Chapter 2183: The Void Pavilion Members, Inspecting on Behalf of Heaven

Inside the cabinet, for a moment, there was a solemn quiet.

Huang Sheli didn't speak again.

This was the first time Jiang Wang had expressed such thunderous anger at a Taixu Conference.

Of course, it wasn't that he couldn't control his emotions, but rather that he wanted to use these emotions to show his attitude—regardless of whether it was from good intentions, evil intentions, or any other thoughts, no need to advise! No one needs to!

After a silence, Ju Kui spoke up: "What is Cabinet Member Jiang's meaning?"

"I still have something I haven't told everyone yet." Jiang Wang reached out and grabbed one of the bamboo slips scattered on the ground, holding it in his hand. "This matter is truly serious."

"Someone reported to the Taixu Daozhu that within our Taixu Illusion, the issue of occupying Fudi slots has appeared. The Fudi system was originally established by the Taixu Daozhu back then to help Shenlin cultivators across the world advance their cultivation. He contributed his own Cave Heaven treasure in exchange for seventy-two Fudi, only seeking the great prosperity of the Human Dao, so everyone could enjoy these treasure lands."

"Now, someone is relying on their cultivation to occupy Fudi thresholds, only allowing people from their own country to ascend, preventing newcomers from entering, and intending to monopolize all the Fudi!"

"What kind of behavior is this? This violates the fundamental principles of the Taixu Illusion and goes against the Taixu Daozhu's original intention. They are exploiting the world to enrich themselves, bringing no benefit to the Human race, but doing it privately for their own country! Who is this person?"

Jiang Wang said: "Jing Country's Chen Suan. I probably don't need to introduce him to everyone, do I?"

"No impression." Dou Zhao frowned and said: "Who is he?"

Cang Ming actively answered the question: "Originally from Penglai Island, a true disciple of the East Heavenly Master. Also, the cultivator from Jing Country originally scheduled to participate in the Wai Lou field at the last Yellow River meeting."

Dou Zhao then said "oh".

He didn't remember many people who were on the field, so what was there to say about those who weren't?

But he understood this matter very well by its nature.

It wasn't just about how wicked Chen Suan's actions were...

Xiao Linzheng was a branch of a great clan in Jing Country, and Zhong Zhirou was an even more powerless and unknown person.

Only this Chen Suan was a genuine prodigy of Jing Country. One of that top handful of people! With both first-class background and talent, able to steadily "occupy" a slot in the fiercely competitive Fudi, his strength naturally went without saying.

If Jiang Wang wanted to touch Chen Suan, it meant he had no intention of making peace with Jing Country.

Had the conflict actually deepened to this level?

How did it get here?

"The Fudi challenges are getting harder and harder, even low-level Fudi are crowded, I have heard about this..." Qin Zhizhen pondered and said: "But I always thought it was because the Taixu Illusion was getting grander and the Human race was producing more strong individuals. I didn't expect Jing Country could still play new tricks. What is the meaning of Chen Suan doing this? Is he treating the Fudi as Jing Country's private property?"

"The last investigation by World City said they found no evidence. And they tried to ask the Taixu Daozhu for the informant's information, saying it was to verify the case--" Jiang Wang shook his head, his face showing a slight bitterness. Half of this bitterness was for himself, and indeed half was for the Taixu Cabinet: "Everyone, the Taixu Cabinet has been established for less than a year. Has it already started to decay?"

"I know each of you has affiliations, dependencies, and demands. Standing here, you represent more than just yourselves. But I want to ask, as cabinet members, what kind of thoughts do you have regarding this world?"

"I want to ask, when you patrol the world and the people of the world honor you as 'Cabinet Elders', how will you repay them?"

"I have always known that the world is a world of power. But I want to ask, is there truly no pure land in the world?"

"Everyone! You don't need to answer me! Answer in your own hearts!"

