NOVEL NEXT Chapter 326: The Grand Martial Dao Conference
Despite it being late at night, the lights in the meeting hall of Northern Cloud Residence were still bright, but there were not many people, just three of them.
Ye Feng sat in the seat of honor, with Second Sect Leader Shi Yehong and Punishment Heaven Department's Boss Cao Yi sitting below him.
"Let's all talk, what big event happened again in the imperial capital?" Ye Feng picked up his teacup and asked, his mood exceptionally good because the hatred from a year ago had finally been avenged.
Although the masterminds behind the scenes were still at large, at least those underlings had been thoroughly eradicated. Ye Feng knew that to move against those few masterminds, unless they really could not sit still and jumped out themselves, it would be difficult for him to take direct action.
After all, the relationships of those few behind-the-scenes masterminds were extraordinary, pulling one hair would affect the whole body.
If he were to really move against them, then Xuanyuan Nation might become unstable as a result, not only would people from the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts make a move, but even the Snow Country from the north and vampires from the west would mobilize.
In addition, there was the small island country of Fusang to the east. Although the country was small, it claimed to be the orthodox holy land of Martial Dao and even many samurais presumptuously stated that the Martial Dao of Xuanyuan Nation was actually inherited from their Sword Saint Palace.
Especially in the past two hundred years, the hatred between Xuanyuan Nation and Fusang Kingdom had been escalating. Only because of Xuanyuan Nation's increasing power, and its Martial Dao flourishing daily, did Fusang somewhat restrain itself. But those from Sword Saint Palace and the Longma Family still harbored sinister intentions.
"This time, I'm afraid it concerns not just the imperial capital, but the entire Xuanyuan Nation, and even the whole lineage of Ancient Martial Arts. This is about the luck of Martial Dao!" Second Sect Leader Shi Yehong spoke slowly.
Ye Feng, being extremely shrewd, frowned slightly and immediately understood, asking, "Does Second Sect Leader mean the Martial Alliance?"
The Second Sect Leader smiled and said, "It can no longer be described as the Martial Alliance. The Martial Alliance is more like a loose organization."
"Are you saying that Utility Pavilion has already agreed to reorganize the Martial Alliance into Martial Dao Academy? And agreed to promote it nationwide?" Ye Feng's eyes lit up.
Indeed, three years ago, he had proposed this to the authorities in the imperial capital. However, at that time, the imperial authorities rejected his proposal with the excuse that martial artists should not use martial arts to break the law. So, out of helplessness, Ye Feng had no choice but to use his own influence to continuously promote the Martial Alliance.
Boss Cao Yi was also sitting upright, speaking seriously, "The Martial Academy, the Martial Dao Academy, once promoted nationwide, will be of great significance. It will be akin to making education universally compulsory. By then, everyone will study martial arts, and Xuanyuan Nation's Martial Dao luck will surely prosper."
Ye Feng couldn't help but speak coldly, "I suggested this long ago. I imagine you have seen that nowadays, the Nine Great Sects are watching us closely. In addition, with the continuous spread of the Outer Battlefield among ordinary people and even the introduction of that mysterious Alien Space."
At this point, Ye Feng paused slightly before continuing, "Especially after the recent Ghost Qi invasion incident in Fallen Dragon Valley, the construction and promotion of Martial Dao Academy has become imperative and urgent!"
Shi Yehong nodded and said, "Indeed, this is something that Utility Pavilion also realized after the Ghost Qi invasion in Fallen Dragon Valley. Even those two eminent figures have made predictions that perhaps in the near future, our Earth will connect with the Outer Battlefield, and it's very possible that it will also link with Alien Space-Time!"
"If it comes to that, and our people still lack even a tiny foundation in Martial Dao, wouldn't that be akin to lambs without an inch of steel, left to be slaughtered by the monsters from Alien Space-Time at will?"
At this, Shi Yehong let out a long sigh, saying meaningfully, "So, we can only prepare in advance and lay out the groundwork."
