Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2433 - 1102: Leaving the Sect (3)

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It was common knowledge that the Pavilion Elder was not adept at chess. In truth, he had already been holding back; otherwise, the game would have reached a stalemate eighty moves prior.

However, this was not the central issue at hand.

He simply could not fathom why the Pavilion Elder would engage in such a trivial game, in such an inconsequential location, at this particular moment.

Nevertheless, a sense of guilt and trepidation prevented him from inquiring further.

The Pavilion Elder turned his gaze upon him and let out a soft sigh.

"Life is much like a game of chess, where discerning between black and white proves difficult. At times, victory is not truly winning, and defeat is not absolute loss. You become too absorbed in the immediate result, failing to perceive the underlying forces at play."

The middle-aged cultivator offered a respectful salute.

"This student understands."

The Pavilion Elder bestowed a cursory glance upon him, aware that while the student presented a facade of respect, his comprehension remained superficial. This realization dulled the elder's enthusiasm.

"Pavilion Elder," the middle-aged cultivator began, lifting his head to meet the elder's gaze before lowering it again, his voice soft, "Regarding this particular affair, your decision has not met the approval of the higher echelons within the Taoist Court."

The Pavilion Elder remained unfazed. "And why are they unsatisfied?"

The middle-aged cultivator paused briefly before articulating slowly, "The influence of the aristocratic families is substantial, and the Sect's prestige is immense, creating a conflict with the vested interests of the Central Dao Court."

"The intentions of the supreme Taoist Court are to leverage the Blood Sacrifice incident to consolidate the authority of the Court Officials, dismantle the foundational power of Qianxue’s aristocratic families, tarnish the reputation of the Qianxue Sect, and subsequently, use this as justification to reassert control over the Spiritual mines of Mount Qianlong..."

"Most critically, the objective is to implement a Sect reformation, compelling the Qianxue Sect to undergo a name change."

A flicker of condescension appeared in the middle-aged cultivator's eyes. "The character 'Qian,' signifying Heaven, within the Qian Learning State Boundary—consider sects such as the Qian Taoist Sect, or the Heavenly Sword Sect... what right do these sects possess to style themselves after 'Qian Tian'?"

"This world belongs to the Taoist Court."

"Only the Central Dao Court, the Daoist Monarch, and the Daoists are worthy of bearing the divine mandate."

"All power, all Spirit Veins, must be unified under the banner of the Taoist Court. Any Sect or aristocratic family that dares to use the name 'Tian' is nothing short of presumptuous..."

The middle-aged cultivator's demeanor was a mixture of reverence and solemnity.

The Pavilion Elder observed the middle-aged cultivator in silence, a subtle, almost imperceptible disappointment clouding his eyes.