Chapter 2146: No Time to Waste

Wang Kun left and did not appear in Tai Xu Pavilion again.

Jiang Wang's attitude was gentle, but he truly realized that the matter was irreversible. This was a kind of resolve that was more enduring than Dou Zhao's threats to kill him hundreds of thousands of times. Jing Country needed to constantly display its special nature to embody its transcendent status, but this special nature was no longer allowed – or rather, in most situations, it was reluctantly acquiesced to. However, in Tai Xu Pavilion, such a brand new force, a brand new environment filled with young heavenly talents, the attitude was fiercer compared to those strong individuals of the older generation.

This was inherently a group of people with high aspirations and pride. They were all the most talented geniuses of the current era, all accustomed to winning from a young age. Who would be willing to indulge whom?

By the time Wang Kun left Tai Xu Pavilion, the various absolute peaks within the Tai Xu mountain gate had already dispersed. This Bagua Tai, this mountain gate, in a sense, completely belonged to Tai Xu Pavilion. It was Tai Xu Pavilion's headquarters in the current world, and outsiders were not allowed to enter from now on. Tai Xu Pavilion members held the highest authority here, and the Tai Xu Hook Jade could control all formations here. Of course, the people active here were all subordinates of Tai Xu Pavilion.

Because Li Yi was the official seal Zhenren of Da Luo Mountain, but Wang Kun, who specifically handled Tai Xu Pavilion affairs, was cultivating on Peng Lai Island. Therefore, the subordinates transferred by Jing Country were all from the Mie Nan Army – within the Jing Ba Jia, Mie Nan and Zhu Mo were always held by Peng Lai Island cultivators. From this, one could also see that Li Yi indeed did not plan to show up from beginning to end. He was just a figurehead.

But this name still had to be his and no one else's. Because only Li Yi entering the pavilion could maintain Jing Country's posture. Changing to Chunyu Gui, who was once called a dual wall with Zhao Xuan Yang, although he was already a Dongzhen, he was indeed unable to shine among the Dongzhen who were within thirty years old like Jiang Wang and Dou Zhao. Qin Country people waited three years with difficulty for Qin Zhizhen to become a Dongzhen, and they still did not let Huang Bu Dong enter the pavilion in advance.

As for the younger Chen Suan, he had already lost directly to Jiang Wang, and in the foreseeable future, there was no possibility of winning back directly. Jing Country could not put a heavenly talent who was clearly inferior to the other side on such an occasion where comparisons would be made at any time. So, thirty years was not a good thing for Chen Suan himself or for Jing Country.

As soon as Wang Kun came out, subordinates immediately stepped forward: "Wang Si Shi..."

The dejected Wang Kun stood on the concave platform under the 'all living beings'. Looking at the ninety-nine steps at this time, his heart was filled with even more sorrow. Wasn't he just another one under all living beings in Tai Xu Pavilion? He was able to enter with a Divine Arrival cultivation completely because he wore Jing Country's tiger skin. And once people disregarded that tiger skin, and his weakness and cowardice were exposed by the overlord's prestige, it was so painful.

Subordinates belonging to other pavilion members also silently walked over, preparing to welcome. But only Wang Kun came out...

"First, don't talk about anything else. Time is very tight, find a quiet place, I need to contact the Heavenly Master immediately." Wang Kun quickly adjusted his mentality. Today's humiliation was not his fault. He had nearly died several times without retreating and had not lost Jing Country's face. Great Jing was clear in its rewards and punishments. He should receive compensation for the humiliation suffered due to the higher-ups' misjudgment of the situation in Tai Xu Pavilion.

As the headquarters of Tai Xu Pavilion in the current world, and a place where the subordinates of pavilion members were often stationed, just as Wang Kun personally felt the sharpness of Tian Xiao, the residences of different pavilion members had already been built – except for Pavilion Member Jiang. Pushing aside the vast clouds and mist, one could see the outline. The flying eaves and corners, the high platforms and magnificent buildings, shone among time and space, like divine palaces and immortal structures.

To embody the foundations of the various forces, these buildings were all designed early by famous craftsmen and masters, each trying to outdo the other. They were almost moved here on the day of entering the pavilion, with only minor adjustments made to adapt to Tai Xu Mountain. The buildings built by the various major forces over three years were conspicuous enough anywhere in the world.

