Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1483 - 1483 0851 Great Elder

Chapter 1483: Chapter 0851: Great Elder Chapter 1483: Chapter 0851: Great Elder Chapter 0851: Great Elder

Yi Xuwen joked to alleviate the tense atmosphere inside the Council Hall while rapidly calculating in his heart. He considered how to re-plan and re-distribute the scheme, where the primary objective this time was to please Qi Tian. He could no longer give Qi Tian any reason to perceive injustice. By securing Qi Tian’s satisfaction, National Master Manor could continue its stable operations and potentially have a brighter future.

Yi Xuwen was truly fit to be the Mansion Master. His centuries of experience allowed him to quickly devise a plan.

Looking at Qi Tian with sincere eyes, he said, “Just now, honestly, I had no idea Qi Tian had such a powerful Spirit Beast. This is not only a matter of celebration for you, Qi Tian, but also a major joyous event worth writing about for our National Master Manor. I hereby caution all Elders that, while this is a happy occasion, it is also the greatest secret of the National Master Manor. Without Qi Tian’s consent, without my approval, no one is allowed to reveal this matter. This is our National Master Manor’s trump card and must not be shown lightly. Qi Tian, I hope to gain your support for this command. Our mansion’s situation in Wanjie City is rather awkward, neither high nor low, but with your Spirit Beast, our ranking as a second-tier power in Wanjie City is definitely secure.”

Qi Tian did not speak, nor did he nod or shake his head; no one knew what he was thinking.

Yi Xuwen took Qi Tian’s silence as tacit consent and continued with a smile, “Before announcing the corrected distribution scheme, I would like to declare something. There are a total of five Nascent Soul Masters in our National Master Manor, including myself as Mansion Master followed by the Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Elders. Someone once suggested to me that the ranking seemed a bit off, that there should be a position for a Great Elder between the Mansion Master and the Second Elder. I’ve always disagreed with this because, whether it is in terms of cultivation realm, strength, contribution to the National Master Manor, or even potential for the future, you all are significantly lacking. Having any one of you act as Great Elder would hardly be convincing. At that time, I said if you aren’t capable, then let the position of Great Elder remain vacant rather than fill it just for the sake of it.”

Upon hearing this, the Second Elder Li Che and others had a flash of realization. They all looked at Qi Tian with complex expressions, intending to intercede before Yi Xuwen could make the announcement, but after seeing Huo Yunbiao obediently staying by Qi Tian’s side, they swallowed their words.

Yi Xuwen went on, “But now, I have finally found a suitable candidate for Great Elder. I hereby announce, effective immediately, Qi Tian will be the Great Elder of our National Master Manor. As Great Elder, he holds the same authority as I do, has access to all cultivation resources of the National Master Manor, can make decisions regarding all affairs of the mansion, and will enjoy the same highest courtesies and treatments as I do. From now on, the words spoken by the Great Elder, the commands he issues, shall be obeyed by everyone in the National Master Manor. If there is a conflict between the commands issued by the Great Elder and myself, in situations where I am not present at the frontline, the Great Elder will have temporary decision-making authority. If it’s not at the frontline, then I will consult with the Great Elder, and after coordinating, a new command will be issued for execution. Now, everyone, please join me in paying respect to our Great Elder.”

After speaking, Yi Xuwen bowed with a clasped fist salute towards Qi Tian, who hurriedly returned the gesture.

Yi Xuwen straightened up and looked at the Second Elder and the rest saying, “What are you waiting for? Why aren’t you coming forward to meet the Great Elder?”

Second Elder Li Che and Third Elder Sun Xiqi, knowing that the matter was set in stone and beyond any possibility of alteration, proceeded with clasped fists to deeply bow to Qi Tian as required by Yi Xuwen.

Qi Tian did not act haughtily but returned their gesture.

Fourth Elder Cheng Daoran had a complicated expression and made no move; he had personal grievances with Qi Tian, and as the personal disciple of the Mansion Master, it was unimaginable for him to accept Qi Tian abruptly assuming the position above his own as Great Elder—he simply could not get over that mental hurdle.

Yi Xuwen coldly regarded his once-favored disciple, understanding Cheng Daoran’s bitterness. However, he knew such grievances could not compare to a Nascent Soul at the peak of the Second Level. To put it bluntly, at this point, even he had to yield to Qi Tian; it was no longer possible to stand up for his disciple. With no change in his expression, he commanded, “The National Master Manor now has a Great Elder, and this is an occasion for celebration. We should honor this event grandly. Just now, the Second and Third Elders have already expressed their respect to the Great Elder, but that’s not enough. Fourth Elder, as the most junior among us, why don’t you, on our behalf and on behalf of everyone in the National Master Manor, offer three deep bows to the Great Elder as a form of respect? By doing this, you not only convey our collective respect, including your own, but also use this opportunity to formally apologize to the Great Elder for your past disrespect.”