Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds-Chapter 511 - 265. Layer upon layer of layout, surprising both heaven and earth.
The Great Hall fell into silence.
The elders of the Nanhua Sect were by no means stupid. After being reminded by Sect Master Ding Jifeng, they pondered for a while and understood Xu Xing's calculated moves. Since ancient times, although conspiracies have been risky, as long as they are exposed, there is a possibility to resist. However, it's different with a Positive Strategy. Like a surging river, it gathers momentum and flows unstoppably. There's no way to evade it; you're forced to confront it directly...
"According to the Sect Master, the only course left for the Flying Feather Immortal Palace now is..."
"To take action first, eliminate Xu Xing before the Three-day Deadline..."
"In this way, even if the Flying Feather Immortal Palace earns a bad reputation among the Righteous Path sects, it would be better than being constantly manipulated by Xu Xing."
"'He who hesitates is lost.' I'm sure this White Eyebrow from the Ruan Family understands this principle..."
At this moment, an old woman with a cane, seated in the right-hand section of the hall at the same level as Daoist Tao, broke the silence. She was short, not even five feet tall, with a head full of white hair. She looked as fragile as a flickering candle in the wind, with very few days left to live. When she spoke, she was also coughing incessantly.
Seeing this old woman speak, the faces of the Nanhua Sect elders, including Sect Master Ding Jifeng, immediately showed seriousness. They listened carefully, a stark contrast to their previous casual demeanor.
The old woman's name was Ye Hualian, the spouse of the previous Sect Master and Ding Jifeng's Master's Wife. She had also once been a Disciple of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace.
"What does Elder Ye mean?" Daoist Tao asked carefully, steeling himself against the pressure.
Since Ding Jifeng assumed the position of Sect Master, Ye Hualian, the previous Sect Master's spouse, had gradually become silent and stopped expressing her opinions at Sect meetings. As for today's matter, Ye Hualian should have avoided taking sides between the two sects, just as in the past, to prevent making the Nanhua Sect's Cultivators uncomfortable... The Cultivators of the Nanhua Sect respected the previous Sect Master's spouse precisely because she knew her boundaries. She would not embarrass the Nanhua Sect as Lady Lan had done before.
"It involves the alliance between the two sects..." the old woman with the cane began, shaking her head and sighing softly after hearing Daoist Tao's question. "Theoretically, I shouldn't stick my nose in... or meddle in these matters..."
After these words, she glanced at the Cultivators present and continued, "But under this sky, the Nanhua Sect is not the only sect. The Nanhua Sect has always had a good relationship with the Flying Feather Immortal Palace. They are hereditary friends and have been relatives by marriage for tens of thousands of years. Eighty years ago, the Nanhua Sect stood by and watched as the Flying Feather Immortal Palace fell into internal strife and the power of the Master and Disciple Lineage shifted. That was a dereliction of the Nanhua Sect's duty as an Ally. Today, if the Nanhua Sect once again stands by and watches Xu Xing die... then, how will the various sects in the world view the Nanhua Sect? The precedent is not far off. Would they be willing to form alliances with the Nanhua Sect again? Even if they are willing, I imagine... they would not show true sincerity."
After these heartfelt words, Ye Hualian stood up. She pounded the ground with her cane in anger a few times, then transformed into a beam of Escaping Light, preparing to leave the Great Hall.
"Elder Ye, there's no need to get angry..."
"Aren't we discussing it?"
A few Dao Lords near the entrance immediately rose and blocked the doors of the Great Hall, trying to stop Ye Hualian.
"It seems that the Nanhua Sect is unwilling to accept this old woman even before I die..." Ye Hualian said, pausing to look at the several Dao Lords blocking the doorway. She chuckled coldly a few times.
"This..." The Cultivators looked embarrassed, not knowing how to respond. They couldn't possibly offend the Sect Master's Master's Wife in front of the Sect Master himself.
Helpless, the Dao Lords blocking the way gave wry smiles and consciously stepped back, clearing the entrance.
"Sect Master..." Daoist Tao began, his expression urgent as he watched Ye Hualian transform into an Escaping Light and leave the Great Hall. He immediately stood up and looked at Sect Master Ding Jifeng. "Elder Ye has left... We, we..." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
Unlike Lady Lan, Ye Hualian had been with the Nanhua Sect for thousands of years. As the previous Sect Master's spouse, her status was revered. She could even have a say with the two Nascent Soul Saint Monarchs. He had offended Ye Hualian, which could lead to a big problem. Although it wouldn't mean his death, he couldn't guarantee that the Sect wouldn't make things difficult for him in the future.
"My Master's Wife is not so petty; she won't blame you, Junior Brother Tao..." Ding Jifeng waved his hand, signaling Daoist Tao not to worry and to sit down first.
Soon, order was restored in the Great Hall.
"What my Master's Wife said just now indeed has merit," Ding Jifeng began, his gaze sweeping over the Nanhua Sect Dao Lords present. He hesitated for a moment, then said solemnly, "If the internal strife of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace were happening elsewhere, whether Our Sect intervened or not, other sects would have no grounds to comment. But today's matter is happening within Our Sect. In terms of both sentiment and reason, Our Sect must help Xu Xing..."
He too hadn't expected that his Master's Wife, Ye Hualian, would present him with such a difficult problem at this time. Had Ye Hualian not brought this up, or had she brought it up but not stormed off in anger... then the Nanhua Sect could still comfortably sit on the fence regarding the dispute between the Butian Sect and the Flying Feather Immortal Palace. They wouldn't be forced to declare their stance now and help Xu Xing, the potential 'Orthodox.'
"The Sect Master considers the bonds of alliance and upholds benevolence and righteousness. This is a blessing for Our Sect and for the Righteous Path!"
"We agree!"
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
"..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the elders in the hall immediately began to voice their support.
Ye Hualian had pointed out the alliance between the two sects. By storming off in anger, she had effectively made the decision reached in the hall known to everyone.
