Chapter 644 Flipping the Table

October 5th, 5:00 AM.

The two major official forums of the Taiyi Gate and the Five Elements Alliance exploded. Two posts were marked red and pinned to the top. One was a post from the Beijing headquarters account:

#The Military God Sect Launches a Full-Scale Attack on Beijing. Elders and Senior Deacons of Branches Around Beijing, Provide Swift Support!#

The second was an announcement from the Songhai branch:

#The interest group led by Cai Qinhe colluded with the Southern School and Dark Night Rose, lured and killed Yuanshi Tianzun, and schemed against the Alliance Leader. After the facts of the crime were exposed, they were violently arrested and have been executed. Subsequent investigations will continue. Please pay attention to the forum. This announcement is made by Fu Qingyang.#

Both events were follow-ups to the Tribunal. In fact, some people had already foreseen that Yuanshi Tianzun's return to the Lingjing (Mystic Realm) would trigger a series of negative aftershocks.

But no one expected it to escalate this much.

Clearly, the Military God Sect seized the opportunity of the Five Elements Alliance's internal turmoil to launch an attack on Beijing, seeking to further weaken the official's strength.

Since the establishment of the Five Elements Alliance, the only time the official forces had been cornered at their doorstep was when they recklessly launched a nuclear strike on the Asura.

In the twenty years since then, nothing similar had happened.

This further highlighted how the Five Elements Alliance under the rule of the Ten Elders was gradually declining, engaging in infighting, harming talent, suffering backlash, and engaging in serious internal friction, which allowed evil organizations to seize the opportunity.

"A rotten organization is bound to perish."

"The Five Elements Alliance is no longer the Five Elements Alliance of the past."

"Serves them right, the Ten Elders are not worthy of ruling the Lawful Good faction."

Comments like these emerged endlessly in the posts. Although they were quickly deleted and the accounts that posted the corresponding remarks were banned, the comment section no longer had the same atmosphere of shared hatred.

Many people had lost faith in the headquarters and even believed that the Military God Sect's actions were helping the Five Elements Alliance be reborn from the ashes. In any case, it was Beijing that was being attacked.

On the other hand, the announcement from the Songhai branch gave those grassroots Lingjing Xingzhe (Mystic Realm Walkers) who were completely disappointed in the Five Elements Alliance a glimmer of hope.

Not all of the Five Elements Alliance's higher-ups had succumbed to the intimidation of the Ten Elders. When the headquarters made self-destructive actions, there were Lawful Good powerhouses who stood up to resist.

For a time, Qian Gongzi's (Young Master Qian) support soared, and he became the light in the eyes of the middle and lower-level Xingzhe (Walkers).

.........

Maple Forest Mountain, a cluster of buildings filled with sunrooms.

In a sunroom built of glass and steel supports, covering an area of more than two mu, there were seats, furniture, electrical appliances, and equipment of all kinds.

Working in such an environment was like being in nature.

Behind the desk placed among the flowers, a figure appeared silently. It was an elegant and gentle old man in appearance, but his feet were constantly squirming roots, firmly rooted in the ground.

His hair was made of black snakes as thick as fingers, hissing and flicking their tongues, swaying like seaweed.

It was Elder Miao.

His aura was somewhat weak. Most of the black snakes on his head were broken, and his roots and body were covered with burn marks.

He, including the other eight, had suffered quite serious injuries.

The series of disturbances caused by the Tribunal enraged Gang Leader Jiang. This demigod single-handedly challenged nine peak Sovereigns, severely injuring the nine elders, including Elder Miao.

Fortunately, no one died.

Fortunately, Gang Leader Jiang's first wave of anger had passed. Fire Masters were like this: as long as you could withstand their first wave of anger, you could slowly plan your next move.

Cai Qinhe, the mastermind, had been sent back to the Lingjing (Mystic Realm) by Yuanshi Tianzun, and the Nine Elders were just "acting according to the rules," which was not wrong in terms of discipline.

In terms of law, it was also not wrong. The fact that Yuanshi Tianzun killed an official elder was a fact, and so was his collusion with evil professions.

As for the matter of luring and killing, you colluded with evil professions, so why blame others for luring and killing you?

If people used the rules to kill you, who could you blame?

