Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme

Chapter 692: 442: Change Again

Several days later, a very good timing was chosen, not too urgent, yet still conveying adequate importance.

“Federation News: The highest court in the Eastern District today publicly hears the case of former Eastern District council member, vice-chairman of the Eastern District Financial Association, and president of the Fushan Group, Ye Chen, on charges of serious violations of the law and crimes…”

“Regarding the seventy-two charges against him, the defendant Ye Chen has confessed without reservation. The highest court in the Eastern District has ruled: Ye Chen is stripped of his council member status, sentenced to death, and fined…”

This news was broadcast on television.

Xu Yang smiled and turned around to look at Ning Qing and Nie Hailong sitting in front of him, “What brings you two here?”

Nie Hailong, firmly seated, was also direct, “Dean Qian, the incident with the Ye Family is indeed the Federation’s fault. We hope to make amends for this mistake and restore our previous cooperation. What do you think?”

Between the lines, it was clear they intended to repair the relationship.

The battle at Fulong Mountain, with the Blessed land destroyed, even more so showed the strength of the “Temple of War God” and “Mingxiao Taoist Temple”.

With Heaven Reaching methods, deep and unfathomable!

Although the method to draw in the Heavenly Tribulation sticks in the throat of the Great Cavern Heavens like a fishbone and looms like a sword over their back, making them feel threatened and unrested, as long as they don’t make further moves, continue to destroy mountains and temples, and attack other Blessed lands, all parties can tolerate them, shake hands and make peace, instead of conflicting head-on.

After all, no Cavern Heaven or Ancient Sect of a Blessed land wishes to follow in the footsteps of Fulong Mountain.

Whether dissembling or with sincerity, they all hoped to repair their relationships.

To welcome a temporary peace, to secure a temporary calm, other issues could be dealt with later, in the future.

This was the prevailing thought among the Great Cavern Heavens, which is why the Ye Family was unhesitatingly pushed forward as the first step to ease relations, even the Dry Prosperous Monk, who had received much benefit from Fulong Mountain, tacitly approved of this.

But pushing out the Ye Family alone was not enough, after all, everyone was not a child, and an apology was not enough to make amends for wrongdoing.

So next…

“We are willing to make any kind of compensation within our power.”

Nie Hailong looked at Xu Yang, making an offer with sincere words.

Xu Yang, hearing this, shook his head, “I think you have misunderstood. This matter has little to do with me; I am unable to help you much.”

“We understand.”

Nie Hailong nodded calmly and said, “But ultimately, this matter arose from the Ye Family’s illegal actions. Dean Qian, as the victim, both morally and logically, we should compensate you for this mistake.”

He was not sure whether Xu Yang was being honest, nor could he confirm whether Xu Yang had any association with the Temple of War God and Mingxiao Taoist Temple, but at this point, this was the only way they could express their stance and extend goodwill, no matter if it proved useful or not, they had to try.

At the very least, they could express their sincerity and attitude.

“Alright then!”

Hearing this, Xu Yang did not persist, “I am not a petty person. We can resume our previous cooperation, but I have one condition.”

Nie Hailong’s gaze sharpened as he asked solemnly, “Dean Qian, please state it.”

Xu Yang smiled and got straight to the point, “I want Longhai University!”

“…”

“…”

At these words, both fell silent.

A moment later, Nie Hailong spoke up, “Do you mean that Longhai University?”

Xu Yang smiled and nodded, “That should be the one.”

Nie Hailong: “…”

…

Thus, the deal was settled.

The two sides shook hands and made peace, and everything was decided.

After seeing off the two visitors, Xu Yang stayed alone in the room, contemplating his next move.

The Federation had come prepared this time, ready to make substantial concessions, willing to fulfill any request he might have, as long as it was within their power.

But he did not make an excessive demand, asking only for Longhai University.

The reasons were twofold, one was to maintain the persona of “Qianjin”, and the other was the need for Longhai University.

The former goes without saying, Xu Yang did not want to fully expose himself yet, regardless of whether those people believed him or not, he still had to play his part.

As for the latter…

According to investigations, Xu Yang found that the invasion of the Desire Realm Demons has something called “nodes”.

These nodes can be seen as weak points in the world, more susceptible to penetration and easier to breach.

Thus, these nodal areas are more affected by the Red Moon’s influence compared to other places.

Longhai University was just such a node, indirectly leading to his predecessor’s death.

For him, these nodal areas were actually of no use; he was not like the Black Lotus Sect or other Heretic God Sects that needed these nodal areas. Was he supposed to face the infiltration of the Desire Realm forces up close?

However, many things cannot be viewed solely in terms of benefits or advantages. These nodes are like hidden bombs, bound to detonate one day, causing severe damage.

Moreover, the Black Lotus Sect and other Heretic God Sects also covet these nodes and will certainly take action around them.

Therefore, Xu Yang needed to prevent future troubles by setting up demon-sealing formations to suppress these nodes, to avoid more trouble.

Not just for Longhai University, but other places and other nodes, enforcement of seals was necessary to slow down the erosion and infiltration of the Desire Realm Demons.

The task was colossal and somewhat difficult, but it wasn’t entirely thankless, as there was the reward of accumulating merit. Furthermore, it could serve as “live streaming material” to satisfy the audience and address the issue of content updates.

Thus, the main task going forward was to seal the Heavenly Demon nodes while continuing to develop.

Yet with such a vast world and so many Heavenly Demon nodes, he alone could not cope with the workload.

Therefore, it was necessary to go live and initiate a “merit” competition!