For example, Pavilion Member Chong Xuan Zun's Feng Hua Hall, Pavilion Member Qin Zhizhen's Xi Ji Tai, Pavilion Member Dou Zhao's Ding Zui Lou, Pavilion Member Huang She Li's Wan Hua Palace, Pavilion Member Cang Ming's Shen Qi Miao, Pavilion Member Zhong Xuan's Dao Bi Xuan, and Pavilion Member Ju Kui's Wu Xing Ta. And Jing Country... directly moved a city! Named Tian Xia. The so-called Tian Xia City was Li Yi of Tian Xia.

Once upon a time, Wang Kun looked at this majestic and grand city, his heart full of the beautiful scene of him being in charge. Li Yi only planned to be a figurehead, wasn't everything under this Tai Xu pavilion member his Wang Kun's? Everything that a Tai Xu pavilion member could enjoy, compared to what he could get in the fiercely competitive environment of Jing Country, was immeasurably greater. So, before coming, he had already made preparations and knew that it might not be very smooth at the beginning. It was nothing more than borrowing the tiger skin, borrowing the country's power, and using his mature political skills to slowly maneuver over a long time, step by step gaining power and status. He just didn't expect that he wouldn't even be allowed to start.

Those barbaric fellows!

With no heart to appreciate the magnificence of Tian Xia City, Wang Kun flew into the city, entered the pavilion mansion, connected the transmission formation, and soon heard the voice of the Southern Heavenly Master – "Ended so quickly? The first Tai Xu meeting had no substantial content?"

"It hasn't started yet." When reporting, Wang Kun was emotionless and concise: "Dou Zhao used force to prohibit me from joining the meeting and stated that we were only given fifteen minutes. If True Person Tai Yu didn't arrive, they would ignore even True Person Tai Yu. That Ju Kui even set a rule that if someone is absent more than three times within a year, they will be impeached to the Tai Xu Dao Lord and a replacement of the pavilion member will be requested."

The Southern Heavenly Master's voice only asked: "Can't kill people in Tai Xu Pavilion?"

Wang Kun unconsciously bowed: "We entered the Tai Xu illusion with our true bodies, and we are active under the gaze of the Tai Xu Dao Lord."

"These people are still very young and don't see the layers of heaven. Knowing that Shen Xiao is imminent and there are no major wars in the current world, they are so rampant... We bear the responsibility for the world and must always consider the overall situation. You have already done what you can." The Southern Heavenly Master said this as if it were fixed, then continued: "True Person Tai Yu is naturally cold and aloof, and extremely devoted to the Dao of the Sword. It is very difficult for him to put his heart into Tai Xu Pavilion."

He asked: "Based on your observation in Tai Xu Pavilion, how do you think we should respond to this matter? Should the court order True Person Tai Yu to do something, or let True Person Tai Yu decide for himself?"

Wang Kun's heart desperately wanted Li Yi to draw his sword on the spot and help him chop back Dou Zhao, but in the end, he only said: "In my opinion, the members of this term of Tai Xu Pavilion all have very strong personalities... How to get along with them should still be left to True Person Tai Yu to decide."

"Xu San! You've come again!"

Beside the mountain path, the old peach tree shook its branches. Dislike was present, with a hint of intimacy. Xu San, with a green gourd hanging from his waist, transformed out from a sword light, looking helpless: "Who made me also come from Da Luo Mountain? As soon as it's this time, they just call me to run errands!" He was still researching the Dao Law in the San Fen Xiang Lou a moment ago, and the next moment he was carried out of his quilt and thrown to the front of the mountain. Where was the reasoning in that? They all said Da Luo Mountain was carefree, but the only carefree one was Li Yi! He was willful and free, even too lazy to talk to people. While someone like himself was always running errands and delivering messages, like a waiter. He should have gone to Peng Lai Island from the beginning!

"Should be Jiang Hong?" The old peach tree asked.

Xu San cupped his fists towards the sky: "Indeed, it is the respected Southern Heavenly Master who ordered me to transmit a message."

The old peach tree said dissatisfiedly: "The name is also there, the country is also excluded, the Daoist sect register is all drawn away, let him do what he wants, what else do they want?"

Xu San, while tying his scattered clothes, said: "The matter is urgent, please let me see Senior Brother Tai Yu quickly, it will be too late."

