Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

Meanwhile, within the Cai family, one of the four great aristocratic families.

The determination made by the imperial court today has taught everyone present a harsh lesson.

It was originally thought that with so many hundreds of sects within the Great Xia territory, the imperial court would be powerless to deal with them, and that the stalemate would eventually fizzle out.

But everyone underestimated the court's determination. If they said they wanted to unify the martial arts world, they would not let any sect go.

Within a single day, hundreds of sects across the entire Great Xia territory were uprooted by the imperial court, their mountains destroyed and sects exterminated.

The court's stance made the Cai clan hesitate about opposing it, secretly wondering if it was a wise move.

Now, there is no force in the martial arts world that can restrain the imperial court. It is clear that the imperial court's next move is aimed at no other than the powerful clans.

Moreover, given the current ambition of the Great Xia Emperor, how could he tolerate those in the court who disobey orders and form cliques for personal gain?

Everyone present understood the principle that internal stability must precede external resistance, so how could the Emperor of Great Xia not understand it?

The powerful and influential families have now become a thorn in Xia Taige's side, and it is time to remove them.

"If the imperial court chooses to massacre these more than one hundred sects at this time, how can it possibly lay down its butcher's knife for aristocratic families like ours in the future?"

"Moreover, the news has spread throughout the entire continent that the mysterious and unpredictable Heavenly Secrets Pavilion is also a member of the Great Xia Emperor's faction!"

"In my opinion, my Cai family, which has existed for thousands of years, is probably no different from a slightly larger ant in the eyes of the imperial court!"

Inside the silent hall, an elder couldn't help but speak dejectedly.

Upon hearing this, many elders in the main hall frowned, but remained silent and did not refute it.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the Tianji Pavilion is now the second Great Thunderclap Temple. With such a terrifying force, if it weren't for eliminating the rebellious Jianghu sects today, Xia Taige would not know how long he would have remained hidden.

Given the Tianji Pavilion's widespread distribution across the entire Chinese continent, it's likely that some of the clansmen sent out recently won't live much longer.

Once the imperial court decides to take action, it's possible that none of these foreign ethnic groups will be spared at the same time.

Upon realizing this, those present immediately felt frustrated, regretful, and fearful.

This also means that if the Cai family fails this time, their thousand-year-old tradition will be completely severed, and there will be no possibility of them making a comeback.

If they had known earlier, the Cai family would probably have already surrendered to the court.

The head of the Cai clan, seated at the head of the table, stood up and looked at the dejected crowd before him. He pondered silently and couldn't help but clench his fists tightly.

The current situation of the Cai clan is clearly inseparable from its clan leader.

Although the decision to oppose the imperial court was made by everyone present, as the head of the Cai clan, he was certainly responsible for the clan.

"There is only one way to ensure the survival of the Cai clan now!" The Cai clan chief looked at the crowd before him, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

Upon hearing the words of the Cai clan chief, everyone immediately raised their heads and looked at him with hopeful eyes.

"The only solution now is to divide the family property!"

“Choose a branch, break away from the Cai family, and immediately issue a proclamation to the outside world, detailing the Cai family’s treasonous acts.”

"He took some of his family's property and rushed to the capital overnight to surrender to the imperial court."

"In the future, no matter what crisis the branch or the Cai family encounters, it will be none of our business. We will sever all ties and never see each other again until death."

"They are even willing to become enemies with each other because of their different positions."

"This move may allow the Cai family line to be preserved."

After the Cai clan chief finished speaking, he gently closed his eyes and stopped looking at everyone, giving those present time to think.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions froze, and a profound sorrow welled up in their hearts.

The four great families that once dominated the Great Xia Dynasty for over a thousand years have now fallen to such a state that they have to resort to cutting off their tails to survive. It's quite sad to think about.

But we chose this path ourselves, and no matter the consequences, we must see it through to the end, for there is no turning back.

After a moment, an elderly clansman slowly stood up, his eyes filled with tears, and broke the silence by looking at the clansman before him:

"I agree with the clan chief's plan. A copy of the Cai clan genealogy can be made and carried by a branch line, so that our Cai clan can continue to exist for a thousand years."

"I agree!"

I agree!

With the elders taking the lead, more and more people stood up and echoed their sentiments.

Even if those present were unwilling, they had no choice but to agree for the sake of the Cai family's legacy.

A moment later, everyone in the hall stood up and turned their gaze to the Cai clan patriarch, awaiting his next move.

"In that case, let's select a branch immediately and separate it tonight, lest things get complicated!" After saying this, the Cai clan chief looked at everyone.

The lineage of the Cai clan patriarch was clearly not among the choices, so they had to be selected from other branches.

"In my humble opinion, the Cai Qi lineage is still the most suitable. Cai Qi is the most intelligent person in our Cai clan in recent centuries. With him around, I believe that the Cai clan branch will not come to an end!"

"Moreover, it would be a pity if such a genius were to die at the hands of the court along with us!"

The old clan elder slowly revealed his thoughts. In this life-or-death situation, the old clan elder did not hesitate to recommend his own lineage.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at the old man, their eyes filled with admiration.

"Brother Cai Xu, you flatter me. Cai Qi is not worthy of such high praise!" At this moment, the speaker was none other than the patriarch of Cai Qi's lineage.

As soon as the patriarch of the Cai Qi lineage finished speaking, everyone immediately echoed Elder Cai Xu's words:

"Indeed, with Cai Qi around, even if the main branch of the Cai family is wiped out in the future, the Cai family will still be able to continue its lineage!"

"Let's follow Elder Cai Xu's advice on this matter!"

Those present, as elders of the Cai clan, naturally had a good understanding of the clan leader's intelligent descendants.

Originally, in the hearts of the Cai clan, Cai Qi was regarded as the person who could bring the Cai clan to a higher level.

However, no one expected that the imperial court would be so powerful now, and the Cai family was facing a life-or-death situation.

In retrospect, it's no wonder that the Cai family has been able to maintain its lineage for a thousand years.

Now, with only one way out, none of the elders present considered their own interests and all chose to entrust this only way out to the most intelligent person in the family.

"In that case, let's settle on this. Elder Cai Li, go and make the preparations immediately!"

"Tonight, take your branch members and leave the Cai clan for the capital!" Seeing the current situation, the Cai clan patriarch immediately made the decision.

There is no time to lose; we cannot delay any longer, or things may change.

Who knows if other families might come up with this plan and get ahead of the Cai family?