Chapter 444: The Nine Departments Weigh the Pros and Cons, Wuliangjun's Recasting Idea Evening, highest meeting room of the nine ministries was packed with people, including the heads of various departments and the chairman of the Security Council, Sun Feiyu. A special magnetic field is arranged indoors to isolate the infiltration of any abnormal energy. The door was heavily guarded, and the entire floor was cleared, with three sword bearers and seven level 3 awakeners patrolling back and forth. At this time, the meeting room was discussing one thorny issue after another: In light of the recent commotion caused by Xuanzun of the Trinity Sect, what kind of emergency measures should they adhere to? According to information provided by some sects stationed in the world, Xuanzun has not only formed an alliance with the Demon King, but also with the Pegasus, which has the power to tear apart the secret realm and is regarded as a threat by all major sects. In just a few days, he destroyed two major sects. If this continues, no other sect can suppress him, and everyone is in danger. From all the signs, the top leaders of the nine ministries believe that a new bloody storm is rapidly brewing. If not handled properly, Shanhe Jiuzhou will definitely become the center of fierce fighting between the Trinity Sect and other major sects, and it is unknown how serious the casualties will be. In addition, the demon kings in various places are evolving faster and faster, the battle lines are becoming tighter, and the number of fallen towns is increasing day by day. It is still a bit difficult for the Feixian Sect to suppress dozens of demon kings' fiefdoms with its own strength.

Another thing is that the warriors and awakeners in the country are still in the rising stage, and there has not yet been a being that can face extraordinary creatures head-on, so that the disadvantages of the Nine Departments have not been effectively alleviated. Even if we place our hopes on the super-ancient weapons that are still being repaired and improved in the laboratory, it would be nothing more than a drop in the bucket. The person who felt the most depressed was the head of the R&D department. He looked dazed and absent-minded. He seemed not to hear any discussions or suggestions from the responsible persons present. Time seemed to stand still at this moment. He pondered for a long time before finally deciding to reveal the bad news to everyone. He interrupted the chaotic quarrel among his colleagues with a slam on the table without any warning. "boom!!!" "boom!!" "Everyone, stop for a moment and let me say a few words." "." As soon as he finished speaking, the noisy arguments gradually died down and soon became completely silent. Among the persons in charge present, this elder has the highest seniority. His achievements and virtues have long been respected by everyone. He is the only one who can calm the situation and resolve the endless dispute between the two major factions of Ninghe and Ji Yunzhou. The old man's name was Xu Qiuyu. He took a deep breath to calm his anxiety and uneasiness. He looked around and slowly announced: "I have already ordered people to stop developing the super ancient weapons in the laboratory." "?!" Everyone was shocked and their eyes widened. This was the only biggest trump card they could rely on. Why did the old man do this? The answer was revealed in the next second, and the tired voice continued: "The researchers learned from the latest deciphered information that the cause of the demise of the super-ancient civilization in the secret realm we are exploring was caused by the giant beasts that are wreaking havoc everywhere today." "They have scientific research technology that is several generations ahead of ours. They have reached the point where they can explore the stars and migrate to other planets. However, while looking up at the stars, they have neglected the planet beneath our feet." "Over-exploitation of the earth's resources has led to the resurrection of demon kings one after another, affecting the spiritual veins that connect the secret realms in various places, attracting the targeting of major sects. In just less than half a month, they were destroyed by one large-scale war after another." "The weapons they have worked so hard to develop can hurt the demon kings, but it is still far from completely killing them." "There was even a powerful Taoist master from a certain sect, who was suspected to be the master of the imperial realm, who personally came to the battlefield and with just one strike, reduced the technological civilization that had developed for more than two thousand years to ashes. All the pride and honor of the past were buried in the dust of the ruins."

