Published: February 25, 2025
At this moment, Tan Yun seemed to be deep in thought and said, "Now, the high-level members of each lineage, begin checking your higher-ups and disciples within your lineage. Is there anyone absent today?"
"Reporting to the sovereign." At this moment, the fifteenth elder of the Holy Gate Danmai respectfully said: "Elder Tang Xinying of our Danmai is missing."
As she spoke, Zhong Wu Shi Yao handed a letter to Tan Yun.
Zhong Wu Shi Yao knew that privately, Tan Yun was her fiancé. However, in front of everyone, she still had to pay her respects.
“Hmm.” Tan Yun’s sword-like brows furrowed slightly as he saw the words “To be opened by Tan Yun” written on the envelope.
Taking a deep breath, Tan Yun tucked the envelope into his bosom.
After Zhong Wu Shi Yao landed among the crowd, an elder of the Artifact Lineage bowed and said, “Reporting to the sovereign, Elder Murong Shishi is also missing.”
Tan Yun recalled that Gongsun Ruoxi had left with Murong Shishi, so he nodded to indicate that he understood and did not say more.
At this moment, Tan Yun surveyed the millions of disciples and then looked at Dantai Yu: “Grandfather, Yun’er wants to change the structure of the sect and establish a vice sovereign. What do you think?”
“Vice sovereign?” Not only was Dantai Yu taken aback, but the other high-level members and disciples were as well.
“Yes, vice sovereign.” Tan Yun nodded seriously: “Not only will we establish a vice sovereign, but Yun’er also wants to create the eleventh lineage!”
As soon as this was said, the entire venue was shocked!
At the same time, confusion arose—what exactly is the eleventh lineage?
Who will serve as the vice sovereign?
“Yun’er, since the establishment of the sect by the ancestor master, we have never had a vice sovereign.” Dantai Yu stroked his beard and laughed: “However, no matter how you decide, grandfather supports you!”
“I support you too!” The Formation Lineage Ancestral Patriarch and Law Enforcing Ancestral Patriarchs all responded in unison.
“Great!” Tan Yun smiled.
At this moment, everyone thought the vice sovereign chosen by Tan Yun would undoubtedly be someone close to him. Many couldn't help but think of Mu Mengyi and Zhong Wu Shi Yao.
Just as everyone was pondering, Tan Yun’s expression suddenly solidified, and he said loudly: “Tuoba Yingying, come forward!”
“I’m here!” Tuoba Yingying appeared in front of the high-ranking members with a flash, and to everyone’s surprise, she did not kneel on both knees but instead knelt on one knee!
However, this detail made some doubt whether she was truly a subordinate of Tan Yun or perhaps a sister?
Tan Yun wore a warm smile, “Today, I appoint you as the first vice sovereign of the Huangfu Sacred Sect to assist me in managing the sect!”
“Thank you, Sovereign!” Tuoba Yingying replied respectfully, surprisingly without a hint of excitement on her face.
People couldn't help but regard her with slightly higher esteem.
“Yun’er, there is something grandfather wants to say, but I’m not sure if it’s the right time.” Dantai Yu hesitated.
“Grandfather, please speak.” Tan Yun said.
“Yun’er, after all, the position of vice sovereign is very important.” Dantai Yu stated frankly: “What about Yingying’s abilities? What about her qualifications? These are things that grandfather and the other ancestors do not know?”
Dantai Yu stopped there, as he was also thinking of Tan Yun's interests. He knew Tan Yun's current reputation was such that no one would oppose Tuoba Yingying rising to power, but not opposing her did not mean that others had no objections, right?
Tan Yun spoke with certainty: “Grandfather’s concerns are understood, but I want to tell grandfather and everyone!”
“Tuoba Yingying’s ability to challenge beyond her level is second only to this sovereign, and her qualifications and talent are also second only to this sovereign!”
“However, when it comes to strategy and capability, she surpasses this sovereign!”