The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1480: Chapter 1480: Mastering the Holy Land of All Paths

The Wando Conference organized by Jing Yan was originally intended to enhance and elevate the influence of the All Paths Sacred Land.

Now, it can be said that Jing Yan’s purpose has been completely achieved. In the following days, Jing Yan mainly discussed the future pattern of the All Paths World with the martial artists attending the Wando Conference.

However, it was evident that few were truly concerned about this. Although these people seemed to outwardly recognize Jing Yan as the Holy Master of the All Paths Sacred Land, their minds were no longer focused on this matter. Currently, they still could not see much hope for the All Paths Sacred Land to overthrow the Wanbao Divine Hall.

Jing Yan also saw through the thoughts of the crowd, so he decided to end this Wando Conference accordingly.

Jing Yan assigned Elder Su He to be responsible for the subsequent related arrangements. For any loose martial artists wishing to temporarily reside on the All Paths Spirit Mountain, there were suitable accommodations. If someone wished to leave the All Paths Spirit Mountain, Elder Su He would personally escort them out.

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On this particular day, in the Outer Hall of the All Paths Holy Hall,

a group of people sat solemnly here.

From the main branch of Spirit Mountain were Jing Yan and Ruo Bing Supreme Elder.

From the Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain were Mountain Master Ma Zhi and the Divine Emperor strongman, also the Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain Supreme Elder, Chui Feng.

From the Southern Branch Spirit Mountain was Mountain Master Zu Qi.

From the Western Branch Spirit Mountain were Mountain Master Wang Geng and Supreme Elder Yan Bin. Mountain Master Wang Geng had hurriedly arrived after the Wando Conference ended. Although originally he had not planned to come to the All Paths Spirit Mountain, he ended up coming with mixed emotions after receiving the relevant messages from Yan Bin. It was evident that the abilities and means of Holy Master Jing Yan exceeded his imagination, compelling him to attend.

Lastly, for the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain, Mountain Master Kun Long had already been executed by Jing Yan. Only Supreme Elder Che Ju was here, having arrived later. Initially, upon learning of Mountain Master Kun Long’s death, Che Ju was greatly shocked and thought that there might be a war between the main branch of Spirit Mountain and the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain. However, after getting the subsequent information, he accepted the fact of Kun Long’s death.

Against a traitor, Holy Master Jing Yan eliminated him under the pretext of cleaning the house, to which Supreme Elder Che Ju had nothing to say. He himself also detested traitors intensely.

”The former Mountain Master Kun Long of the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain colluded with the Wanbao Divine Hall, betraying the All Paths Sacred Land, and has been executed by me. Now, the position of Mountain Master for the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain is vacant. I propose that Elder Che Ju temporarily assume the position until a suitable candidate for Mountain Master is found,” Jing Yan’s voice announced.

”Does anyone have any objections to this?” Jing Yan looked at everyone present.

”I think it’s appropriate! Very suitable!” Elder Chui Feng immediately agreed.

Mountain Master Ma Zhi of the Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain glanced at Elder Chui Feng and also nodded, indicating no objection. Seeing this scene, the others naturally found it difficult to voice any opposition. Besides, there was really no point in Jing Yan’s proposal to rebut. Holy Master Jing Yan wasn’t suggesting someone from the main branch to manage the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain, but letting Supreme Elder Che Ju handle it temporarily.

”Since no one has any objections, it’s settled. Mountain Master Che Ju, when you return to the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain, make sure to immediately start purging Kun Long’s influence. I suspect there are still Kun Long’s supporters in the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain, which need to be identified. Such disruptive elements must not be tolerated; any discovered must be dealt with relentlessly,” Jing Yan said solemnly to Che Ju.

”Very well! I will proceed with this immediately after I return,” Elder Che Ju replied with an impassive expression.

”Elder Ruo Bing, please accompany Mountain Master Che Ju to assist in purging any potential issues in the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain,” Jing Yan continued to Ruo Bing.

