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Chapter 570: Heaven's Change! The Beginning of Slaughter! (Part 1)
Chapter 570: Heaven's Change! The Beginning of Slaughter! (Part 1)
Zhou Meier's mindset was calm and serene.
The feelings of resentment, anger, and grievance she once had while at home completely vanished after her journey across the White Cloud Continent.
Whatever will be, will be. I'll just sit tight in my room.
Suddenly, her communication jade began to vibrate frantically, and the five spirit Gu within her body started to report incessantly.
There was news.
Lots of news.
Upon opening it, she found messages from her former companions, Zhao Wubai, Tian Wanqing, Jiang Bin, Wu Lianlian, and others.
The contents of the messages were astonishingly similar.
"Meier, the opportunity for us has arrived!"
Yes, the opportunity for this group of people had truly come.
Because this assessment was of utmost importance, many of the families' direct descendants were either unable to pass or had already been drained by the pleasures of wine, women, wealth, and fame.
There were numerous vacancies that needed to be filled.
And this time, it was the General Sect's turn to make an appearance.
As long as they passed the assessment, even their families couldn't replace them.
Zhou Meier looked at the notification on the table.
Her gaze fell upon the clauses above.
Her eyes were calm and serene, and she replied, "Yes, the opportunity has come."
...
The assessment conducted by the Only Righteous Sect this time had led to a major reform that even Yan Nan himself hadn't anticipated. This reform was a tremendous boon for the Only Righteous Sect!
Yan Nan had created an opportunity that transcended class boundaries!
For everyone in the Only Righteous Sect, it was a chance to break through class barriers and rise above their current status!
Especially within a sect like the Only Righteous Sect, the impact of such a decision was indescribable.
The Only Righteous Sect had existed for tens of thousands of years, and class stratification had solidified over this long period, becoming unbreakable. The strong grew stronger, and the weak became weaker, even leading to mutual absorption.
For a society that had been relatively stable for so long, this decision from the upper echelons was like tearing open a rift!
There would undoubtedly be countless fallen aristocratic families.
And where there were fallen families, there would also be those who advanced with unstoppable momentum!
All aristocratic families would be re-evaluated!
Aside from the few Vice Sect Leader families that remained unshakable, the others would face promotion or demotion. This class restructuring was already causing a reshuffling of the entire Only Righteous Sect's foundation.
Moreover, in this process, the connections you had cultivated over several generations would become utterly useless.
For those in the lower echelons, it was like a shot of adrenaline injected directly into their veins.
In such a situation, who would have time to worry about Fang Che?
Those who were once high above might fall into the dust, and those who were once meek might rise with newfound pride!
Society had changed!
...
Guardian Headquarters.
Dongfang Sansan received the news immediately.
The message even left Dongfang Sansan stunned for a moment.
After a long pause, he let out a bitter laugh, "I can't believe this old man has taken such a bold step."
He felt that he might have pressured Yan Nan too much, pushing him to make such a brilliant move!
When the feedback about Fang Che reached him, Dongfang Sansan didn't pay much attention to it because he had already anticipated this issue before the Youth Friendship Battle.
So, he had been working diligently to investigate Fang Che and complete his tasks on his end.
Then, he quietly waited to witness the spectacle Yan Nan had created.
However, he hadn't expected the commotion to be this grand, even exceeding his control.
One of his biggest concerns was this scenario: What if Yan Nan made a firm decision to break the existing social hierarchy of the Only Righteous Sect, creating opportunities for advancement?
For the Only Righteous Sect, it would be like releasing a giant catfish into a peaceful pond!
The ensuing changes would be unpredictable.
In this situation, the newcomers would have to establish themselves and assert their authority, while the old guard would have to maintain their status, contribute, and strive for further advancement...
Those who were knocked down would seek to regain their footing and reestablish their prestige.
All of this required merit and contribution points.
But where would they obtain so many merit points and contribution values? They could only acquire them from the Guardian Continent!
In other words, after the Only Righteous Sect's reevaluation concluded, the Guardian Continent would erupt into warfare from all directions.
Countless high-level experts from the various aristocratic families of the Only Righteous Sect would rush in like hungry wolves.
Using all means necessary, they would slaughter, seize, and plunder, turning their gains into merits and achievements to solidify their power and status.
"Is this how you're forcing him, pushing Yan Nan onto the right path?"
Even Dongfang Sansan was astonished.
"You don't have to do anything. Just station a high-level expert near Fang Che to protect him, and the problem would be solved. Why make it so complicated, stirring up the entire continent?"
"Just to keep them busy?"
