Annual Meeting, Small Meeting, Assembly

Yang Tianyou smiled and continued, "The reason I sent Wolf Ancestor to infiltrate the Savage Wilderness Great Domain as an inside agent for the Lineage is firstly because after Wolf Ancestor's bloodline Bloodline Metamorphosis, his aura and appearance changed drastically. Not to mention outsiders, even Lineage members would find it difficult to recognize Wolf Ancestor face to face."

Secondly, there's the identity of the Wolf Ancestor. He wasn't Spirit Beast, and he wasn't tainted by Human Race energy; this alone was enough to reassure the Demon Races of the Savage Wilderness Great Domain.

Yang Tianyou's second point was about the difference between Spirit Beasts and Demon Beasts.

Spirit Beasts are Demon Beasts bound by contracts with Human Race or other races, either through a life-bound contract or a regular Blood Contract. Any Demon Beast bound by these contracts will become Spirit Beast.

To Human Race, the aura of Spirit Beasts is no different from that of Demon Beasts. However, to Demon Beasts, Spirit Beasts are simply different creatures and are easily distinguishable.

This difference was like Human Race seeing a naked person—it was as dazzling as a candle flame in the dark.

Moreover, this aura is extremely difficult to conceal; otherwise, the Human Race would have long ago dispatched its Spirit Beasts to invade the Savage Wilderness Great Domain, and the Demon Race would have no chance of standing up to the Human Race.

However, in reality, the difference in strength between the Demon Race and the Human Race is not that great.

Although Human Race are stronger, their strength is limited, making it difficult for them to wipe out all the Demon Races.

Or perhaps this idea is simply wishful thinking, because as long as there are mountains, rivers, plants, flowers, birds, insects, fish, tigers, leopards, cattle, Demon Race in the world, the demon race will never be extinct.

Just as the Great Dao of Humanity lies at the center of the Three Realms, giving all worlds a chance to give birth to humankind from the very beginning.

The same principle applies to the Great Dao of Demons, and the probability is even higher, because no matter which world you live in, there may be no humans, but there can be no beasts, unless that world is a desolate wasteland.

That said, although Wolf Ancestor was brought back by the first Old Ancestor Yang Canglang, it did not sign a contract with Yang Canglang. The one who signed the contract with the latter was its elder brother, Purple Moon Wolf with indigo fur.

The reason why the other four brothers remained loyal to the Yang Household was simply out of affection. Wolves are proud, but they are also the most loyal of all.

"When shall I infiltrate the Savage Wilderness Great Domain?" The Wolf Ancestor raised his eyes slightly and asked softly.

"No rush. For the next two years, make a lot of public appearances to create a misleading impression, making the outside world believe that you are always guarding Goldwater Peak. Then, when the opportunity arises, you can set off for the Savage Wilderness Great Domain." Yang Tianyou waved his hand and smiled.

Upon hearing this, the Wolf Ancestor nodded, "Alright, then I'll follow your arrangement."

Before he knew it, Yang Tianyou had turned sixty, which would be considered old age for Mortal.

However, time seemed to stand still for him; he remained a young man in his early twenties, with a handsome and refined appearance, and an unparalleled beauty.

"Sixty years have passed..."

At the Purple Moon Mountain, Yang Tianyou stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the rolling Yun Hai on the horizon, feeling quite emotional.

"Yes, in the blink of an eye, you've Bloodline Metamorphosis from an ignorant boy into the renowned Blade Venerable Great White of Luochuan Commandery. Who could have imagined that just a few decades ago?" Yang Haoyu remarked with emotion.

"I also owe a great deal to the Old Ancestor for his guidance and support when Tianyou was young," Yang Tianyou said with a smile.

"That's because you've proven yourself. I've supported many younger generations, but so far, you've achieved the greatest success and contributed the most to the Lineage."

After a simple birthday celebration, the Yang Household family held another Lineage Meeting a few days later.

Inside the magnificent palace, Yang Tianyou and the Old Ancestor sat side by side at the top.

Yunhua sat to the left of Yang Tianyou, opposite an Origin Void Mirror, in which the image of Yang Dangmo was projected. Yang Tianjiu sat to the right of Yang Dangmo image.

Below them were a dozen or so high-ranking members of the Yang Household, including the heads of various halls.

As the Lineage grew larger, the meetings were divided into three levels.

The first level is the annual family head meeting, which is presided over by Yang Dangkai. The attendees are all Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the upper echelons of the Yang Household, with occasional Golden Core Cultivators casting their gazes.

These meetings, also known as Annual Meetings, mainly deal with trivial matters, as well as a few important Lineage affairs.

The second level is the Lineage Small Meeting once every five years, hosted by Yang Haoyu and Yang Tianyou, the two highest-ranking Lineage. The number of attendees is small, but they are all among the most powerful figures in the Lineage.

Examples include Yang Tianjiu, the Commerce Hall; Yang Dangmo, the Artifact Hall; Yang Lihe, the Agriculture Hall Master; and Yang Tianwang, the head of the Beast Taming Hall.

This level of Lineage Meeting is also known as Lineage Small Meeting, or simply a small meeting.

The smaller meetings handle major decisions regarding the Lineage's development policies and strategic adjustments.

At the same time, Yang Dangkai, as the head of the family, would also report on the Lineage's development, such as financial income and expenditure, and major personnel appointments.

The Lineage Meeting being held now is the second level, Lineage Small Meeting.

The third-level Lineage Meeting is held once every ten years. It is still hosted by Yang Tianyou or Yang Haoyu. The number of participants is the largest. Any Lineage cultivator above the Foundation Establishment, or Lineage geniuses such as the Three Moons and Three Stars Master, can attend.

This level of meeting is the grandest, and is therefore also known as Lineage Assembly.

They handle all kinds of affairs, from small to large. At this time, the clan members below can "speak directly to the heavens." If they have been treated unfairly, or if they find that the Lineage's policies and measures are wrong, or if a clan member has violated the Clan Rules but has not been punished, they can raise these issues and make corrections.

With Yang Tianyou and Yang Haoyu around, there's no need to worry about being bullied by other clansmen; they can speak freely.

This is equivalent to a top-level oversight measure to prevent lower-level clan members from neglecting their duties, abusing their power, or excluding dissidents.

In addition, the Lineage Assembly will also formulate a basic development blueprint, but some important matters involving confidentiality will not be discussed at this time, but will be discussed at Lineage Small Meetings.

After all, there are many people and many eyes, and not all clansmen are loyal to the Lineage. There are always some who are blinded by greed, and this must be guarded against.

Annual Meetings, small meetings, and large meetings—these three types of meetings can encompass all Lineage affairs, from top to bottom and from large to small, which is extremely beneficial to the healthy development of the Lineage.