Chapter 1067, Let’s Fight

Translator: Jon

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

In the Hall of Harmony, many people turned to look at Qian Wudang. Upon realising what was going on, Tang Yi Feng was shocked.

 

Honestly, when he saw the United as One Ward Nexuses, he thought that they were invented by the Ministry of Military Supplies. One had to know that the Ministry of Military Supplies had gathered many talented people in the Ways of Artification, Pills, and Glyphs. It could be said that such special talents of all Sects in Bing Zhou were managed by the Ministry of Military Supplies. If there was a need, they had a right to enlist any special talent from any Sect.

 

These special talents gathered at the Ministry of Military Supplies and ensured that sufficient supplies would be provided to the front lines. In the past, those from the Ministry of Military Supplies would invent some peculiar items, but they were mostly useless. People only thought the items were novel.

 

For this reason, the research and development institution of the Ministry of Military Supplies was always criticised. Over the years, they had been vexed, eager to prove their worth.

 

If the United as One Ward Nexuses were indeed invented by the Ministry of Military Supplies, they could clear their bad name and enhance their reputation.

 

Now, it seemed that the items had nothing to do with the Ministry of Military Supplies. Instead, it seemed that they came from the Ministry of Laws.

 

Tang Yi Feng couldn’t help but think that those from the Ministry of Laws were only a bunch of barbarians. When did they become well-versed in the Way of Artification?

 

“Why are all of you looking at me? Let’s drink some tea.” Even though dozens of eyes were staring at Qian Wudang, he remained unperturbed. He picked up his teacup and took a sip.

 

He already knew what he had to face before coming to the conference, so he wasn’t surprised.

 

Chao Ye landed a slam on the table and snapped. “Stop acting dumb. These items come from the Ministry of Laws. Do you dare say you have no idea?”

 

“I know they come from the Ministry of Laws, of course. What’s the problem with that?” Qian Wudang looked innocently at Chao Ye. “You’ve kept a bunch of talentless people at the Ministry of Military Supplies who invent all sorts of rubbish. Someone from the Ministry of Laws can make United as One Ward Nexuses, and it doesn’t affect your Ministry. Why are you mad at me, Brother Chao?”

 

Chao Ye snorted. “Such strategic treasures should be managed and distributed by the Ministry of Military Supplies to maximise their value.”

 

Qian Wudang said with a smile, “You already have the ward nexuses. If you want to make them, just tell your artificers to dismantle and study the items. It’s not difficult to make these items. You have many artificers working for you, so they shouldn’t get their salaries but do nothing. They have to show they are of some value.”

 

“Not anyone can make such treasures.” Chao Ye scoffed.

 

He had done what Qian Wudang had suggested. The moment he got his hands on the ward nexuses, he told his artificers to gather and dismantle the items in an attempt to make those items on their own. Embarrassingly, even the famous artificers in Bing Zhou couldn’t ensure a high success rate. It wasn’t difficult to craft the ward nexuses, but it was hard to weave the Glyph, which was too complicated. It was challenging to perfectly weave the Glyph into the ward nexus during the process.

 

These artificers had been trying to make the items for half a month, but they only managed to produce five ward nexuses. They were merely lucky to successfully craft those items, so their success couldn’t be replicated.

 

That was the reason Chao Ye brought up the issue at the great conference despite knowing how embarrassing it would be for the Ministry of Military Supplies.

 

They were responsible for managing resources and inventing items. Despite the number of people they had, they hadn’t produced anything brilliant over the years. On the other hand, the items made by the Ministry of Laws instantly amazed everyone.

 

During this period, Chao Ye had been feeling vexed and aggrieved. Why didn’t he have such a talented person working for him, whereas Qian Wudang was so lucky?

 

“If no one can make these items, what is it that you’re holding now?” Qian Wudang smiled.

 

“Qian Wudang!” Chao Ye landed another slam on the table. “Do you want me to make things difficult for the Ministry of Laws? Don’t even think about getting resources from my Ministry from now on!”

 

“I protest, Deputy Coalition Leader!” Qian Wudang turned to look at Pang Zhen. “This person is threatening me by using his position for his vested interests. He’s said he won’t give any resources to the Ministry of Laws. He even dares to be so impudent in front of all of you, so you can imagine how he’ll suppress my Ministry behind your back. Please stand up for me, Deputy Coalition Leader and Elders. Replace him with a better person to lead the Ministry of Military Supplies.”

 

“Damn it!” A furious Chao Ye jumped atop the table and rolled up his sleeves, ready to pounce on Qian Wudang. The Commander of the Ministry of Recruitment, Shi Jian, and the Commander of the Ministry of Appointments, Wan Guliu, quickly pulled him back and placated him.

 

While trying to struggle out of their grip, Chao Ye growled, “Let’s fight! According to the rules in the Cultivation World, the more powerful one will have the final say. I’ll beat you up until you collapse to the ground!”

 

Qian Wudang sneered. “Come on, then. I won’t hold back my power even though you’re old and frail.”

 

“I’ll let you know I’m stronger than you are even though I’m old!” Chao Ye was agitated.

 

“Come quickly. I’m waiting for you right here.” Qian Wudang remained seated and tapped on the table.

 

“Alright,” Pang Zhen said gently. “Stop arguing. Say no more, Qian Wudang. Have a seat, Elder Chao. Both of you are Commanders, so it’s inappropriate for you to argue like this during the great conference.”

 

Naturally, Chao Ye would pay due respect to Pang Zhen. He shook off the two people on each side and glared at Qian Wudang before taking a seat.

 

On the other hand, Qian Wudang continued sipping tea.

