Chapter 377: Vetoed (2)

Chapter 377: Vetoed (2)

While Wu Yuan cultivated in seclusion, word of his feats spread like wildfire, reaching beyond the confines of the sect. Gét latest novel chapters on nov(e)lbj/n(.)c/om

The Heavenly Dragon City in the Dragon Star Immortal Realm was reserved solely for Void Refiner Eminences, serving as a gathering place for the higher echelons of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect.

Hovering above the city was a grand and ancient bronze temple, its presence commanding attention.

The sect’s Void Refiner Eminences and Earth Immortals would look at this temple with a mixture of reverence and longing whenever they passed by.

This temple was the Veteran Elders Hall, a place of legend among the sect's disciples. Only the sect’s veteran elders were allowed entry. And only Tribulation and Universe Architect level immortal cultivators were eligible to become veteran elders.

Within the bronze temple, a colossal oval table stretching approximately a hundred meters in length and thirty meters in width stood in the center, flanked by towering bronze chairs on either side.

Save for the grand bronze throne at the head of the table, the remaining chairs were of a smaller stature and lighter hue.

At the present moment, the bronze throne remained unoccupied, while numerous figures already took their places on the smaller chairs.

Among them were High Immortal Hei Yuan and the red-robed abbot.

If Earth Immortals like Qing Feng and Xiang Sheng were present, they would recognize this gathering as the legendary Veteran Elders Assembly.

"With thirteen veteran elders in attendance, more than half of the attendees are present. The Veteran Elders Assembly shall hereby commence," remarked the red-robed middle-aged man seated on the chair to the right of the bronze throne.

His gaze swept across the assembly of powerhouses.

Though he wasn’t the strongest of the veteran elders, as the abbot, he was undeniably the nominal leader of the Dragon Star Sect.

“We have convened today for a simple reason: Li Xia," the red-robed man began in a low voice.

"Li Xia is under fifty years old, a sword cultivator at the third-stage Golden Core phase. He established a third-degree immortal root, and has forged nine lifebound flying swords.”

The final mention of nine lifebound flying swords immediately surprised many of the veteran elders who were unfamiliar with the situation.

This was rare!

"His soul is incredibly robust, and the rate of his soul’s growth is astonishing. Currently, it is on par with a sixth-stage Amethyst Cradle cultivator," the red-robed man continued.

"He first contemplated the Land Dao, then inherited Great Eldritch Kua Fu's Celestial Body Law Codex from the Star Origin Soil and began comprehending the Celestial Body Dao. In eight years, he has reached the fourth-level Domain stage of the Celestial Body Dao."

"He has cleared level fifty-seven of the one-star tower."

"Based on a holistic assessment, his talent ranks within the top three of all Golden Core disciples in the past ten million years.”

He understood why the veteran elders opposed the idea—the stakes were high, and they were reluctant to give up their interests.

The divine crystal contribution that the sect offered to the Redmoon Immortal Hall could be exchanged for corresponding precious items.

The amount contributed was accumulated through generations. It was also a result of the hard work of numerous veteran elders present.

"Veteran Elders, while the divine crystal contribution is important, we must also consider Li Xia's talent," the red-robed elderly man spoke softly.

"He has the potential to become the next Senior Brother Dong Yang. If we compare their talent at the same age, Li Xia may even surpass him."

"It's not the same. Senior Brother Dong Yang's journey was one of steady growth, culminating in his position as the top sword immortal in the immortal continent. How can Li Xia compare?"

"I disagree."

"How about we negotiate with the immortal hall?" Some elders suggested, but the majority remained opposed.

Sometimes, it was even more difficult to convince someone to give up their interests than it was to move their hearts.

"Very well, let us proceed to the final vote," the red-robed middle-aged man sighed. "All veteran elders, please state your position—in favor or against."

"In favor," he stated.

"Against!"

"Against!"

"In favor," High Immortal Hei Yuan declared.

"Against."

"Against."

...Each veteran elder voiced their stance, following the rules set by the immortal ancestor. Abstaining from the vote was not allowed.

"Thirteen veteran elders, four in favor, nine against—the proposal is rejected," the middle-aged man announced, disappointment evident in his tone.

Despite his hopes, the outcome was not in his favor.

As he prepared to conclude the meeting, he was suddenly interrupted.

"The outcome is invalid!" a cold voice pierced the air. "As First Veteran Elder, I hold the right to veto the rejection of this proposal."