Chapter 1611 - 921: The Reform Faction Is Not a Weakling

"Regulating the laws of the world, this is inevitably a key position within future sect politics."

And Zhang Yu’s smooth enactment of this legislation showed Yu Xinghan that the supporters behind it were undoubtedly extraordinary.

"Is the Reform Faction really that formidable?" Yu Xinghan mused to themselves, "I heard many people talk disparagingly about the Reform Faction in the Law Realm, saying Zhang Yu’s background was insufficient for this legislation."

"Now it seems, those evaluations were made by outsiders."

"Not only Zhang Yu’s law effective period but also Tai Yue Bai’s weekly dual break is groundbreaking legislation."

"A sect with two prodigies, it’s not merely a district for the Reform Faction; it’s unfathomably deep."

After all, the law effective period alone is already impressive, and Tai Yue Bai’s weekly dual break... in Yu Xinghan’s view, was more radical than the dual break cults in the Lower Realm.

"A monthly dual break of two days wasn’t enough, and they’re daring to demand two days off per week?"

"Can such radical legislation really be passed?"

The supporters behind Zhang Yu and Tai Yue Bai — the Reform Faction, suddenly became a long dormant force in Yu Xinghan’s mind, waiting for years, accumulating strength, and now ready to stir the world.

"This Reform Faction shouldn’t be called Reform Faction; it’s clearly a Revolution Faction."

"Truly the successors of Yingxin Heaven," Yu Xinghan sighed in their heart, "They are even bolder, one after another."

"Being under Zhang Yu, does that make me part of the Reform Faction too? I wonder what kind of legislation the Reform Faction would support if I legislate in Refining Void in the future."

Thinking this, Yu Xinghan felt secretly excited and expectant.

However, seeing the subsequent public opinion backlash, Yu Xinghan felt an inner astonishment.

"Sure enough, the resistance faced by reform is extraordinary."

"But the Reform Faction dare to support Zhang Yu and Tai Yue Bai in enacting legislation, must be prepared."

Yet as the sect’s internal disputes intensify and public opinion continues to heat up, Yu Xinghan also feels a hint of tension.

Coupled with Zhao Tianxing bringing news that Zhang Yu will continue to stay on the 15th level for some time, Yu Xinghan couldn’t help but inquire with Starfire True Monarch.

Yu Xinghan: "Teacher, did you see Zhang Yu’s legislation this time?"

Starfire God King exclaimed: "I’ve read the news, indeed a grand move, a grand move."

"To regulate global laws, even if someone dares to think of it, how many dare to do it?"

"Zhang Yu’s act is enough to go down in history as a turning point, opening a new page of Kunxu."

Yu Xinghan asked again: "But now there’s such a strong opposition within the sect..."

Starfire God King said: "Opposition is inevitable, currently both sides are still in a tug-of-war."

Yu Xinghan curiously asked: "Tug-of-war?"

Starfire God King said: "Introducing Soul Cultivators, and the construction of the Law Realm in the Lower Realm, locations for various law chain trial tests..."

Starfire God King listed a string of news, and finally asked: "Have you seen all these?"

Seeing Yu Xinghan nod, Starfire God King continued: "Lower Realm transformation, Law Realm construction, back to the earlier Soul Cultivation industry adjustment, introducing Soul Cultivators, now to legislation... this series of tactics is probably already laid out."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xinghan felt as if a bolt of lightning crossed their mind, showing a thoughtful expression.

Starfire God King continued: "The so-called reform is about redistributing interests."

"Now this law effective period clearly requires all sect legislators to relinquish some power, the resistance is bound to be enormous."

"But what if some advantages can be offered?"

Yu Xinghan frowned and reasoned: "Opening... the Lower Realm?"

Yu Xinghan knew the Ten Great Sects have always strictly controlled the flow between sect levels, especially restricting Upper Realm cultivators from dominating and exploiting Lower Realm cultivators.

Otherwise... if sect cultivators were allowed to act freely in the Lower Realm, it wouldn’t be as simple as universities or large enterprises in the Lower Realm submitting resources.

After all, the currency of the Lower Realm might be insignificant to the Upper Realm, but many resources from the Lower Realm are useful to many Upper Realm cultivators.

In fact, the sects are also constantly harvesting resources from below through technology export.

Of course, this approach is much gentler compared to letting Upper Cultivators go to the Lower Realm...

And now...

Yu Xinghan said: "Are you saying... Introducing Soul Cultivators, Law Realm construction, along with new legislation, is all about opening Lower Realm resources?"