Xu Qiuyu said calmly. A few days ago, when he learned the news, he felt that all his efforts over the past decades had been in vain. He was heading down the same path that destroyed his predecessors. Was there really any chance of getting rid of the threat of the demon kings? If it is really possible, then what are the secret ruins that they accidentally dug up? As the old man continued to speak, the atmosphere in the entire conference room suddenly dropped to freezing point. Everyone's faces turned pale as they realized that the serious situation was never within their control. No matter whether it was the demon kings or the forces in the secret realms, from the beginning to the end, if they had not had the help and restraint of the Feixian Sect and the Sanyi Sect, they would not even have a chance to fight back, and could only repeat the fate of the kingdoms of past dynasties, being controlled as puppets by the secular sects, collecting the cultivation resources of the human world for them, and paying tribute honestly. "Is there any way to break the deadlock?" Gu Zhiya asked worriedly, and the others followed his gaze and looked at Xu Qiuyu. "There is always a way out. It all depends on how we deal with it." Xu Qiuyu continued: "Do you remember the two abandoned secret realms that we controlled?" “Although they are not as large and vibrant as the strongholds of the major sects, fortunately, the global spiritual energy recovery has gradually begun to improve.” "My sword bearer has found out for me that the most powerful person in any secret realm is the one who enjoys the title of the Lord of the Realm. He is absolutely capable of suppressing the Demon King. You are also aware of this. We asked the Feixian Sect Leader not long ago and got confirmation, right?" Hearing this, someone frowned slightly and pointed out the fatal flaw: "Mr. Xu, I understand what you mean, but we cannot cultivate a master of the realm. The so-called secret realm of sacrifice and refinement is only known by the major sects. We know nothing about it. I am afraid it is unrealistic to want to do it." "Even if we succeed by chance, can an incomplete secret realm really be comparable to a complete secret realm?" "There should be a difference in strength between the two realm masters, right? I can defend against the demon kings, but I can't defend against other realm masters. It's still a headache." At this time, Ning He, who was sitting on the other side of the seat, interrupted: "If we can't ask those hidden sects, then don't ask. They are not the only ones who can do it. Can't we ask Xuanzun?" "Correct." Xu Qiuyu responded and took over, "So I plan to give Xuanzun the coordinates of a secret realm and ask him to go and refine that secret realm. Then I will ask him to help us clear out the demon kings in the realm. With his current ability as the Lord of the Realm, it shouldn't be difficult for him to do so." As soon as this was said, some people became wary, and Wu Birang strongly opposed it: "No! If we give it to them, won't we lose a master of the realm in the future?!" "Besides, the Trinity Sect is close to the Demon King. We have no power to restrain them. If we allow them to give birth to a new Realm Master, it will be a disaster for the future. It will be too late to regret it then!" "If we don't give it to him, will you do it? Or who will do it?" Xu Qiuyu glanced at Wu Birang with a terribly cold attitude and an immediately displeased tone. "Don't tell me later. I regret it now." "You keep looking back and forth, and always choose the worst path, causing the previously good relationship between the Nine Departments and the Three One Sect to deteriorate. Do you want to make things worse now? This is not a question of whether to give or not, but a question of whether people will accept it after you give it." "." Wu Birang's face darkened. He couldn't find any arguments to refute, so he just kept silent. "There's no need to favor one over the other. I think that Feixian Sect Leader is more suitable. He has cooperated with us a lot and is worth considering as a candidate."