"He is cultivating, he doesn't have time right now." The old peach tree said.

Xu San said: "It's really very urgent, the matter concerns one—" His lips were sealed by a peach leaf.

The old peach tree said: "Matters unrelated to me, don't say them to me. And if it involves Tai Yu, no matter what, you must wait for him to finish cultivating before saying anything – cultivation is more important than anything."

Xu San made several gestures continuously, but the old peach tree was unmoved. Then he also... became lazy to say anything. He sat down on the stone steps, thought about it, and simply untied the green gourd again, using it as a pillow to lie down. Closing his eyes, he breathed deeply, and continued his interrupted happiness in a beautiful dream.

The flowing light and shadow on the sundial were really like a dream. But they fell firmly.

"It seems True Person Tai Yu has already made a decision." Jiang Wang's gaze withdrew from the sundial, and the sundial also hid back into the void.

"Still want to give him a little more time?" Huang She Li's tone was casual: "I haven't seen Li Yi since the shocking glance on Guan He Tai!"

Cang Ming's voice rang out from behind the cloak: "What does True Person Jiang say?"

Jiang Wang smiled indifferently: "I've already said it, I won't wait if it's overtime."

Huang She Li clapped her hand and sighed: "Has no one told you? When you show your imposing manner, you are really very charming. You say you won't wait, and you won't wait, I'll listen to you!"

Cang Ming said: "What True Person Jiang said is exactly my meaning."

"You're not bad either." Huang She Li commented, then looked at him curiously again: "There are no outsiders here, aren't you planning to take off this cumbersome cloak? Everyone knows you've been wearing a cloak and long robe for so many years, and I still haven't seen what you look like."

She thought of the absolutely beautiful man with the bronze mask she saw on Guan He Tai, and for a moment, her interest grew: "I've found that you people from Mu Country all love to cover your faces, is it for sun protection?"

Cang Ming said: "I'm ugly, not good to see people."

"It doesn't matter, appearance is not important, this world looks at talent." Huang She Li comforted him casually, then no longer looked at him.

"I only have one question." Qin Zhizhen said slowly: "If it involves a dispute, how do eight people vote?"

Dou Zhao suddenly became energetic: "Wang Kun was chopped away by me, it's not excessive for me to occupy two votes." He looked around fiercely: "When I was chopping people, you all sat back and enjoyed the results, now don't give me nonsense!"

"Let me remind you, Wang Kun was persuaded to leave by me at the end." Jiang Wang emphasized.

Dou Zhao was very generous: "Then next time you also have two votes, this time I'll go first!"

"What about next time Li Yi comes?" Jiang Wang did not give up.

Dou Zhao waved his hand: "I'll give you cash! Don't say anything more!"

Jiang Wang reluctantly: "Alright, I'll give you face today."

The lightning pattern on Ju Kui's forehead began to jump again. Zhong Xuan, while carving words on bamboo slips, said: "Then the first Tai Xu meeting officially begins. I will take one issue from the pending resolution pool as the main topic that must be handled immediately this time. Various pavilion members can also check the pending resolution pool themselves later and mark the events they want to handle. Additionally, since I selected the main topic this time, the next time it will be Pavilion Member Ju's turn to select the main topic. It will rotate according to everyone's seating order now, how about that?"

Everyone's seats in Tai Xu Pavilion were very casual, with no distinction between respected and humble positions. This huge round platform didn't even have a door, so of course there were no main seats or guest seats. All pavilion members had equal status and equal rights. As for who had the right to speak, it all depended on oneself.

Dou Zhao waved his hand: "Say the topic."

Zhong Xuan, gradually familiar with the personalities of these young Zhenren, said unhurriedly: "Now the Tai Xu illusion has been laid out in various directions, north to the line of life and death, south stopping at the forest of fallen immortals. Various countries and various directions have all been opened, only in Xue Country, the promotion has encountered obstacles – they are very limited in their opening, up to now only two Tai Xu corner towers, and they are all located in barren, uninhabited places, strictly restricted. Let's discuss how to handle this matter."

"Xue Country?" Chong Xuan Zun's good-looking eyebrows raised slightly: "I've heard of this country, but I'm unfamiliar with its situation. Are they refusing to interact with the current world, or are they purely refusing the Tai Xu illusion?"

