Su Wen's reputation is now very great, and even his status in the hearts of the Continent Spirit Masters is extremely high.
This is also why Dai Jie and Xue Ye are wary of him.
However, wariness is just wariness.
Dai Jie's current attitude is more about ensuring that Su Wen smoothly completes the opening of the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge here in Wisdom Palace.
As for the respect to be given after the completion of the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge, it will still be there, but not as abundant.
Currently, Spirit Hall and the royal families of the two great empires maintain a friendly attitude towards Su Wen, but they will not go all out to curry favor with him.
In their view, while Wisdom Palace may indeed develop into another sacred place on the Continent, this possibility is small because it would need to rely on other powers.
Just like the two great empires and Spirit Hall.
If Wisdom Palace does not rely on them, how can it ensure the overall unity of Wisdom Palace in the future?
Currently, Star Luo Empire is begging Su Wen to establish the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge, but in the future, Su Wen's Wisdom Palace will need to rely to a certain extent on the Star Luo Empire.
This is why they exceeded some authority and established order in Wisdom Palace, even before the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge was developed.
This is a show of strength.
However, Su Wen is very displeased with this.
It's not that he dislikes the show of strength they are giving, but that he dislikes the Star Luo royal family controlling the order of his own Wisdom Palace.
Wisdom Palace may not compete for hegemony on the Continent, may ignore the conflicts of the Continent, but the operation of Wisdom Palace cannot tolerate interference.
Wisdom Palace's mission is to provide Su Wen with sufficient Power of Faith, so Wisdom Palace must remain pure. At least until Su Wen breaks through, internal voices within Wisdom Palace must be unified.
On this point, Dai Jie and the others have touched Su Wen's core interests.
"Your Majesty, let's re-plan the order of Wisdom Palace after the completion of the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge. Wisdom Palace was established for the Spirit Master World, and it would be better to involve a wide range of Spirit Masters in its operation."
Many Wisdom Palaces within the Heaven Dou Empire are also attached to local powers. However, apart from these powers providing manpower, under Su Wen's organization, most of the operation involves ordinary Spirit Masters.
Especially some powerful scattered Spirit Masters who have been invited by Su Wen to join Wisdom Palace.
Moreover, both the maintenance of order and personnel are on a rotational basis.
Currently, the Wisdom Palace of the Star Luo Empire, even before it has taken shape, is showing signs of being attached to aristocratic rule, which Su Wen is very dissatisfied with.
If this continues, by the time Wisdom Palace is established, won't these branches of Wisdom Palace in Star Luo become private Study Halls for cultivating reserves for various Star Luo powers?
"Oh? Master Wen's words make sense, I have indeed overlooked this." Dai Jie's expression changed, but he quickly regained composure and smiled.
"After Master Wen completes the opening of the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge, feel free to reorganize personnel in the local Wisdom Palace and rearrange the order of Wisdom Palace."
Although he said this outwardly, in his heart, he was already planning to turn against Su Wen directly after the completion of the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge.
Previously, when on the borders of the two great empires, Su Wen's true strength was not widely publicized.
Because those who witnessed his immense power, apart from his own people, all perished.
There was no need for 'Xue Qinghe' to send news to the Heaven Dou Empire, nor was it necessary to inform the Spirit Hall Pope's side. As for the Consecration Hall, they wouldn't be too interested in this matter either. Therefore, she did not disclose it to anyone, and even instructed Meng Shenji not to reveal the details of that battle.
She also cautioned Jiang Jun and Jiang Long, the two Priests who were secretly following, to try not to leak any information.
In Star Luo City's Wisdom Palace, Su Wen declined the royal banquet and came here instead.
As he looked at the first batch of students recruited into Wisdom Palace, his expression was calm, his gaze deep.
They were all children of nobles.
It's not that he rejects the nobility, but the way these students are recruited is shaking the foundation of his Wisdom Palace.
"Starting today, Star Luo City's Wisdom Palace and Heaven Dou City's Wisdom Palace will be the two main headquarters of Wisdom Palace."
"In alignment with Heaven Dou City's Wisdom Palace, Star Luo City's Wisdom Palace will establish three halls and two departments."
As Su Wen spoke, a Heavenly Book appeared above his head, depicting The World in a Book, gathering the four major elements. With a rumbling sound, a Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge was opened by him.
The Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge was placed within the Knowledge Hall.
"The three halls of Wisdom Palace will adopt a degree system, dividing levels based on theoretical proficiency, with promotion criteria and titles to be determined."
"Currently, Heaven Dou City's Wisdom Palace has yet to formally begin operations with its three halls, but already has students residing in its two departments. As the other main headquarters, Star Luo City's Wisdom Palace doesn't need to follow the precedent of Heaven Dou City's Wisdom Palace. Let's proceed with developing the three halls first."
Upon hearing Su Wen's words, the students present all showed subtle changes in their expressions.
They had joined with the intention of gaining power within Wisdom Palace, not to engage in scholarly pursuits.
"The three halls are essentially research departments, focusing on theory," Su Wen explained bluntly.
His expression darkened as he looked at the many students present, a sense of oppression filling the air.
"Did none of you bother to understand the ideals of Wisdom Palace before joining?" he asked sharply.
"Knowledge is power!"
"This has always been my belief and the foundation of Wisdom Palace's future."
"Where do knowledge and theory come from?"
"Isn't it from the diligent research and conclusions of scholars from past generations?"
"The three halls are the core of Wisdom Palace. Do any of you have objections?"
Feeling Su Wen's anger, the young students, none older than six, sweated nervously.
"We dare not, Master Wen. We will remember your words and earnestly study and delve into theoretical knowledge to benefit the Spirit Master World and its Grand Masters."
Behind Su Wen, Dai Weisi, who was accompanying him, had a somewhat displeased expression, with his eyes twitching at the corners.
This...
Should he be happy or angry?
Su Wen directly arranged this Wisdom Palace here to have the same status as the first-established Heaven Dou City's Wisdom Palace.
The first to recruit were the students of the two departments over there?
Then here cannot lag behind at every step; it must be the first to recruit students for the three halls.
But the key is that the three halls are research departments, gathering scholars who delve into theory.
Perhaps these nobles' descendants might be interested in theory, but they would never hope to waste their lifelong efforts on theoretical research.
Especially their elders behind them would never allow them to focus solely on scholarly pursuits.
Even though Su Wen's establishment of Wisdom Palace has invisibly elevated the status of scholars on the Continent, it's still not acceptable.
In their most stubborn beliefs, power and strength are the most convincing.
Su Wen arranged the students here into the three halls.
He began to organize the order of Wisdom Palace.
At the same time, instead of rushing to open the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge in other cities, he stayed at Star Luo City's Wisdom Palace.
After assigning the students to the three halls, he personally held a recruitment event in Star Luo City.
Many Spirit Masters who were coming to Wisdom Palace to receive the Spirit Seal and accept inheritance for the opening of the Mountain of Books and Sea of Knowledge also followed the order, each expressing their own intentions.
Adults from families or children who had just awakened their Martial Spirits at the age of six could state their wishes when receiving the Spirit Seal.
In this way, Su Wen stayed in Star Luo City for a full month.
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