The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1637 1637: Full Advancement for All

Even though Jing Yan left the low-class world ten thousand years ago and has not returned for over ten thousand years, how could the Jing Family be as powerful as it is now without him?

The Jing Family's primary source of resources is the Splendid Pill Tower, which was solely established by Jing Yan. Without the Splendid Pill Tower, how could the Jing Family have produced so many experts in the Saint Realm and Void God Realm?

It can be said that the five Jing Family Elders and the Supreme Elders opposite Jing Yan have also benefited from the conditions created by him. And now, they dare to claim that the Zhou Family is Jing Yan's family, but not theirs.

How could Jing Yan not be angry?

Fine, since you think that way, you might as well split off.

Whether in the low-class world or the Human Territory in the God Realm, some prominent families are often divided into main and branch lines. However, such divisions generally involve collateral descendants. Direct descendants are rarely separated unless they commit a significant offense and are demoted.

Jing Yan now demands these five people leave the family's main line. The main line will not require any resources from them, and they can manage all the resources they earn independently. Of course, the main line will not allocate any resources to their branch.

The faces of these five Elders and Supreme Elders were unsightly.

"Ancestor Jing Yan, even though we supported those family experts in pressing Jing Yun Clan Leader, we haven't harmed the Jing Family's interests. You may think we were wrong, but even if we were, it's not a severe mistake. Why do you need to expel us from the family's main line?" one Elder said in a deep voice.

"Furthermore, among the five of us, two are Void Gods, and three are in the Saint Realm. If we leave the family with others, the strength of the main line will be significantly weakened. Ancestor Jing Yan, you can't possibly stay in the low-class world for a long time, right? Aren't you afraid that after you leave, the Jing Family's main line won't be able to dominate this world?"

"Indeed, we hope that Ancestor Jing Yan and Jing Yun Clan Leader will reconsider!" several people implored.

Even at this moment, they showed no intention of acknowledging their mistakes. Based on what they said, it seemed they even intended to threaten Jing Yan.

They all knew Jing Yan wouldn't stay in the low-class world for long. Once he leaves, the Jing Family will lose many top experts, and its overall strength will weaken significantly. By then, it's not impossible that other families might challenge the Jing Family's overlord status.

Moreover, if a single family can't challenge them, what if several powerful families unite?

This is not entirely impossible. Even if Jing Yan leaves the low-class world, he could still deter the world's families, but they might still compete for the position of Alliance Hierarch.

The power of a World Alliance Leader is not insignificant. It is impossible to say that those strong families do not covet the position of World Alliance Leader.

In this world, unity is not absolute. The pressure on Jing Yun at yesterday's Void God Assembly is the best proof.

"You are to move out today." Jing Yan was genuinely angered.

"Fine, then we'll leave!"

"Even if we leave the main line of the Jing Family, we won't necessarily be worse off! I would also like to ask if we are entitled to a share of the Splendid Pill Tower..." someone chimed in.

It was apparent that he wanted a share of the Splendid Pill Tower.

"Ridiculous!"

"The Splendid Pill Tower was established single-handedly by me. Strictly speaking, all its produce is personal property. What right do you have to claim the Splendid Pill Tower?" Jing Yan retorted.

"Get out!" Jing Yan's voice was suddenly filled with an invisible pressure.

The five Elders and Supreme Elders dared not speak further. If Jing Yan had decided to strike them down, they would have no recourse. In this world, no one could contend with Jing Yan.

"Elder Jing Bao, what about you? Will you join us?" one Elder asked Jing Bao.

Jing Bao was silent, then he shook his head.

"Elder Jing Bao, take care of yourself!" said a Supreme Elder of the Void God Level to Jing Bao.

These five individuals had their own branches and many descendants. While they might not be able to take other Jing Family Disciples with them, they could definitely take their descendants.

Some Jing Family Disciples began to leave Jing Family Square, gathering their belongings to leave the Jing Family Mansion. They could settle in any city once leaving Donglin City.

