"Dean, they are extremely dissatisfied with our Great Qin Empire's unilateral decision to establish the Celestial Dao Sect as the national religion. They want to see you, but I've managed to hold them off for now..."

Assistant Zhang said hesitantly.

The situation outweighs individuals. Now, these Ancient Sects have significant power. Although they haven't forced their way in due to concern for their own sects' reputations, he estimated he wouldn't be able to hold them off for long.

He had already noticed that these major Ancient Sects were deeply angered by the Great Qin Empire's unilateral decision to make the Celestial Dao Sect the national religion.

"Sigh, invite them all in."

Dean Lin, with a headache, sighed heavily.

He had just seen off the Celestial Dao Sect, and now trouble had arrived again.

Moreover, this time, it wasn't just one Ancient Sect that had come, making it really difficult to handle.

But the national religion had already been established, and everyone in the Great Qin Empire knew about it. To change it now would be absolutely out of the question...

"Alright!"

Assistant Zhang nodded and quickly left.

Watching Assistant Zhang's departing figure, Dean Lin shook his head helplessly.

If it weren't for the Great Qin Empire's weakness, they wouldn't have suffered such humiliation.

These ancient forces were not easy to deal with, and they usually looked down on the Great Qin Empire. If not handled properly next, the outcome would be unpredictable!

Before long, Assistant Zhang returned, accompanied by four cultivators with powerful auras and solemn expressions.

Among the two in the middle, one was clad in a purple sword robe, with an Immortal Sword at his waist and sharp eyes—it was clear he was a Sword Cultivator.

The other was burly, shrouded in a black robe, with strands of something around his face, exuding an eerie aura.

Of the other two, one was in white robes, short and stout, while the other was a middle-aged monk in a red-gold cassock.

"Dean, this is Elder Xuan Yuan of the Shushan Sword Sect, unparalleled in swordsmanship. This is Elder Youyuan of the Celestial Demon Sect, who has slain the Demon King of the Ten Thousand Beasts Hall multiple times in the Northern Territory; he is renowned.

These two are Elder Qingyun of the Pure Origin Immortal Sect, outstanding in Alchemy Dao, and this venerable monk is Elder Rongku of the Little Leiyin Temple, compassionate and has saved Meng Province from disaster multiple times."

Assistant Zhang introduced them to Dean Lin in turn.

"Hoho, welcome, elders, to our Imperial Capital. Please, have a seat."

Dean Lin quickly stood up, suppressing his inner worries, and greeted them with a smile.

After everyone was seated, Dean Lin engaged them in conversation without broaching the main topic for a long time.

"Alright, Dean Lin! Let's get to the point! Your Great Qin Empire's decision to make the Celestial Dao Sect the national religion is truly inappropriate and must be immediately revoked. What qualifications does the Celestial Dao Sect have to become the national religion of the Great Qin Empire?"

Elder Youyuan of the Celestial Demon Sect impatiently interrupted Dean Lin, speaking in a harsh tone.

"Indeed, establishing the Celestial Dao Sect as the national religion was a hasty decision. Didn't you consult the major sects?"

Elder Xuan Yuan of the Sword Sect also spoke with displeasure.

The other two remained silent, but their gazes at Dean Lin spoke volumes.

"Honored elders, my Great Qin Empire set up the national religion without informing your sects... Indeed, it was somewhat improper, but now that the national religion has been established, it truly cannot be changed!"

Dean Lin, holding back his humiliation, explained earnestly.

"Hmph, Dean Lin, I'm not discussing this with you. The Great Qin Empire must rescind the order making the Celestial Dao Sect the national religion.

The Shushan Sword Sect is the best candidate for the national religion of the Great Qin Empire. If the Celestial Dao Sect can protect the Great Qin Empire, so can the Shushan Sword Sect!

And the Shushan Sword Sect can also send a batch of disciples to patrol all parts of the Great Qin Empire and protect its cities from demon invasions!

I trust, Dean Lin, you will not refuse the goodwill of the Shushan Sword Sect!"

Elder Xuan Yuan snorted coldly, mentioning the benefits of making the Shushan Sword Sect the national religion while also implying a threat.

"This..."

Cold sweat broke out on Dean Lin's back. These Ancient Sects were really unreasonable.

"Hoho, Dean Lin, whatever the Celestial Dao Sect offers, our Celestial Demon Sect can provide as well.

As long as the Great Qin Empire makes our Celestial Demon Sect the national religion, we promise to establish a Celestial Demon Academy in the Imperial Capital to cultivate cultivators for the Great Qin Empire, and the outstanding among them may even join our Celestial Demon Sect."

At this, Elder Youyuan laughed, tempting with his words.

Upon hearing this, Dean Lin's eyes brightened at the mention of the Celestial Demon Academy?

Unexpectedly, as soon as Elder Youyuan finished speaking, Elder Qingyun of the Pure Origin Immortal Sect and Elder Rongku of the Little Leiyin Temple spoke out almost simultaneously.

"Our Pure Origin Immortal Sect can also establish a Pure Origin Academy in the Imperial Capital, not only to help the Great Qin Empire cultivate cultivators but also to teach Alchemy Dao! Dean Lin, please consider this carefully!"

"Amitabha, our Little Leiyin Temple, sensing the great harm of the demon race, has decided to establish a branch temple in each province of the Great Qin Empire. This can not only cultivate secular disciples for the Great Qin Empire but also resist invading Demon Kings..."

Hearing everyone express themselves, Dean Lin was genuinely quite troubled and, after hesitating for a moment, said, "Since you all hold the Great Qin Empire in such high regard, why not all become our national religion?"

The conditions given by these Ancient Sects were excellent, and Dean Lin was reluctant to give them up.

"No! The national religion must be the Shushan Sword Sect!"

"Impossible, the Great Qin Empire's national religion can only be one! How can the Celestial Dao Sect compare to our Celestial Demon Sect!"

"Amitabha, I find it inappropriate..."

"..."

Unexpectedly, as soon as the words were out, they were sternly rejected by all the major forces. The way they looked at Dean Lin carried a faint disdain.

The Great Qin Empire, just a mere mortal nation, dreaming of having all sects become national religions, was utterly naïve.

If not for the better integration of followers and reputation among the human race, given the Great Qin Empire's obstructive stance, they could have been destroyed outright.

Saying this, Dean Lin realized his proposal was unrealistic and, feeling somewhat disappointed, awkwardly said, "Honored elders, this matter is of great importance, ultimately involving the replacement of the national religion. I dare not decide alone, so the Great Qin Empire still needs to consult the Guardian God—Willow God, and let Willow God decide on the national religion. What do you think?"

Willow God?

The four's eyes flickered. They had all heard of the Great Qin Empire's Willow God, rumored to be akin to the Thunder Tiger King. However, the opposing party's true form was merely a willow tree without any threat.

The ancient forces behind them couldn't possibly be deterred by a mere Willow God.

That Dean Lin would place his hope in Willow God was merely an exercise in futility.

"Then let this Willow God friend decide! I'm sure she will provide a fair answer!"

Elder Xuan Yuan chuckled lightly, unconcerned.

The other three also nodded without expression.

No matter how strong this Willow God was, how strong could she possibly be?

That Thunder Tiger King was unscathed only because the Shushan Sword Sect hadn't acted; otherwise, dispatching a few elders would have meant certain death for the Thunder Tiger King.

Subsequently, a few individuals followed Dean Lin, heading directly to the courtyard where the Willow God resided.

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