Chapter 558: Belonging and Arrangements

As long as he himself takes up the position of Tiandou Prefecture Prefecture Lord.

Then he can use this identity to open the gates wide for the Cangwu Jiang Clan, providing far greater convenience!

Thinking of this, Ding Xuan no longer hesitated, and immediately cupped his hands and said:

"My cultivation base is shallow, merely a trifling Purple Mansion; those who surpass me are countless. What virtue or ability do I have to take up the position of Tiandou Prefecture Prefecture Lord?"

"However, having received the Great King's favor and appreciation, if I were to betray this goodwill, that would truly be a grave sin, failing to recognize good fortune!"

"Therefore, I am willing to take up the position of Tiandou Prefecture Prefecture Lord and give it a try!"

Once the words fell.

Zhang Long's face showed a look of satisfaction, and he could not help but nod: "Very well then. From this day forth, you shall be the new Prefecture Lord of Tiandou Prefecture......"

He felt a sigh of relief in his heart.

Fortunately, this Ding Xuan had agreed.

Otherwise, not a single one of the tasks the Great King had assigned would have been completed, and that would have been rather embarrassing.

It wouldn't just be a loss of his own face, but also a loss of face for his own Master.

After all, it was his Master who had recommended him for this mission.

Ding Xuan fawned: "It's been such a trouble for General Zhang to travel all this way, truly more than I deserve, I......."

Before Ding Xuan could finish speaking, Zhang Long waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Save the small talk for another day, it won't be too late. I ask that Lord Ding make preparations early."

"Once I return to Wang Cheng and report upward, the appointment letter for the Tiandou Prefecture Prefecture Lord will be issued within days. I ask Lord Ding to await the good news......"

Once these words were spoken, the look of joy on Ding Xuan's face grew even thicker.

Who could have imagined that he, Old Ding, would have such a day?

Indeed, this Jiang Clan Head is the lucky star of me, Ding Mou.

As long as I cling tight to this powerful backer, my future achievements may well be raised another notch.

Immediately after, Ding Xuan saw Zhang Long turn around, preparing to leave.

He hurriedly said: "General Zhang, you've traveled all the way from the Royal Capital, it must have been exhausting. Why not stay and rest for a while? It would be just the chance for Xuan to fulfill a host's duties?"

Zhang Long's brow rose, and instinctively he wanted to refuse.

After all, he was swamped with affairs; how could he waste time on a small fry like Ding Xuan?

However, upon thinking of that terrifyingly dreadful Jiang Clan Head, as unfathomable as an abyss, and that mysterious Ten Thousand Manifestations True Dragon.

In order to thoroughly investigate the situation and gain a deeper understanding of the Cangwu Jiang Clan.

He swiftly changed his tune: "Very well."

"Let me see just what kind of place could give birth to an outstanding figure like Jiang Clan Head....."

Hearing this, Ding Xuan could not help but show a smile at the corner of his mouth.

This was a perfect chance to build rapport and get acquainted with a Ten Thousand Manifestations True Monarch.

How could he stand by and watch such an opportunity slip through his fingers?

If he served the man well.

Not only could he win favor, but he might also obtain a fortuitous encounter to help himself advance further!

Thinking of this, Ding Xuan hurriedly began summoning the servants, preparing to lay on a grand banquet to entertain this Demon Dragon General who had come all the way from Wang Cheng!

Meanwhile.

On the other side.

Cangwu Mountain, the Clan's great hall.

Jiang Zhongming and Black-White Venerable and others had gathered here.

They kept their heads lowered, silently using the corners of their eyes to glance at that towering figure not far away, who seemed both immortal and demonic.

Thinking of that person's various earth-shaking deeds, they all felt their hearts tremble, not daring to speak a single word more!

Even Wang Tong, the Great Protector who was at the Ten Thousand Manifestations realm, was no exception.

In fact, because he understood the terrifying nature of Jiang Daoxuan, he appeared even more reverent and fearful.

He stood dumbly in place, utterly obedient, like a harmless little lamb!

And at this moment, the only one in the entire hall chattering away was Jiang Xiao, recounting the experiences of recent days.

Jiang Daoxuan kept his eyes closed, nodding from time to time.

Until Jiang Xiao finished speaking, the surroundings fell into complete silence.

Only then did Jiang Daoxuan slowly open his eyes, revealing that incomparably sharp, terrifying gaze!

Under this gaze, everyone's heart gave a sudden lurch.

They did not even dare to steal glances from the corners of their eyes, and could only continue lowering their heads, staring fixedly at their own toes, sinking into anxiety and unease.

Amid the group's trepidation, Jiang Daoxuan's voice suddenly rang out:

"All matters of the past, I am now aware. Jiang Zhongming, from this day forth, lead all your clansmen to come and stay at my Cangwu Mountain."

"Since our bloodlines share the same origin, we should of course work together with one heart, to uphold the name of our Jiang Clan!"

Hearing this, Jiang Zhongming immediately felt overjoyed!

One must know that along the way, although there had been Jiang Xiao's assurances.

He still could not help but feel uneasy in his heart.

Countless times he had wondered, after arriving at Cangwu Mountain, what arrangement this Dao Xuan Clan Head would actually make for them.

He was unsure whether the man would truly accept these long-fallen, destitute relatives of his, or simply look down on them.

After all, along the way here.

The scenes within Cangwu Mountain had long since made this Clan Head lose his confidence.

So-called Postnatal beings worse than dogs, Innate beings everywhere, Purple Mansion cultivators at every turn.

Jiang Zhongming miserably discovered that with his cultivation base at the ninth level of the Innate realm, within this Cangwu Jiang clan, he was not even a match for the most ordinary clansman!

Let alone the clansmen above at the Sea of Essence realm and the Star Wheel realm, as well as that clan leader Daoxuan whose strength was unfathomable!

Precisely because of this, he himself grew ever more inferior, feeling unable to hold his head up within this Cangwu Jiang clan.

Fortunately, Clan Leader Daoxuan did not look down on these people of theirs.

Instead, after hearing Senior Bai's account through to the end, he asked no further questions and directly took them in to join Cangwu Mountain.

Such trust — how could it fail to move one to heartfelt gratitude?

Jiang Zhongming's heart blazed with fervor, and at once he dropped with a thud, kneeling on the ground.

He pressed his forehead and both hands tightly against the cold floor, and said loudly: "Many thanks, Clan Leader my lord!"

The moment his words fell, they echoed again and again within the empty great hall!

At this moment, Jiang Xiao glanced at Jiang Zhongming, then asked: "Master, into which branch should these people be assigned?"

Jiang Daoxuan deliberated for a moment, then said slowly: "At present, the Yaoguang branch has the most critically scarce number of clansmen."

"And this branch of the Heavenly Demon Jiang clan numbers only a few hundred or so — neither too many nor too few. Even if all of them were added to the Yaoguang branch, it would not upset the balance in the number of clansmen among the seven branches."

"Since that is so, let them all be assigned to the Yaoguang branch..."

Hearing this, Jiang Xiao immediately chimed in: "Master is wise!"

Having spoken, he continued to inquire: "Then for these followers of the Heavenly Demon Sect, do you have any arrangements?"

Jiang Daoxuan's eyes grew thoughtful: "Cangwu Mountain, with me alone to hold it down, is more than enough."

"Therefore, these cultivators are, to Cangwu Mountain, nothing more than insignificant — they cannot be put to any great use."