A voice came from ahead, the light split into two, opening a path. Jiang Li stood at the end, positioned before the large cauldron.

He said, "It's merely about stimulating the power of the Golden Crow. However, when it comes to advancing, it should be soon."

After all, Jiang Li had already reached Fourth Grade Perfection by now.

Defeating Manjusri was indeed difficult, but it also allowed Jiang Li's fusion of the Dao Fruit to complete its final journey. National protection, protecting monks, protecting the Dao - Manjusri alone satisfied all these factors, greatly advancing the fusion progress of the Dao Fruit. Later, with the retreat of the Buddha Country's soldiers and the victory of the Great Zhou, it resulted in another wave of progress.

Thus, Jiang Li achieved Dao Fruit Perfection, and the full power of the Dao Fruit Divine Power was unleashed, his insights into Yang Jian's Eight-Nine Profound Skill fully opened.

He was able to kill that old fellow Meng Jun with one strike because of the Dao Fruit Perfection.

Otherwise, it would have taken several times more moves.

The Clan Elder and Elder Yuheng approached along the path. Elder Yuheng nodded slightly at Jiang Li as a gesture of respect, while the Clan Elder, after a brief hesitation, bowed and said, "Greetings, Minister of Works."

He no longer dared to address Jiang Li as "young man" as he once did, not even daring to call him by name, instead respectfully addressing him as Minister of Works.

At this moment, Jiang Li realized that a sad barrier had already formed between him and the Clan Elder.

Well, perhaps not sad, because although Jiang Li and the Clan Elder stood united, feelings were indeed not much.

Jiang Li was reminded of others who were once his elders through the change in the Clan Elder's address, for example... Elder Wan.

It had been a long time since he had visited Elder Wan, fearing that the obvious change in status would estrange their relationship. From the current situation, it seemed that regardless of seeing each other or not, relationships were bound to change.

As for the saying that relationships between people do not change due to external factors like status or power, it was indeed merely comforting words.

While such situations could not entirely be excluded, in reality, the majority who thought their relationships remained unchanged were usually self-satisfied individuals in high positions. They could claim their original intentions remained, but on the other side, not everyone necessarily thought the same, nor dared to think the same.

"Ah."

Jiang Li sighed lightly, then his expression turned calm as he said, "Clan Elder, the Innate Qi I imparted does have flaws, are the clan members dissatisfied?"

Previously, the Master of Rain absorbed Innate Qi remotely, impacting not only those Jiang family members attacking the Imperial City but also those cultivating Innate Qi in the clan land. Though they were mostly exhausted rather than perishing like those who rebelled openly.

The backdoor Jiang Li set up in the past was now conspicuous.

The Clan Elder, upon hearing this, felt a flutter in his heart and immediately replied, "Absolutely not. The Minister of Works imparting Innate Qi is a fortune for the clan; anyone who dares be dissatisfied is a traitor, subject to execution by all."

"No need for that."

Jiang Li shook his head, saying, "I have mentioned before that those of us who branched out should work hand in hand, with trailblazers guiding those who come after. To say I am equal to the clan members might be hypocritical, but at least I won't actively abandon the clan. Let the clan take it as a warning, and as for dissatisfaction, I don't care for thoughts held in their hearts."

"The Clan Elder must also ensure the proper mindset among the clan members. After all, now, most of the main family has perished, and the future of the Jiang family rests on us."

Most of the main family has perished?

The Clan Elder felt another tremor in his heart and said, head bowed, "Minister Sikong Rende."

"Go back and explain to the clan members, even if some still have ties with the main family, if they dare admit it, I won't pursue it. After all, now, the Jiang family truly has no main family, and we have to clean up the remnants of the main family." Jiang Li said slowly.

Manjusri is dead, the three sons of the former Jiang Family Head are dead, and a portion was slaughtered by Witch Zhen. Even if some main family members are still alive, they can no longer form a threat.

However, the Jiang Family main house still has its foundation, and Jiang Li has an interest in viewing the original of "Gui Cang Yi."

Moreover, no more traitors must emerge within the Jiang family.

After all, what follows is resolving the issues left by the eldest brother, so as not to continue being tainted.

A vertical mark faintly appeared between Jiang Li's eyebrows. He looked towards the eastern gate, having already seen a group of officials approaching the Imperial City.

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