For the next period, Ye Xuan secluded himself for cultivation.
His focus was on combining momentum and intent, pushing both to their limits.
This was tough on Shen Linyan, the Cosmic Starry Sky God.
Since Ye Xuan couldn’t harness the cosmic starry sky’s momentum on his own, Shen Linyan had to fully cooperate, following Ye Xuan’s instructions.
How humiliating.
In his view, he was likely the most humbled Cosmic Starry Sky God in history.
But he had no choice.
This was Young Master Ye.
During Ye Xuan’s cultivation, Li Banzhi had subdued all the major forces in the known universe.
Her methods were ruthless. For those who resisted, one word: kill.
They were all adults.
The victor is king, the loser is nothing.
Currently, the Guanxuan Academy was undoubtedly the strongest force in the known universe.
Under Qin Guan and others’ management, the academy began establishing branches among various forces.
In the Small Guan Universe, within the Guanxuan Academy.
Inside the Guanxuan Hall, Qingqiu and the other women gathered, including Li Banzhi.
Li Banzhi glanced at Qingqiu, the leader. After spending time together, she found this Qingqiu girl somewhat terrifying.
Her strength.
What shocked her more was that Qingqiu was Ye Xuan’s sister.
Learning this left Li Banzhi with a bitter feeling.
Qingqiu glanced at Li Banzhi and smiled, “Miss Banzhi, you’ve worked hard recently.”
Li Banzhi snapped out of her thoughts and replied, “The Academy Head is too kind.”
Qingqiu smiled, “I’ve gathered you all today to discuss the academy’s future development.”
She looked at Li Banzhi, “Miss Banzhi, as an outsider originally, you likely have a different perspective on the academy. Please share.”
Li Banzhi pondered for a moment, then said, “The known universe, except for the Taichu Clan and the Past Sect, is largely under our academy’s control. With such a vast territory, our focus now should be managing this known universe well. I’ve reviewed your previous management model, and it’s feasible, but I have some suggestions.”
Qingqiu smiled, “Please go on.”
Li Banzhi said gravely, “The universe is vast, and managing it is extremely complex, especially now with so many territories under our control. If the main academy oversees everything, it will overburden us. But if we don’t manage them, the subordinates might act recklessly, damaging the academy’s reputation. My suggestion is to delegate.”
Delegate.
The hall fell silent.
The burden on the main academy was indeed heavy.
Li Banzhi glanced at the others, “Of course, core authority cannot be delegated. But we can release minor powers, like the right to establish academies. These must be authorised by the main academy, granted only to reputable local major forces. They must be guided by our personnel and adhere to our order and laws.”
Ding Shaoyao, nearby, smiled, “This way, we can establish countless academies in a short time, saving effort and, most importantly, time. It also cuts significant costs.”
Qin Guan smiled, “The academy can allocate quotas for these forces to establish academies, allowing them to enrol a fixed number of students annually into the Guanxuan Academy. We won’t restrict these students’ freedom. They can hold dual identities, as students of the academy and members of their own clans. If they wish to leave after completing their studies, we won’t stop them, giving them full freedom. This way, seeing the benefits and lack of restrictions, these forces will eagerly build academies and recruit students. Our job is to manage. As long as the person overseeing this has upright intentions, issues will be minimal, greatly reducing the main academy’s burden.”
Qingqiu nodded slightly, “The academy’s core lies in its laws and order. With benefits and our strength, countless forces, big and small, will naturally comply. This allows us to establish numerous academies in a short time, saving effort and money. As for the downsides of delegation, as long as the main academy’s leadership isn’t incompetent and its strength isn’t surpassed by the branches, problems will be manageable.”
Li Banzhi glanced at the group, sighing inwardly.
At that moment, she finally understood why the Guanxuan Academy had grown so rapidly.
Because of this group of extraordinary individuals.
Not one person in the hall was ordinary.
Yet, these people rarely appeared in public, so outsiders knew little about them.
Even she had only known of the Martial Academy Head and Qin Guan before, unaware of their true strength or intelligence.
As for Miss Ding, she hadn’t even heard of her.
After joining the academy and interacting with its leadership, she realised none of them were simple.
They were both scholarly and martial.
