

But when the disciples' wings harden, they will be driven down the mountain, equivalent to surviving independently, no longer under the master's protection.

This fundamental problem is why the Four Great Clans will inevitably separate in the future.

If Xuan Huang doesn't drive them away, they would certainly be willing to cultivate on Qingyun Mountain.

With the master here, it's a sacred ground, and they can gain advantages more easily, making faster progress in cultivation.

Being by the master's side, who in the other branches would dare disobey or say they don't want to listen to the headquarters' commands?

Although this isn't true betrayal of the master and ancestors, just labeling you with it is enough to make you suffer.

Moreover, if you don't acknowledge it, you'll lose the cultivators' luck and the protection and blessing of the Xuan Huang Dao Lord.

So…

The premise of everything is that Xuan Huang doesn't drive them away.

But is that possible?

It's impossible; when the time comes, Xuan Huang will definitely drive them away. That's certain.

Once driven away, the righteous cause of the headquarters will disappear.

Also, once driven out of the sacred ground, the higher-ups of the headquarters will have their own thoughts. No longer by the master's side, who would want to listen to others' commands, who would want to always have someone in charge above them?

They themselves wouldn't be happy about it either.

Looking at the combination of the Four Great Clans' higher-ups, they are all people of the Daoist sect.

But the differences among them are significant. The higher-ups also have factions, such as the several major branches mentioned earlier, which together form the Daoist sect's headquarters.

If they continue to stir things up in the headquarters, they themselves won't feel good either, so it's better to separate.

However, one thing is certain.

Even if they are driven out by Xuan Huang and forced to rely on themselves.

As long as Yan Lai, Minghui, Jiutong, and Sun Hui don't want to disband, they can maintain it for a long time.

This belongs to the authority and personal charm of the first-generation leaders.

Leading the sect to rise again in the most difficult moments is equivalent to the revivalist ruler of a dynasty, and a revivalist ruler with strength and ability at that. The cohesiveness of such a leader is very strong.

But will Minghui and the others forcibly make everyone continue to live together?

Most likely not.

From a personal perspective, they are revivalist figures, and whether they separate or not, their luck won't decrease. They have already become irreplaceable members, so why force things?

The four of them will most likely agree to separate as well.

Even to the point of actively proposing separation at a certain time, so that their status will shine even more, saving the collapsing building and then choosing to let go without being tainted.

Such people are all those who become saints and ancestors in the history of the sect, their names passed down for eternity.

In short, they will definitely separate. It's not an exaggeration for independent cultivators to want to surpass one of the branches after the separation.

… …

"Saintess, the Four Great Clans have done a great job this time, admirable!"

Qiu Bei Sanren said to the Tushan Fox Lady with respectful words.

"Hmph, what's so great about it? This precisely proves their decay. We spirit beasts wouldn't be like this. Who would dare to disobey the Lord's decree?"

Xuan Mao said disdainfully, a little dissatisfied with Qiu Bei's respectful tone.

"Nonsense, childish!"

The Tushan Fox Lady stared at Xuan Mao with a glance, and said lightly.

But with just this indifferent appearance, Xuan Mao immediately sat up straight, afraid of being disciplined.

For Xuan Mao, it's actually better to have someone it fears.

It's just that it's afraid of being so stupid that it's afraid of nothing and can't do anything.

"A blessing in disguise, a blessing in disguise. Misfortune never comes alone. A crisis and accident allowed them to discover the darkness in various places. The cultivator friends did not waste this opportunity and indeed did well."

Qiu Bei asked, "Saintess, do you think the previous guess will change?"

"It shouldn't. If it were me, I certainly wouldn't. Even if this cleansing brings good feedback and the luck is enhanced, I would choose a certain amount of concession," said the Tushan Fox Lady.

"This subordinate also thinks so, and may even take advantage of the situation to attack, taking the initiative to show weakness and guide the contradiction between us and the independent cultivators… Saintess, we must guard against it," Qiu Bei said solemnly.

"Yes, what you said is very likely to happen, even inevitable… Military Advisor, is there a way to resolve it?"

The Tushan Fox Lady expressed her agreement and then asked.

The two's profound words made Xuan Mao and the Dream Eater very confused, not knowing what they were talking about and why they couldn't understand.

"Saintess, if they come to show weakness and retreat under the guise of doing it for our own good, they will push us to the front of the independent cultivators. Even if the independent cultivators are not stupid and can see their purpose, but…"

Qiu Bei said seriously, "But not being stupid is not being stupid, understanding the Four Great Clans' conspiracy is understanding, but the actual losses have occurred, and they will still resent us."

