Chapter 376: Chapter 274: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand, Purge the Celestial God Association

After a series of procedures were completed, it was already late at night.

That night, Su Yu exercised his Daoist authority and submitted numerous pieces of evidence to the Sect Leader, showing the Celestial God Association’s fraudulent acts against elders, oppression of fellow disciples, and most crucially, their monopolization of the core disciple quotas of the Enlightened faction and the seizure of the Wandering Dragon Ancestor’s legacy.

The evidence detailed instances of oppression against fellow disciples over the past hundred years, listing the origins of core disciples in the Enlightened faction, along with petitions and signatures from disciples who were bullied.

"The oppression by True Disciple Tang Xingye can be traced as far back as a hundred years ago, and most recently, just a few months ago. Every disciple can stand out to testify, as many actions were not concealed, with many peers able to bear witness, with no falsehood."

Holding the evidence, Su Yu spoke in a deep voice:

"Tang Xingye’s monopolization of the Enlightened faction obstructs truly talented disciples from progressing, a grave sin."

"As a Daoist, I must uphold the fairness and justice of the sect. Tang Xingye’s intent to turn the sect into a personal family business is a major taboo, known now to me, and absolutely intolerable."

He clasped his fists towards the Sect Leader and the chief seats, speaking loudly:

"I propose that all guilty disciples should have their cultivation abolished, their Cultivation Skills reclaimed, and be expelled from the sect. From now on, no disciple from the Celestial God Association shall ever be admitted into the sect."

The Sect Leader and the chief seats remained silent, all looking at Mingyuan True Lord, the chief seat of the Enlightened faction.

The Sect Leader and chief seats have no vested interest in this matter, and Daoist Su Yu’s first proposal is bound to be agreed upon as a formality; the Enlightened faction is the involved party, so his opinion is crucial.

Facing the gazes of the chief seats, Mingyuan True Lord raised his eyelids and said:

"The Celestial God Association’s actions are indeed a grave taboo for the sect, but whether expelling all disciples and abolishing their cultivation is too severe a punishment, for that would leave many elders of the Enlightened faction without disciples."

Su Yu immediately replied:

"This would indeed affect the elders, but errors cannot be ignored due to other factors. I have a proposal, and I wonder if the Sect Leader and the chief seats find it feasible."

Profound Truth Immortal Venerable nodded:

"Go ahead."

Su Yu bowed and spoke solemnly:

"Considering the impact on the Enlightened faction, I propose that in the next three years, out of new disciples recruited, the Enlightened faction may pre-select ten of them. I will personally donate 50 million taels of gold and 50 high-grade treasures to the Enlightened faction to assist in cultivating the disciples, and furthermore, compensate each faction with 3 million taels of gold for losses concerning the disciples over these three years. What do the chief seats think?"

As he finished speaking, the Sect Leader first showed a look of appreciation.

The other chief seats also nodded one by one.

The chief seat of Enlightened faction thought for a moment and then smiled:

"This result is self-inflicted by the Celestial God Association and will be decided by the Daoist. I have no objections!"

Su Yu bowed:

"I thank True Lord for his support!"

Profound Truth Immortal Venerable nodded with approval, speaking solemnly:

"Since the chief seats agree, this proposal is passed, and Daoist Su Yu will be fully responsible for it."

"I accept the duty!"

The next morning, the sect issued an announcement:

"Announcement: Former True Disciple Tang Xingye, as a True Disciple, showed no ideals or beliefs, abandoned his initial mission, and during his tenure as a True Disciple, he did not think of the sect’s benefit, but rather used his position to turn the sect into his own independent kingdom and personal domain, eroding the sect’s foundation for personal gain, exercising arbitrary powers. His actions severely endangered the sect’s interests and are extremely serious in nature."

"After research by the sect meeting and the Sect Leader’s decision, executed by Daoist Su Yu, it is determined to revoke all sect rights from Tang Xingye, reclaim his cultivation, and expel him from the sect."

"Furthermore, all disciples in the Celestial God Association shall have their cultivation revoked and be expelled from the sect."

Upon the announcement, the entire sect was shaken, everyone was astounded, and filled with immense shock.

"Wow, acting the very next morning after ascending, Su Yu Daoist’s move is too swift!"

"All disciples from the Celestial God Association having their cultivation revoked and being expelled from the sect, that’s ruthless."

"Is this the power of a Daoist? It’s too exaggerated, too enviable!"

Amidst their shock, Su Yu had already led officials from the Discipline Hall to capture disciples from the Celestial God Association in the Enlightened faction.

Upon arriving at the main peak of the Enlightened faction, Su Yu observed that all disciples of the faction were present, with over a thousand surrounding more than three hundred individuals.

The majority were disciples from the Enlightened faction, and over three hundred were members of the Celestial God Association, more than Su Yu had imagined.

These individuals had already been captured.

When the announcement was made, before the Discipline Hall arrived, disciples of the Enlightened faction, who had long suffered under the Celestial God Association, united to attack, further supported by the chief seat of the Enlightened faction activating the Mountain Protection Formation, rendering the over three hundred individuals powerless and easily captured.

Out of one faction’s one thousand three hundred people, having over three hundred belong to one force, the proportion is quite staggering.

Other disciples from the Enlightened faction had endured the Celestial God Association for long enough; previously, they lacked anyone high-level to champion their cause, unable to retaliate.

Now, with the sect intending to deal with the Celestial God Association, they were more enthusiastic than anyone.

The elders from the Enlightened faction did not show themselves, nor did anyone stop Su Yu.