"If we talk about understanding Xue Country, there should be no one in the field who can match girl She Li." Zhong Xuan said: "Girl She Li, are you willing to introduce Xue Country to everyone?"

"I do have a little research." Huang She Li took on the task: "The first beauty of Xue Country should be Xie Ai! She is born fragile like glass, beautiful and pitiful, that figure—" Ju Kui coughed heavily.

"Oh, not introducing people... You should have said earlier!" Huang She Li waved her hand and changed the topic: "Xue Country is the first large country in the northwest, its capital is named Ji Frost. They are isolated from the world all year round and do not communicate with the outside. All their people are soldiers, and the folk are valiant. Perhaps it is the bitter cold place that has tempered their will. They are never lacking in talented cultivators. They raise snow beasts for war and possess two strong armies. Now they have two great True Monarchs, Fu Huan and Xie Ai." This girl rubbed her chin and frowned: "It's not easy to wipe them out."

Zhong Xuan said faintly: "Our purpose is only to expand the Tai Xu illusion and penetrate the last major country in the current world."

"No problem." Huang She Li said carelessly: "We can borrow soldiers from Jing Country! This country is always benevolent and righteous, and will not hesitate for the human race. I am very familiar with them and can go as an envoy on behalf of Tai Xu Pavilion. We will definitely make the Tai Xu corner tower stand in Ji Frost City and let the snow of the extreme west drift into the Tai Xu illusion!"

"Tai Xu Pavilion does not have the ability, let alone the right, to casually wipe out a major country. During the formal meeting, Pavilion Member Huang, please do not make such jokes." Ju Kui said seriously: "Otherwise, I will impeach you."

Huang She Li took out a seal strip and, with a 'pa', pasted it on her mouth. Her beautiful eyes still looked around stealthily at Jiang Wang, indicating for him to speak.

Jiang Wang opened his mouth and said: "The rights of Tai Xu Pavilion all depend on the Tai Xu illusion, so the development of the Tai Xu illusion is naturally the responsibility of Tai Xu Pavilion. However, the layout of the Tai Xu illusion should follow the principle of voluntariness. We cannot force people who are unwilling to join. Even if we truly feel that this is good for them. What the Tai Xu illusion itself needs is the unique creativity of Xue Country cultivators, not to make them unwilling laborers."

"But the problem is that they are not voluntary now. Then we just have to help them be voluntary!" Huang She Li tore off the seal strip.

Jiang Wang waved his hand: "Don't you want to say anything?" Huang She Li pasted the seal strip back on.

Jiang Wang continued: "I think first we must clarify why Xue Country resists the Tai Xu illusion. Secondly, we should consider whether the reasons for their resistance can be resolved. If it is truly impossible to resolve, we can also consider some compromise methods, for example, whether we can first arrange a batch of Xue Country cultivators to participate in the Tai Xu illusion and let them experience it themselves?"

Chong Xuan Zun raised his eyes slightly in surprise, and finally said: "Then who will go to Xue Country to clarify the reason?" Jiang Wang immediately leaned back in his chair. Who loved to go would go. Cang Ming did not hum or move, completely showing "you can't see me". Huang She Li just raised her hand, and Ju Kui said: "It is inconvenient for Pavilion Member Huang to participate in this matter, for fear of having selfish motives." She pouted and put her hand down again.

Qin Zhizhen, who had been very silent from beginning to end, said at this time: "I am willing to be responsible for this matter." Dou Zhao, who was also leaning back in his chair, immediately sat up straight: "I object!"

"Why?" Zhong Xuan asked.

Of course, Dou Zhao didn't know why, he just purely wanted to oppose the Qin Country people. Any matter that Qin Country people wanted to do must be a bad matter and must not succeed. But after all, he couldn't say it like that. He gritted his teeth and said ruthlessly: "I feel that Pavilion Member Jiang is more wise than Pavilion Member Qin!"

Once the first sentence was out, the rest was much smoother: "Everyone look at Pavilion Member Jiang's analysis of the Xue Country situation, it is so clear and logical, hitting the nail on the head, what a pattern! The first topic of Tai Xu Pavilion, the first matter to be handled, must certainly select someone with both wisdom and courage. I object to Pavilion Member Qin purely out of public interest. To avoid suspicion, I will not participate. Looking around, apart from Pavilion Member Jiang, who else is there!"