Jiang Wang stood up from his chair and slowly walked to the center. He was bathed in light, while all the other cabinet members were in the shadow of power. The shadow of power surrounded him.

The young cabinet member pressed the sword at his waist. No one could doubt his determination to draw his sword: "Now I propose--I, Jiang Wang, will, in the name of a Taixu Cabinet member, launch an investigation into World City."

He stood tall, like a lone peak standing alone: "I admit that I have private thoughts in my heart, hence this foolish act! But I promise that my actions will uphold the Taixu Cabinet's pursuit of fairness and justice. No matter who is involved, what matter, no matter what resistance I encounter, I will investigate to the end. As long as I, Jiang Wang, am not dead, I will bring back a just result."

He looked around the room, his gaze firmly meeting that of each cabinet member: "Now, let's vote!"

The resolution to investigate World City thus began.

Li One, who was absent from the meeting, was unable to speak on this matter—although Jiang Wang had already prepared for Li One to step forward.

This was an earth-shattering proposal. It could even be considered the first self-check and self-correction since the establishment of the Taixu Cabinet. Its impact would be profound. And this was only the fourth Taixu Conference.

Ju Kui sat there coldly, and finally said: "Although the nature of the Fudi occupation event is very wicked, things have primary and secondary differences. Chen Suan's responsibility has not yet been settled, so to rashly start an investigation into World City, which belongs to the cabinet, is it too hasty? I think we can first investigate the Fudi occupation event, obtain solid evidence, and then according to the investigation results, discuss follow-up matters—as for Cabinet Member Jiang's resolution, I abstain."

As the host of this meeting, he had two votes. Both votes were shelved.

In the light, Jiang Wang's expression was calm.

He calmly waited for all the results.

Huang Sheli said: "I... abstain."

"I support." Chong Xuan Zun's words were simple and concise.

"I agree with Cabinet Member Ju's opinion." Qin Zhizhen said slowly after deep thought: "I support investigating Chen Suan, I do not support investigating World City. So, for this resolution, I oppose."

Supporting the investigation of Chen Suan was considering from the perspective of Qin Country's interests. Not supporting the investigation of World City was also considering from the perspective of Qin Country's interests.

Today, they could investigate World City; tomorrow, they could investigate the West Pole Platform.

Jiang Wang could cause trouble for Jing Country, but he could not threaten the interests of all the overlord countries.

Currently, one vote in favor, one vote against, and three abstentions.

Jiang Wang himself was one vote in favor, leaving three votes remaining.

"Wang Kun's actions are too arrogant, World City should be investigated." Cang Ming's expression was hidden in his cloak: "I support."

Zhong Xuan thought for a while, and finally said: "Historians only record history, so there are often regrets in history, and they can only regret. Today, I, Zhong Xuan, am fortunate enough to sit here and exert a little influence. Then I hope I can let future historians record a little less regret—sorry everyone, I'm walking towards the moral high ground again. People can always hardly avoid the instinct of self-praise and self-glory ah."

He shook his head in self-mockery, then said: "I support Cabinet Member Jiang. I not only support Cabinet Member Jiang in investigating World City, if one day, he wants to investigate my Knife Pen Pavilion, I also support it. People live one life, always wanting to leave something behind? This vote by the historian is left for innocence."

"Investigate!" Dou Zhao slapped the armrest: "I don't have too much nonsense to say, only one sentence—Surname Jiang, since you have this determination, then investigate to the end, don't turn back when you encounter some prince or grandson. I give you this vote, I want to watch a big show!"

Jiang Wang's face showed no expression. He just calmly announced: "Five votes in favor, one vote against, three abstentions, the resolution passes. I will uphold all decisions, representing the Taixu Cabinet, representing the Taixu Illusion, to launch an investigation into World City."

"Before I act, I need to say that—for this resolution, some supported, some abstained, some opposed, but the voting result has already appeared. It represents the final decision of our Taixu Cabinet, representing that you all agree to this matter."