Therefore, after Gang Leader Jiang vented his anger, even if he was still annoyed and unwilling, the matter was almost over, and the alliance leaders still had to let them be responsible for the aftermath.

Elder Miao opened his mouth and gently inhaled, and the surrounding plants "rustled." The tender green branches and leaves emitted a light mist-like green glow, rushing into his mouth in a frenzy.

His weakening aura quickly strengthened.

"Hoo..." Elder Miao exhaled contentedly. At this time, he turned his attention to the voice recorder on the table.

It was left to him by his eldest son, Yun Zhongzi. Usually, if something happened and he couldn't find someone, he would leave a voice recorder.

Elder Miao grabbed the voice recorder and pressed the button.

"Father, some things have happened. Two things: first, the Military God Sect's Heavenly Kings are attacking Beijing, except for the King of Fear, they have come out in full force. Second, Fu Qingyang has returned to reality and killed all of Cai's direct descendants."

Elder Miao's eyes darkened.

.........

Beijing.

Enveloped in thick fog, the battle between the Enchantment Demons and the Five Elements Alliance and the Taiyi Gate took place in the streets, parks, residential areas, and even residential buildings.

The signal was interrupted, the water and electricity were cut off, and some residents who were awakened by gunfire and fighting hid in their rooms in fear. Those who were bold enough to go out to check all died outside.

The moral values of the Lawful Good and Evil Lingjing Xingzhe (Mystic Realm Walkers) were rapidly declining.

Official Xingzhe (Walkers) who were close to the red line had no choice but to withdraw. On the other hand, the Enchantment Demons of the Military God Sect were much more brutal. After going berserk, they no longer cared about their moral values. They simply let go and fought, killing Lawful Good Xingzhe (Walkers) and ordinary people alike.

They even used their companions who were wanted by the Lingjing (Mystic Realm) and had their coordinates exposed, taking advantage of the fog to cover them, to ambush official Xingzhe (Walkers) in reverse.

At this time, the voice of the King of Fear rang in the ears of all the surviving Enchantment Demons:

"The old guys are back, retreat!"

.........

11:00 AM.

In a spacious and bright office, the Nine Elders sat silently on both sides of the conference table. Great Elder Dihong's secretary stood beside his leader, holding a folder in his hand, reporting:

"According to statistics, four elders have been sacrificed, thirty-six Saints, seventy-five Transcendent. Twelve Mist Lords of the Military God Sect have been killed, forty-seven Enchantment Demons. The results of the casualties among ordinary residents have not yet come out, but it is preliminarily estimated that it will exceed one thousand...

"The government is very angry about last night's disaster and hopes that the Five Elements Alliance can be held responsible for this matter and provide a plan to retaliate against the Military God Sect."

After a pause, Secretary Li said:

"Fu Qingyang attacked Qianniao Lake last night. Except for a few Cai family direct descendants who were out of town, the rest, including four elders, have been confirmed dead. In addition, he posted a post on the forum without authorization to convict the Cai family. The forum was attacked by hackers and was paralyzed for a night. It was only restored at ten o'clock this morning and the post from the Songhai branch has been deleted."

After finishing the report, he gently closed the folder and stepped aside.

Great Elder Dihong looked at the eight peak Sovereigns on both sides of the conference table and sighed, "Everyone, what are your thoughts?"

This was the most serious conflict between Lingjing Xingzhe (Mystic Realm Walkers) since the establishment of the Five Elements Alliance. The damage caused, the social impact, the property loss, and the damage to the image of the Five Elements Alliance were all incalculable.

"Gang Leader Jiang's anger has caused the situation to get out of control," the Grand Elder of Water God Palace snorted coldly.

If they were in Beijing, such a thing would not have happened.

If the Heavenly Kings of the Military God Sect dared to come, except for the King of Fear, the rest would have to die.

"The Tribunal was a bad move," the Elder of Sword Pavilion shook his head slightly.

"He was played to death by others, who can he blame?" The Great Elder of the Red Fire Gang felt sorry for his misfortune, but also hated him for not fighting for it.

He was referring to Yuanshi Tianzun.

In the process of climbing to power, there was bound to be fighting and intrigue. It was not that you were right, or that you were kind, that others would give way to you.

If you failed in the power struggle and were killed, you could only say that the winner was king and the loser was the villain.