"The higher-ups are using ’Lower Realm’ as a bargaining chip, through offering more Lower Realm resources to sect cultivators, in exchange for sect cultivators relinquishing power in legislative matters?"

"But does this fit the style of the Upper Cultivators? Wanting more, and yet still wanting more... hasn’t that always been their way?"

Upon hearing this, Starfire fell silent for a moment, and then said: "This is just my current guess. If it’s proven true, it implies the Lower Realm resources have lost their significance to true Upper Cultivators."

Yu Xinghan understood Starfire’s meaning.

"Higher beings no longer require Lower Realm resources? So they simply distributed it to the middle layer, allowing the middle layer to surrender more power?"

Yu Xinghan suddenly felt a chill: "Could the underground 18 layers also be abandoned, fed away like this?"

"If this is the case, then as the highest layer grows, when the lowest layer becomes increasingly useless, it will be fed to the middle, thereby spawning a new lowest layer."

"Thus... as the highest layer constantly grows, the lowest layer is fed, updated, again and again, while the number of middle layers continues to decrease..."

Yu Xinghan mused: "Even if the middle layer wishes to resist in this process, against interests, it’s difficult to stop."

At this moment, Yu Xinghan felt as if they could see the future, seeing Kunxu’s remaining 36 layers being fed away, abandoned layer by layer, ultimately leading the world to a final outcome.

Thinking of this, Yu Xinghan’s mind was covered in a shadow, feeling that if they were right, the entire development progress of Kunxu... seemed to be accelerating on an increasingly cruel road.

Yu Xinghan pondered: "Then what is our identity within the Reform Faction?"

...

"Fa Liuyuan! Why did Zhang Yu and Tai Yue Bai enact such legislation!"

Unknown higher-ups of Kunxu, faced with two Immortals’ questioning, Fa Liuyuan couldn’t help but lower their head, remaining silent for a long time.

Above, Rou Jia Immortal angrily scolded: "Do you know how much Tai Yue Bai’s weekly dual break has made the stock prices drop?"

Upon hearing this, Fa Liuyuan’s head hung even lower.

They knew the assets of Immortals were immensely vast, and the loss caused by each downturn was astronomical, unimaginable to ordinary people.

And for Immortals, any asset loss signifies a decline in strength, a decrease in influence within the Immortal group, and leads to a reduction in future benefit distribution rights, further causing a slowdown in growth rate.

This is something all Immortals fear.

Rou Jia Immortal continued: "Forget Tai Yue Bai’s situation, now the whole world thinks we’re trying to regulate law chains, do you know how huge a trouble this is?"

On the other side, Yi Xuan Immortal said: "The fortunate thing is, Rou Jia Immortal and I have a good reputation among immortals, many believe we wouldn’t recklessly act, thus it hasn’t caused greater loss."

Fa Liuyuan said: "Master, weren’t you worried that Zhang Yu lacks the presence to be a reform pioneer? Now it seems Zhang Yu still has responsibility..."

Rou Jia Immortal snorted coldly and said: "Is that reform? He’s becoming... becoming a tool for those above to bleed the entire sect."

Fa Liuyuan said, "Master, now that things have reached this point, why don’t we assist Zhang Yu, seize this opportunity, and cleanse the sect together..."

"Outrageous!" Rou Jia Immortal: "Master Ying’s matter is still before us! Have you forgotten this lesson? Reform must never be overzealous! Zhang Yu, the fool, is being enticed, falling for the trap, becoming a cannon fodder pushed forward, thereby cutting off his Immortal Road, forever losing the possibility of Ascension."

Fa Liuyuan sighed inwardly, knowing that the matter of cutting off the Ascension path must have deeply devalued Zhang Yu’s worth in the master’s eyes.

On the other side, Yi Xuan Immortal followed: "Fortunately, the Reform Faction is currently led by Rou Jia Immortal and me, we absolutely won’t fall for this again."

Rou Jia Immortal: "Whoever leads will suffer the most loss, at this moment we must stabilize, gain the maximum benefits amidst the changes, reserve strength, to seek the future."

Fa Liuyuan furrowed his brow, with a hint of reluctance said: "Are we abandoning Zhang Yu then? But wouldn’t those above be dissatisfied with us?"

Fa Liuyuan knew if they didn’t support Zhang Yu, it would surely displease the Immortal Emperor.

Rou Jia Immortal said: "Who said we would abandon him? We certainly can still support Zhang Yu, we can provide Zhang Yu with all support except assistance."