Chapter 485 - 647 : The Jianyi family

"With your spiritual root aptitude, I imagine breaking through to late Foundation Establishment will not be difficult."

Zhou Qingfang was slightly excited and bowed. "Many thanks, Great Elder!"

Foundation Establishment elders who were not of the Jianyi clan naturally could not receive resources comparable to Jianyi Mingwei and the others, but their treatment was still comparable to some Foundation Establishment elders of second-rank or even first-rank aristocratic families.

Wentian transformed into a white-haired old man sweeping floors in Moonlit Academy.

He secretly observed Ye Fan while also pondering and researching divine ability arts.

One month later,

The Immortal Martial Alliance suddenly wanted to convene an Elder Council meeting, and all elders were required to participate.

The one convening it was Great Elder Wentian.

Those elders naturally did not dare delay.

The Foundation Establishment aristocratic families of each commandery all had two people enter the Elder Council. One was at Qi Refining completion, and the other was at Foundation Establishment.

The former belonged to the elder quota gifted by the Immortal Martial Alliance to each family.

As for Foundation Establishment cultivators, Wentian had also once said that as long as a cultivator reached Foundation Establishment, they could basically apply to join the Elder Council. As long as they had no great evil deeds, they would usually be allowed to join.

"Great Elder has come out of seclusion?!"

"Three years ago, Great Elder was already at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. He should be at Foundation Establishment completion now, yes?"

"Almost certainly. After these three years, I imagine the Jianyi family's previous shortcomings should have been thoroughly made up. Their number of mid Foundation Establishment cultivators should not be small."

"I estimate that aside from Great Elder, they definitely have hidden late Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"I wonder why Great Elder suddenly convened the Elder Council."

"The Jianyi family has arrived."

Someone shouted, and the hall immediately fell silent.

Over ten Jianyi Foundation Establishment cultivators walked in.

Everyone rose in unison and cupped their fists toward Wentian at the center. "Greetings, Great Elder!"

"Elders, no need for such courtesy. Please sit." After Wentian took his seat, he waved his hand and said, "I have convened this Elder Assembly because I have an important matter to announce."

Wentian swept his gaze over everyone, then said calmly after a short while, "This Jianyi intends to resign from the position of Immortal Martial Alliance Great Elder. Along the way, I recommend my son, Jianyi Mingyuan, as the new Great Elder.

"You are all elders of my alliance and possess the right to vote.

"If you have anything to say, you may all speak."

Almost everyone's pupils shrank slightly, surprise appearing on their faces.

A Foundation Establishment elder of the Li family said, "Great Elder, why is this so sudden? You are in the prime of your age. You are younger than most elders present."

"That is right, Great Elder. You holding the position of Immortal Martial Alliance Great Elder is what everyone hopes for!" A Foundation Establishment elder of the Wang family said.

Wentian smiled, cupped his fists, and said, "Many thanks for your affection, everyone. But I believe that if my son holds this Great Elder position, he will not be worse than me.

"If any of you have suitable candidates, you may also propose them, and a vote will be held.

"Everything will be decided by the voting result."

Everyone revealed thoughtful expressions.

"As for why this Jianyi is doing this." Wentian smiled faintly again. "I am sure all of you have guesses. That is correct. This Jianyi has been in seclusion for three years and has already reached Foundation Establishment completion.

"I plan to cultivate wholeheartedly and attack the Golden Core realm. Only then can I better support the face of my Jianyi family.

"My mind is decided on this matter. There is no need for all of you to persuade me.

"Within the time it takes an incense stick to burn, all of you may propose candidates for the position of Great Elder.

"After one incense stick, the vote will officially begin.

"As long as the number of those who agree reaches over eighty percent, that person will become the Immortal Martial Alliance Great Elder."

As soon as his words fell, discussions immediately rose in the hall. Everyone whispered to one another, and some communicated through divine sense.

The Jianyi family members all closed their eyes to rest.

Because the result had long since been decided.

Even if some people present had other thoughts, the connections and prestige the Jianyi family had accumulated over the years were unmatched.

Moreover, an eighty percent approval rate was something no one other than the Jianyi family could currently achieve.

At least for now, it was impossible.

Unless one day another great aristocratic clan comparable to the Jianyi family appeared in the Immortal Martial Alliance, even a family comparable to a first-rank aristocratic family would absolutely have no possibility of producing a Great Elder.

In the blink of an eye, the incense stick's time passed.

Although some people had small thoughts, in the end, no one proposed another Great Elder candidate.

"Since there are no other candidates, then let the vote begin. Those who agree to my son, Jianyi Mingyuan, serving as Great Elder, please raise your hands."

Under Wentian's gaze,

All elders present raised their hands one after another.

At present, the Jianyi family still acted fairly. If another person were replaced, who knew what would happen?

Moreover, having the Jianyi family lead the Immortal Martial Alliance was more in line with the Immortal Martial Alliance's interests.

After all, although the Immortal Martial Alliance was an alliance of the various aristocratic families, it did not represent everything of those families.

The Jianyi family was still the Jianyi family!

If one day the Jianyi family no longer wanted to continue the Immortal Martial Alliance system, with its strength and the relationship network and power bloc behind it, it would be enough to destroy the Immortal Martial Alliance.

Wentian smiled and nodded. "Since all elders agree, then from today onward, my son is the Immortal Martial Alliance's Great Elder."

Everyone rose together and cupped their fists toward Jianyi Mingyuan. "Greetings, Great Elder!"