"Yan Nan, oh Yan Nan, how does your mind work?"
Dongfang Sansan was speechless!
Based on his long-term understanding of Yan Nan, he knew that Yan Nan wouldn't initiate such a disruptive move.
It wasn't that he lacked the audacity, but his inertia, stemming from his long-standing position at the pinnacle of power and his stable status, prevented him from even considering such a step.
Yan Nan had distanced himself from the sufferings of the people.
In other words, he must have had a reason for doing this, and currently, the only thing that could drive him to such actions was the matter concerning Fang Che.
This was an easy guess.
There was no other reason!
As a result, in the short term, the Only Righteous Sect would suffer significant losses, but in the long run, their combat strength would substantially increase.
Even the middle echelons would undergo a change.
Those who had been lounging on their laurels, enjoying life without striving for progress, would inevitably be replaced by newcomers who would maintain a hawkish attitude for a considerable period.
"I dare say that even Yan Nan himself doesn't realize the greatness of what he's done! This old man is already dazed..."
Dongfang Sansan was genuinely exasperated.
Because his guess was true—Yan Nan was indeed confused at the moment.
I just wanted to find a way to stop them from killing Fang Che... How did it end up like this?
But after reacting, he would immediately do it: This is what I was thinking... That kind of commanding and strategizing appearance.
"The pressure has increased!"
Dongfang Sansan rubbed his eyebrows: "This side must also follow suit! If we don't move, we'll suffer a huge loss!"
"Within the Protector's territory, the major families will be tested!"
"Test content: Transform the border into numerous small defense lines, assign them to the major families according to their size, and have them send people to guard them for three years! Families of level five and above must participate!"
"Those who fail to defend their lines will be demoted!"
"Within three years, continuously record the merits of the major families and continuously conduct grade evaluations."
"For other small families, follow the Only Righteous Sect's method, eliminate one-fifth of them, and open up the channel for grade advancement!"
As Dongfang Sansan gave the orders, he couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.
Forced to copy Yan Nan's methods, this was indeed the first time in his life!
This order seemed like a mere test, but Dongfang Sansan understood that countless people would die under this command.
It was as if he was forcing the people of these major families to go to the battlefield and die!
Then he began to consider how to maintain the meritorious families and provide various practical rewards and benefits for advancement.
The entire Protector's Headquarters also became instantly busy.
All the staff members who were drafting the rules had extremely solemn expressions, as they could sense the heavy danger in the air.
The Only Righteous Sect was doing this.
The Protectors were doing the same.
Perhaps... a sweeping revolution that would shake the world was about to arrive!
And with this revolution, the ultimate decisive battle between the two sides would likely follow.
Dongfang Sansan continued to issue orders.
Each command became increasingly harsh.
"For the mines at the border, extract resources at all costs for three months. After three months, start mining while planting explosives. If there's any disturbance, we'll fight to the death!"
"Within two months, uproot all the informants from the Only Righteous Sect in the entire region, leaving none behind, regardless of life or death!"
"Seal off the entire region, and strictly enforce the laws, raising the severity level by three!"
This order caused everyone who heard it to shudder.
What did it mean to raise the severity level by three?
For example, if someone originally stole ten taels of silver, they would only be beaten with a stick, forced to return the stolen goods, and fined.
But after raising the severity level by three, they would typically be imprisoned for at least three years.
Simultaneously, another order was issued: "The Protectors are recruiting new members!"
Countless orders were issued one after another, each one capable of changing the world's situation. They flew out of Dongfang Sansan's mouth, were recorded, compiled, and then sent out...
In the Protector's Headquarters' administrative hall, almost no one spoke, as everyone was busy working at a rapid pace.
"All idle, reclusive, secluded, and recuperating high-level Protectors, return to headquarters immediately!"
After nearly forty to fifty orders were issued, Dongfang Sansan finally stopped.
He let out a soft sigh.
Then he began to check for any omissions: What else did I miss?
Just then, a report came in.
"Xue Fuxiao has returned."
Dongfang Sansan's tense expression finally relaxed into a smile: "Let him in."
Xue Fuxiao held a small wolf cub, and when Dongfang Sansan saw it, he was surprised by its exceptional ferocity. The little wolf cub, which had just been born, stretched its neck and bit down hard on Dongfang Sansan's finger when he extended it.
It whined as it bit, its small eyes emitting a fierce look.
"Not bad, little guy. Where are its parents?"
"They're outside."
Dongfang Sansan accompanied Xue Fuxiao out, and in the courtyard, he saw two giant wolves, one slightly smaller than the other.
They were silver-gray, with extremely agile bodies.
