Chapter 1282: Turning Over A New Page (1/2)
Chapter 1282: Turning Over A New Page
Inside the chamber of the lake, Li Qiye returned to the master chair with a natural and nonchalant demeanor, yet he still gave off a stately and imposing aura.
He was supreme in his throne and capable of deterring emperors and gods. No one would dare to disobey his orders.
The elders, protectors, and supervisors of the lake all participated in this gathering. They quietly sat in their positions while respectfully looking at Li Qiye.
The walls were still decorated with the portraits and a banner in the center. In the past, even the disciples of the lake didn’t care about these portraits.
But today, everyone from the lake felt an instinctive reverence towards these decorations without exception. Before entering the chamber, they would tidy their clothes and posture without showing the slightest sign of disrespect.
It was because this place represented the glory of their ancestors and the highest authority of the lake.
The four Virtuous Ancestors had been killed while the other ancestors were imprisoned. This caused a great stir in the lake and a monumental change to its current power structure.
Li Qiye coldly looked at everyone present. The high-ranking members here felt a chill running down their spines from his glare.
“After today, everyone should understand the glory of the lake as well as your own responsibilities.” Li Qiye flatly said: “I have returned the glory of past to all of you once more as well as the control of the lake and its future direction…”
“… In the future, whether Dongting Lake shall deter the world and illuminate the nine continents or continue to fall like a group of stray dogs vying for bones and power will be up to each and every one of you!”
Li Qiye went on: “Its future is in your hands now. The younger generation will be the ones to hold the reigns, not the old geezers blinded by power!”
With that, he shifted his eyes over to the outstanding disciples like Hong Yujiao.
In the past, not even the elders could show up in these deliberations. The majority of the grand events were secretly decided upon by the ancestors. Now, even the young disciple was allowed to participate.
“Your ancestors have laid a solid foundation for everyone, a magnificent starting point.” Li Qiye stated: “I have restored this foundation. With such an ace, I won’t get involved again regardless of the lake’s fate if all of you can’t amount to anything.”
“Young Noble, rest assured. From today on, we will not dishonor the glory of our ancestors or disgrace them in any way. Our generation shall obey the iron creeds and inherit the union. We swear on this with our true fates and definitely won’t let you down.” Hong Tianzhu prostrated on the ground and resoundingly swore with his true fate!
In his eyes, this was the best time to change the lake. If they were to miss this moment, it would be prohibitively difficult to try again later on.
The other members glanced at each other and read the situation very well. They quickly prostrated just like Hong Tianzhu and swore with their true fates as well: “Our lake shall obey the iron creeds and inherit the union once more without regret!”
Li Qiye slowly nodded approvingly: “Very good, it is for the best that everyone has this much determination. Do not bring dishonor to your ancestors’ glorious bloodline.”
These high-elders and those of lower rankings had all the authority in the lake right now and have sworn with their true fates to obey the ancestral teachings once more. From today on, the lake would usher in a new page.
“Dongting Lake was created together by the Xu, Lin, Hong, and Zhang Clans. As their descendants, remember this, your lake also includes the Zhang Clan!” Li Qiye flatly said: “I don’t care how your ancestors divided the docks in the past, just remember that from today on, the eighteen docks belong to the lake and not any individual clan! It is time to hand over these resources in a sensible manner.”