"Jing Bao!"

Jing Yan looked at Jing Bao.

Jing Bao lowered his head, not daring to meet Jing Yan's eyes.

"From this moment, you will face the wall in contemplation for ten years. Return to your courtyard, and do not leave unless it is a matter of great importance." Jing Yan stated firmly.

This was Jing Bao's punishment.

"Understood!" Jing Bao responded.

Perhaps at this moment, Jing Bao still didn't feel he was wrong, but he dared not defy Jing Yan or leave the main line of the Jing Family.

Jing Bao left.

The five Elders and Supreme Elders, along with many Jing Family Disciples, also departed from the square. Soon, they would leave the Jing Family Mansion in Donglin City.

"Jing Yun, summon all disciples within the family of the Void God Level and Peak of Saint Realm." Jing Yan instructed Jing Yun.

Jing Yun was slightly surprised but still called over the top experts of the Jing Family as his father Jing Yan ordered.

The majority of the Jing Family's top experts serve as family elders or Supreme Elders. However, some members do not hold any position since they focus solely on cultivation and avoid dealing with administrative matters, thus opting out of elder roles.

The Jing Family indeed had numerous Martial Artists in the Void God and Saint Realm. However, almost ten Void God and Saint Realm members just left the main line. This undeniably had a significant impact on the overall strength of the Jing Family.

Swiftly, aside from those unable to return from distant places, all other top experts gathered before Jing Yan.

"Do any of you have objections to how I dealt with Jing Zhu and others?" Jing Yan inquired of the group gathered there.

Everyone shook their heads.

"Ancestor, Jing Zhu and others went too far; they forgot how they became powerful, forgot how the Jing Family became powerful. Without you, Ancestor, the Jing Family might still be an obscure small family unable to even step out of Donglin City, or perhaps even be extinct."

"It can be said that everything the Jing Family has belongs to Ancestor Jing Yan. Zhou Shang Yun, the Zhou Family Patriarch, has long served in upper management at the Splendid Pill Tower and contributed significantly to its development. Regardless of Zhou Shang Yun's relationship with you, Ancestor, we should allocate certain resources to the Zhou Family."

"We all support your handling of the situation, Ancestor Jing Yan."

"I support it too. However, losing so many top Martial Artists and many middle and lower-level disciples does have a considerable impact on the family as a whole." another person said with a furrowed brow.

Once this person finished speaking, the others fell silent. Because this was indeed the truth, everyone had to accept this reality.

"This isn't much of a problem. The resources of our Jing Family are sufficient to quickly cultivate some top-level martial artists to fill the gap. As for the mid to lower-tier members, that's even less of a problem." The Clan Leader Jing Yun squinted his eyes and said.

"The Clan Leader is right!"

"Those who leave our main branch won't receive our resources anymore. The resources we save can gradually cultivate some martial artists at the Saint Realm or even at the Void God Level." A Supreme Elder nodded and said.

"As long as you all believe my handling is correct, that's fine!"

"Honestly, I really don't want to see problems within the Jing Family, nor do I want to see a split in the family. However, for those descendants who cannot be united, it's better to not have them."

"Alright, let's not discuss this matter anymore."

"Next, those whose names I call, step forward." Jing Yan then said.

"Jing Haiyan!"

"Jing Tao!"

"Jing Ziluo..."

Jing Yan called out one name after another.

The Jing Family members whose names were called all stepped forward with faces full of confusion. They didn't know what Jing Yan wanted by calling them out. Could it be they also did something wrong, and Ancestor Jing Yan wanted to punish them?

Some had indeed made some minor mistakes, and their hearts were even more uneasy.

"Ancestor! I was wrong, please forgive me!"

Jing Tao, a Jing Family disciple, directly knelt down and said to Jing Yan with a mournful face.

"Hmm, what mistake did you make?" Jing Yan was slightly stunned.

He truly did not know what mistake this peak of the Saint Realm, Jing Tao, had made. Of course, with countless descendants in the Jing Family now, it's inevitable that some might inadvertently do something against family rules.