The Elder of Sword Pavilion swept over everyone, and realized that they were somewhat regretful, but at their position, they would not say it out loud.

There was no need to say it.

At this time, Secretary Li glanced at the laptop on the table and said:

"Excuse me for interrupting, leaders, Fu Qingyang is requesting a connection."

"Him?" Another elder of the White Tiger Army laughed in anger, "He killed the direct descendants of the Cai family without authorization. He has no discipline and no organization. He still dares to come? Is it that no matter what crime he commits, the Marshal can protect him?"

Although the Nine Elders and Cai Qinhe had power struggles, they had been friends for decades, or even a century. In essence, they were on the same side.

No one was not angry that Fu Qingyang killed all the direct descendants of the Cai family.

Dihong waved his hand, "Since he's here, let's deal with his problem together. Let him in."

The projector on the ceiling stretched out and emitted a fluorescent blue beam.

In the beam of light, Fu Qingyang appeared, wearing a snow-white suit, his face cold and stern, like the coldest sword in the world.

He glanced around at the Nine Elders at the table, his eyes even colder.

Dihong said in a deep voice: "Fu Qingyang, are you here to put on a pretense of justice for your actions of killing the descendants of Cai Qinhe, or are you planning to use quelling the anger of the grassroots members to restore the prestige of the headquarters as an exchange to escape the death penalty?"

Fu Qingyang was very good at manipulating public opinion and political negotiations, and they had already seen this.

The Grand Elder of Water God Palace said in a gloomy tone:

"The post you posted on the forum clearly shows that you want to shift the blame to the Cai family. Do you think this will make up for the official losses? Ridiculous. This will only make the grassroots feel happy, but it is of no use at all. And you killed four elders, causing losses second only to the Military God Sect. Prepare to accept the trial."

"You still dare to try me? I don't mind emulating Yuanshi Tianzun." Fu Qingyang's first words surprised the Nine Elders.

At this juncture, a trial was naturally out of the question, as it was too sensitive.

The Grand Elder of Water God Palace was just intimidating him verbally, but Fu Qingyang's reaction exceeded everyone's expectations.

He wasn't here to negotiate.

Fu Qingyang's voice was cold: "The Cai family has been removed from the Five Elements Alliance, and Yuanshi's revenge has been avenged, but I don't think it's enough. The nine of you are accomplices and should pay the price. I'm not here to negotiate with you, I'm here to flip the table."

When he spoke the last sentence, he was like an angry lion.

..........

Lingjing (Mystic Realm) No. 7606, the Marshal's study.

The Marshal, wearing black riding pants, military boots, and a white shirt, sat behind a desk full of novels and comic books, his sharp eyes sweeping over the four alliance leaders.

They were Gang Leader Jiang, with short red hair and a wild aura, and the Palace Master of Water God Palace, wearing a flowery opera costume.

There was also a clay figure in the image of an old man with a beard reaching his chest, and a sapling emitting a gentle green light.

"I won't waste time talking nonsense with you. I don't need to repeat the matter of Yuanshi Tianzun's Tribunal, right," Fu Qingxuan said coldly:

"Yuanshi Tianzun's death has caused grassroots cadres and members to lose trust in the Five Elements Alliance, and it has also exposed many problems within the Five Elements Alliance. The Ten Elders have too much power and must be weakened!"

Gang Leader Jiang asked bluntly, "What do you want?"

"Wait a moment!" Fu Qingxuan took out a small note written by her younger brother from her pocket and read it out:

"First, establish a judicial department specifically responsible for trying official Xingzhe (Walkers) who have made mistakes. The Ten Elders have no right to interfere with the results of the trial. Second, separate the investigation department and give it supervisory power and financial power. In the future, the Ten Elders will only be in charge of administration."

In the past, the headquarters had supreme power, and the judicial, legislative, and administrative powers were all concentrated in the headquarters, in the hands of ten people.

The Ten Elders divided up the entire Five Elements Alliance.

But now, power would be broken up and reorganized, and no longer would a group of people hold those supreme powers at the same time.

The Palace Master of Water God Palace frowned and said, "Nonsense! I don't agree!"

"You can disagree, but I will announce my withdrawal from the Five Elements Alliance and make the White Tiger Army independent," Fu Qingxuan said bluntly.