His deep eyes were like a still sea, looking at all the cabinet members: "I want your unreserved support. This is not my request. This is your responsibility, and more so, your obligation."

After saying these words, he then turned around alone and disappeared from here.

The remaining seven cabinet members were still sitting.

The nine cabinet member chairs surrounded the beam of light that had fallen in the middle. The two empty seats were directly opposite each other.

They seemed close but far away.

"Who can tell me..." Dou Zhao looked left and right: "What happened on Cabinet Member Jiang's side? I am very curious!"

No one answered him.

Huang Sheli was the first to stand up and leave his seat.

The cabinet members dispersed successively.

...Jiang Wang left the Taixu Cabinet just now, and in an instant, he was already standing in the vast void.

The void was empty, but there was the gaze of the Taixu Daozhu.

Today, he wanted to represent the Taixu Cabinet, go investigate World City, and confront Jing Country. He should explain his ideas to the Taixu Daozhu.

He had also prepared a clear plan and solid reasons, but when he stood here, he suddenly didn't want to say those things.

No matter how people guessed about the previous Xuanyuan Zhi, the current form of existence of the Taixu Daozhu could be said to be the most selfless person in the world.

It was like the sun and the moon, illuminating the Taixu Illusion, and also illuminating the hearts of every Taixu Walker.

Low or noble?

Jiang Wang said slowly: "When I walked down the stairs of the common people, I told myself that I could enter the Taixu Cabinet, I could sit in this position, not because I was so great, but because I had indeed done some right things in the past. It was everyone's trust in me. When I became a Taixu Cabinet member, I didn't represent anyone's interests, only myself."

"I am not a very smart person who can think through all problems very clearly. I am not always a correct person. But I sincerely hope, after becoming a Taixu Cabinet member, I can try to make some choices that are close to the original intention of the Taixu Cabinet. And I have always been striving to do so."

"Today I said some grand words, I also learned to pressure people with righteousness, and I will continue to do so in the future. But I cannot deceive myself, my investigation of World City is not entirely for public justice, it can even be said that it is more because of my private heart."

"Perhaps I am no longer qualified to be a Taixu Cabinet member, but today I must hold on tight to this identity."

"Because I have already thought through all methods."

"I want to utilize everything I can utilize to achieve what I want to do. This also includes utilizing the Taixu Illusion and the Taixu Cabinet."

"I deeply regret staining such a great creation with my stubborn private heart."

"The only thing I can be certain of is that I will not falsely accuse the innocent, and I will not punish minor evils severely. Besides this, I am not sure to what extent I will go."

"I am very afraid of myself now."

"I hope they are too."

Jiang Wang calmly finished these words, then turned around by himself.

He didn't expect any response from the Taixu Daozhu, just because of the Taixu Daozhu's special nature. Speaking his heart here brought him a sense of peace.

But at this moment, in the vast void, a high and distant indifferent voice rang out—

"People must have private interests; without private interests, they are not people."

Only this one sentence, faint without lingering sound.

On Taixu Mountain, various halls stood, each hall with its own affairs, not subordinate to each other.

World City was naturally under Wang Kun's responsibility. Li One could even choose not to attend the Taixu Conference, so expecting him to manage a cabinet department was absolutely impossible.

Occupying a hall alone on the vast Taixu Mountain, governing various cabinet departments, representing Li One in almost all rights except attending meetings...Today, Wang Kun could be said to be incredibly proud.

Of course, he didn't achieve the best result, unable to represent Li One and sit in that chair in the Taixu Cabinet. But after the Taixu Cabinet truly developed and gained significant status in the hearts of the people of the world, Wang Kun truly felt how vast the power he held was.

All Taixu affairs involving Jing Country were eventually handled by World City. Whether it was a violation or not was entirely at his discretion.

