Tianluo Temple Is Renamed, Wuxin Becomes Patriarch!

Zhang Xuanchen made no attempt to conceal his ambition.

His direct words turned the speculations of the assembled cultivators into reality.

Upon hearing Zhang Chen's direct words, Dou Yuan of the Ice Cold Palace felt a chill in his heart.

His last shred of hope was extinguished.

My heart was filled with resentment.

Previously, with the Nine Splendor Sword Sect suppressing them, all the Ice Cold Palace could do was to offer Spirit Stone on time every year.

There was absolutely no improper thought whatsoever.

However, since the Nine Splendor Sword Sect chose to close its mountain for a hundred years more than ten years ago, the major forces in the Heavenly Dragon Sea Domain have stopped paying tribute.

His desire for domination grew stronger with each passing day.

If I choose to submit to the Zhang Family today, then the obsession in my heart will no longer have a chance of being realized.

If they do not submit, then the Ice Cold Palace still has a chance.

Because the Nine Splendor Sword Sect also exists in the Heavenly Dragon Sea Domain!

Although Luo Lingshuang, the wife of the Zhang Clan Patriarch, is Personal Disciple Qingming True Lord, it is obvious to everyone that...

It's only in name.

As for why Qingming True Lord helped the Zhang Family defeat True Monarch Yu Hua...

It's very simple. Since True Monarch Yu Hua is from another region, Qingming True Lord, as the strongest person in the Heavenly Dragon Sea Domain on the surface, naturally cannot sit idly by.

If the Zhang Family dares to openly dominate the Heavenly Dragon Sea Domain, it will inevitably shake the foundation of the Nine Splendor Sword Sect, thus provoking the latter's wrath.

Then a battle Nascent Soul will erupt!

At that time, it will be the Ice Cold Palace's opportunity. Although he may not live to see that day, his son or grandson may.

How can I refuse without being punished by the Zhang Family?

Not only him, but all the Golden Core Faction on the Dao Platform fell into thought and did not speak immediately.

Zhang Xuanchen didn't urge him, placed Zhang Xiao in Zhang Chongxian, and reached out to tease Zhang Ling.

The banquet will not begin unless these people express their opinions.

Zhang Detian stood beside Zhang Xuanchen, exuding heroic spirit.

Although Zhang Xuanchen has not officially revealed who the next Zhang Clan Patriarch will be.

But anyone with eyes can see it.

That's Zhang Detian.

They felt no resentment whatsoever, after all, Zhang Detian was indeed smarter than any of them.

Now just twelve years old, he has already been taken in and trained by Zhang Xuanchen.

To observe all matters, large and small, within the clan.

He will surely become a renowned ruler in the future!

Zhang Detian's gaze swept over the expressions of the high-ranking members of the thirty-two major Golden Core Faction.

A barely perceptible smile curved at the corners of his lips.

Most of these people were very unwilling.

Among the crowd on both sides, Shi Yuan, the sect leader of the Vajra Gate who idolized Zhang Xuanchen to the extreme, looked at the Black Dragon ring hanging around Zhang Xiao's neck.

He felt very proud and also wanted to express his submission.

But reason told him he couldn't.

The first act of submission was to put pressure on the Thirty-Two Golden Core Factions present, so that regardless of whether they ultimately chose to submit, they would all become hostile towards the Vajra Gate.

If it were just one or two, it would be manageable, but with thirty-two, the Vajra Gate simply couldn't withstand it.

Let's wait a little longer.

Only try again if all else fails.

As time passed, the Nascent Soul aura emanating from Zhang Chongxian grew increasingly powerful.

Some forces that have committed evil deeds have already wavered in their resolve.

They knew very well that if they did not submit, they would soon be framed for some crime and their army would destroy them!

"Well."

Just then, Abbot True Person Jingchen of Tianluo Temple sighed softly and stepped forward to the center of the Dao Platform.

He bowed respectfully to Zhang Chongxian and Zhang Xuanchen.

He said sincerely:

"Clan Leader Zhang, the entire Tianluo Temple submits to you, and will offer the Zhang Family 500,000 Low-grade Spirit Stone or rare and precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures of equivalent value every year."

The 500,000 Low-grade Spirit Stone were the same as those supplied to the Nine Splendor Sword Sect back then.

This is also Tianluo Temple's bottom line.

The moment the voice rang out, everyone's eyes were focused on Zhang Xuanchen.

Zhang Xuanchen merely glanced coldly at True Person Jingchen.

