620 The Federation Lineage! (2/2)
”Elder Wang, next is the conferment of new positions. You should announce them. If you have anything you want changed, you can delay the announcement first. We can discuss the changes after.”
Wang Baole stared at Feng Qiuran. The Hyacinthus Tree's memories surfaced in his mind. He nodded, saluted her politely, then took the jade slip from her. After reading the contents, he lifted his head and stared at her, surprised.
Feng Qiuran smiled quietly while Mie Liezi remained expressionless. Daoist You Ran was his usual mild-mannered self. There was even encouragement in his eyes.
Wang Baole's eyes swept across the three elders before he turned and gazed at the disciples around him. After a bout of silence, he opened his mouth. His voice rang out, bright as it echoed in the air.
”Kong Dao, step forward!”
Kong Dao, who had been standing amongst his fellow Federation disciples, froze. He hurriedly dashed out into the air. He cupped his fists and saluted Wang Baole.
”Greetings to the Grand Supreme Elder!”
”I confer upon Kong Dao the position of acting elder. He shall be promoted immediately to the position of elder upon reaching the Nascent Soul realm!”
Kong Dao shook, then immediately voiced his thanks. He knew that only Nascent Soul realm cultivators could advance to become an elder in the Vast Expanse Dao Palace. Those who reached the Soul Conduit realm would then be promoted to Grand Supreme Elder.
The privileges awarded to an elder were vastly different than those enjoyed by a mere disciple. Even though he was only an acting elder, he too could enjoy most of the privileges an elder had. It wasn't exactly an accelerated progression, but it was still a key step forward for him.
”Zhao Yameng, step forward!” Wang Baole wasn't done yet. He called out another name after Kong Dao stepped back.
Zhao Yameng took a deep breath upon being called. She leapt into the sky and cupped her fists.
”I confer upon Zhao Yameng the position of elder in the Vast Expanse Dao Palace!”
The surrounding disciples voiced their surprise quietly as Wang Baole's voice rang out. The elders of the Vast Expanse Dao Palace were all at the Nascent Soul realm. Zhao Yameng was only at the Core Formation realm. However, there were many who knew that Zhao Yameng had earned the rank of an inner sect disciple at the Worship Palace Pavilion. They understood why the sect was doing this.
The rank of an inner sect disciple was extremely high. It wouldn't be appropriate for someone holding that rank to remain as an ordinary disciple or even as an acting elder.
Zhao Yameng's breathing quickened. She lifted her head and stared at Wang Baole. Then, with a faint smile, she cupped her fists and expressed her thanks. She left, but Wang Baole wasn't done yet.
”From today, all Federation cultivators who have reached the perfected Foundation Establishment realm will be given three opportunities to enter the Core Realm Pavilion and seek any assistance provided within to reach a breakthrough to the Core Formation realm!
”Sect Lord Xu, you previously submitted a request to enter the Nascent Art Chamber in order to reach a breakthrough in cultivation. Your request is approved!”
The series of announcements sent the entire Dao Palace spiraling into shock yet again. The Federation cultivators were overcome with excitement. This was an extremely generous gift that Feng Qiuran had given Wang Baole. She had given him the chance to make the announcements, and through that, the opportunity to show his authority and affirm his status!
The ceremony finally came to an end, and the crowd began to disperse. Afterward, the construction of the fourth hall commenced. Wang Baole was to return to Green Fire Island first while awaiting the completion of his palace. Sect Lord Xu would naturally be taking over all administrative matters.
Upon returning to Green Fire Island, Wang Baole went back to his cave abode. He began heaving. It was as if he had been holding something inside him back for too long. That something finally exploded as his breathing grew heavy, and thoughts started rushing through his head.
Li Wuchen… it must be him. To think that he's actually… the reincarnation of the Vast Expanse Dao Disciple! The revelation was too great a shock. Wang Baole still couldn't accept it. Part of it was because of his experience in the Worship Palace Pavilion. He knew exactly how much power and authority a Dao Disciple had. A Dao Disciple held the world in his hand.
He simply couldn't accept it. He thought about all the hard work he had put in and the near-deaths he had escaped to become an adopted disciple. Li Wuchen, on the other hand, had been born a Dao Disciple… What made things worse was the conflict between the both of them. Wang Baole's head began to hurt at that thought.
Anyone with eyes can see that Li Wuchen isn't good-looking, forgiving, or open-minded like I am. He's petty and holds grudges. Who knows if he won't come looking for trouble once his memories return… Wang Baole fretted.