In the past, he was also considered a prodigy, and had also gone to the battlefield of the Star Moon Plain, but compared to Xu San, Pei Hongjiu and the others, his fame was somewhat less prominent. The Wang Family in Jing Country was also not considered a top prestigious family.

Prodigies all have their pride. No one was willing to be Li One's representative and act as a steward in World City. Only he stepped forward and strove for a future.

Now what?

Even Chen Suan's actions had to be reported to him!

The taste of power was wonderful beyond words.

Of course, as a smart person, he particularly knew where this power came from. So he firmly maintained the interests of Jing Country people and clearly showed his stance in any Taixu event.

Other cabinet departments had more or less some scruples and would maintain relative fairness, sometimes even outwardly punishing themselves. With him, he was even too lazy to do the surface work of punishing three cups of wine.

If outsiders harmed Jing people, the investigation must go to the end, absolutely no leniency. If Jing people harmed outsiders, either "investigation found no such matter" or "purely rumors".

This time, he was in his study discussing the arrangements for Taixu affairs with several confidants, when he suddenly heard a loud shout, echoing throughout the city: "Wang Kun, where are you?"

Wang Kun's brow furrowed. He stepped out of the study and soared into the sky: "Who dares to make noise in my World City!"

Cultivators continuously followed from within the city. Temporarily, over a thousand people rose into the air with him, their extraordinary auras connecting one after another, showing great momentum!

"Cabinet Elder Jiang!" Wang Kun saw Jiang Wang suspended high in the sky from afar and bowed remotely: "You are a noble person! It was difficult to see you even once in the past! How do you have time today to come to World City to guide my work?"

Jiang Wang looked at him and calmly announced: "According to the latest resolution of the Taixu Cabinet, this cabinet member will represent the Taixu Illusion and launch an investigation into World City. Before the investigation results are released, all personnel of World City are not allowed to leave the city, and they are also forbidden to enter the Taixu Illusion. Do you understand?"

He didn't need to raise his voice; his voice could naturally enter the ears of the cultivators throughout the city, immediately causing an uproar!

Wang Kun was stunned: "Investigate what? By what right?"

"Do you have any objections?" Jiang Wang asked.

"I of course have objections!" Wang Kun approached angrily: "I don't even know what happened--"

"Stop!" Jiang Wang interrupted him at the same time, his palm flipping, pressing down on the spot.

All the cultivators who had risen into the air in World City at this moment felt an absolute strong oppressive force, directly pressing them back to the city.

Rising like flames rushing to the sky, falling like rain dropping to the dust.

At the same time, the city gates closed, prohibiting traffic. A formless but substantial light cover stopped everyone who wanted to rush out.

A Taixu Cabinet member holding the highest authority of Taixu Mountain, at this moment, sealed off World City!

And Wang Kun was already unconsciously pressed under Jiang Wang's palm.

He had no possibility to resist, and no qualification to speak.

Jiang Wang then carried this responsible person of World City, took a step into Taixu Wuju, and appeared outside a border city in Jing Country. Then, in the high sky, amidst the guards' exclamations, amidst Wang Kun's resisting voice, he crossed the void, pierced through a thousand li of cloud sea, stirred up a wild wind over the border, and brought up a splendid trailing rainbow!

He could use Taixu Wuju and go directly to Heavenly Capital in one step. This was originally something allowed by the world alliance. But he chose to fly horizontally over the border, swaggering grandly.

In the vast central Great Jing Empire, with experts everywhere, naturally, some people were not accustomed to this.

Then, strong individuals soared up: "Who dares to trespass into the airspace of the Great Jing Empire without authorization?"

Jiang Wang said nothing, just threw a slap over, boom! He blasted this person back to the city: "A Taixu Cabinet member, patrolling on behalf of heaven, various parties in the world are not allowed to obstruct—what are you not convinced of?"

Thanks to book friend "Aseed" for becoming the alliance master of this book! For being the 655th alliance of Red Heart Patrol Heaven!