Sage of Humanity

In the Harmony Light Hall, many pairs of eyes turned to Qian Wudang, the sect master gradually became aware, feeling greatly surprised.

Honestly, upon first seeing this As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc, he also thought it was something developed by the Military Supplies Department. You must know that the Military Supplies Department has gathered a large number of talents in artifact refining, alchemy, and spirit runes. It can be said that all sects in Bingzhou that have special talents fall under the jurisdiction of the Military Supplies Department in principle, and if needed, the Military Supplies Department has the authority to requisition any special talents from any sect for its use.

These talents with special skills gather in the Military Supplies Department, forming the basis to ensure the supply of military supplies to the front lines. In past years, the Military Supplies Department occasionally brought out some peculiar gadgets, but most were flashy without real use, only serving to amuse.

For this reason, the research institution of the Military Supplies Department is quite criticized, and it has been holding onto a resentment for years, wanting to prove itself.

If this As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc was truly developed by the Military Supplies Department, it would certainly wash away past shame and spread the fame of the Military Supplies Department.

But from the looks of it now, this thing has nothing to do with the Military Supplies Department, instead, it seems to stem from the Justice Department?

The sect master pondered in his heart, when did the Justice Department, such a group of killers, gain such artistic talent?

"Why is everyone looking at me? Drink tea, drink tea!" Qian Wudang was being stared at by dozens of pairs of eyes without changing his expression, he calmly picked up the teacup in front of him for a sip.

He had already heard about today's events, so he wasn't surprised.

Chow Ye slammed the table and shouted angrily: "Stop pretending! The origin of this thing is from your Justice Department, dare you say you don't know?"

"I know, of course I know, what's the problem with that?" Qian Wudang looked at Chow Ye innocently, "Your Military Supplies Department's research institution harbors a group of incompetent people, only able to develop flashy trash with no real use; someone in my Justice Department refined the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc, and it did not block the path of your department. Why does Brother Chow have to get angry with me here?"

Chow Ye snorted: "Such a strategically significant artifact should indeed be managed by my Military Supplies Department, unified allocation to bring out its maximum value."

Qian Wudang laughed: "The array disc is in your hand, Brother Chow. If you wish to refine it, instruct your department's artifact refiners to disassemble and study it. Refining this object isn't difficult, right? Your department employs so many artifact refiners; they can't possibly be idling, some value should indeed be demonstrated."

"Such an artifact cannot be crafted randomly by just anyone!" Chow Ye huffed.

Of course, he had tried what Qian Wudang said. Upon obtaining the array disc, he immediately gathered his artifact refiners to disassemble and study it, aiming to replicate its crafting; embarrassingly, even those renowned across Bingzhou couldn't guarantee successful replication. While the crafting of the disc itself isn't difficult, the complexity lies in the spirit runes engraved within. Perfectly engraving such inscribed spirit runes during the crafting process is extremely challenging.

The result was that after half a month of attempts, among the numerous artifact refiners, they barely crafted five array discs, and those were products of sheer luck, difficult to replicate.

Were it not thus, he wouldn't bring the matter to the high council meeting, lest the face of the Military Supplies Department be lost.

The Military Supplies Department primarily oversees this domain; yet after so many individuals and years, there have been few remarkable achievements, whereas a single strike from the Justice Department was earth-shattering.

Recently, Chow Ye has become increasingly upset and aggrieved. Why does his department lack such talents? Why did Qian Wudang step on dog shit!

"If this thing isn't forged by humans, what is Brother Chow holding?" Qian Wudang softly laughed.

"Qian Wudang!" Chow Ye slammed the table again, "I think you Justice Department aren't thinking straight, do you still want to receive supplies from my Military Supplies Department in the future!"

"Deputy Alliance Leader, I protest!" Qian Wudang turned to look at Pang Zhen, "This man abuses power, using his authority to threaten me, preparing to withhold supplies from my Justice Department soldiers. How he dares behave so flagrantly in front of everyone is beyond me; behind closed doors, who knows how much oppression he'll employ. I implore the Deputy Alliance Leader and elders to uphold justice and remove him from the position of Military Supplies Department Chief, to choose someone more virtuous."

"Damned fool!" Chow Ye jumped onto the table, rolled up his sleeves, and prepared to lunge at Qian Wudang, but the Chief of Recruitment Department Shi Jian and Chief of the Department of Appointments Wan Guliu quickly restrained him, offering words of comfort.

Chow Ye struggled while yelling: "Come and duel, it's the rule of the cultivation world that whoever has the stronger fist speaks louder, let's see if old man doesn't beat you black and blue!"

Qian Wudang chuckled coldly: "Come on, despite your old bones and limbs, I won't show leniency when striking."

"Today, this old man will teach you why people say ginger grows hotter as it ages!" Chow Ye became even more excited.

"Hurry up, I'm just sitting here waiting for you." Qian Wudang sat calmly, tapping the table in front of him.

"Alright." Pang Zhen spoke calmly, "Enough of this. Qian Wudang, say no more, Veteran Chow, please sit back. After all, as department chiefs, such behavior at a high council meeting is improper."

