Free Web NovelChapter 595: Chapter 61: Zhan Kan
There is a management term called the principle of responsibility-authority alignment.
The so-called principle of responsibility-authority alignment... means that the power held by managers should be commensurate with the responsibilities they bear.
And the power of Xia Yue is undoubtedly immense.
In fact.
Whether during Mount Tai’s era or Ji Xin’s era thereafter.
Though nominally belonging to the Celestial Strategy Mansion and following the orders of its supreme leader, his formidable prowess actually allowed him to surpass the constraints of the Mansion.
Most of the time, he acted with complete freedom.
Neither Mount Tai nor Ji Xin truly limited him.
Of course, they couldn’t limit him either.
Correspondingly, the responsibilities he took on were enormous as well. On one hand, as the strongest force of the Celestial Strategy Mansion, he was the key to suppressing the entire old era’s Empowerers and maintaining the balance within the Mansion and among domestic Empowerer organizations.
His existence deterred many opportunists and destabilizing factors.
Because both Self and those thousand-year-old Ancient Temples and Daoist Temples, and even the Celestial Strategy within the Mansion, were very clear.
Once they crossed the line.
Xia Yue would definitely make them pay the price.
Meanwhile, he was also a deterrent weapon against external forces.
Swift retribution a thousand miles away, top-tier clashes, a conspicuous firefighting teammate.
It can be said.
The current domestic balance largely hinges on Xia Yue’s power and prestige.
And once Xia Yue’s powerful force is lost.
The consequences... almost any Empowerer can imagine.
The responsibilities that need to be borne remain.
But the person bearing those responsibilities is gone.
The most obvious change then would be those opportunists feeling the shift in their circumstances, highly likely to adopt more aggressive stances.
This is highly likely to trigger a series of chain reactions... including power confrontations and disputes.
After all, the mountain of Xia Yue, pressing down on all opportunists, has existed for too long.
Too many have been waiting for this mountain to collapse in a thunderous crash.
Once, Xia Yue went to the Yellow Springs, disappearing for less than a month, and some people were already getting restless.
Now, the news of Xia Yue’s death has spread.
Undoubtedly, it will lead to an unprecedented storm.
And now, the necessity is to respond swiftly, finding a substitute balancing point to truly prevent falling into chaos.
The storm intensifies, ultimately becoming irretrievably uncontrollable.
Si Yujie is very aware of this.
Thus, she thoroughly understands why Ji Xin, upon hearing the news of Xia Yue’s death, promptly instructed her to nominate a new Celestial Strategy.
This is an act of helplessness, yet also the optimal solution.
No matter what.
The internal affairs of the Third Squad must not fall into chaos again.
But understanding is one thing.
Si Yujie’s mind... is still blank.
Because for the Third Squad, Xia Yue is not just a mighty force; he is also a guardian deity.
Though Si Yujie can’t stand his personality.
But she knows better than anyone that her daughter, Xiaoyan, can pursue studies because of him.
And she has never considered the possibility of Xia Yue dying.
Even hearing the confirmed news from Ji Xin, she still cannot grasp it.
In fact, not just him.
It’s likely no one ever imagined.
After all, how could someone so powerful... fall in battle?
"... "
Si Yujie hung up the phone, eyelids drooping, her fingers gripping the phone slightly exerting force, knuckles turning white.
Xia Panqiu and Wu You also remained silent, their gazes vacant, as if all color had been drained.
A dead silence reigned.
Confusion enveloped the three.
Until.
There came light footsteps at the doorway.
Next, a familiar voice was heard.
"... What exactly happened?"
Si Yujie slowly came back to herself, raising her head slowly, and upon seeing Chen Lusi similarly tall in stature appear at the doorway, a glimmer of life returned to her eyes.
But soon.
She thought of something again, and her expression suddenly darkened.
Nevertheless, she took a deep breath, finally regaining some of her spirit.
Xia Panqiu and Wu You also heard Chen Lusi’s voice, both swiftly turned their heads.
On the other side.
Upon receiving the message, Chen Lusi immediately rushed to Celestial Strategy Trading, catching a glimpse of the expressions of the three, he knew they had heard the news. As he walked forward, he took a deep breath and asked once more: "Exactly what happened?"
Slam—
Just as he spoke.
Xia Panqiu suddenly stretched out both hands and firmly grasped his wrist... as if clutching at a lifeline.
Her head slightly lowered, her pretty short hair just covering her snowy neck, seemed to lose its vitality.
"... "
Chen Lusi remained silent for a moment, then hesitantly reached out his hand, gently rubbing her pretty short hair.
Xia Panqiu, feeling the big hand on her head, sniffed, a soft sobbing sound emerging.
"It’s still unclear."
Compared to Wu You, who was still utterly lost.
Si Yujie finally regained some spirit. After pausing a beat, she suppressed the tremor in her voice, forcing herself to remain calm as she replied: "All we know... is Xia Yue died in battle."
"... Was it due to the activation of the Kunlun legend?"
Upon hearing Si Yujie’s words, Chen Lusi remained silent for a long time, then slowly turned to look at her slightly pale, beautiful face.
"Yes, but Ji Xin didn’t tell me more details."
Si Yujie nodded slowly: "She just informed me of this news and asked me to nominate a new Celestial Strategy quickly, and head to the Imperial Capital tomorrow to maintain stability."
"What aspect of stability?"
Chen Lusi pursued further: "Kunlun’s side? Or... "
"The matter regarding Kunlun seems to have... been resolved."
Si Yujie shook her head a bit wearily: "To maintain domestic stability, the stability of the Third Squad internally."