 

This was giving Pang Zhen a headache as he looked around. The two of them were Ninth-Order Divine Ocean Realm Masters, so they wouldn’t be so impetuous as to truly get into a fight during the conference. There was no doubt Chao Ye was hot-tempered, but he knew his boundaries. He had acted this way because he was agitated, which showed he regarded United as One Ward Nexuses as important.

 

Over the years, the Ministry of Military Supplies had never produced anything useful. It would’ve been fine if nothing changed. Much to their dismay, the Ministry of Laws managed to produce United as One Ward Nexuses, which showed how incompetent those from the Ministry of Military Supplies were. This was the reason Chao Ye wanted to control the distribution of the items.

 

Since he was the leader of the Ministry of Military Supplies, he had to consider the interests of his subordinates.

 

Also, there had been some conflicts between them over the years, which were mainly caused by the matter regarding Explosive Fire Spirit Stones.

 

When the items first appeared, Chao Ye went to negotiate with Qian Wudang, hoping to transfer the production of the items to the Ministry of Military Supplies, and it would be regarded as their contribution. Naturally, they would give the Ministry of Laws some benefits by providing more resources to them. However, his attempts were futile. Qian Wudang refused to transfer the production of the items to them. It wasn’t like Chao Ye could force him to do it, so he could only give up.

 

Such conflicts didn’t matter, but the values of United as One Ward Nexuses and Explosive Fire Spirit Stones were different. Chao Ye could give up on Explosive Fire Spirit Stones, but he couldn’t ignore the existence of United as One Ward Nexuses.

 

What he had said was right. Supposedly, such treasures that could be available to everyone should be managed by the Ministry of Military Supplies. It was their job, after all.

 

However, the person who could make United as One Ward Nexuses worked for the Ministry of Laws. Since Qian Wudang refused to let that person go, no one could force him.

 

After giving it some thought, Pang Zhen turned to look at Tang Yi Feng. “What do you say, Elder Tang?”

 

Presently, Tang Yi Feng was studying the ward nexus in his hand. He felt that the item was truly amazing. It would be wonderful if such items could be available to more people. With such items in possession, the collective power in the Grand Sky Coalition would be boosted by at least 20 to 30 per cent. The items are especially useful for cultivators in the Cloud River Realm and Real Lake Realm.

 

The result would be astonishing. No Spirit Pills were comparable to those ward nexuses.

 

Upon hearing Pang Zhen’s words, Tang Yi Feng was puzzled as to why the other party even asked him that question. It had been two years since he joined the Elder Council, but he rarely took part in anything. He only stayed here so that his Sect’s disciples had someone they could rely on.

 

Therefore, be it the small conference or the great conference, he rarely expressed his opinions.

 

“You may not be aware of it yet, Elder Tang. These ward nexuses are made by one of your Sect’s disciples,” Pang Zhen explained.

 

“For real?” Tang Yi Feng was astounded, but he soon realised who the person was. “You mean…”

 

Pang Zhen nodded. “It’s Lu Yi Ye. Besides these ward nexuses, he’s also the one who makes Explosive Fire Spirit Stones.”

 

Qian Wudang had kept the secret from everyone else. Those from the Ministry of Military Supplies only knew that Explosive Fire Spirit Stones were made by the Ministry of Laws, but they had no idea who crafted the items. However, it wasn’t impossible to figure it out, especially when these Divine Ocean Realm Masters wanted to find out who the person was.

 

The supply of Explosive Fire Spirit Stones gradually stopped after Lu Ye went missing two years ago. Upon his return, they had new Explosive Fire Spirit Stones. What was more, United as One Ward Nexuses also appeared at the same time.

 

By now, it was apparent who made the two items.

 

Tang Yi Feng smiled helplessly. “I don’t even know that he has such capabilities.”

 

Pang Zhen nodded. “He’s indeed a brilliant cultivator. This world will belong to the young people in the future.” He couldn’t help but feel that life was full of surprises. He was there when Lu Ye became a disciple of the Crimson Blood Sect. At that time, Lu Ye only showed a one-leaf aptitude, so no Sect wanted him. In just a few years, not only did he become a Divine Ocean Realm Master, but he could also produce such incredible items.

 

If Pang Zhen had known Lu Ye would turn out to be so successful, he would’ve accepted him into the Righteous Sect.

 

Upon learning that Lu Ye was the one who made the items, Tang Yi Feng finally understood why Pang Zhen asked him that question. After giving it some thought, he said, “These are indeed wonderful items, but the problem is whether they can be mass-produced. If not, they’re merely novel items that have limited influence on the situation we’re dealing with.”

 

“Just ask Qian Wudang whether these items can be mass-produced. As far as I’m concerned, every team of the Ministry of Laws has been equipped with such ward nexuses during this period. Even those from the Ministry of Orders have gotten their hands on these items.” Chao Ye snorted.

 

Everyone knew that the Commander of the Ministry of Laws, Qian Wudang, and the Commander of the Ministry of Orders, Fan Xiangyi, were on good terms. Whatever those from the Ministry of Laws had, the items would be shared with the Ministry of Orders.

 

They then shifted their attention to Qian Wudang.

 

In such a situation, Qian Wudang naturally wouldn’t hide anything from them. He didn’t necessarily have to control the supply of the items as this matter would affect the entire Bing Zhou. Even though he was the Commander of a Ministry, he couldn’t do anything that would harm everyone’s interest. It was just that he wanted all his subordinates to be equipped with the items first.

 

Since a month had passed, all of his subordinates already had the items in possession. It wouldn’t matter if he had to let someone else control the distribution of the items, and it would save him some trouble.