Chow Ye, giving face to Pang Zhen's words, shook off his restraints, glared fiercely at Qian Wudang, then sat back down.

Qian Wudang continued to drink tea.

Pang Zhen looked around, feeling a bit of a headache. They are all figures of the Divine Sea Level 9; naturally, they wouldn't be so superficial as to go into a brawl at the Grand Meeting. Chow Ye truly has a fiery temperament, but it's not to the extent of being reckless. His current display undoubtedly shows some urgency and further indicates his regard for the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc.

The Military Supplies Department hasn't produced anything impressive for many years, and if things remained this way, it would have been fine. The trouble came when the Justice Department presented the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc, making the Military Supplies Department look incompetent, which is why Chow Ye is so determined.

He manages the Military Supplies Department and naturally needs to consider his subordinates.

This has something to do with some minor disputes between him and Qian Wudang in previous years, initiated by the Explosive Fire Spirit Stone.

When this item appeared, Chow Ye approached Qian Wudang, hoping to shift the refining of the Explosive Fire Spirit Stone to the Military Supplies Department, counting it as their achievement. Of course, the Military Supplies Department would offer some conveniences in terms of resources, but repeatedly, the attempts were fruitless. Qian Wudang stood firm, and Chow Ye couldn't force his way, so he had to let it go.

Minor disputes don't affect the overall situation, but the value of the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc is different from the Explosive Fire Spirit Stone. The Explosive Fire Spirit Stone could be overlooked, but the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc couldn't be ignored.

Logically, Chow Ye wasn't wrong. Such treasures that can be widely disseminated should indeed be managed and distributed by the Military Supplies Department. That's their duty; that's what they do.

Unfortunately, the person capable of refining the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc belongs to the Justice Department, and Qian Wudang won't let him go; no one can do anything about it.

As Pang Zhen contemplated this, he turned his head towards the sect master: "What does Veteran Thang think?"

The sect master was studying the array disc in his hand, finding it remarkably wonderful. If it could indeed be widely disseminated, it would undoubtedly be a great benefit. He dare not say much, but the overall strength of the Haotian Alliance could at least increase by two or three percent, especially enhancing the Cloud River-True Lake level.

This is exceedingly impressive, something unmatched by any elixir pill or miracle cure.

Suddenly hearing Pang Zhen's question, the sect master was confused, not understanding why this matter was directed at him. He had joined the Elder Council for two years but hadn't really managed any specific affairs; he mainly sat there, providing a reliable figure for his disciples.

Thus, whether in grand or small meetings, he rarely expressed his opinions.

"Veteran Thang might not know, but this array disc comes from a disciple of your sect," Pang Zhen voluntarily explained.

"Refined by a disciple of my sect?" The sect master was taken aback and immediately realized: "You mean..."

Pang Zhen nodded: "It's Lu Yiye! Not only did he refine this item, but the Explosive Fire Spirit Stone also came from his hands."

Initially, Qian Wudang kept these matters well-hidden. The Military Supplies Department only knew that the Explosive Fire Spirit Stone was refined by the Justice Department, without knowing who specifically refined it. But some things don't withstand scrutiny, especially from strong Divine Sea Realm cultivators with intent.

During the two years of Lu Ye's disappearance, the supply of Explosive Fire Spirit Stones gradually ceased, and after his return, the supply resumed, along with the appearance of the As-Close-As-Siblings Array Disc.

The origins of these two items thus became evident.

The sect master laughed: "Does that kid have such abilities? I actually didn't know."

Pang Zhen nodded: "Youth can be awe-inspiring; this world will ultimately belong to the young." He also felt a sense of sighing internally. When Lu Ye joined the Righteous Blood Sect, Pang Zhen had witnessed it all. He hadn't expected that the young man, not valued by any sect and with only Yiye aptitude, would not only achieve Divine Sea Realm cultivation in just a few years but also accomplish things beyond ordinary capabilities.

If he had known earlier, the Righteousness Sect could have opened doors of convenience and incorporated him.

Learned that Lu Ye was the one refining these treasures, the sect master understood why Pang Zhen had asked him. After some contemplation, he said: "The item is excellent, but the key lies in whether it can be widely disseminated. If it can, it is strategic material; if not, it can only be considered a curious novelty, not contributing to the greater situation despite its effectiveness."

"Whether it can be disseminated or not, ask Qian Wudang. As far as I know, recently all Justice Department teams have been equipped with one, and even the Heralds Office had a fair share." Chow Ye snorted lightly.

Everyone knows that Justice Department Chief Qian Wudang and Chief of Heralds Office Fan Xiangyi have a good relationship, and what the Justice Department has, the Heralds Office generally wouldn't miss out on.

Everyone now turned their attention to Qian Wudang.

In such a situation, Qian Wudang naturally couldn't conceal anything. He didn't insist on holding the distribution rights of this item. It concerns the greater situation in Bingzhou; even though he is a Department Chief, he can't afford to act indiscriminately. However, no matter what happens, his troops must first be equipped.

Over a month, those who needed to be equipped had been equipped, so transferring the distribution rights wouldn't be an issue and would lessen some of his troubles.