Chapter 1311: Spirit Lord Becomes Spirit Emperor

Chapter 1311: Chapter 1311: Spirit Lord Becomes Spirit Emperor

These words left everyone feeling uneasy and they hurriedly rose to express their guilt. Seeing this, Lin Ruxue gestured with her hand, indicating, "Sit down! You have your mistakes, but I also bear no small part of the responsibility. The enthusiasm when we initially founded the Garden of the Immortals and subsequently established the Immortal Palace has long since faded with time. Although I hold an important position, I have often been absent from my duties, which has allowed some people to exploit opportunities! This situation needs to change, and the first step in that change is to strengthen the power of our Immortal Palace."

Speaking next, Lin Ruxue looked towards Mao Xiang and Chu Luochen seated in the room and said, "Peach Blossom Spring is no longer one of the Six Mansions of the Post-Immortal Palace, and there is already a vacancy. With the impending battle, there is no time to hold another Sword Discussion Conference to select a sect. Celestial Sword Manor has also resided multiple times within the Immortal Palace. Having experienced this ordeal, I believe they are reborn and can bring forth new vitality. Therefore, I have decided to allow them to join the Immortal Palace to enhance its prestige. Do any of you have objections?"

Lin Ruxue’s inquiry was directed towards everyone, yet her gaze rested on Mo Baiqi, the Sect Leader of Hongjun Sword Furnace, who understood the meaning behind the Spirit Emperor’s words. Given today’s situation, it’s clear this matter had been in motion for some time, only now being revealed to the various Immortal Sects via this banquet. Everything was already a foregone conclusion, opposing it would be suicidal, especially when one bore guilt. This was a chance provided by the Spirit Emperor to reconcile with both himself and Celestial Sword Manor. How could he not grasp this opportunity? With insight, he agreed, "Before the great battle, Celestial Sword Manor can be absolved of their crimes and reintegrate into the Immortal Palace, enhancing the strength of our Daoist Plane. This truly demonstrates the Spirit Emperor’s brilliance, and we all will comply."

The fact that Hongjun Sword Furnace, previously at odds with Celestial Sword Manor, had expressed its stance left no one in a position to oppose it, so everyone voiced their agreement in unison. Seeing their affirmation, Lin Ruxue nodded in satisfaction and turned to Mao Xiang, saying, "Everyone has witnessed the recent events. These incidents highlight the critical need for an organization dedicated to gathering intelligence and conducting investigations. We previously avoided undertaking such a task out of pride, but it has now become essential! I hereby announce that the Embroidered Robe Envoy will officially join the Immortal Palace and, like the Six Guards, become an institution within the Changliu Immortal Palace. The Embroidered Robe Envoy will have the authority to investigate the world, a power I personally grant to them. They are to report only to me, and any sect that resists or refuses inquiries from the Embroidered Robe Envoy will be deemed rebellious and dealt with accordingly."

In making this decree, Lin Ruxue did not seek the opinion of the others. After the recent disturbances, the sect leaders had become much more subdued, though they couldn’t help but sneak glances at Mao Xiang, who wore a seemingly simple demeanor. The Spirit Emperor’s earlier words had effectively made this person the most powerful individual at the table, save for the two Masters of Origin, and the phrase "authority to investigate the world" was akin to an Imperial Sword pressing down on the necks of all major sects. The previous behind-the-scenes manipulations and collusions across planes were unlikely to continue now.

"Since the Embroidered Robe Envoy is newly established and has remained hidden, they still lack understanding of our Daoist Realm. The Six Mansions must set an example and fully support them."

"Of course! We are willing to obey the Spirit Emperor’s orders and do our utmost to meet the demands of the Embroidered Robe Envoy."

"We are willing to obey the Spirit Emperor’s orders."

Amidst a chorus of agreement, Lin Ruxue continued, "Very well! Then I will first issue this initial directive: the Embroidered Robe Envoy currently lacks manpower, and must borrow some disciples from each sect, including the Six Guards, to aid them. Choose a few disciples with excellent skills and quick wits, but most importantly, their backgrounds must be clean and their families reliable to serve in the Embroidered Robe Envoy. This department’s importance is something I believe you all understand. If, in the future, any sect’s disciple is found to have a problem, that sect will be held accountable, so I advise you all to be extremely cautious in your selection."

The sect leaders and the two Supreme Generals exchanged glances, recognizing the peril inherent in our words. Allowing their people to enter the Embroidered Robe Envoy suggested the Spirit Emperor still trusted them. This meant having their disciples in such a crucial department which would allow them to obtain some information should anything arise. However, the risks were equally significant; if any chosen disciple failed, the entire sect could be implicated. Balancing benefits and risks, it seemed prudent to send direct disciples from established families within their sects who were well-known for their backgrounds.

Seeing that everyone grasped her point, Lin Ruxue looked toward Mao Xiang and continued, "Aside from personnel from each sect, you must also recruit some talent from the mundane world with experience in handling cases. Do not underestimate them due to their lower level; they have valuable experience from which to learn. You may grant them resources to embark on their cultivation paths. You have also witnessed the investigative processes employed during Pei Yan’s investigation, noting that the Investigation Hall indeed possesses methods worthy of our study. I have discussed with my junior sister and decided to send a team of thirty to the Investigation Hall for systematic learning in this area." After finishing, Lin Ruxue turned to Pei Yan to ask, "Can you manage this task?"

"I can!" Pei Yan responded decisively, "But there are conditions!"

"I figured you would never agree without some gain, so go ahead, what are your terms!" Familiar with Pei Yan’s manner after such a long association, Lin Ruxue was unsurprised by his attitude and was not angered but instead asked in return.

"Since it’s a study, it should be mutual! Just as the recent event exposed our problems within the Immortal Palace, we too have weaknesses! For instance, we are clearly lacking in formation techniques to battle impending enemies. Additionally, if you could provide us with some basic cultivation techniques that only require source energy to use, it would greatly enhance our combat efficacy." Pei Yan candidly aired his desires.

"Ha ha ha, you’ve certainly calculated things well!"

Lin Ruxue looked at Pei Yan with an amused and mocking expression, aware of his implication that the art of detection was something fairly shared with the Immortal Palace, incurring no loss to the Investigation Hall. It wasn’t a sophisticated core technology. However, what he wanted in return could significantly bolster the battle capabilities of the Investigation Hall agents, making this trade a win for them. Hence, Pei Yan grinned with thick-skinned confidence and said, "Ah, Master, you have spent considerable time in the Foundational Plane and know our foundation is thin. Helping each other, you see, would allow us to contribute more in future battles! Besides, I’ve heard that the Magic Realm has generously supported the Investigation Hall with resources—certainly, as fellow sect members, you can’t lose out to them in this area."

"You have quite the quick tongue!" Lin Ruxue snorted lightly, then turned to Wangchaizong and said, "You’ve heard our ally’s request, belonging to the same sect. The technique of battle formations and foundational source energy usage are most solid within your Six Guards. Since we are sending thirty students, we shall send forty teachers."

"Fifty! Fifty!" Pei Yan quickly spoke, taking advantage of Lin Ruxue’s concession and extended five fingers to request.