”Yes, as the Holy Master commands,” Elder Ruo Bing immediately responded.

Che Ju glanced at Jing Yan, then at Ruo Bing Supreme Elder, not voicing any opposition. Kun Long’s betrayal of the All Paths Sacred Land was indeed a disgrace for the Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain.

Previously, the five branches of Spirit Mountain within the All Paths Sacred Land were practically in a state of division, but it had always been an internal issue. Kun Long, the Mountain Master, colluding with the Wanbao Divine Hall, was a different matter entirely. As the Supreme Elder of the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain, Che Ju also felt deeply ashamed.

”I have some top-level Divine Pills to distribute among you, including some Heavenly Pills, etc. Upon returning, each Mountain Master may decide how to allocate them.”

Jing Yan then took out several hundred jade bottles, dividing them into four portions placed in front of him.

”Mountain Master Ma Zhi, this portion is for the Eastern Branch Spirit Mountain,” Jing Yan looked at Mountain Master Ma Zhi.

Mountain Master Ma Zhi’s expression was very complicated at this moment; he glanced again at Supreme Elder Chui Feng.

These elixirs are all valuable, and Mountain Master Ma Zhi also desired them. However, accepting these elixirs would mean fully acknowledging Holy Master Jing Yan’s leadership over the All Paths Sacred Land. In the future, not even appearing to agree but acting otherwise would be possible for the main branch.

If the strength of the main branch was insufficient, it wouldn’t matter. The problem was that the main branch was indeed very strong now. Holy Master Jing Yan had effortlessly eradicated Mountain Master Kun Long of the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain and could even face Supreme Elder Chui Feng, a Divine Emperor strongman, head-on.

For Ma Zhi, this was indeed a significant pressure. Accepting these Divine Pills, should he later regret it, and end up like Kun Long under Jing Yan’s grasp, would be a possibility.

Had Supreme Elder Chui Feng not recognized Jing Yan as the Holy Master, it would have been another matter. The issue was, that Supreme Elder Chui Feng evidently thoroughly acknowledged Jing Yan as the Holy Master of the All Paths Sacred Land.

Under Jing Yan’s gaze, Mountain Master Ma Zhi stood up, approached, and collected the elixirs.

”Thank you, Holy Master!” Ma Zhi bowed slightly to Jing Yan.

Even though he felt a bit uncomfortable, given the situation, he had no choice, no other alternative.

”This portion is for the Southern Branch Spirit Mountain. Mountain Master Zu Qi, please come forward to collect it,” Jing Yan, smiling brightly, turned to Mountain Master Zu Qi.

Seeing that Mountain Master Ma Zhi had already compromised, what else could he do? It’s hard to battle against the prevailing forces, and he had no other options.

Then Mountain Master Wang Geng of the Western Branch Spirit Mountain and the temporary Mountain Master Che Ju of the Northern Branch Spirit Mountain also each collected their respective portions.

”There will be more of these elixirs in the future. Whenever I find the time, I’ll refine some. These elixirs can bring some benefits to your spirit mountains,” Jing Yan said with a light laugh.

”Thank you, Holy Master!” everyone expressed their gratitude.

”For now, you can return and wait for my instructions. Once the time is right, we will retrieve everything that the Wanbao Divine Hall took from us,” Jing Yan said solemnly as he rose from his seat.

The people in the Great Hall also stood up.

The several Mountain Masters exchanged silent glances with one another.

Perhaps, being led by Holy Master Jing Yan may not necessarily be a bad thing for the All Paths Sacred Land. This Holy Master, Jing Yan, is young and rumored to be a Holy Alchemist. Under his leadership, perhaps the All Paths Sacred Land can truly return to glory. Moreover, this Holy Master Jing Yan doesn’t seem biased towards the eastern, western, southern, or northern branches of Spirit Mountain. He could have chosen not to distribute these pills to the four branches, but he didn’t.