This is a very unsolvable problem.

What if you understand the Four Great Clans' conspiracy?

The losses in front of you are real.

"Unless…" Qiu Bei said meaningfully, "Unless we lay out the plan in advance, for example, starting now to spread the news that the Four Great Clans are doing things unfavorably and have been criticized by the Hall of Merit, criticizing them for being too greedy and biting off more than they can chew…

They don't repent and intend to retreat while advancing to perfunctorily deal with the Hall of Merit, using the interests of the independent cultivators to make concessions to the spirit beasts, thereby triggering the independent cultivators' dissatisfaction with the spirit beasts, hoping that you independent cultivator friends will not be fooled."

"This plan is good, take a step first, not giving them a chance to harm us."

The Tushan Fox Lady's eyes lit up and said in praise.

"Saintess, there is also a more vicious method. We can even spread the news that even this cleansing was an action taken by the Four Great Clans after being criticized by the Hall of Merit… But, this subordinate does not recommend using it. This step will completely tear apart the face. The previous step is still the competition said by the Xuan Masters, admitting defeat, but the latter step is…"

Qiu Bei didn't say what it was.

But Tushan understood that it was too much.

It would directly shake the internal cleaning action of the Four Great Clans this time and directly reverse the perception of other cultivators.

Everyone will suddenly realize that it turns out that you bunch of bastards were forced to do this by the Hall of Merit.

I was just saying, how could you have the courage to scrape the bones to heal the wounds? It turns out you were forced.

Extending it further, what would the Four Great Clans think internally?

It turns out that it's not that the headquarters really wants to rectify, but that they were forced to by the Hall of Merit, so we can still make mistakes in the future, as long as we are careful.

The deterrent power of the Four Great Clans' actions this time will be infinitely lowered.

Therefore, Qiu Bei said that this step would completely tear apart the face.

The Four Great Clans will retaliate.

"This step cannot be used. Not only will it completely tear apart our relationship, but it's also equivalent to falsely conveying an imperial decree and distorting Chief Steward Sun of the Merit Hall's original words. It will completely make the Four Great Families resent us, and Chief Steward Sun of the Merit Hall will also be dissatisfied with us, even angry and resentful. It cannot be used."

Holy Mother Tu Shan directly rejected it.

"Yes, subordinate understands. The first step will do, but the second step is absolutely not to be used."

Qiu Bei was also straightforward and immediately agreed.

Coming up with it is one thing, but being able to use it is another. He himself had the same idea.

The first step is a back-and-forth. The Four Great Families plan to push us to the opposite side of the rogue cultivators, but we've cracked it, and the rogue cultivators will still resent you.

The second step is too much.

"Go and do it. We won't just defend. Don't be afraid. If something happens, I'll take care of everything. Whether they come openly or secretly, this Holy Mother is not afraid of them… I'll tell you some good news: my third incarnation will be born soon."

Tu Shan said confidently.

She also revealed a secret to boost morale.

"Third incarnation? Holy Mother, you… Third Order?"

Rogue cultivator Qiu Bei said in shock.

Tu Shan's Divine Soul Separation Method was improved from Xuan Huang, and it was stronger and more suitable for Tu Shan than the Divine Soul Separation Method covered by the Beast Taming Method. It was specially tailored for Tu Shan.

The nine incarnations can be one for each Order, or many can be conceived in one Order.

There are no restrictions, it all depends on your own ideas.

But before the Fourth Order, it is best to have one for each Order, because returning to the origin in the Fourth Order is a hurdle.

Besides that, too many low-level incarnations will consume a lot of energy.

It is naturally easier for one person to enter the Fourth Order than for two, three, or four.

However, Tu Shan is different. Don't forget that she is a Fourth Order reincarnation. Entering the Fourth Order is very likely for her, at least more likely than for ordinary people.

Even so, she didn't plan to conceive more at low levels, and planned to have one for each Order.

And what does the upcoming appearance of the third incarnation represent?

Qiu Bei understood that it meant that the Holy Mother was about to step into the Third Order.

Moreover, since the first incarnation was within the Boundary, it could not generate leverage. The second one was different and could appear in reality.

It was equivalent to the Holy Mother breaking through once, but the spirit beast had two Third Orders.

Two Third Orders?

Currently, the strongest cultivator in Qingyun Mountain is only at the early Second Order, but my spirit beast already has two Third Orders.

No wonder she said that she was not afraid of the Four Great Families coming openly or secretly. With two Third Orders, there was indeed nothing to be afraid of.

