Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 841 - 59 Retreat! Retreat! Retreat! [Combined - s]

Chapter 841: Chapter 59 Retreat! Retreat! Retreat! [Combined Chapters]

"Sect Leader Senior Brother, there is dire news."

"The Lower Sect people of the Penglai Three Islands have banded together in a massive uprising, and our Law Enforcement Team Disciples are unable to stop them; they’ve already surrounded Mirage Mountain."

"The Upper Sect Array has been temporarily activated, keeping them on the outside for now. How we should deal with this situation, I implore you, Sect Leader Senior Brother, to decide."

Inside the cave mansion of the Penglai Sect Leader, a tall, thin Daoist with a goatee and a dark complexion looked on with a troubled expression at Daoist Cang Sheng.

This man was Daoist Canghong, who managed the affairs of the Penglai Three Islands within the Upper Sect. The islands, resting below Mirage Mountain, were usually tranquil, which had afforded him a leisurely position concerning sect affairs.

Unexpectedly, he now faced a considerable challenge.

It had been a long time since the Penglai Sect Leader had made a public appearance, leading everyone to believe he was in closed-door cultivation. Daoist Canghong had managed to open the doors of the cave mansion only to discover, to his shock, that the Sect Leader Senior Brother was missing an arm and was consequently left speechless.

Daoist Cang Sheng merely shook his head, signaling him not to inquire further and to speak of his own matters instead, prompting Daoist Canghong to recount the uprising of the three islands of the Lower Sect.

"Why would the Three Islands, which have always been peaceful, suddenly erupt into chaos today?" Daoist Cang Sheng’s demeanor remained calm and tranquil, not showing any sign of panic.

"I immediately sent people to investigate. Some disturbances occurred earlier today, and someone took the opportunity to incite..." With a wave of his hand, Daoist Canghong projected an image of light and shadow, "It hasn’t been long since the event, so I’ve used the Bright Light Mirror Image to recreate the scene."

Initially, it was only a matter of a Lower Sect youth caught stealing Spirit Plants and the Law Enforcement Team Disciple preparing to execute him publicly—an all-too-familiar scene in the Three Islands. If leniency prevailed, the theft of Spirit Plants would become rampant and uncontrollable.

But then, suddenly, two young men leaped forward, overpowering the Law Enforcement Team Disciple, and one of them began a rousing speech...

Despite his blackened face, the delicate and handsome features, the eloquent language, and the prowess of a Seventh Realm talent belonged to no other than Chu Liang of the Shu Mountain Sect.

Daoist Cang Sheng’s pupils noticeably contracted upon seeing this figure.

When the light and shadow faded, it was Chu Liang rallying with raised arms, calling on the people of Fanghu Immortal Island to join with the other two Immortal Islands in a collective uprising.

"I don’t know whose Pass Token they used to enter Fanghu Island. By now, they must have left, as we haven’t seen these two among the rioting crowds anymore," continued Daoist Canghong.

"Chu Liang..." Daoist Cang Sheng murmured thoughtfully.

"Sect Leader Senior Brother, who that person is doesn’t matter right now, what’s crucial is how we are going to quell the chaos in the Three Islands!" Daoist Canghong, noticing his interest in Chu Liang, hastily reminded him.

"Uprisings within the Lower Sect are not unprecedented," Daoist Cang Sheng slowly uttered a word, "Kill."

"Ah?" Daoist Canghong seemed surprised at this and hesitantly said, "How many must we kill to..."

"Of course, those two Law Enforcement Team Disciples. They were insensitive and hasty to execute, causing such a disaster, so we must kill them to serve as a warning to others," replied Daoist Cang Sheng indifferently. "We must be lenient and not suppress the Lower Sect people."

"This..." Daoist Canghong hesitated, "Kill our Upper Sect Disciples?"

He understood the reason not to crack down—the Penglai Upper Sect was already under scrutiny by the other Immortal Sects. This turmoil, incited by an outsider, could be forcefully quelled, but it would certainly be publicized. Even the slightest misstep would be exploited.

Moreover, the hearts of the Lower Sect people had already been stirred by the speech. If one were to execute people, how many lives would it take to suffice? Too few and it might only incite further rebellion among the Lower Sect, leading to more chaos; too many—and where would one find so many lower-tier Cultivators to do the work?

Yet...

The Law Enforcement Team of the Upper Sect was his direct command, and those two Disciples subdued by Xu Ziyang weren’t harmed by the rebellious Lower Sect people, having later been rescued by Daoist Canghong’s orders.

Now, to appease the Lower Sect, Daoist Cang Sheng was considering executing Upper Sect Disciples, causing Daoist Canghong’s hesitation.

"Those two Law Enforcement Team Disciples behaved without empathy and acted rashly to execute, causing such catastrophe. Their execution will set an example," Daoist Cang Sheng continued. "A new set of laws for the Penglai Three Islands had long been under discussion, and now is the time to implement them. In dire need, the Lower Sec can petition the Law Enforcement Team for Spirit Plants to save lives. After a certain number of years of labor in the Three Islands, they can also earn Spirit Plants for themselves. How this will be implemented needs further discussion, and we should invite a few representatives from the Lower Sect to negotiate."

Daoist Canghong nodded as he listened, but once finished, he furrowed his brow and said, "This way, though, the depletion of Spirit Plants will greatly increase. Could it impact the cultivation of the Upper Sect..."

Daoist Cang Sheng glanced at him and spoke firmly, "The things you and your Law Enforcement Team have been doing, don’t think no one is aware. The Spirit Plants you’ve been selling off these years are more than enough to supply the Lower Sect Three Islands. From now on, if you dare embezzle again, you’ll share the same crime as the Lower Sect people."

"Sect Leader Senior Brother..." Daoist Canghong, upon hearing this, was startled and quickly stood up, appearing guilty.

The reason he had been given the lucrative and leisurely position of managing the Three Islands of the Lower Sect was that he was a direct successor of the same master as Daoist Cang Sheng. Without Cang Sheng’s trust, he would not have the strength to compete against other powerful Elders.

Fortunately, Daoist Cang Sheng did not seek to further pursue the matter but looked toward the west with a hint of amusement.

"I was just wondering how I should deal with you..." Daoist Cang Sheng murmured, "I hadn’t anticipated that you’d bring upon yourself the means of your own demise."

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