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With the final decision from Cangping God Emperor, the punishment was set for Ji Jiuxiao and Dan Saint Jiang Lihuo to be sent to mine at Chaos Mountain in the Endless Heavenly Abyss.

Soon, they were taken away by the Forbidden Army.

They would be temporarily imprisoned, then sent to Chaos Mountain on the next cargo ship transporting supplies.

Once everything was settled, other Saint Kings and family Old Ancestors gradually left the Dingyun Divine Palace.

Soon, the news spread throughout Luojing City, igniting the entire city. As the news spread, various Saint Mansions and Daos in each state were also shaken.

The high and mighty Sacred Supremes of the Divine King Mansion and the Ancient Saints were subjected to such punishment! This was something one might not even hear in a lifetime, extremely rare even in the Divine Dynasty’s million-year history.

While many discussed it eagerly during their leisure, there was also a sense of heightened vigilance in their hearts.

Cangping God Emperor’s action was likely intended to set an example by punishing them harshly.

It seemed that one had to be extra cautious in their actions lately, lest they face consequences worse than those of Ji Jiuxiao and Jiang Lihuo if they fell into a crackdown.

This forceful action by Cangping God Emperor served as a significant deterrent to the Prominent Families who ruled and acted recklessly, playing a role in setting an example for others.

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Meanwhile, as the consequences of Ji Jiuxiao and Jiang Lihuo’s punishment began to gradually unfold, the Tranquil Sky Divine King Ji Taichang’s consciousness projection returned to Luojing, heading back to the Divine King Mansion on the other side of the city.

Although he preferred to rush back to the battlefield to oversee the situation, he understood that the family issues at hand had to be resolved.

Ignoring it further could lead to more chaos created by the younger generation.

Now, although Cangping God Emperor had some dissatisfaction and apprehension towards him, he still trusted Ji Taichang overall, which was why the Dongxia Divine Dynasty remained relatively stable.

If there came a day when these younger members caused enough trouble for Cangping God Emperor to lose trust in him and began plotting against the Ji Family, it would lead to chaos within the Dongxia Divine Dynasty, resulting in catastrophic outcomes. External forces might seize the opportunity to invade, making Ji Taichang a criminal through the ages!

Divine King Mansion.

Central Court Conference Hall.

As the residence of successive Tranquil Sky Divine Kings, the history of the Tranquil Sky Divine King Mansion was as long as that of the entire Dongxia Divine Dynasty, and its grandiose appearance was awe-inspiring.

At its center, there was a vast dougong-style structure, the Central Court Conference Hall.

It was one of the landmark buildings within the Divine King Mansion, not only grand and stately in appearance, but also constructed from extremely rare and valuable materials, from bricks to tiles, to the wooden door and window frames. Its overall cost was exceedingly expensive, with enough space to accommodate nearly a thousand people for meetings and discussions.

As the highest standard conference hall within the Tranquil Sky Divine King Mansion, it usually stayed idle, only activated by the Family Head or Divine King for meetings concerning significant family matters.

At this moment.

Ji Taichang’s projection sat high on the main seat, with over a dozen Saint-level Great Elders standing below him. Behind them were nearly two hundred True Immortal Realm Elders.

As the family’s backbone and the esteemed Tranquil Sky Divine King, even though Ji Taichang spent most of his time guarding the frontier, rarely present in the Mansion, his prestige within the clan was unparalleled.

This time, having personally issued the summons, the Ji family’s members naturally took it seriously. Once receiving the call, they immediately moved out, and by now, those who could return had done so. Those unable to return also projected their presence using the family resources.

With so many powerful figures gathered together, any one of them would be a major figure outside, yet now they stood dutifully in the conference hall, obediently awaiting reprimand.

The profound strength and terrifying potential of the Ancient Divine Tribe Ji Family were clearly evident.

Given the Ji Family’s power, wiping out a Divine Dynasty would truly be a simple task.

And yet, these numerous mighty individuals, capable of shaking nations, stood in the shadow of Ji Taichang’s overwhelming authority, holding their breath in concentration, filled with unease.

The entire conference hall was silent as a grave.

"Very good, indeed, very good." Ji Taichang’s aged face was as dark as ink, his piercing gaze swept across the room like a blade, with a cold smile on his lips, "I, holding true to the wishes of the Founding Ancestor, focus on revitalizing the family and protecting the human race. Meanwhile, as I fight for my life at the Void Sea Battlefield, the family’s unworthy offspring keep causing trouble, relying on the ancestral favor to act recklessly, creating one problem after another!"

With each scolding, everyone’s hearts trembled uncontrollably, their backs drenched in cold sweat.

This was the first time they saw the Old Ancestor this angry; they dared not even breathe heavily, fearing drawing his ire with the sound.

Many among them felt extreme dissatisfaction towards Ji Jiuxiao’s lineage.

What was wrong with this lineage, producing not only a Ji Kunlun but even its Old Ancestor Ji Jiuxiao behaved outrageously, inciting such fury from the Old Ancestor!

"I cannot blame you all." Ji Taichang’s anger had not completely subsided as he looked coldly at everyone, his expression dignified and severe, "Blame it on my own limited talent, unable to manage everything. As Wang Shouzhe said, my abilities are indeed mediocre!"