PCJ – Chapter 777 Pacification

“Changxin, choosing the right side is very important! Go back and persuade your father properly. He needs to think about the future. No matter how powerful the Meishan Sect is, it is still just a sect. How can it compare to the power of the state machine? That person has been missing for so many years—there’s no need for you all to keep clinging to that dead belief. When that person was still around, no one dared touch the Meishan Sect, and naturally no one dared to stretch their hand toward the Meishan Corporation.

But what is the situation now? That person has been gone for several years—no body if dead, no trace if alive. The Meishan Sect is full of internal contradictions. If that person doesn’t return, all of those contradictions will eventually erupt. When that time comes, the Meishan Sect will fall apart, and the Meishan Corporation will be swiftly carved up by others. And by then, Wei Changxin, you will not be as important as you are today.

We’ve been friends for years, so I’m only saying this for your sake. If it were someone else, I wouldn’t bother.”

The one speaking was Shang Ruiming from the Shang family.

Over the years, supported by the Meishan Sect, Wei Changxin had already become a major political figure. But because Zhang Jiaohua had disappeared for so long, Wei Changxin’s position had suddenly become awkward. Wei Chenguang was the Great Elder of the Meishan Sect and the Vice Chairman of the Meishan Corporation. Now that Zhang Jiaohua, the Chairman, had been missing for years, Wei Chenguang effectively held both the life-and-death power of the Sect and financial control of the Corporation.

The Meishan Corporation had grown enormous—its technological and economic power was enough to rival that of a nation. Many forces wanted to dismantle it and take a share. But as long as Wei Chenguang did not move, no one dared to make the first strike—because once the Meishan Corporation mobilized, even a country might not be able to withstand it.

Shang Ruiming represented an important domestic faction. If he could draw the Meishan Group into that faction, then his side could gain an overwhelming advantage in the nation. So, he offered Wei Changxin great benefits to win him over, trying to gain influence over the Meishan Corporation’s critical assets.

Wei Changxin smiled. “You think that just because that person hasn’t returned, the Meishan Sect is a sheep waiting to be slaughtered? You’re wrong. You’ve never seen the real Meishan Sect. As a friend, I advise you: don’t even think about touching the Meishan Sect, or you’ll be doomed forever. What you’ve seen is only the surface—the real power is something you will never see.”

As a core disciple, Wei Changxin had access to the Meishan Blessed Land for cultivation. Although his visits were few due to politics, he knew exactly what was inside—and that was the true foundation of the sect. Outsiders thought the Meishan Sect was in chaos, but as long as the Blessed Land remained stable, no matter how chaotic things were outside, the Sect could reverse the situation at any time. Only shallow figures like Shang Ruiming would imagine that they could control the Sect.

The real powerhouses—none of them reached for the Meishan Sect at this time. Was it because they didn’t want to? No—they knew the Sect was beyond the control of any person or faction. Only that person could truly command the Meishan Sect. Even Wei Chenguang could not.

If Wei Chenguang ever declared he intended to take full control, he would lose everything within a day—his life included. Wei Changxin knew this with absolute certainty. And his father was not so shortsighted. The Meishan Sect’s existence benefited everyone in it—if it fell apart, no one within it would gain.

Moreover, Mei Qing’s research center was on the verge of a breakthrough. If the spiritual energy generator succeeded, whether or not the Immortal Realm could be reached would no longer matter to Earth’s cultivators.

Shang Ruiming stared coldly. “Changxin, this is your own choice. A pity. You were being considered for promotion. Opportunity only comes once. You’ve given it up. Now, not only will you not advance—you’ll be moved aside.”

Wei Changxin laughed loudly. “Ruiming, you’re thoughtful. Actually, I’ve been wanting a break. If they give me a long vacation, I’ll enjoy it.”

“I’ll make sure of it.” Shang Ruiming left with a threatening tone.

Soon after, Wei Chenguang was removed from his position and assigned a meaningless job. As expected, he requested a long medical leave and entered the Meishan Blessed Land.

“Dad, I think it’s time the Meishan Group reorganized itself. Some people have been getting out of hand,” Wei Changxin said.

“This isn’t your concern. The Elders will discuss it. Since you’re here, focus on cultivation. Don’t meddle in what you shouldn’t.” Wei Chenguang said sternly.

“Understood,” Wei Changxin replied.

Wei Chenguang soon convened the Elders and initiated a major restructuring of the Meishan Group. One wave of personnel changes overturned the entire organization. Those who had been making noise were either expelled or dealt with. Some who had been preparing to rebel were stopped before they could act. The Group quickly returned to order, shocking those who expected it to collapse.

Mei Qing’s research progressed even faster than expected, and soon a low-efficiency spiritual energy generator was developed. Even though the efficiency was limited, it was enough to relieve the Sect’s crisis. As research continued and the spiritual energy shortage eased, there was no longer any danger of internal collapse.

“This matter is temporarily settled. That guy… who knows when he’ll come back,” Ji Jiaxin complained.

“I don’t think it will be long,” Xu Xiaoting said.

“Why?” Mei Qing asked.

“A feeling,” Xu Xiaoting smiled sweetly.

“You dare trust your feelings?” Ji Jiaxin laughed.

“What else is there to trust now?” Xu Xiaoting sighed.

“Yes…” Mei Qing also sighed.

Immortal Realm.

The scouting squad captain Du Chaohui stood before Zhang Jiaohua.

“Sect Master, we lost over ten men searching within a thousand-li radius of the Immortal Beast Mountain Range. But we didn’t find any snow-covered mountain you described. Does such a mountain really exist?” Du Chaohui asked.