HPDBC Chapter 341 Let me finish speaking!
Chapter 341 Let me finish speaking!
The guests arriving this time were not few. As Hong Qingyan's stand-in master, Second Sect Leader Shi Yehong naturally could not miss this occasion, especially since he himself had a good relationship with Ye Feng. Moreover, Grand Sect Leader Zhao Gongming and the remaining two Sect Leaders were also present.
To Ye Feng's surprise, one of the two elders from Utility Pavilion, Zhuge Wuming, also paid a personal visit, which astonished Ye Feng quite a bit.
Regarding this senior, he had once saved Ye Feng's life at the bottom of Fallen Dragon Valley. At the time, Ye Feng did not know that he was one of the two supreme elders of Utility Pavilion. It was only later, through what the Grand Sect Leader had mentioned, that he found out. Therefore, no matter what, this person was his life savior, and he was very grateful in his heart.
"I did not expect Senior Zhuge to visit in person. I have neglected to greet you from afar, please forgive me!" Ye Feng quickly walked out and went to the doorway to welcome him.
Although these few individuals had all arrived flying through the night, since they had reached such a level of cultivation, the capital, though very big, was just a moment's journey away for them. However, upon arriving at Northern Cloud Residence, perhaps out of due respect, they did not fly directly into the residence but stopped at the entrance.
The elder Zhuge Wuming was merely dressed in a simple Tang suit. Although his hair and beard had already turned gray, he still looked very fresh and clean, and he held himself very erect.
Ye Feng surmised that this senior must have lived well past a hundred years, but due to his profound cultivation, he did not show the slightest sign of old age, and seemed more like a man in his fifties or sixties.
"There is no need for such ceremony. Truth be told, it was just an impromptu visit on my part, so there is no need for everyone to be so formal!" Zhuge Wuming waved his hand to indicate that there was no need for pretense.
Within Xuanyuan Nation's secular society, the status of the two elders of Utility Pavilion was extraordinarily high. Even personages such as Grand Sect Leader and Second Sect Leader would have to show the utmost respect upon meeting these two elders. After all, they were the founders of Utility Pavilion, and most of the leaders there had received guidance from them at one time or another.
"Please come in, Senior Zhuge. Sect Leaders, please," Ye Feng gestured invitingly with an open hand. Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire
He could see that Zhuge Wuming's attitude toward him was very friendly, certainly much more so than the other elder, Tang Bai. Moreover, this senior had once saved his life, so Ye Feng's attitude was very respectful. After all, this person had previously made a great contribution to Xuanyuan Nation by playing a crucial role in turning the tides.
Thereupon, the group made their way into Northern Cloud Residence under cover of night. Although everyone knew the real reason for this unexpected visit and that the recent disturbance of spiritual energy was due to the mistress of Northern Cloud Residence, they suddenly found it difficult to address the matter.
Since no one else mentioned it, Ye Feng certainly wasn't going to bring it up himself. The Dao that Hong Qingyan was cultivating was very special and important, and unless absolutely necessary, he would never reveal it. So everyone just sat in the reception hall, drinking tea silently, making the atmosphere undoubtedly a bit awkward.
Being Hong Qingyan's master's master, Second Sect Leader Shi Yehong was the most appropriate person to broach the subject. After taking a sip of tea, he set down his cup and said, "Ye Feng, about tonight's disturbance of spiritual energy at Northern Cloud Residence, was it caused by Qingyan?"
Ye Feng thought that it was expected to be brought up and replied with a slight smile and unconcerned tone, "It seems there has been a misunderstanding. I was cultivating tonight, and it was a critical moment, so the spiritual energy from heaven and earth was naturally a bit more intense. Just as I finished, I saw my wife cultivating in the backyard.
Since it was her first time, I simply directed the spiritual energy her way, hoping it would help her a little with her cultivation."
In other words, in Senior Zhuge's eyes, Northern King Ye Feng already appeared to be on the same level as the many masters of the Utility Pavilion. If it weren't for Ye Feng's young age and relative inexperience, he probably would have been able to enter the Utility Pavilion directly by now.
Thinking of this, Grand Sect Leader Zhao Gongming couldn't help but feel a subtle sense of concern. He was obviously worried about his disciple; compared to Northern King Ye Feng, his disciple, the New Southern King Zhang Wenyuan, undoubtedly seemed lesser in Senior Zhuge's opinion. Otherwise, Zhang Wenyuan would have no reason to be absent from this meeting.
However, it should be mentioned that although Ye Feng has been given special attention by Senior Zhuge, another elderly figure held a negative view of Ye Feng but had a favorable impression of Zhang Wenyuan.
Ye Feng nodded slightly and said, "Please speak freely, Senior."
Senior Zhuge went on, "Once the Martial Academy of Xuanyuan Nation is established, it will ignite a wave of Martial Dao. At that time, the nation will likely hold martial arts in the highest regard, making the Martial Academy extremely important.
After discussions with the Nine Great Sects, it has been decided that the academy will have five Supreme Elders: two from the Utility Pavilion and three from the Nine Great Sects."
One of the sect leaders couldn't help but say, "The Nine Great Sects holding three Supreme Elder positions, one more than the Utility Pavilion, does that mean the Martial Academy will essentially be run by the Nine Great Sects?"
"Let me finish speaking first!" Senior Zhuge raised his hand to interrupt, then continued, "Although there are only five Supreme Elder positions, the Principal of the Martial Academy will have the same voting power and decision-making rights as the Supreme Elders, making the position of the principal extremely significant."
What Senior Zhuge did not say was that although the Nine Great Sects held three seats, not all the Sect Influences within those Nine Great Sects were enemies of the Utility Pavilion. One or two of them were actually backers of the Utility Pavilion, but such high-level secrets naturally wouldn't be disclosed openly.
"Have the details regarding the selection for the Martial Academy Principal been decided?" Grand Sect Leader Zhao Gongming asked.
Senior Zhuge replied, "It has all been agreed upon. The competition for the position of the Principal of the Martial Academy will be open to those below thirty years of age and above the Martial King Realm, who are eligible to contend in the Martial Dao Tournament."
"Below thirty years of age and above Martial King Realm, does that include those at the Martial King Realm?" Second Sect Leader Shi Yehong asked hastily, as this condition was directly related to Northern King Ye Feng, who was still at the Peak of the Martial King Realm.
"It includes!" Senior Zhuge smiled slightly, turning his head to look at Ye Feng, then continued, "The reason for such criteria is to choose a truly peerless prodigy for the Martial Academy of Xuanyuan Nation, who can lead the academy on a path of growth and glory."
As he spoke, Senior Zhuge's tone suddenly became serious, and he said word by word, "The Martial Academy is transformed from the former Martial Alliance. I am aware that this has been the labor of many years for Young Friend Ye, and for this reason, I hope you will represent the Utility Pavilion in the competition."
Upon hearing this statement, the expressions of the numerous masters present subtly shifted. If someone else had made this remark, they might not have taken it seriously, but coming from one of the two venerable seniors, Senior Zhuge, it carried considerable weight.
In a certain sense, Northern King Ye Feng was almost the candidate preordained by the elderly figure.