Bringing The Farm To Live In Another World - Chapter 16240

Chapter 16238. Punishment (Part Two)

After speaking, Gongliang Juewen turned to look at Daoist Qingxuan, then said, “It seems that the lessons I’ve taught your sect alliance over the years haven’t been enough. You still dare to do these things. Good, very good indeed, you have quite the audacity. Guards, issue the order: from today onwards, if anyone dares to join a sect again, their entire family will be exterminated, and all members of the same rank will be punished. Also, from now on, investigate all aristocratic disciples in the court, and expel thirty percent of them from the court, never to be employed again.”

Upon hearing Gongliang Juewen’s two orders, Gongsun Xing and Qingxuan’s expressions changed drastically. Gongliang Juewen was cutting into their very foundation, making them feel as if they were being attacked from the root of their problems. No one in the country can join a sect, which is tantamount to cutting off the sects’ new blood. Although there are some commoners in each sect, and they can still recruit new members, they used to be able to recruit from all over the country, but now they can’t. Moreover, they will be punished by association, even exterminating three generations of their family. So, no matter where a sect takes a liking to someone and wants them to join, the first to object will be that person’s family, and then their neighbors. If a sect can’t recruit enough new members, its strength will gradually shrink and eventually disappear. This process will be very long and painful.

Furthermore, expelling 30% of the aristocratic family disciples from the court at once will reduce the aristocratic families’ influence in the court. And from now on, it seems that Gongliang Juewen will do everything he can to suppress the aristocratic families. The aristocratic families’ future will not be easy.

The most terrifying thing is that they haven’t found the experts in the Myriad Laws Divine Sect yet. This means that the experts in the Myriad Laws Divine Sect may attack them at any time, which is even more terrifying.

Gongsun Xing knelt there, his mind racing. Gongliang Juewen’s order this time was extremely harsh, and the punishment was severe; it was practically driving him to his death.

However, Gongsun Xing was also very clear that if he confronted Gongliang Juewen at this time, they would be the ones to suffer. So, Gongsun Xing kowtowed to Gongliang Juewen and said, “Your subject thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness.”

Qingxuan also expressed his gratitude. Gongliang Juewen looked at the two of them and then said, “Go.”

The two responded and stood up, leaving the room. Gongliang Juewen watched their backs and snorted coldly, “I’d like to see what you can do.”

After Gongsun Xing and Qingxuan left Gongliang Juewen’s room, they didn’t say anything. Instead, they took the teleportation array and left Wukong Island. After arriving in the city below, they still didn’t say anything and took the teleportation array back to the Gongsun family. After they returned to the Gongsun family, they went to Gongsun Xing’s study.

After sitting down in Gongsun Xing’s study, Daoist Qingxuan looked at Gongsun Xing and asked, “What do you plan to do?”

Gongsun Xing snorted coldly and said, “It seems His Majesty really doesn’t intend to let us live. Then we must fight back. I plan to discuss with the other families and have all the disciples of the aristocratic families ask for leave to go home. I want to see how he can rule the Divine Kingdom without us aristocratic families. Also, I want all the city lords of our aristocratic families to completely control those cities from now on. I want to make Gongliang Juewen’s orders no match for the imperial palace.”

Daoist Qingxuan snorted coldly and said, “Fine, then I’ll cooperate with you. I want to invite all the people from some villages outside the city to our various sects. I want to see if he can blockade us.”

Gongsun Xing looked at Daoist Qingxuan and asked, “Daoist, do you think the ancestor of the royal family is still alive?”

Daoist Qingxuan said in a deep voice, “Regardless of…” “Whether he’s still alive or not, we must retaliate. Even if he is, he can’t attack both our sect alliance and your aristocratic family alliance simultaneously. That would mean the end for their royal family. So there’s no need to worry too much.”

Gongsun Xing nodded, then asked, “What are your thoughts on the Myriad Laws Divine Sect? It’s truly unexpected that so many of their experts have vanished. It seems we must be careful.”

Daoist Qingxuan said in a deep voice, “Indeed. It’s truly unexpected that the Myriad Laws Divine Sect, despite its short history, is so well-prepared. It seems we underestimated them.”

Gongsun Xing said in a deep voice, “Regardless, we’ve now forged a blood feud with them. We must be prepared for their retaliation. It seems our days won’t be easy for us in the coming period. We must be extra cautious.”

Qingxuan nodded. Gongsun Xing looked at Qingxuan and said, “No matter what, our alliance cannot dissolve. We have two powerful enemies: the royal family and the Myriad Laws Sect. With these two enemies, we must be careful. Our alliance cannot be dissolved either, so it must be preserved. We must make this clear to everyone else.”