Without saying a word, he took out a folding cloth from his Storage Ring and tossed it in front of True Person Jingchen.

He said in a deep voice:

"Look at this, what's written here are all the crimes your Tianluo Temple committed in the Western Wasteland Gobi."

For the sake of the Incense Buddhist Path you have cultivated.

They forced various factions and cultivators to worship and believe in Buddhism.

Anyone who disobeys will be killed without exception.

In just ten years, Tianluo Temple killed more than 3,000 cultivators in the Western Wasteland Gobi.

"True Person Jingchen, tell me, if my Zhang Family accepts offerings from Tianluo Temple, will we be punished by Heaven?"

Zhang Xuanchen's tone was low, and his words were full of anger.

Upon hearing this, True Person Jingchen was filled with terror.

He immediately tried to explain, but Zhang Xuanchen raised his hand to interrupt him.

His gaze fell upon Wuxin, who was holding Nine-Ringed Monk Staff not far away, and he said:

"Don't explain. You know perfectly well whether what I said is true or not."

However, I have no intention of destroying Tianluo Temple.

Upon hearing this, True Person Jingchen breathed a sigh of relief.

"But!" Zhang Xuanchen changed the subject, his gaze sharp as he looked at True Person Jingchen, "Sixty percent of the people in your Tianluo Temple deserve to die."

They all must die!

And you, as the abbot of Tianluo Temple, have reached the end of your tenure.

From this day forward, Tianluo Temple will be renamed Buddhism.

Wuxin served as the First Buddhism Patriarch.

"True Person Jingchen, Wuxin was your Personal Disciple before, and also Disciple of Buddha Tianluo Temple."

Now that I'm taking over the management of Buddhism in your place, you... have no objections, right?"

"Clan Leader Zhang, I..."

"Don't try to argue! The fact that I, the Clan Leader, didn't order the destruction of your Tianluo Temple is already the greatest leniency. Don't be ungrateful!"

All you need to do now is reply with "Yes" or "No!"

Not far away, Wuxin turned to look at True Person Jingchen and said in a calm tone:

"Master, most people at Tianluo Temple are selfish, cruel, and inhumane."

They have long forgotten the Buddha's compassion, and they have long forgotten the ancestral principles of Tianluo Temple.

Why should you protect her?

Will they remember your kindness?

Now, I am acting on the decree of Clan Leader Zhang to eliminate the evildoers, Tianluo Temple into a Buddhism temple, and rebuild the traditions of Buddhism and Daoism.

Shouldn't you be happy?

Upon hearing this, True Person Jingchen deflated like a punctured balloon, his eyes lifeless and his expression listless.

Exhausted, he said, "Regarding the renaming of Tianluo Temple to Buddhism, Jingchen... agrees!"

Clan Leader Zhang is wise!

He knew that, whether he agreed or not, most of the monks at Tianluo Temple would die.

The renaming of Tianluo Temple to Buddhism was an inevitable result.

Seeing this, Zhang Xuanchen laughed:

"Jingchen's righteousness is truly admirable. On behalf of all the people of the Western Wasteland Gobi, I thank you."

He then looked at the other thirty-one major forces and reassured them:

"Gentlemen, there is no need to worry. My Zhang Family has not interfered in the internal affairs of your forces, now or in the future!"

Tianluo Temple is an exception.

You have probably all heard about what the Disciple of Buddha of Tianluo Temple went through back then.

Today, I, the Clan Leader, am merely seeking justice for the guest elder of my Zhang Family.

Upon hearing this, all the factions breathed a sigh of relief.

He then spoke:

"We understand,"

Immediately afterward, Zhao Feng, the Sect Leader of the Stormcloud Sect, stepped forward and declared, "The Stormcloud Sect is willing to submit to the Zhang Family and will offer an annual tribute of 300,000 Low-grade Spirit Stone!"

Liu Huozhu, head of the Liu family of Beichen Island: "The Liu family of Beichen Island is willing to submit to the Zhang family and pay an annual tribute of 300,000 low-grade spirit stones!"

Wen Yanran: "The Wen Family of White Eagle Ridge is willing to submit to the Zhang Family and pay an annual tribute of 300,000 Low-grade Spirit Stone!"

One after another, leaders of Golden Core Faction pledged their allegiance.

Seeing that the time was right, Shi Yuan, who was standing in the crowd, immediately stepped forward.

Sincere posture and loud voice:

"The Vajra Gate Thick Earth Peak is willing to submit to the Zhang Family and will offer 500,000 Low-grade Spirit Stone annually!"

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