Firstly, this was a sect-wide resolution, and furthermore, while the Celestial God Association were their disciples, there were opposing disciples too, with even greater numbers.

Typically, they could mediate between conflicting disciples, but with a sect resolution, coupled with Su Yu’s generous compensation, they could only endure the pain of abandonment.

This demonstrates Su Yu’s intelligence; he did not act forcibly but utilized his resources to provide generous compensation, enough for them to forsake their own disciples.

The most crucial part is not the 50 million taels of gold and the fifty Tier Seven Treasures, but the right to select new disciples over three years.

Every year the sect gate is opened, new disciples count by the thousands, and there are sure to be geniuses among them. They can prioritize selecting ten each time, consecutively for three batches, ensuring each elder chooses one or two excellent disciples. With the compensation of 50 million taels of gold and fifty high-level treasures, it would only take a few years to cultivate them into something even better.

Multiple strategies working together, achieving such smooth execution.

However, Su Yu did not see Tang Xingye among the three hundred. He has long not lived at Tongming Peak, and after last night’s Daoist ceremony, he left in anger, narrowly avoiding this calamity.

After reviewing the list from the Tongming sect, Su Yu was shocked to find that the disciples affiliated with the Celestial God Association exceeded three hundred, with over two hundred still not within the sect.

"It’s already over a third; this is too exaggerated."

With this proportion, in a few decades, the Tongming sect might truly belong to the Tang family.

Tang Xingye’s current level is 194, with a Second-Layer Dao Foundation, holding two Tier Ten Treasures, and backed by a dominant sect. The possibility of him succeeding in his second Great Celestial Tribulation to form an Immortal Golden Elixir is extremely high.

Once successful, he’d become the foremost Earth Immortal of the Tongming generation, likely inheriting the position of Tongming head. By then, the Tongming sect would unquestionably be his.

The terminus of an almost certain Earth Immortal is indeed a pity, even Su Yu admits.

However, the struggle for power and profit has always been ruthless.

For his own interest, the greatest respect Su Yu can give his enemy is to go all out.

Shaking his head, Su Yu handed these disciples to the Enforcement Hall to be sent to the Penal Prison, where the unique Secret Skill of the sect would be used to strip them of their cultivation, removing all sect Dao skills.

As for Tang Xingye and other absent disciples, Su Yu signed an arrest warrant under the Daoist name.

Tang Xingye’s arrest warrant held the highest specifications: 50,000 sect contributions, two major merits, and privately issued a bounty of 10 million taels of gold.

In just one day, the dust settled, and everything of the Celestial God Association within the Xuanzhen Immortal Sect was uprooted effortlessly.

Notably, Ye Xiyi also got caught.

Though he received a message from his uncle urging immediate departure, he underestimated Su Yu’s quick actions, moving decisively that very night, persuading the Tongming head, making escape impossible by the time notice arrived.

He was personally captured by the Wandering Dragon Ancestor.

Knowing everything now, Wandering Dragon Ancestor’s heart ached over Su Yu’s initial entry into his sect before being persuaded to leave, with his fury peaking.

For him, only one path remains: the abolishment of cultivation and expulsion from the sect.

Within the sect, the Celestial God Association was dismantled by Su Yu’s thunderous strike, but the focus is on the Association’s headquarters in the Infinite Forest.

When the news reached Tang Xingye, he had already returned to headquarters.

Opening the panel, he saw the latest notification about being expelled from the sect and the interruption of subsequent Cultivation Skills.

The impact on subsequent cultivation is minimal; having established a Dao Foundation, he can still advance to level 200 and undergo Celestial Tribulation for Golden Core formation, but post-core formation, he can’t derive Heart Skills with corresponding Dao skills.

Furthermore, post-core fabrication, further Dao skills can’t be acquired, relying on external sources much like a Loose Cultivator.

"Su Yu!"

Grinding his teeth, his internal fury almost tangible.

"I can’t do anything to you within the sect, but your association won’t escape."

Taking a deep breath, he spoke in the management channel:

"I need a hundred thousand troops organized within a week for an expedition to the Thousand Star Hall, can it be done?"

Vice President He Yuqing responded first:

"The association is mostly mobilized already; start preparations now, we can set out in a week."

Jiang Lang followed, adding:

"So far, we’ve invited over 652 Loose Immortals to assist, but with the sect facing suppression from Profound Truth Daoist, some inner sect members might be hesitant to offend the Daoist and might not come."

"Increase the assistance fees, pay thrice the market rate."

"Understood."

"Also, Ye Chen, head to Cangtian Temple, spend 10 million taels of gold and a Tier Nine Treasure to invite Celestial Cangtian to aid us." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"No problem."

Assigning a series of tasks, Tang Xingye solemnly declared:

"The sect defeat is a foregone conclusion, but as long as the Celestial God Association remains, we will not lose."

Closing communications, he fell into deep thought, his expression shifting uncertainly, before reopening communications with someone. After a while, a figure in a black robe entered, prompting him:

"Does your previous offer still stand?"

The black-robed figure chuckled and replied:

"Absolutely. If you agree, you can enter the Holy Pool of our sect for refining, switch to the Demon Dao seamlessly, and practice our supreme Yin Yang Demon Manual!"

"Alright, I agree."

"A wise choice!"

"Defeat Thousand Star Hall, enter our Holy Pool for transformation, immediately undergo your second Great Celestial Tribulation to establish the Demon Dao Great Elixir; by then, leverage the association’s power to seize Chixiao Sword Peak as your scene, bringing the Infinite Forest under our sect’s domain."