Chapter 253 Qiandaoliu and Qian Renxue's Decision_1
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"I think Qiandaoliu's proposal is quite good, and I support it."
This time it was Poseissi who agreed first.
"I also think what the Great Priest said is reasonable," Liu Erlong nodded slowly.
"Star Luo abstains..."
"Tiandou abstains..."
For reasons similar to Ning Fengzhi's, they neither opposed nor agreed.
Seeing this, Qiandaoliu announced the final result, "Voting has ended, with three votes in favor and three abstentions. Therefore, the proposal is passed, and I hope that all members will cooperate when the time comes."
Everyone nodded, "Of course."
"I have finished presenting my proposals, now I invite other members to express their opinions."
After the three proposals were presented, Qiandaoliu returned to his seat.
As Qian Renxue was seated next to Qiandaoliu, everyone's gaze naturally fell on her.
Qian Renxue stood up, "Since everyone is looking at me, I too have a proposal."
"We are eager to hear it," Ning Fengzhi gave Qian Renxue an encouraging look.
After all, she was his disciple...
Qian Renxue nodded slightly and spoke loudly, "I propose that the principal administrators of the rebuilt cities should be rotating appointments from among the various powers, each serving for approximately three years."
Her intention was clear, to break the old pattern and prevent the various forces from rebuilding their bases and becoming local overlords.
At the drop of Qian Renxue's proposal, the expressions of those present varied.
Especially for the Star Luo Retired Emperor, with vast territories under his rule, giving up now would mean destroying his own foundation, wouldn't it?
Without much hesitation, he spoke in a deep voice, "I disagree with this."
Qian Renxue didn't speak, just stared at him with a smile that was not quite a smile.
This was to be expected.
If it hadn't been for her decision to give up everything, she might not have been willing to make such a decision.
But since she had decided to give up, this decision was definitely the best choice for the Tiandou forces.
"I think it's a good proposal, and what's rare is that Qinghe is willing to give up all this..." Ning Fengzhi was the first to agree with Qian Renxue's opinion.
Without a doubt, this approach was beneficial for the Douluo Federation's future development.
"Martial Soul Hall agrees."
"The Blue Electric Overlord Dragon Clan agrees."
Poseissi chose to abstain.
She was not particularly familiar with matters on the Douluo Continent; she felt it was better not to get involved.
In the end, with four votes in favor, the proposal was passed.
After the proposal was done, Qian Renxue did not sit down right away, "Besides, I also have a personal request."
Everyone looked at her somewhat puzzled.
But they also knew that this personal request must be something significant.
They did not have to wonder for too long, Qian Renxue spoke up, "Since ascending to the throne of Tiandou, I have been through so much and am exhausted, both physically and mentally.
Effective immediately, I will be taking a leave of absence for some time. Matters concerning the Tiandou affiliated forces will be entrusted to my teacher, Ning Fengzhi."
What?
The Emperor of Tiandou wants to retire?
Even if it's just temporary, it's still astonishing.
After all, now is the perfect opportunity to develop one's own forces, and he is willing to give that up?
Many were shocked.
They never expected the Emperor of Tiandou to make such a decision.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
From the group behind Xue Qinghe, Marshal Ge Long, clad in battle armor and with a long sword at his side, immediately stood up, looking very agitated.
However, Qian Renxue did not turn around but just raised her hand to him while facing away, "Fleet Admiral, stand down. My mind is made up, maybe after some time to adjust myself, I'll come back. For now, you should temporarily follow Sect Master Ning's arrangements."
"Your Majesty..." Marshal Ge Long still called out unwillingly.
But Qian Renxue was even more resolute, "That's an order, stand down."
She had indeed struggled greatly to reach this decision, how could she change it so easily?
For the past decades, she had lived for Martial Soul Hall; from now on, she would live for herself.
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"Teacher, I wonder if you would be willing to take over this mess of mine?" Qian Renxue looked at Ning Fengzhi and asked.
After a moment of contemplation, Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, "Since you trust me, I can temporarily keep an eye on things for you, but you are the master of Tiandou's many powers. I hope you can return to the federation as soon as possible."
"Thank you." Qian Renxue's expression was filled with emotion.
Yet her heart felt a burden lifted.
As if she had been carrying a heavy load for decades and finally thrown it off.
"Good, following up on this topic, I also have an announcement to make."
After Qian Renxue took her seat, Qiandaoliu continued, "Effective today, Martial Soul Hall will relinquish all military power, and Martial Soul Hall will officially be renamed Angelic Hall, devoted solely to cultivating the martial path.
Even when the major powers rotate in supervising the main cities, Angelic Hall will not participate."
"What?"
Ning Fengzhi and the others were once again moved.
The heavy news of today was indeed one bombshell after another.
They had not anticipated that Martial Soul Hall, with its vast influence and power, would make such a decision.
In contrast to them, the Golden Crocodile Douluo, Qianjun Douluo, Snakelance Douluo, and the other guest elders and elders of Martial Soul Hall appeared very calm.
As if they were listening to a trivial matter.
After experiencing so many things, their state of mind had changed from before.
An era had shifted.
The cultivation bottlenecks that once existed were no more; pursuing higher realms of cultivation had become their only ambition.
Excessive worldly matters would only be a drag on them.
"The Great Priest is truly exceptional. I, Ning Fengzhi, am ashamed to compare..."
A moment later, Ning Fengzhi's voice was filled with respect.
This was sincere.
Not to mention anything else, his thoughts and Qiandaoliu's were completely opposite.
Take the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, for instance; Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and his own cultivation had improved greatly, and with it, ambition swelled.
He wished for the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect to expand its territory and become stronger.
"All external things are but clouds. Once one's strength reaches a certain level, what power, status, and wealth are within easy reach," Qiandaoliu said, meaningfully, "For example, Qin Xiao..."
At these words, everyone was momentarily lost in thought.
Indeed.
The Qin Xiao they longed for but could never reach was within grasp.
The Qin Xiao they dreamed of probably wouldn't spare them a glance.
And why?
Strength.
Qin Xiao alone possessed the ability to change the entire landscape of Soul Land. Who wouldn't revere him?
Speaking most practically.
The current landscape of Soul Land could be disrupted with just one word from Qin Xiao.
"The Great Priest truly has great vision. I am ashamed to admit my inferiority..." the Star Luo Retired Emperor said with a wry smile, shaking his head.
Everyone took their seats again.
However, after Qian Renxue, Liu Erlong did not give an opinion, and Poseissi did the same.
When it was the Star Luo Retired Emperor's turn, he directly stated, "I have no suggestions to offer. Let's have Sect Master Ning speak instead..."
Ning Fengzhi stood up, looking serious, "Mr. Ning indeed has a suggestion, regarding the elimination of the Abyssal Creatures.
As we all know, most of the strong Abyssal Creatures have been slain by Qin Xiao, leaving only the ones that have slipped through the net.
But these stragglers are not much for the powerful Soul Masters, yet they pose a significant threat to civilians.
I'm aware that it's difficult to eradicate these elusive creatures."
However, as of yesterday, Mr. Ning got hold of an effective method to locate them, and I need the various powers to send personnel to coordinate with me."
He did not mention Ah Yin's incident, for Ah Yin had told Ning Fengzhi that she did not want too much trouble. As for the coordinates of the Abyssal Creatures, she would report them directly to Ning Fengzhi.
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All the arrangements had been made.
Qin Xiao was about to return.