Qingxuan said in a deep voice, “That’s indeed necessary. I’ll go back now. This matter must be made clear to them.” After saying that, he stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Gongsun Xing, and turned to leave. Gongsun Xing personally saw him to the door before returning to his room. As soon as he returned, he immediately had someone notify the heads of the other major families to come to a meeting.

The people from the other families were also waiting for news. They also wanted to know how the emperor would react this time, so as soon as they received the message from the Gongsun family, they all rushed to the Gongsun family. The Gongsun family had already made preparations, and they were immediately led to a large room upon arrival.

After all the heads of the powerful families had arrived, Gongsun Xing entered the room. He glanced at everyone and then said, “His Majesty has ordered my removal from the position of Prime Minister and the expulsion of three-tenths of the powerful family scions from the court. From today onward, our families’ influence in the court will diminish further and further. And I believe this is just the beginning. His Majesty will definitely suppress us, and continue to suppress us. So, everyone, our days are numbered.”

Upon hearing Gongsun Xing’s words, the heads of the powerful families were all stunned. Then their expressions changed. One family head exclaimed in surprise, “His Majesty really did this? That’s too ruthless! Expelling three-tenths of the powerful family scions at once? That’s a huge number!”

The other family heads had similar reactions. Gongsun Xing glanced at everyone and then said, “Therefore, we cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom. We must fight back, and the sects will cooperate with us.”

“How will we fight back? What kind of punishment has the sect received?”

“I’ve made my decision. From today onwards, all disciples of our aristocratic families will resign. Furthermore, the city lords of each aristocratic family must take control of their respective cities. We must ensure that Gongliang Juewen’s orders do not leave the capital.”

“As for the punishment of the sects, hahaha, it will be even harsher! His Majesty has decreed that no one is allowed to join a sect. If anyone is found to have joined, their entire family will be exterminated, and all members of the same clan will be implicated. Therefore, Daoist Qingxuan has decided to target those outside the cities where the sects are located. He intends to arrest all those outside the cities and bring them into the sects. We’ll see how His Majesty handles this situation.”

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment, then their faces lit up with joy. They knew very well that this counterattack was crucial for them. If their counterattack succeeded, Gongliang Juewen would no longer dare to easily deal with the aristocratic families.

Moreover, this time, the sects would cooperate with them. With both sides united against the royal family, even the emperor would have to yield.

Gongsun Xing looked at them and then said, “You should all go back now. Contact everyone immediately and do as I say. Those in the court should resign. City lords, strengthen your control over your cities. We’ll use this opportunity to firmly control each city. I want to see how His Majesty will respond to our joint counterattack with the sects. Also, you must be careful. A large number of experts from the Myriad Laws Sect have disappeared. They will definitely retaliate against us. We must be careful. Those guys are all bloodthirsty now. We must be cautious.”

Everyone responded. This was what they were most worried about. They could retaliate against Gongliang Juewen’s punishment, but they were having a headache with the Myriad Laws Sect. The Myriad Laws Sect members had no scruples anymore. All their temples had been destroyed. Now, all they cared about was revenge, and those were the most terrifying people.

Gongsun Xing saw everyone to the door before returning to his room. He then said, “Someone, please summon the elders.” A servant immediately responded and went to fetch them. Soon, several elders of the Gongsun family arrived at Gongsun Xing’s study. Gongsun Xing was already waiting for them, and the elders immediately bowed to him. Gongsun

Xing nodded and said, “Sit.” The elders responded and sat down. Gongsun Xing looked at them and said, “His Majesty’s punishment for us has been handed down. I have been dismissed from my post, and thirty percent of the aristocratic family members have been expelled from the court. I have already discussed this with the heads of the various families. We will retaliate. Tomorrow, all members of our families currently in court will resign. We will also send letters to the city lords within our families, instructing them to maintain control of their respective cities. If their strength is insufficient, the family will send reinforcements. In any case, we must control all the cities. This matter is our responsibility.” “If we lose this contest with His Majesty, our lives will be miserable. His Majesty will definitely suppress us with all his might. If we win, His Majesty probably won’t dare to suppress us anymore. So this time, we must fight His Majesty to the bitter end.”

Everyone responded. Gongsun Xing continued, “Also, spread the word that all family disciples must be extra careful. Many experts from the Myriad Laws Sect have disappeared. We must be extra careful not to be attacked by them. Do you understand?” Everyone responded. Gongsun Xing then waved his hand, dismissing everyone.