Qingqiu suddenly smiled, “This model works. Miss Ding, draft a complete plan later and hand it to the subordinates to implement. Of course, you’ll need to oversee it personally. I don’t trust anyone else with this.”
Ding Shaoyao smiled, “I’ve already written the plan.”
She opened her palm, and a scroll appeared before each person.
Ding Shaoyao said, “Take a look and see if anything needs to be added.”
The women reviewed it briefly and nodded in approval.
Qingqiu nodded slightly, “We’ll proceed with Miss Ding’s plan.”
She set down the scroll and smiled, “One more thing to discuss.”
The women looked at Qingqiu, who paused, then said, “The academy has many strong individuals, but we lack a core armed force. I propose creating an independent armed force outside the academy’s structure.”
Qin Guan looked at Qingqiu, “Not under the academy’s control?”
Qingqiu nodded, “Under the academy, but only answerable to the dean.”
Qin Guan immediately shook her head, “I object. This might work now, but if Xiaoxuan isn’t the dean in the future, and the next dean controls such a powerful army, the head academy would have no way to restrain them. That concentration of power would be highly detrimental to the academy. My suggestion is to build a strong army, but it must be jointly managed by the head academy and the dean, allowing mutual oversight and balance.”
Ding Shaoyao nodded slightly, “Miss Qin’s suggestion is sound. If it’s now, Xiaoxuan doesn’t even need this army. But for a future dean, we can’t grant them such authority.”
Qingqiu smiled, “Alright. It will be jointly managed by the head academy and the dean. As for this army, I’ll train it myself. Let’s call it the Guanxuan Guard. How’s that?”
Qin Guan was the first to raise her hand, “Agreed. Fully agreed.”
Ding Shaoyao shook her head with a smile.
Qingqiu looked at Li Banzhi, who hesitated, then said, “Agreed.”
She was somewhat surprised, not expecting Qingqiu to value her opinion so much.
Thus, the Guanxuan Guard was established.
None of them could have foreseen how formidable this mysterious guard would become.
Qingqiu looked at Qin Guan and smiled, “I hear you have your own special force, correct?”
Qin Guan smiled, “Yes, a tech army.”
Qingqiu smiled, then said, “Xiaoguan, the Immortal Treasure Pavilion and the Guanxuan Academy are inseparable now. But if my brother isn’t the dean in the future, could the pavilion and the academy become rivals?”
Qin Guan thought for a moment, then smiled, “Let’s deal with the future when it comes.”
Qingqiu nodded, “True. If my brother weren’t the dean, we probably wouldn’t be gathered here.”
The women shook their heads with a smile.
Ding Shaoyao said, “You all chat. I’ve got work to do.”
She stood and left.
Qin Guan watched Ding Shaoyao’s departing figure and said, “It was Uncle Yang who sent Miss Ding to help, right?”
Qingqiu nodded.
Qin Guan shook her head with a smile, “That Uncle Yang.”
Qingqiu smiled, then looked at Li Banzhi, “Miss Banzhi, though the Li Clan has joined the academy, you retain your sovereignty. We won’t interfere in your internal affairs, but the Li Clan must adhere to the academy’s order and laws. You need to ensure compliance to avoid trouble.”
Li Banzhi nodded, “Rest assured, Academy Head, I’ll keep things in order.”
Qingqiu nodded, “Good.”
She stood, then smiled, “One last thing. Xiaoguan, I’ll leave the exploration of the universe to you.”
Qin Guan nodded, “They’ve already explored far into the universe.”
Qingqiu nodded slightly, “Then I declare this meeting adjourned.”
She turned and left.
Qin Guan smiled and also departed.
In the hall, Li Banzhi stood silently for a moment, then sighed softly.
She had harboured some small schemes, but now they had vanished.
She realised these women aimed for the entire universe.
The entire universe.
They were truly set on overturning the Dao Sect’s order.
Her own ambitions seemed so petty in comparison.
Li Banzhi sighed softly, her schemes laughable before them.
Moments later, she turned and left.
Within the academy.
At an unknown angle, a woman gazed into the depths of the starry sky.
It was Ying Qing, the woman from the future, staying at the Guanxuan Academy for safety.
An elder approached her and said gravely, “What’s wrong?”
Ying Qing paused, then said, “We come from the future. If I were to kill my ancestor now, would I still exist?”
The elder was speechless.