The head of a neutral faction made timely suggestions to ease the unpleasantness between the two and divert everyone's attention. Soon, several votes of approval were received. "That's OK." "Their sect's foundation is almost the best, and they will undoubtedly have a method of sacrifice and refining. Moreover, Feixian Sect has no conflict of interest with other sects. At this stage, Xuanzun seems to be injured and dying, and there is a war coming. If we choose him, we may be implicated and burn ourselves. The gain will not make up for the loss. In my opinion, it is safer to give him to the leader of Feixian Sect, which can preserve the overall situation." "Yes. The risk is too great. We can't afford to gamble." Ning He couldn't stand listening to the gossip. He frowned and asked: "Isn't Xuanzun's record of annihilating the Creation Sect and the Stepping Void Palace enough to change your prejudice?" "By the way, before he disappeared, he destroyed the Taiqing Palace which also had a secret realm that year." "What makes you think that other sects dare to attack his sect at this time? He has been taught so many lessons before, but he has not learned his lesson at all?" "snort--!" Ji Yunzhou gave a strong rebuttal: "Then why do you think he will help us?" "He has the ability, and I don't deny his ability, but will he help us?" "Now all places are threatened by the demon king, and the people are in dire straits;" "He would rather risk his life to go to war with the secular sect than spare the time to help us. With his ability, he can suppress the demon king so much that he can't even raise his head, but he just won't take action. What does this mean? Don't you understand?" "The more a cultivator reaches the pinnacle of their practice, the less human they become. Overexpanded power without effective restraint will only make them look down on everyone. They may even not think that they are the same species as us. They only care about their disciples and their sects. What do we count for?" "Besides, the Creation Secret Realm was plundered by Xuanzun, and he can refine it at any time. How attractive is this incomplete Secret Realm that we offer to him to win him over?" "It would be better to give it to the Feixian Sect Leader, so as not to disappoint him. He has defended the defense line for so long, and with such a great contribution, I think he is still qualified to be the first to take over the secret realm." Ji Yunzhou's insights were recognized by many people. "Okay, stop arguing, stop arguing." Xu Qiuyu calmed the emotions of both sides and said: "Xuan Zun and Feixian Sect Leader are both candidates. It's just a matter of priority. Since you disagree and no one can convince the other, then vote." "I vote for Xuan Zun." As the old men began to vote, other responsible persons also made decisions one after another. "I vote for Xuanzun too." "I choose Feixian Sect Leader." "I abstain." Some people are wavering. It is hard to offend both sides. This is a form of taking sides, so they have to give up. After one round of procedures, only Xu Qiuyu, Ning He, and Yuan Xiao supported giving the secret realm to Xuanzun. Sun Feiyu, the president of the Security Council, and one person abstained from voting. The final vote ratio was 5:3, and Feixian Sect Leader won the priority right of inheritance. "." Xu Qiuyu silently examined the voting results and asked meaningfully, "Have you really thought it through?"

"Ah." Ji Yunzhou and Wu Birang were the first to nod, while the rest of the followers avoided looking at the old man, not daring to meet his gaze, but their choice remained unchanged. "Okay, then let Feixian Sect Leader take over the secret realm first." "We will handle this later. Now we should discuss which sword holders should be selected to refine the remaining secret realm." "At the cost of sacrificing the previous secret realm, we have a high probability of obtaining the ritual method from Feixian Sect or Sanyi Sect. Let's finalize the specific challengers now." Xu Qiuyu spoke to everyone again, asking them to recommend candidates. "For the sake of fairness, we need to consider the merits, strength, and character. There are currently 24 Sword Holders, and you are usually in charge of 2-3 of them. You can nominate your own Sword Holder or the Sword Holder of another responsible person. We must select the one with the greatest potential, the highest success rate, and the ability to refine the secret realm." "and many more!" Sun Feiyu raised his hand, and after getting permission, he immediately asked the question in his heart: "Mr. Xu, I would like to ask, are the other two presidents of our Security Council eligible to run for election?" "According to the criteria you mentioned, they are not inferior to other sword bearers." Xu Qiuyu thought for a moment and was about to speak when someone else spoke before him and said, "Aren't they still in seclusion? The situation is urgent and there is no time to wait for them. We can only make arrangements next time. If the current 24 sword holders all fail, we will select the top masters from the Security Council." "Okay, I understand." A quarter of an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and the challenge order of all the sword holders was arranged. The top five were Xu Qiuyu, Ning He, Ji Yunzhou, and Gu Zhiya's subordinates. Then, the most important part came. A person in charge invited the Feixian Sect Leader to join the online meeting and stated his purpose directly. "What? You said, let me refine that small secret realm and become the master of the realm?" The Feixian Sect Leader was a little surprised. He