Chapter 645: Cen Zhe's Proposal, The Weight of a Hegemonic Power

"Fellow Daoists, I have a proposal; I wonder if you can support it?"

Hearing Cen Zhe's words, the great hall instantly fell silent, and all gazes converged on Cen Zhe.

"Fellow Daoist Cen Zhe, speak freely!"

"If it benefits the development of the Di Xuan Realm, we will naturally support it."

After the Ling Xiao Sect Master spoke, other Mahayana realm experts nodded in agreement, signaling Cen Zhe not to worry too much.

Seeing this, Cen Zhe pondered for a moment before speaking slowly:

"I believe that as hegemonic powers with long-standing traditions in the Di Xuan Realm,"

"your respective factions, like my Xuan Tian Sect, must have sealed many Mahayana predecessors whose lifespans are nearly exhausted, correct?"

Hearing this, many scattered cultivators and Mahayana experts from pseudo-hegemonic factions looked at the Mahayana experts from hegemonic factions beside them with surprise.

Clearly, regarding this secret mentioned by Cen Zhe, many among them had not known about it before.

Meanwhile, all Mahayana experts from hegemonic factions in the hall had their expressions change.

This topic touched upon one of the hidden reserves of their major factions.

Unless absolutely necessary, they were unwilling to have this topic discussed publicly.

However, the one speaking now was Cen Zhe, the Sect Master of Xuan Tian Sect, also a hegemonic power.

Without knowing Cen Zhe's purpose in bringing up this topic, they did not immediately speak to stop him.

Seeing the change in expression among the many Mahayana experts from hegemonic factions, Cen Zhe remained calm and continued:

"Nowadays, with sufficient Law Crystals, our probability of comprehending the true meaning of a Great Dao Law and breaking through to the Immortal Realm will increase significantly."

"In that case, why not awaken the sealed predecessors of our sects and let them comprehend the Law Crystals with us?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of many Mahayana experts from hegemonic factions fluctuated constantly, their hearts wavering.

The Tian Yuan Sect Master, Wang Daoxuan, moved his lips slightly; after hesitating for a while, he finally spoke to refute:

"Sealing the life force of a Mahayana expert is no easy task; once the seal is lifted, it cannot be resealed."

"After awakening those predecessors, if they fail to break through, they will inevitably pass away due to exhausted lifespan in a short time."

"This is undoubtedly forcing them to die prematurely."

"Moreover, these sealed predecessors are one of the final reserves of our major hegemonic factions."

"I imagine that according to the regulations or ancestral teachings of each sect and clan, under normal circumstances, one should not unseal these predecessors whose life force was so difficult to seal."

"Most importantly, once we execute the final plan, these sealed predecessors will be an indispensable reserve for our major factions."

"In this situation, this Sect Master suggests it is better not to move them."

Hearing Wang Daoxuan's words, many Mahayana experts from hegemonic factions in the hall nodded in agreement.

However, hesitation still lingered in their eyes.

Only Dao Xuan, the Sect Master of Dao Xuan Sect, one of the hegemonic powers of the Southern Region, and Shi Yongxing, the Abbot of Fa Hua Temple, one of the hegemonic powers of the Western Region, spoke up to support Wang Daoxuan: "Sect Master Wang speaks reason; how can a sect's reserves be moved lightly?"

"Indeed, temple rules are strict; how can they be violated lightly?"

Seeing that Wang Daoxuan, Sect Master of Tian Yuan Sect; Dao Xuan, Sect Master of Dao Xuan Sect; and Shi Yongxing, Abbot of Fa Hua Temple, all spoke to refute his proposal.

Cen Zhe did not get angry.

After all, whether to awaken the sealed predecessors of the major hegemonic factions ultimately depends on the decision of the rulers of those factions.

However, even so, Cen Zhe still wanted to fight for these predecessors, so he spoke again:

"How powerful is the strength of the Mahayana Realm? Perfectly sealing a flawless Mahayana expert is undoubtedly a fool's dream, at least in our current Di Xuan Realm."

"Although this imperfect seal can significantly slow the loss of life force, what difference is there between it and a slow death?"

"My Xuan Tian Sect has a history of millions of years; the number of Mahayana experts successfully sealed has long exceeded one hundred, but those still alive now number fewer than ten."

"More have quietly exhausted their final life force and passed away within the seals."

"Now that the Di Xuan Realm possesses such a rare treasure as Law Crystals, should we not give these predecessors a chance to continue their Dao path?"

"At the very least, they, who once contributed to the development of the Di Xuan Realm, deserve the right to know and the right to choose!"

Upon hearing this, many Mahayana experts from hegemonic factions in the hall fell silent, and the scales in their hearts began to tilt.