The Palace Master of Water God Palace smiled, "Girl, you are not the first Marshal. Look at the White Tiger Army, who will follow you."

Fu Qingxuan said coldly, "Those who quit the Five Elements Alliance will follow me, those who are disappointed in the Five Elements Alliance will follow me. I just said that the grassroots are now completely disappointed in the Five Elements Alliance. Fu Qingyang and I are both quite popular. He will raise his arms and follow the trend. Guess how many people will follow him."

She glanced around at the four demigods and said:

"Before the meeting, I have already met with government leaders. They also believe that this turmoil was caused by the excessive concentration of power within the Five Elements Alliance. For them, there are already two official organizations of Lingjing Xingzhe (Mystic Realm Walkers). Adding one more will not make much difference, and it may even be better because power is more dispersed."

The Lord of the Central Courtyard sighed, "Fu Qingxuan, have you forgotten the reason why the Five Elements Alliance was formed?"

It was precisely because of the appearance of the Light Compass prophecy that the Five Elements Alliance was united into one force, and the power of the Lawful Good faction soared to an unprecedented level, surpassing the evil professions that should have been stronger.

Fu Qingxuan shrugged, "The decision is up to you. If you don't even agree to weaken the headquarters, then you are all giving up, and I will give up too."

The Lord of the Central Courtyard frowned, "What do you mean by giving up?"

"Watch more comics!" Fu Qingxuan sneered.

After about ten seconds of silence, Gang Leader Jiang nodded, "Then let's do it this way. I think it's good."

He had been thinking about Fu Qingxuan's proposal. After thinking for a long time, he thought, "Damn, what a great idea."

This was more effective than beating up the Nine Elders.

The Lord of the Central Courtyard thought for a few seconds and nodded slightly.

The sapling swayed gently and a gentle voice came, "You decide, I don't care."

Fu Qingxuan immediately looked at the Palace Master of Water God Palace, "The minority is subordinate to the majority, it doesn't matter whether you agree or not."

.........

In the conference room, the Nine Elders frowned. Their impression of Fu Qingyang was that he was wise, calm, arrogant, and resourceful, with a hint of cunning.

He was a political opponent not to be underestimated.

A political master should plan strategies and never let emotions overcome reason.

They never expected that Yuanshi Tianzun's death would make this young and mature politician so失态(lose his composure).

"Flip the table?" Elder Miao looked at him calmly, "Fu Qingyang, you don't have the qualifications yet."

Fu Qingyang had now restrained his emotions and smiled coldly:

"I don't have the qualifications, but the Marshal does!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the voices of their respective alliance leaders rang in the ears of the nine peak elders at the same time:

"From today onwards, the judicial power will be stripped from the headquarters and a separate judicial department will be established. The investigation department will be separated from the headquarters and will have supervisory power and financial power. The headquarters will be in charge of administration in the future.

"The establishment of the judicial department and the investigation department, as well as personnel appointments, will be led by Fu Qingyang, and you will assist."

The conference room instantly fell silent.

The nine peak Sovereigns seemed to be under a petrification spell, sitting stiffly at the table, losing all expressions and emotions.

Fu Qingyang leaned forward slightly, his sharp eyes sweeping over everyone, his voice cold:

"Killing Yuanshi Tianzun, you lost half of the game. The Military God Sect attacked Beijing, and you lost everything. Did you think that I posted posts on the forum and killed the direct descendants of Cai Qinhe just to vent my anger? No, I was pulling votes.

"The Marshal has already met with government leaders and obtained permission to establish a third official organization. And my popularity is high enough. If the Five Elements Alliance doesn't want to split, the alliance leaders must accept my terms.

"The ten of you old guys are rotten. If it weren't for the Lawful Good's base, I would have liked to kill you all. Yuanshi didn't kill you yesterday, not because you shouldn't have died, but because even if he was desperate, he didn't want the Lawful Good faction to collapse."

Fu Qingyang finally looked at Elder Miao:

"Elder Miao, I told you that day that the arrogance of those in power is the cradle of chaos, the poison of order, and the root of all evil in the world. But you don't seem to have taken it to heart."

The fluorescent blue light flashed and he disappeared from the conference room.

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ps: I will update the wrong words first and then correct them later.