knew that the Nine Divisions controlled an unknown number of abandoned secret realms, but he had never asked about it. Because in his eyes, an abandoned secret realm means that the resources inside may have been drained out. Even if the spiritual energy is revived now, it will take a long time to recover and basically will not have much value. "Yes, in this chaotic world, Senior, you are at the front line, and you will need some help after all, so we want to give up that secret realm so that you can go further. In this way, it will be easier to suppress the demon king beast, right?" Wu Birang flattered him, but he didn't know that Feixian Sect Leader didn't care and declined politely: "Our sect's ancient books have basically never recorded what would happen if the master of the two secret realms refined each other. Other sects have never heard of such anomalies. I am worried that there will be mutual repulsion and demonic possession, so let's forget it." The Feixian Sect Leader's own secret realm has not yet been taken over. How could it be possible for him to refine an incomplete secret realm? Even though he was rejected, Ji Yunzhou still asked unwillingly: "The method of refining the secret realm, I wonder if you can tell us?" "This is not a secret. Many elders of the sects know that there are roughly two methods. Either you refine the entire secret realm as a magical weapon, or you use your body to merge with the heaven and earth. However, I know very little about the specific process and insights, so I can't help you more." The Feixian Sect Leader gave a perfunctory answer. Even if it was an abandoned secret realm, he didn't think anyone in the current Nine Departments or the Security Council would be able to refine it successfully. After all, there is a limit to one's strength. If one cannot even defeat the Demon King, how can one cross over to become the Lord of the Realm? No matter how hard one tries, it will be useless. "Okay. Thank you for your help." Ji Yunzhou bowed and thanked him.

After the Feixian Sect Leader left, the atmosphere at the table became a little cold. No one had expected that the first round of negotiations would end in failure. The remaining options have even slimmer chances, which gives them even more headaches. Who should they send to negotiate with the Trinity Sect? "." Everyone looked at each other, feeling very uncomfortable and under great psychological pressure. Everyone looked at each other, but no one dared to take the initiative to take responsibility. Their timid postures were all seen by Xu Qiuyu, which made the old man very disappointed. He couldn't help but sigh: "Since you all love to remain silent and pretend to be deaf and dumb, I will be fully responsible for this matter. I will leave later and go south to visit Trinity Gate. If anyone is willing to go with me, please accompany me to supervise." "No objections, right?" "without" "Then thank you for your trouble, Mr. Xu." The representatives at the seats had different expressions. Some were worried, some were silent, and some were relieved. At night, the moon is bright in the sky. The silver-gray moonlight shone through the thin clouds onto Trinity Gate. The nearby mountains and plains were shattered and looked like ruins. Only the buildings standing on the mountain remain tall and straight, quietly situated in this peaceful world. On the 4th floor of the Sutra Repository, the lights were on brightly. Jiang Mo was sitting on the ground. The demon kings who had gone overseas had just returned and were accompanying him, helping him sort out the densely packed iron fragments and arranging them in the air. "Xuan Zun, I'm sorry. We searched the sea area there, but we only found these 8240 pieces, and some of them were chipped. There is really no clue." Yao Wang looked embarrassed and said helplessly. "It doesn't matter. We'll take whatever we find." "The Light of Destruction is no joke. Part of the sword was directly smashed into powder and dissipated between heaven and earth. This is normal." Jiang Mo was very open-minded. He picked up the tiny fragments one by one with his fingertips and slowly pieced them together. Sect battles are often so cruel. Wuliangjun and Yunshuang Yuyi were both destroyed, but it was still within his tolerance. The destruction of just two magical weapons resulted in the destruction of the Taxu Palace and the death of Mu Jue. It was worth it. According to Jiang Mo's understanding of Shang Zun, if the old man knew about this in the afterlife, he might laugh out loud at this moment and praise him for a good job. "Hey, Xuanzun, your sword is interesting. Any fragment of it is incredibly heavy. If it weren't for your true Qi supporting it, I think this building would collapse immediately." Yao Wang stared at the fragments in his palm, looking at them carefully. He was very curious and wanted to make a similar set of armor for himself. "What material is this made of? Can it be repaired? It would be a shame if it broke." "It? It was not forged by me, but by a senior in the sect. It is called Wuliangjun and is heavier than a thousand-foot mountain." "As for the material used to forge it, Star Ore, as the name suggests, one ore is as heavy as a star. Although it may be an exaggeration, it is indeed the heaviest substance in the world and is very rare. If you want to repair it, it depends on the situation." As Jiang Mo spoke, he set his sights on the sects that had not yet been liquidated, such as Ji Le Mansion, Jiuchong Mountain, Lianhun Mountain, and Jietian Gate. It would be great if there was a chance to find star ore in their treasure trove.