Hearing this, Ye Feng could only sneer. If this was preparing in advance, then what was his proposal three years ago?
"Speak, what do the Utility Pavilion and General's Mansion plan to compensate me with for using my Martial Alliance as the foundation for this reorganization?" Ye Feng steered the conversation back to the main topic.
Shi Yehong said, "The details are not clear yet. Originally, Zhao Gongming, that old fellow, promised it would be you to be elected as the vice chancellor, but in the end, one of the two elders vetoed it."
All three of them clearly knew that the two elders referred to the two Supreme Elders of the Utility Pavilion, Tang Bai and Zhuge Wuming.
Although the two Supreme Elders usually didn't bother with the trivial matters of the Utility Pavilion, their words possessed an undeniable authority there. If one of them vetoed, it was tantamount to not passing.
Ye Feng frowned and did not say much. He certainly knew who the elder that vetoed him was, the Tang Bai he met when flying to the Central Region Fallen Dragon Valley in a helicopter. Stay connected with My Virtual Library Empire
Originally, Tang Bai was very friendly and cordial when he summoned him. However, as soon as he found out about the cultivation technique Ye Feng was practicing, his attitude took a complete 180-degree turn, becoming cold and even showing a faint hostility.
Ye Feng didn't understand why there was such a big change, but he knew it must be related to the cultivation technique he was practicing.
The gossipy Boss Cao Yi asked, "Those two old men from the Utility Pavilion actually opposed it, which is abnormal. With the Northern King's merits and talent potential being obvious, tell us, who was it?"
Shi Yehong gave him a look and said, "You, Boss Cao, control the Punishment Heaven Department with means that reach the sky, how could you not know?"
Boss Cao stopped talking. In all honesty, he really didn't know. Although the Punishment Heaven Department held significant power in Xuanyuan Nation, it had never been able to enter the Utility Pavilion, and his influence had never made it in, which was his sore point.
Ye Feng couldn't help but sneer, "The Martial Alliance is the result of many years of my hard work. To think they want to take it for renovation without offering compensation, do they really think I'm that easy to fool?"
Boss Cao Yi also nodded and said, "Not to mention a chancellor, they won't even agree to a vice chancellor. The Utility Pavilion is being too...you know what I mean. Even I can't stand to watch this!"
Shi Yehong could only smile wryly and said, "Truthfully, Ye Feng, you have been in the limelight too much recently, especially with your performance in the capital. As the saying goes, 'the tallest tree catches the most wind.' You have already aroused many suspicions. It's natural for some to want to suppress you."
"They want to suppress me? They'll have to see if they have the ability to do so!"
Ye Feng stood up and said word by word, "Go back and tell the Utility Pavilion, they can't take my Martial Alliance for nothing!"
Shi Yehong said, "Don't be in a hurry to make a statement. Although the Utility Pavilion vetoed you as vice chancellor, they have offered another bargaining chip. For example, the Martial Academy will establish eight Chief Instructor positions, and you could have three spots."
After hearing this, Ye Feng raised his eyebrows but did not speak, clearly not swayed by the offer of three Chief Instructor spots.
Shi Yehong continued, "Once the Martial Dao Academy is established, it will inevitably shake the foundation of the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts, so these sects will definitely not sit still. Some high-level sect members have already come to discuss with the Utility Pavilion.
The specific matters have yet to be agreed upon, but the intention of the Utility Pavilion is, it seems, to hold a grand Martial Dao conference for all the world!"
"A Martial Dao conference for all the world?" Ye Feng asked.
"Yes, a Martial Dao conference for all the world. Not only the secular warriors of Xuanyuan Nation, but the experts from the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts will also come to participate. A true Martial Dao conference for all the world. The winner at that time is expected to be the first chancellor of the Martial Dao Academy!" Shi Yehong explained.
After hearing this, Ye Feng finally nodded slightly.