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Chapter 1284 - 1284 6 The New Appointment

Chapter 1284: Chapter 6 The New Appointment Chapter 1284: Chapter 6 The New Appointment Candle flames burned quietly.

Wisps of blue smoke spread silently in the ancestral hall filled with tablets.

Below,

an elderly man in yellow robes stood in the front row, his face filled with sorrow as he looked around.

Before him, rows of Nascent Soul practitioners stood silently with folded hands, filling the small hall.

His voice was heavy:

“…In this battle, our Sect’s ninth-generation Sect Master Shao Yangzi, Great Elder Yan Wenzheng, Second Elder Xun Fugun, Third Elder Ren Xiao, Fourth Elder…

and the Hall Masters of Tianyuan Hall Lv Zhuangmei, Diwu Hall Xi Kui, Rende Hall Du Wei, and the Chief Guardian of the southeast, Yao Wudi…

all sacrificed themselves for the greater good, passing on through Metamorphosis!”

“Out of twenty-seven of our Immortal Ascension cultivators, only I, the Chief Guardian of the West Sea Xumi, and the Guardian of Myriad Library Pang Xiu, survive…”

“Amongst the ranks of Nascent Souls, the Peak Masters of Shenxiu Peak, Ge Shoucheng, of Chunyuan Peak…

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of Jinhuang Peak, Wei Rong…

of Shenti Peak, Qi Rulian…

of Fire Cloud Peak, Chi Liequan…

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the Vice Hall Master of Tianyuan Hall…

the Diwu Hall…”

“Of the two hundred and sixteen Nascent Soul practitioners in our sect, only one hundred and thirty-five remain.”

“Apart from those in closed-door cultivation, all are present here.”

The elder’s voice trailed off.

On the offering table, brand new tablets stood in silence.

“But…”

The elder’s voice suddenly rose:

“In this battle, not a single Golden Core Practitioner of our sect was harmed!”

“All practitioners below the Nascent Soul cultivation in Chen State were also timely relocated back to Jin.”

“I am ashamed that I could not join the Sect Master in sacrifice, but I also take pride and solace in the sacrifices made by our sect members!”

“The roots of Wanxiang Sect are ultimately preserved!”

“As long as you live, Wanxiang Sect lives!

The future of Wanxiang Sect also holds hope!”

He scanned the area, his gaze sweeping over every cultivator.

Then he turned around and bowed deeply to the densely packed tablets on the offering table.

In a serious tone, he said:

“Amidst the great changes of the world, with Immortal Ascension staying hidden and the Sect Master and the Elders gone, the Sect cannot be without a leader for a day.

Today, entrusted by Sect Master Shao before his departure, Elder Ji Ying hereby asks the patriarchs to bear witness as we select a new Sect Master for our sect!”

When he finished speaking,

although the disciples behind him were somewhat prepared, they couldn’t help but be slightly stunned.

But they quickly understood Elder Ji Ying’s urgency.

The Wanxiang Sect, as vast as it was, had nearly lost all of its leaders, Hall Masters, and Elders.

Only three Immortal Ascension cultivators remained to lead the sect.

With nearly half the Nascent Soul cultivators lost, it was feared that the sect’s various departments could not function normally.

It was indeed necessary to select a new Sect Master and Hall Masters quickly to maintain the development of the sect.

As for the severed path of Immortal Ascension…

there was no time to worry about that now.

Elder Ji Ying turned around, looked at the crowd, and asked:

“Do any of you have thoughts on the selection of the Sect Master?”

He first looked at Xumi, dressed in black, with a stern face standing in front.

“Guardian Xumi, do you have any thoughts?”

Xumi shook his head slightly:

“I am one with my sword energy and cannot afford to be distracted.

I fear I would neglect the affairs of the Sect.”

Elder Ji Ying fell into deep thought, his face showing difficulty:

“My injuries are heavy and unresolved; though I bear the title of Immortal Ascension, I lack its reality.

Guardian Pang is constrained in guarding the sect and is also unsuitable.

If you too refuse, the sect truly has no fourth Immortal Ascension to take up this position.”

However, Xumi said:

“Now that Immortal Ascension practitioners remain hidden, the position of Sect Master does not necessarily need to be filled by one.

It might be better to choose a suitable person among the Nascent Soul practitioners.”

Hearing this, Elder Ji Ying’s expression showed intrigue.

He looked at the practitioners below and spoke:

“What do you all think?”

Most of the cultivators below nodded in agreement.

Times had changed; in past days if the Master of a Sect was not an Immortal Ascension practitioner, others would look down upon them.

But now, with Immortal Ascension practitioners withdrawn from the world, Nascent Souls were regarded as the pinnacle on the surface, and holding the position of Sect Master was acceptable.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Elder Ji Ying couldn’t help but look to Xumi:

“Guardian Xumi, do you have any candidates?”

Xumi calmly said:

“In these chaotic times, either someone wisely decisive and experienced in strategy is needed or someone with deep gravitas that can win over people’s hearts.”

But he did not name anyone specifically.

Elder Ji Ying’s eyes shone with understanding:

“Someone wisely decisive…”

His gaze shifted to the cultivators below.

The crowd below tended to avoid his gaze.

For other positions, most of the cultivators here would be eager to contend.

But as for the position of Sect Master, with its entangled and complex responsibilities especially during a period of great change, it truly required a person of great wisdom and courage to bear.

The cultivators possessed clear Dao-hearts and self-awareness; they understood the difficulties of the Sect Master’s position.

It was an extraordinary opportunity, but also a massive entanglement.

Yet, there was one figure clad in a Black Gold Cloak that straightened up confidently, casually meeting the gaze.

“Qu Shentong…”

Elder Ji Ying hesitated, but still bypassed him and looked behind to a young figure, his eyes filled with appreciation:

“Wang Ba, I had heard the Sect Master, Senior Brother Yan, Senior Brother Xun, and Junior Brother Du all praise you before.

Your mind is meticulous and composed, skilled in strategy.

How do you feel about assuming the position of Sect Master?”

Qu Shentong couldn’t hide a hint of disappointment but quickly regained his composure.

Wang Ba, caught off guard by Elder Ji Ying’s sudden nomination, was slightly startled.

But now more composed than ever, he did not falter and, without changing his expression, gave Elder Ji Ying a bow:

“Responding to the Elder, I can only offer my strength for the Sect and dare not reserve any effort.

But the position of Sect Master is of great significance.

Being a junior and of shallow cultivation, I lack sufficient prestige to convince the masses, and I truly am unworthy to take up this post.”