Several demon kings helped to piece together the fragments, and soon, a broken sword took shape again, but the sword body was covered with potholes and cracks, like an antique that had been corroded by time and was rusty. Jiang Mo activated the Tianheng Gu, exerting extreme gravitational force between the fragments, sticking them tightly together. However, this situation is only temporary. Once he swings the sword again, the force field will collapse instantly and will not be able to withstand his power at all. During this period, Jiang Mo also thought that there was no need to recast the sword. He could use the true Qi attached to each piece of the sword blade to control it. Perhaps it would be more flexible and versatile, allowing him to attack and defend freely. But he immediately thought that this fighting style was not suitable for him after all. The style he prefers is to use force to break all obstacles with absolute speed advantage. With one powerful strike, no matter what kind of monster you are, if your cultivation is not strong enough, you will be reduced to ashes. "Xuan Xuan Zun, can I hold it?" Yue Min looked at the heavy sword floating in the air, his heart filled with longing and his eyes filled with passion. He really wanted to see what the powerful magical weapon of mankind looked like. Jiang Mo allowed it to try, and reminded it, "Just be careful, it's very heavy." "Thanks." Yue Min looked cautious, he adjusted his breathing, and reached out his hand. The moment he grasped the hilt of the sword, an unprecedented mysterious feeling emerged, as if for a moment, he was the supreme demon king dominating the world. Afterwards, Yue Min gathered strength in his arms, and his tendons and veins gradually emerged like wriggling earthworms. Its face was filled with horror, it couldn't believe that with 70% of its strength, it could only slightly lift the heavy sword. Even holding it with one hand was unrealistic. Bacheng % Ten percent Under Yaowang and Yueli's gazes, Yue Min clenched his hands together and used all his strength to barely lift Wuliangjun. His steps were even a little clumsy and forced, and he was unable to use it normally. "Xuan Zun, your sword is truly extraordinary." Yue Min, who held on for more than ten seconds, was so tired that he gasped for breath. He was full of admiration for Jiang Mo and praised him highly. "So outrageous? I'll try it too." Yaowang and Yueli were both curious and tried it out. They were shocked when they held it. The saying that it was as strong as a thousand-foot mountain was not a joke. They finally understood what had happened to the demon kings such as Nine Fox Tail, Red Deer, and Mountain Ant in the past few days. After being hit by this thing, coupled with Jiang Mo's strange strength, it was impossible for their flesh and blood bodies to withstand it. After the three kings put the heavy sword back to its original place, Jiang Mo stared at Wuliangjun thoughtfully. Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind and he thought of a way to make up for it. The Scarlet Blood Demon Armor is good at changing. If we use it to stick tightly to, or even penetrate the cracks in the sword body, and then imprison it, can it be reactivated? (End of this chapter)