Sensing their wavering, Cen Zhe clasped his hands behind his back, unleashed an aura of supreme dominance, and declared with arrogance: "Do we, hegemonic powers that have swayed in the Di Xuan Realm for millions or even thousands of years and rule over regions, still need these sealed predecessors as our final reserve in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Bei Zhenyu, the Lord of Zhen Mo Fu, one of the hegemonic powers of the Northern Region, could no longer hold back and clapped his hands, exclaiming: "Well said! The sealed predecessors of the major factions are not only the ancestors of the factions but also the ancestors of the human race of our Di Xuan Realm."

"Just as Fellow Daoist Cen Zhe said, we should give these predecessors their due right to know and the right to choose."

After Lord Bei Zhenyu of Zhen Mo Fu spoke.

Qing Tian Jian, the Sect Master of Jian Sect, one of the hegemonic powers of the Central Region, crossed his sword brows and said:

"I agree with Fellow Daoist Cen Zhe."

"If we awaken the human ancestors sealed by the major factions, as long as some of them can cross that most critical step,"

"then whether in the future confrontation with the Green Demon Clan, or in the future when we unify to ascend, allowing the Di Xuan Realm to receive energy and rule feedback from the Upper Realm and accelerate its promotion to the Great Thousand World,"

"our human race can seize more opportunities within it."

"This is an internal matter of the major factions; I should not interfere."

"But what Fellow Daoist Cen Zhe said concerns the future of the Di Xuan Realm and our human race; I ask you all to consider the greater good."

At this moment, Qiao Lingtong, the Buddha Master of Wan Fo Sect, one of the hegemonic powers of the Western Region, could not help but speak:

"Amitabha, well done, well done!"

"The development of our Di Xuan Realm to this point cannot be separated from the efforts and perseverance of the ancestors of each sect!"

"The appearance of Law Crystals can give these ancestors a chance to continue their Dao path; indeed, we should give them a chance to choose."

Subsequently, other Mahayana experts from hegemonic factions in the hall also wavered and spoke up in support:

"I also agree with the opinions of several fellow Daoists; Fellow Daoist Cen Zhe's proposal is indeed of great benefit to the development of our Di Xuan Realm."

"Good! As long as it benefits the development of the Di Xuan Realm, it must be supported; this is a rule jointly established by the ancestors of the Di Xuan Realm. My Xian Xuan Sect also supports it." "A proper hegemonic power, when did it need ancestors with little lifespan left as its final reserve? Hmph, my Dao Sect also supports Fellow Daoist Cen Zhe's proposal."

Regarding the words spoken by Yan Wuji, the Sect Master of the Blade Sect.

Within the great hall, all Mahayana realm experts from hegemonic powers, regardless of their previous thoughts, nodded in strong agreement at this moment.

Although silence had fallen within the great hall.

regarding the words of Yan Wuji, Sect Master of the Blade Sect, they all appeared as if it were only natural, having already tacitly accepted Cen Zhe's proposal in their hearts.

Because, as hegemonic powers of the Di Xuan Realm.

they indeed had no need for the ultimate foundation of ancestors with little lifespan left who were sealed, even if those ancestors possessed Mahayana realm cultivation.

Just like the Xuan Tian Sect, which has never awakened a sealed Mahayana realm ancestor to fight for the sect in millions of years.

All of this was simply because the hegemonic powers of the Di Xuan Realm truly possessed the foundation and strength to suppress all powers below the hegemonic level.

It must be known.

For powers in the Di Xuan Realm to advance to hegemonic status and gain true voice in the Di Xuan Realm.

Mahayana realm cultivators, Grade 10 spiritual veins, and Immortal Artifacts are all indispensable.

Among them, Mahayana realm cultivators are not even the most important.

Grade 10 spiritual veins are the foundation and basis for the gradual prosperity of hegemonic powers.

Moreover, only Grade 10 spiritual veins can allow large-scale Grade 10 supreme sect-protecting arrays to unleash their full power, fearing no invasion from external enemies.

Even if there are no Mahayana realm experts stationed within the sect's territory, relying on the Grade 10 supreme array combined with the Grade 10 spiritual vein, a hegemonic power can easily and persistently resist attacks from Mahayana realm experts.

In addition to this, the vast amount of supreme spirit crystals condensed by Grade 10 spiritual veins, and the pure energy transformed by swallowing chaotic energy.

are the key to nourishing Immortal Artifacts, keeping them in peak condition, and enabling their full revival.

And Immortal Artifacts in their prime are the key for hegemonic powers to maintain their peak status regardless of how external situations develop.

Only hegemonic powers with Immortal Artifacts stationed can fearlessly face the threat of Immortal Realm experts occasionally born within the Di Xuan Realm.

Only thus can they be called hegemonic powers within the Di Xuan Realm.

