Chapter 737: Merit

Zhong Zhong Yushi's words caused the atmosphere here to stiffen slightly; nearly all present were high-ranking figures of the Long Ya Pulse, including elders of immense seniority and the heads of the four courts, so they all understood Zhong Zhong Yushi's true purpose.

That was the position of Grand Head of the Qingming Court. After all, Zhong Zhong Yushi had wasted years in the Qingming Court, always remaining at the Second Head's position. Although he had gained many powers over these years, whenever anyone spoke of the Grand Head of the Qingming Court, they still mentioned Li Taixuan, who had left many years ago.

, which undoubtedly made his heart resentful. As for the issue of the vacant Grand Head position in the Qingming Court, even the Long Blood Pulse, which controls the mountain, had shown intent to intervene over these years. Although this was the Long Ya Pulse's own affair, as the pulse controlling the mountain, the Long Blood Pulse held the right to supervise the other

four pulses. However, regarding the Long Blood Pulse's intervention, the Old Master displayed considerable dominance on this matter, blocking all of them back.

Regarding the Old Master's strong obstruction, the Long Blood Pulse was somewhat dissatisfied, but hindered by the incident of forcing Li Taixuan away back then, so they could only restrain themselves slightly and no longer interfere.

Thus, the position of Grand Head of the Qingming Court remained vacant for over ten years, becoming the only court among the five pulses of the Heavenly Dragon without a Grand Head to preside over it.

And this time, Zhong Zhong Yushi brought up the matter again, obviously unable to hold back once more.

"Court Head Zhong, the Old Master has spoken on this matter many times; why must you come to add chaos?" Li Li Qingpeng frowned and said somewhat displeased. "Hmph, under Court Head Zhong's management these years, the Qingming Court's former glory has diminished day by day. With such ability, yet still coveting the Grand Head position, it is somewhat laughable." Li Li Jinpan was even more impolite, directly mocking

him. Zhong Zhong Yushi's expression remained calm as he said, "The Qingming Court's gradual decline is a fact, but everyone should understand the root cause. The Qingming Court lacks a true Grand Head; the people within the court cannot unite their hearts, but instead suffer from

internal friction, so I have repeatedly requested the Pulse Head to re-establish the Grand Head."

"This is not for my personal gain, but because I do not wish to see the reputation the Qingming Court fought so hard to build ultimately collapse completely. The Pulse Head is wise and just and should clearly understand that the Qingming Court's situation cannot continue like this!"

"Therefore, today I once again dare to request the Pulse Head to consider the matter of re-establishing the Grand Head of the Qingming Court!"

Everyone looked at Zhong Zhong Yushi, whose expression was unusually resolute; this time, he seemed determined to get a result on this matter. Some elders exchanged glances and began whispering to each other. In fact, regarding the vacant Grand Head position of the Qingming Court, they had also discussed it. From the perspective of the Qingming Court's development, lacking a true Grand Head to make decisions on many major issues

would only cause the court to fall into repeated internal friction.

And the fact was indeed so. The current Qingming Court is considered the most chaotic among the twenty courts of the five pulses of the Heavenly Dragon. Several court heads refuse to submit to one another, resulting in a severe split of authority within the court.

"Pulse Head, the matter of the Qingming Court truly should not be dragged out too long." At this moment, Zhao Zhao Xuanming, the Grand Head of the Jin Guang Court, also spoke up. He said earnestly, "We all know the Pulse Head holds this stance out of regard for the Third Elder, unwilling to remove his final position. But the Third Elder has been gone for over ten years, and the Qingming Court has changed from the strongest court of the past to this chaotic state. The Qingming Court was the Third Elder's life's work, brought to its peak by his own hands. I think perhaps he would not wish to see the once-glorious Qingming Court

decline gradually for this reason." Hearing this, Li Li Jinpan immediately sneered and said, "Grand Head Zhao, you speak very nicely, but the decline of the Qingming Court these years is probably largely due to you, isn't it? Don't you know how much of the resources originally belonging to the Qingming

Court your Jin Guang Court has snatched?" Zhao Zhao Xuanming smiled and said, "Second Elder is joking. I am the Grand Head of the Jin Guang Court; striving by all means to secure resources for the court and strengthen the Jin Guang Court's power, isn't this what I should do? Does the face we Jin Guang Court fight for

not belong to the Long Ya Pulse?"

"Hmph, clever words and slippery tongue, you outsider..." Li Li Jinpan, with a short temper, was about to curse when words failed him.

But before his words could finish, he saw Li Li Jingzhe's face darken, and an inexplicable pressure directly suppressed the words in Li Li Jinpan's mouth.

Li Li Jinpan could only reluctantly fall silent. "The Li Li Tianwang line is not only those surnamed Li; both inner and outer lines are all members here, with no high or low, only merit. This is the words of the Ancestor and cannot be transgressed." Li Li Jingzhe spoke calmly, then cast a stern glance at Li

Li Jinpan: "If such words are spoken again next time, there will be severe punishment without mercy!"

Hearing this, everyone lowered their heads and respectfully agreed.

Li Li Jingzhe turned his gaze to Zhong Zhong Yushi and said, "The Grand Head position of the Qingming Court has been vacant for many years. To speak from the heart, this is indeed because I am keeping the position for Taixuan." Everyone fell silent, but did not show much surprise, after all, everyone had long been clear on the Old Master's intentions; otherwise, how could this position remain unoccupied for over ten years without letting others take it? But what surprised them somewhat

was that the Old Master had explicitly stated this.

"However, keeping the position for Taixuan is not entirely due to my personal feelings."

"It is still that same saying: merit is paramount."

Li Li Jingzhe spoke slowly and calmly, yet there was a natural dignity within his words. "The Qingming Court was brought by Taixuan to an unprecedented height; this is Taixuan's merit. Therefore, I am willing to keep the Grand Head position of the Qingming Court vacant for over ten years for him, because I believe that on the day he returns, the Qing

ming Court will naturally easily reclaim all that was lost."

Everyone remained silent; even Zhong Zhong Yushi did not refute on this matter, because that man, even after leaving for over ten years, still left an indelible mark on the Qingming Court.

No one could question Li Taixuan's prestige and ability.

Because the Qingming Court, under Li Taixuan's hands, reached the pinnacle of the twenty courts. Even the four courts of the Long Blood Pulse, with their deep foundations, were firmly suppressed by the Qingming Court over ten years ago.

If one day Li Taixuan could return to the Qingming Court, then the Qingming Court would surely sweep away the gloom and regain its former glory. Silence continued for a while before Zhao Zhao Xuanming spoke again, saying softly, "The Third Elder's merit is undeniable, but the decline of the Qingming Court these years has been too severe. I feel that even the deepest merit should have a point of balance, right? After all,

we cannot let the Qingming Court be wasted like this; it is, after all, one of our four courts of the Long Ya Pulse." Facing Zhao Zhao Xuanming's words, anger rose again in Li Li Jinpan's eyes, but Li Li Jingzhe, hearing this, merely smiled and nodded, saying, "These words make sense. Even the deepest merit, after these ten-plus years, can be considered fully offset."

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Hearing this, Zhong Zhong Yushi felt a slight joy in his heart; had the Pulse Head finally softened?

"Originally, I intended to remove Taixuan's position within these two years."

Li Li Jingzhe smiled slightly and said, "However, today, the situation has changed slightly."

His gaze swept across, observing the slightly confused expressions of everyone, then his gaze rested upon Li Luo, his eyes filled with even more amusement.

"Although Taixuan has not returned, his bloodline has returned." "If his merit is no longer enough, then what if his son can earn merit for him?"