They didn't have the enormous size of a small mountain, but they were about three times larger than ordinary wolves.
But Dongfang Sansan knew that this was just their normal form, not their combat form.
Once they entered combat form, their terrifying power would be evident.
Now, the four eyes of the two giant wolves were fixed on Dongfang Sansan and the little wolf cub he was holding, their gazes complex.
There was a hint of hostility, but it wasn't intense.
It was clear that they felt uneasy and fearful upon arriving at a place like Kanpo Cheng, as there were too many dangerous auras that could threaten them.
Dongfang Sansan held the little wolf cub and greeted the two giant wolves with his spiritual power: "Hello."
The giant wolves responded with their spiritual power: "Are you the human who can help us and help our child evolve?"
"I am."
Dongfang Sansan smiled, and his hand began to emit the scent of the Wolf God Grass.
The two giant wolves' eyes lit up like light bulbs.
They licked their lips and swallowed, their eyes full of desire.
Dongfang Sansan's spiritual power vibrated: "Since you've come, there will naturally be benefits for you; I can help you greatly increase your strength. But I can't give you the Wolf God Grass. It needs to be combined with many spiritual herbs to help the little one."
"The little one's future is what I want. It will definitely become stronger than you, ten times, a hundred times, or even more."
Dongfang Sansan communicated with the two giant wolves through spiritual power.
The two giant wolves slowly began to nod.
The hostility on their bodies gradually faded.
Eventually, they relaxed their bodies and lay down like two large dogs, occasionally wagging their tails.
Dongfang Sansan, holding the little wolf cub, sat down and talked to the two giant wolves, even using his spiritual energy to groom their fur.
"Wow, you two are really dirty." Dongfang Sansan said.
He continued to use his spiritual energy to groom them, as if giving them a bath, and the dirt on their fur was directly cleaned off by his spiritual energy.
Throughout the process, the two giant wolves were very docile.
Xue Fuxiao watched with wide eyes, almost unable to believe what he was seeing.
This is really... the difference between people is just so huge?
Back then, I was flattering, helping in battles, and constantly chasing after you day and night, chasing after you over a dozen mountains...
All the while, we were communicating through spiritual power... and it took a whole month, and even now, they still don't acknowledge my efforts and are resentful towards me...
But then, after seeing this old silver coin, it took less than half an hour for them to transform from wolves into dogs?
Is there any justice left in this world?
In response to Xue Fuxiao's reaction, the two giant wolves rolled their eyes, showing their disdain.
It's all because of you... You have no charisma at all. Holding that blade of yours, you always look like you're about to skin us. How can we possibly have any feelings for you?
Look at this person in front of us, he seems so harmless.
So kind.
Moreover... we're not stupid. Where are we? This isn't our snowy mountain. This is someone else's territory.
We've already come here, and even if we don't listen, what can they do? Could they really turn us into wolf stew?
As the saying goes, a good man doesn't suffer immediate losses. Although we're wolves, we also understand this principle.
Moreover, this person has Wolf Spirit Grass...
Dongfang Sansan laughed heartily, hugging the female wolf's neck, and said to Xue Fuxiao, "These two big guys are quite adorable. Why did it take you so long to tame them?"
"Hehe..."
Xue Fuxiao was speechless and could only laugh awkwardly.
Adorable?
On the other side, several mountains were devoured by these two, leaving not even a squirrel... How can they be called adorable?
The male wolf rolled its eyes, lay down on the ground, and whined twice: "He can't do anything, so what's the harm in letting him touch us? Besides, if he really wants to do something, can I stop him?"
Xue Fuxiao burst into laughter.
Dongfang Sansan's face turned dark.
He stood up, took out a bottle of pills from his chest, and gave two to the giant wolves, saying, "Good stuff, it'll enhance your strength."
Under the influence of the spiritual power, the two giant wolves were very smart and their eyes lit up at the mention of strength.
They rolled their tongues and swallowed the pills.
After a moment, a wolf howl echoed.
The two giant wolves stood up with renewed vigor, their silver fur rippling like waves, and their bodies grew a size larger, making their silver fur even more lustrous.
The two giant wolves were instantly invigorated.
"Of course! With these pills, you'll become even stronger. But you can't just take them without doing anything in return. To help you digest the medicinal power, you'll need to spar with someone every day. You must cooperate and spar with them, understand?"
The giant wolves' spiritual power shook the void, "What is sparring?"
"It means you'll fight with them, but you must not injure or kill them. Got it?"
The two giant wolves instantly understood: This is just playing!
This is so easy!
They immediately nodded.
(End of Chapter)
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