Painting of the Nine Immortals

Chapter 475: The New Elder

Translator: _Tat_ Editor: Fish_Creek

"Therefore, I plan on entitling him the position of a Core Elder. I grant him the right to access the Tipitaka Pavilion and learn techniques from every peak."

This statement stunned everyone.

The giant battle ground fell into silence, as if everything had died.

My god, did I hear him wrong!?

He… he is making Ling Xian an Elder?

Everyone was shocked. The title Elder was not one to be said lightly. For any controlling force, for any continent, the title Elder presented title and status, wealth and capabilities.

In general, in the Taoism community, elders are important figures!

In the Wan Jian House, Elders are divided into four ranks. First, the External Elders. Anyone of the completion level can become one of them and they are responsible to deal with all external affairs. The second rank is the Internal Elders. Only those of the intermediate stage of the completion level can become one of these. Elder Si Tu was one of them.

The third rank is the Core Elder. Normally, only those at the peak of the completion level, or those who has honored the Wan Jian House can be appointed this position. These elders are highly respected and have heavy responsibilities. They communicate directly to peak leaders and the Supreme Headmaster.

The fourth rank is the Almighty Elder. Only those of the original level can fill these positions. These people are considered very high in status and even the Supreme Headmaster has to treat them with nothing but niceness.

Sadly, even in the Wan Jian House, there are not many Almighty Elders. This means, the Core Elder is the highest position possible right now. In the entire Wan Jian House, there were only six of them – all of whom were extremely powerful.

Yet before everyone's eyes, there was about to be one more. Someone who was merely in his 20s. How can everyone not be astounded right now?

This was just the beginning. When everyone thought of what the Supreme Headmaster said about granting him the permission to enter anywhere he wants and read up on any peak's inheritances, they were even more surprised.

Surprised to the extreme!

This meant he could enter the Tripitaka Pavilion.

What kind of place was that pavilion?

It was a place that has the collection of all knowledge the Wan Jian House has ever acquired. All kinds of powerful and almighty techniques can be found there. There are also many hidden secrets about the Wan Jian House.

In other words, the pavilion is the root of the Wan Jian House and the most important place. In the entire House, other than Almighty Elders and the Supreme Headmaster, nobody had the right to enter. Even the 12 peak leaders could only go up to the sixth floor and never the top one!

Yet today, Dao Wu Ji allowed Ling Xian to enter at will and read up on anything he wanted about any of the 12 peaks. How unbelievable was this?

Something like this has never happened before!

This was why everyone here was stunned. After a long time, they finally snapped back to reality. A thought emerged in their minds. The Headmaster's decision meant he wasn't treating Ling Xian like a descendant, he was treating him like an inheritor.

Could it be… the Headmaster plans on educating Ling Xian and lead him to be the next Supreme Headmaster?

While thinking about this, everyone fixated on Ling Xian with complexity in their eyes.

Even Ling Xian himself was surprised at what Dao Wu Ji said. He well understood the implications of becoming a Core Leader as well as being able to enter the Tripitaka Pavilion.

As much as he felt shocked, he also felt warm. He silently exclaimed.

Dao Wu Ji sure treats him well.

"Headmaster, this… this is against the norm." Seek Sword leader frowned and he quit playing with his fan.

The rest frowned as well and hesitated. Even the coldest of the bunch, the Slay Sword Peak leader has tightened her grip onto the heavenly sword behind her back, as if ready to fight.

"How come?"

Dao Wu Ji grinned, "You witnessed Ling Xian's capabilities. He is an equal to a completion levelled cultivator of the advanced stage. Once he reaches the peak, he will qualify in terms of cultivation level. As for bringing honor to the House, didn't he just step out and save our faces?"

"I…"

Everyone frowned. Despite their desire, they had nothing to argue. Everything Dao Wu Ji said was logical and correct.

Seeing this, Dao Wu Ji chuckled, "You have nothing to fight back me on right? With Ling Xian's capabilities, he can easily be a Core Elder."

"Hmmph!"

The Slay Sword Peak leader hissed, "Not that I disagree. But why allow him to enter the Tipitaka Pavilion? And why permit him to learn all techniques from all peaks?"

"About that…"

Dao Wu Ji softly laughed, "Ling Xian is naturally talented and is definitely the strongest of his generation here. In other words, he has the ability to be the inheritor. For someone like him, shouldn't I do my best to guide him and help him improve his abilities?"

"Hmmph, I don't care. Unless he enters my peak, he cannot learn techniques from my peak." The woman continued to hiss coldly.

The other peak leaders also expressed their unwillingness to allow Ling Xian to learn all inheritances. After all, this is related to the very root of the House. What if Ling Xian was a spy? Then everything that makes this House powerful would fall into the hands of an enemy.

Seeing this, Dao Wu Ji helplessly laughed while thinking that words alone won't convince these people. Thus, he wiped off his smile and said in a low voice, "Let me ask you one thing. Am I the Headmaster or are you?"

Noticing the anger in his tone, the 11 leaders silenced.

"Then it's decided."

Dao Wu Ji flapped around his sleeve and uttered out an unbelievable statement.

"I now officially announce – effective immediately, Ling Xian will become the seventh Core Elder of the Wan Jian House. He shall enter the Tipitaka Pavilion as he pleases and learn all inheritance from all 12 peaks!"

Then, the arena turned clamorous.

Everyone bewilderingly staring at the collected young man. Their gazes were complex. There was respect, admiration, and jealousy.

Remember that the Core Elder position is scarce and highly respected. There are only six in the Wan Jian House and all of them were centuries old. Yet Ling Xian just became one while still in his 20s. What an honor this was.

How can everyone else not be jealous? Some people's eyes turned red.

What could they do? This was far too shocking. In the entire Yunzhou, there are no Core Elders this young!

In other words, without knowing it, Ling Xian has broke another record. The youngest Core Elder in the history of the Wan Jian House!

He also achieved this the moment he became a member of the House. How unbelievable was this?

One has to admit, Dao Wu Ji has been treating him really well. As for Ling Xian, he has the ability to own up this title of a Core Elder. He will not bring shame to this position, on the contrary, he will make this position even more glorious and honorable!

Without a doubt, at this moment, Ling Xian was standing inside the battle ring, being showered by the crowd's cheering and gazes!

Just like an eternal Sun in the sky, he shone for miles and blinded all!