"I... I have a grandson with decent talent, with hope to step into the Saint Realm. For him, I took a little more resources from the family vault..." Jing Tao trembled as he said.

"How much extra resources did you take?" Jing Yan asked coldly.

"I took an extra million Spirit Stones and some Soul Crystals!" Jing Tao lowered his head and whispered.

A million Spirit Stones, plus some Soul Crystals, isn't too much. For a family elder, taking these extra resources, in a family like the Jing Family, is really not a big mistake.

"Hmm, I'll talk about your problem later." Jing Yan nodded and said.

Although the elder didn't take much, it was still wrong. Mistakes must be punished. No rules, no standards.

"Alright, stand up first." Jing Yan waved his hand, and a force lifted Jing Tao's body.

"Father, Elder Jing Tao has made significant contributions to the family over the years. He's personally handled many affairs. I hope father can show leniency." Jing Yun pleaded for Jing Tao.

Jing Tao indeed had a good reputation in the family over the years. He was kind to the mid and low-level family disciples. Many of them liked Elder Jing Tao. Even some collateral descendants of the Jing Family sought help from Elder Jing Tao, and he always assisted them.

After Jing Yun's plea, several top martial artists from the Jing Family also pleaded for Elder Jing Tao.

"Enough, I've already said that Jing Tao's issue will be discussed later. Now, there's another matter." Jing Yan waved his hand.

Only then did everyone realize that Jing Yan had called these Jing Family disciples out not because they had made mistakes, but perhaps to announce something else.

"You seven are all in the late and peak stages of the Saint Realm. Your talents are excellent, and you all have great hope to step into the Void God Realm. However, under normal cultivation, it might take you a long time to walk the path to the Void God Level." Jing Yan said slowly.

"Now, I will raise all of your realms to the Void God Level. This way, the overall strength of our Jing Family's main branch will not decline due to a small separation." Jing Yan spoke while waving his arm.

Cream-colored Chaos Qi quickly appeared.

The Chaos Qi simultaneously enveloped the bodies of the seven people.

Not only the seven people were taken aback, but everyone else was also equally stunned, not knowing what Jing Yan meant. Raising them all to the Void God Realm, how could that be possible?

Only Jing Yun knew that his father, Jing Yan, possessed such power. His personal disciple Ling Hua had ascended quickly from the peak of the Saint Realm to the Void God Level in a very short time.

As time slowly passed by.

Soon, Jing Haiyan's aura underwent a tremendous change. Jing Haiyan was originally a martial artist at the peak of the Saint Realm, but now, her aura was rapidly strengthening. Void God Realm Jing Family members present immediately detected this shift.

"This..."

"Void God Aura!"

"Jing Haiyan has the aura of the Void God! Could Jing Haiyan have stepped into the Void God Level already?"

"This is unbelievable! Can Ancestor Jing Yan really elevate someone from the Saint Realm to the Void God Level directly?"

"Oh my heavens!"

"If this is true, doesn't it mean our Jing Family suddenly gains seven more martial artists at the Void God Level? Wouldn't that make the Jing Family's Void Gods about a third of all the Void Gods in the world?"

The Chaos Qi around Jing Haiyan slowly dissipated, ultimately all flowing into her body. She opened her eyes, looked around, and found everyone's eyes fixed on her, which left her somewhat bewildered.

She tried to sense her strength, finally confirming that she had indeed reached the Void God Realm.

"Elder Hai Yan, you... you're now a Void God?" a Supreme Elder asked in shock.

"Yes, I am now in the Void God Realm! Thank you, Ancestor!" Jing Haiyan said, and then turned to deeply bow to Jing Yan.

Jing Yan did not respond, his eyes fixed on the other six figures still wrapped in Chaos Qi. Soon, the aura of the second peak Saint Realm Jing Family disciple began to rise rapidly. He, too, emitted a Void God aura.

Everyone widened their eyes, holding their breath.