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Chapter 283 Profound Power
Chapter 283 Profound Power
Lin Fei had originally planned to use the name of the Hidden Sword Elder to suppress these arrogant and domineering sect members. But now, there was no need for Lin Fei to rack his brains to find a way to use the Hidden Sword Elder's name without offending the world's number one expert. Because at this moment, the Hidden Sword Elder had already proactively presented the opportunity to Lin Fei.
For Lin Fei, the Hidden Sword Elder's words were more precious than any gift in the world. With these words from the Hidden Sword Elder, even those Celestial Masters on the Dragon Ranking would absolutely not dare to easily become Lin Fei's enemy.
The title of Hidden Sword Elder as the number one expert in the world is by no means an exaggeration. Although he has not made a move for a long time, offending him could mean the destruction of your entire sect.
Upon hearing Jian Qing's words, the expressions of the others in Tongtian Pavilion also turned quite grim.
The man from the Peerless Sword Sect, his face ashen, asked, "What exactly does Senior Sword Master mean? Does the Heavenly Hidden Sword Sect intend to break the rules between the major sects?"
"Rules?" Jian Qing sneered disdainfully, "What my master says is the rule!"
He looked at the person from the Peerless Sword Sect who had spoken, and said with a cold smile, "I have conveyed the Master's meaning very clearly. If you have any questions, if you have the guts, go to the Sword Pavilion yourself and ask the Master in person!"
Jian Qing's attitude towards Lin Fei was already quite good because of the Hidden Sword Elder, but he showed no regard for others at all.
Moreover, Lin Fei noticed that Jian Qing seemed to have become more aggressive than before, and there was a strong tendency for him to draw his sword at the slightest disagreement.
After saying this, Jian Qing cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Lin Fei and said, "I have conveyed your words, Master. Farewell!"
After saying that, Jian Qing turned and left, leaving a group of people dumbfounded in place.
If anyone else had uttered such arrogant words, they certainly wouldn't have been able to leave Tongtian Pavilion so easily. But Jian Qing was someone they dared not provoke, nor could they afford to. If they offended the Tianyin Sword Sect or the Hidden Sword Elder, not to mention them, even the Grandmasters of their respective sects would likely be in deep trouble.
As Jian Qing walked out of Tongtian Pavilion, everyone's expressions grew increasingly grim. They absolutely could not agree with Lin Fei's actions, but they lacked the courage to become enemies of the Tianyin Sword Sect.
Lin Fei took in everyone's expressions and smiled slightly, saying, "Gentlemen, I allow the Eight Heretical Paths to re-enter the Southern Tang territory and establish their own sects, but of course, this is not without its limitations."
"Each of the Eight Heretical Sects may only establish one main altar within the territory of Southern Tang, and is not allowed to open branch altars." Lin Fei scanned the crowd and slowly said, "Furthermore, all disciples and followers of each sect must be registered in the Heavenly Gate Prefecture, and private expansion is not allowed. I have also established a rule with you all: if any of the Eight Heretical Sects harms the common people and endangers the lives of the people, all sects in the world, including the Southern Tang royal family, shall unite to attack them!"
He looked at the crowd and drawled, "What do you all think?"
Lin Fei agreed to allow the Eight Evil Paths to re-enter Southern Tang only to use their power to counterbalance these righteous sects. He naturally knew that the Eight Evil Paths were ambitious and unruly individuals who, if left unchecked, would likely endanger him in the end.
Lin Fei merely wanted to reap the benefits without actually getting burned.
Seeing that Lin Fei had made some concessions, the righteous people gathered together and discussed in hushed tones for a long time before finally agreeing with great reluctance: "Very well, as Your Majesty says. However, we have one more condition: the place where they choose to establish their sect must not be within a thousand miles of our sect's territory!"
If it weren't a last resort, they would absolutely not agree even if Lin Fei made some concessions. However, if they didn't agree, the words Jian Qing had left behind made them wary.
Offending the Heavenly Hidden Sword Sect is something no one would dare to do. The lesson of the Demon Master is right before their eyes; even the second-ranked Grandmaster on the Dragon Ranking was forced into this situation. No one would be so foolish as to offend the Hidden Sword Elder, a figure they cannot afford to offend.
Seeing that the righteous sects had agreed, Lin Fei turned to Qin Zhongshan and asked, "Brother Qin, what do you think? Should we ask the Demon Master first?"
"No need!" Qin Zhongshan waved his hand: "I can handle this little matter."
Qin Zhongshan understood that being able to return to the land of China was an absolutely good thing for the entire evil sect, and even if the Demon Master himself came, he would never refuse.
Although he also felt that he was being used by Lin Fei, he still couldn't resist the temptation to return to the land of China, even though he knew he was being used.
Qin Zhongshan snorted coldly and said, "Your Majesty has certainly made a good plan. I'll take my leave now. I'll send someone to inform Your Majesty of the location selection for the main altar after I've finished discussing the eight matters!"
Qin Zhongshan knew he had been used by Lin Fei, and his expression turned sour. He snorted coldly and left with his men.
The rest of the righteous people, eager to return to their sects to report on the Southern Tang affairs, also took their leave.
The Tongtian Pavilion, which was once packed with people, was now almost empty.
Of the remaining people, almost all were acquaintances of Lin Fei. Many of them were also learning about Lin Fei's plan for the first time, and they all seemed quite surprised, likely having a lot to say to Lin Fei.
There was only one senior monk sitting in a distant corner, eating meat and drinking wine in large gulps, seemingly not caring at all about what had happened before.
Lin Fei's gaze was immediately drawn to the monk. He remembered that the monk was the representative sent by Leiyin Temple and his Dharma name was Xuanli.
Beside the senior monk sat a young monk, who had also met Lin Fei once before. His Dharma name was "Xu Xin".
Xu Xin sat next to Xuan Li, looking uneasy. He didn't dare to look at his uncle, who was eating meat and drinking wine, while he sat with his hands clasped together, reciting scriptures.
Leiyin Temple is a major Buddhist sect, hailed as the orthodox lineage of ancient Buddhism. Even its name is inherited from the ancient Buddhist holy site, Great Leiyin Temple. Buddhism has always had many precepts, and Leiyin Temple is particularly strict, even more so than the Jade Emperor Sect, the Daoist sect where Lin Fei originally belonged.
It was extremely rare for a monk from Leiyin Temple to drink alcohol and eat meat in public, which immediately caught Lin Fei's attention.
Lin Fei walked towards the powerful monk and said with a smile, "Master, aren't you afraid of breaking the Buddhist precepts by drinking wine and eating meat?"