It can be said that as long as one possesses an Immortal Artifact and a Grade 10 supreme sect-protecting array paired with a Grade 10 spiritual vein.

even if all Mahayana realm experts within a hegemonic power perish at the same time, it will not affect the status of the hegemonic power in the short term.

Moreover, the core area of a Grade 10 spiritual vein is the place in the Di Xuan Realm with the most abundant spiritual energy.

In the core area of a Grade 10 spiritual vein, whether cultivating or comprehending the Dao, one can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Compared to other powers, the genius disciples of the various hegemonic powers possessing Grade 10 spiritual veins can shorten their growth time significantly in the later stages.

Even for Mahayana realm experts, the core area of a Grade 10 spiritual vein rich in spiritual energy is beneficial for them to comprehend the great Dao laws.

In addition, the Immortal Artifacts possessed by hegemonic powers contain a wisp of the source of the great Dao laws.

Although the wisp of the source of the great Dao laws within an Immortal Artifact cannot directly manifest the form of great Dao law fragments like law spirit crystals, making comprehension extremely obscure.

yet the wisp of the source of the great Dao laws within the Immortal Artifact excels in that it allows for continuous comprehension.

Therefore, as long as there are Grade 10 spiritual veins and Immortal Artifacts as assistance, the difficulty for Mahayana realm experts to comprehend great Dao laws and break through to the Immortal Realm will decrease.

For Mahayana realm cultivators without the assistance of Grade 10 spiritual veins and Immortal Artifacts, breaking through to the Immortal Realm is even more difficult.

In this way, for other powers to advance to hegemonic status, the difficulty is extremely high.

If these powers wish to shake the status of the various hegemonic powers, it is even comparable to a mortal ascending to heaven.

Precisely because of this, the hegemonic powers within the Di Xuan Realm continue to prosper.

And those powers below the hegemonic level.

even if they have Mahayana realm experts stationed, if those Mahayana realm experts cannot break through to the Immortal Realm to leave a deeper foundation.

then these powers can only achieve prosperity for a time.

They cannot, like the many hegemonic powers of the Di Xuan Realm, endure hundreds of thousands or even tens of millions of years of ups and downs within the Di Xuan Realm.

It can be said that the hegemonic powers in the Di Xuan Realm that were destroyed previously were mostly those that existed too long, dying from arrogance, pride, and ambitions they should not have possessed.

The hegemonic powers in the history of the Di Xuan Realm that were destroyed.

mostly did so because they wanted to use a single strike to break the rules established by the ancestors of the Di Xuan Realm, delusionally hoping to unify a great region or even dominate the entire Di Xuan Realm.

This caused them to provoke the wrath of the masses during their development, leading to being attacked by the many hegemonic powers within the Di Xuan Realm, and finally disappearing into the long river of history of the Di Xuan Realm.

Otherwise, with the development guidelines for the Di Xuan Realm jointly established by the great ancestors of the various hegemonic powers of the Di Xuan Realm.

as the rule-makers and maintainers of the Di Xuan Realm, and one of the powers jointly dominating the Di Xuan Realm, the hegemonic powers of the Di Xuan Realm could not possibly weaken without cause.

Therefore, the Mahayana realm experts from the various hegemonic powers within the great hall.

the reason most of them hesitated before was merely that they were temporarily hindered by certain regulations and ancestral teachings of their respective powers, weighing the pros and cons in their hearts.

Experts who truly could not bear to use these sealed ancestors as a foundation were extremely few.

After the persuasion and analysis of pros and cons by Cen Zhe and others.

and confirming that Cen Zhe's proposal was indeed beneficial for the future development of the Di Xuan Realm, and the benefits were considerable.

they were naturally not stubborn individuals.

As long as it benefited the overall situation of the Di Xuan Realm, especially advancing to the Great Thousand Realm, they did not mind breaking some inappropriate sect regulations or ancestral teachings.

Even the three who had just refuted Cen Zhe: Wang Daoxuan, Sect Master of the Tian Yuan Sect; Dao Xuan, Sect Master of the Dao Xuan Sect; and Shi Yongxing, Abbot of the Fa Hua Temple.

after calming down and seeing that most people in the great hall had already agreed with Cen Zhe's proposal, they also remained silent and chose to tacitly approve Cen Zhe's proposal.

As Mahayana realm experts, and even more so as the rulers of a hegemonic power.

they too had their own pride and dominance in their hearts.

Even Wang Daoxuan, Sect Master of the Tian Yuan Sect, who did not get along well with Cen Zhe, although he had spoken out to refute Cen Zhe before, stating many reasons.

Wang Daoxuan also did not believe in his heart that his illustrious hegemonic power, the Tian Yuan Sect, would ever reach the day of using sealed ancestors to fight for the sect.

(End of this chapter)