In fact, the rules protect cultivators, not spirit beasts.

If there were no rules of the Xuan Master, the Holy Mother alone could wipe out all the cultivators, which is no exaggeration.

"Yes, Holy Mother, your existence is my greatest confidence."

Rogue cultivator Qiu Bei was truly excited.

This was a Third Order that was about to be born, how could he not understand what it represented.

"Military Advisor, rest assured, I will not mistreat you for seeking refuge with us in your time of need. I will cover all the resources for your advancement… Besides, you understand, after all, I have only been studying the Lord's methods for a short time, and I have not perfected and organized them yet… Once I have organized them, what the Four Great Families have in terms of internal lectures and guidance, I will also do."

"Go!"

Holy Mother Tu Shan stopped the overly excited Qiu Bei and told him to do his job well.

It must be said that her methods were very sophisticated.

This was completely opposite to her loli fox-eared girl image.

…

The Four Great Families' cleansing, like a series, was not completed in a day, but took seven days.

During these seven days, everyone watched the top posts of the Four Great Families like watching a TV series, constantly refreshing to see where they had cleaned up today.

Many of them were still their hometowns.

Every time they saw this, they couldn't help but applaud.

Even though they were no longer in their hometowns, seeing news of their hometowns still gave people a great sense of participation.

The pleasure was even stronger.

At the same time, the Four Great Families intentionally or unintentionally extended a very mysterious topic.

This topic was the issue previously discussed by the Confucian school.

The trampling of cultivators on ordinary people was mostly done by low-level cultivators. This point was intentionally or unintentionally revealed, and everyone took it very seriously.

Everyone was very active in their hearts, but unfortunately, the rogue cultivators had no power to rely on, and did not dare to express their opinions too much.

Because it involved too much.

The bottom layer is always the most, and the cultivation world is no exception.

These fellow practitioners who have no qualifications and talent to improve, after losing hope, begin to do evil. How should this be commented on?

Be angry that they are not striving?

Put yourself in their shoes, if you also have no talent and qualifications to go further, what would you become?

Would you also become perverted, start complaining about the world and hating the injustice of heaven, and then vent your dissatisfaction on those weaker than yourself?

Don't talk about violating the original intention of the Xuan Master's Taoism, losing protection, easily becoming obsessed, and easily betraying the scriptures and rebelling against the Tao.

These are useless, they have no hope of improvement, what are they afraid of in terms of protection and betrayal of the scriptures and rebellion against the Tao?

The original intention of the Xuan Master is like a lock, which prevents gentlemen but not villains.

It's just a benchmark, not an insurmountable line.

There is no hope, so just break the pot and smash it.

Even standing from the perspective of the Xuan Master, they may even hope for such a situation to occur.

Because although this is considered a bad thing by human cultivators, it cannot be denied that it is also a kind of change.

The Xuan Master is the source and cannot be shaken. Any change is a kind of progress and creation.

For example, a person who falls into the evil path accidentally creates an evil method, reverses his fate, and rises strongly. This will definitely happen.

This is one of the changes in the Tao.

Even, this is also an extension of the Xuan Huang Taoism.

They have never doubted that one day a Demonic Sect will appear, and then the Tao Ancestor and Tao Lord they worship will also be Xuan Masters.

What is the Tao Lord? This is it.

Yin and Yang are opposite, good and evil are opposite, and creation accounts for it. This is it.

The Merit Hall naturally noticed this extension drawn by such ordinary cultivators, but did not speak.

Xuan Huang also saw it, but he didn't care.

Why didn't he care? The reason is above. The cultivators have already given an explanation. No matter what, it is just an extension of the Xuan Huang Taoism.

He was never the founder of a sect, but the Tao Lord who spread the Tao to the world.

Spreading the Tao is him, whether to use the Tao to do good or do bad? He doesn't care.

Life has its own way out, and Taoism has its own creation.

He will not cut off the path of ordinary people with qualifications, nor will he raise the threshold. He focuses on inaction.

He had thought of this long ago, and it will definitely happen.

So, what's the fuss about?

It's better to visit his new palace.

That's right, the Myriad Spirits Palace has been completely integrated and has replaced the previous residence.

Changing the previous appearance, it has now become vast and tall, filled with Taoist charm, and condensed with mysterious rules, a majestic atmosphere.

Because no one came, the cultivators had not yet discovered it.

Even Sun Tong didn't know that Xuan Huang had left seclusion, and still thought that the Metal Element Lord was in charge.

She wouldn't come here unless there was something unsolvable.

… (End of chapter)