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Chapter 144 Lang Huan Is Big, Living Is Not Easy
It is common for the Holy Lord to go into seclusion, and Mount Langxuan has long been closed off all year round.
Originally, the people who belonged to Mount Langxuan were not able to live on Mount Langxuan, so they were naturally settled in other immortal peaks. Most of the people from Mount Langxuan have their caves in other immortal peaks, which can be considered a characteristic of the Langxuan Heavenly Palace.
However, this has caused many small and large conflicts.
In the eyes of the Holy Lord, the entire Langxuan Heavenly Palace is a whole. It is only natural to allocate resources according to the situation. Although the inner palace has limited space, there should still be places for people to open caves. There are so many barren areas, and other immortal peaks occupy them in name but do not develop them. Are they not allowing others to develop them?
Furthermore, Mount Langxuan itself is already the most special among the peaks. Not only is it the smallest in scale, but it also has the ruins of the ancient heavenly palace of Langxuan, which holds a greater significance as a spiritual sacred place of the sect. It is not suitable for large-scale development as caves for living. Allowing the people of Mount Langxuan to live scattered outside is not only for their protection but also for the protection of the ruins.
However, among the nine elders who lead the lineage, there has always been dissatisfaction. They feel that the measures taken by the Holy Lord have harmed their own interests and encroached upon their jurisdiction.
If the people of Mount Langxuan need a place to live, does it mean that their disciples and followers do not need one? Do they themselves not need one?
Not developing now does not mean not developing in the future!
These are all superficial manifestations.
In essence, this is a power struggle between the sect master and the nine elders regarding the power structure of the Langxuan Heavenly Palace. It is related to the origin and history of the Langxuan Heavenly Palace. It is the first generation of Holy Lord who established the Langxuan Heavenly Palace.
And the result that has continued to this day after compromising with the nine supporters at that time.
After leaving the inner palace, through the study materials of some divine consciousness jade slips in the storage bag, as well as Yang Taichu's understanding of the inner palace, Chu Shen deduced the problem.
Even if it's not completely correct, it won't be too far from the correct answer.
"I really didn't expect that even as the direct disciple of the Holy Lord, not everything is suitable," Chu Shen said.
Yang Taichu remained calm: "The overall situation in the Heavenly Palace is harmonious and stable. The disputes among the peaks have been going on for a long time, and it doesn't matter for a short period of time. You'll get used to it."
Chu Shen understood it in general. If the Yuwang Sect is the "autocratic" model with Xiong Ye as the final authority, then the Langxuan Heavenly Palace is the "republican" model with a dynamic balance between the Holy Lord and the nine elders.
Different models have their own advantages and disadvantages, which are related to their respective historical development. It's not a matter of suitability or superiority.
For example, in the Langxuan Heavenly Palace, the constant power struggle between the Holy Lord and the nine elders has caused disciples to suffer a lot, and even Chu Shen, as a direct disciple, hasn't been assigned a new residence.
But looking at it from a different perspective, because neither the Holy Lord nor the nine elders can have the final say, and with disciples from the Langxuan Peak scattered everywhere, it indirectly restricts the complete control of the nine elders over their own disciples. This prevents them from imposing harshness and exploitation on ordinary disciples under their command, allowing most disciples from various branches to have a relatively relaxed environment for activities. It may not be a bad thing.
Not to mention the elders of the Lingqi Peak behind the Chongxue Four Great Families. Their reputation among the disciples is not very good. If they are not from the Four Great Families or have relevant backgrounds, they will be oppressed and exploited on the Lingqi Peak. They learn the least but work the most, and the rewards they receive are the least. It is quite difficult for them.
But this is already a relatively good result under the occasional warnings from the Holy Lord and the condemnation from other peaks. If there is no one to suppress them, other peaks would also be willing to accommodate those disciples who can't bear it on the Lingqi Peak. It is not difficult to imagine that the ordinary disciples of the Lingqi Peak would become servants of the disciples from the Four Great Families.
Achieving a dynamic balance, mutually restraining each other's strengths.
"The sect is really complicated, and the higher-ups have deep schemes," Chu Shen frowned.
Yang Taichu remained calm and said, "Although we are cultivators, we are ultimately human. Where there are people, there is a world of martial arts. Everyone has different desires, so how can it not be complicated?
That's why I lean more towards immersing myself in cultivation, forgetting worldly worries. It's just that you, this naughty boy, have shaken my Dao heart..."
Chu Shen looked at her calm appearance, temporarily putting aside the troubles brought by the complex situation in Langxuan Heavenly Palace, and said with a smile, "Senior Sister, you know me well. When I'm with you, I like being passive."
Yang Taichu couldn't hold back anymore and bit her lip, "So, it's my fault, Senior Sister?"
Chu Shen didn't deny it at all, casually pinching her chin, "It's not about who is who, it's about sincerity. I can see that Senior Sister is actually not cold at all, but also longs to be cared for and loved by someone. It's just that she's used to protecting herself with some disguises.
Perhaps it's also because of the complex relationships between the various factions in the Heavenly Palace, which has led to the chaos and lack of clarity in the overall environment, forcing Senior Sister to be like this."
Yang Taichu didn't mind his frivolousness at all, but instead, she indulgently rubbed his hand and said, "You naughty boy, you speak as if you can see through people's hearts."
Chu Shen felt the smoothness of his senior sister's skin and sighed, "It's not that I can see through people's hearts, but rather I have a feeling. Today, when I went to visit Master, I learned so much. My heart feels tired. Thinking about how long Senior Sister has been in the inner courtyard, how could I not feel for her hardships?"
Yang Taichu's body trembled slightly, she raised her head and looked at Chu Shen with a softer gaze, "I'm happy that you have such a heart, Senior Sister. But..."
A mischievous look appeared on her face, "Senior Sister, I've been busy with my cultivation recently and don't have time to reward you. You should go and enjoy yourself with your newlywed wife. Also, make sure to settle the matters of the inner courtyard as soon as possible. You'll have a lot to do."
As she spoke, she turned into a wisp of green smoke, and her laughter grew fainter and fainter.
She had already left the room, leaving behind an extremely lifelike illusion.
Chu Shen was stunned. He hadn't noticed at all before. Yang Taichu's skills were indeed impressive.
"Moon Escape? I didn't expect Senior Sister Yang to have cultivated this Divine Ability to such a level. It seems she has made significant progress during this time."
He wasn't annoyed. Although he had indulged in the youthful fruits for a while and was a bit tempted by her mature charm, if she wasn't willing, he wouldn't force it. He could just ask for more next time.
Besides, the matter of the inner courtyard was indeed troublesome. He currently had no clue about it and needed to find some time to investigate on-site. It would be best to go to Lingjue Peak and find the familiar senior sister, Shen Yingzi. Maybe she could help.
Hmm, she should be able to help. This fox fairy senior sister still owed him a favor. If all else failed, he could bring Bai Ying along. With Bai Ying's face, Shen Yingzi wouldn't be able to refuse giving some guidance.
While he was contemplating, people had already started coming to the estate to congratulate him...