Sikong Ming's eyes flashed with a sharp gleam.
He turned to the twelve elders behind him, who were equally stunned, his voice slightly hoarse with excitement.
"Did you all hear that? This is the greatest opportunity our Xuan Kong Sect has encountered in a hundred thousand years!"
After Ye Huairen left, Sikong Ming immediately gathered all the disciples and announced the matter.
Upon hearing the news, the Xuan Kong Sect disciples were all overjoyed.
Many of them had originally harbored doubts about relocating the entire sect, but now they were glad they had followed the right Sect Master.
"Zhou Jun." Sikong Ming summoned the newly appointed Sect Master. "The elders and I will soon be heading to the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Palace to cultivate. The sect's daily affairs will be entrusted to you."
Zhou Jun cupped his fists and replied, "Rest assured, Sect Master. This disciple will certainly fulfill his duties with utmost diligence."
Sikong Ming chuckled. "Don't call me Sect Master anymore. You are now the Sect Master of the Xuan Kong Sect. From now on, I am merely an elder of the Xuan Kong Sect."
He patted Zhou Jun on the shoulder, his eyes full of expectation. "Remember, although you hold the position of Sect Master, you must not slacken in cultivation.
Once you break through to the Spirit Severing Realm, I will recommend you to the Domain Lord and have you enter the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Palace for cultivation."
A flicker of excitement crossed Zhou Jun's eyes. He solemnly cupped his fists. "This disciple will remember the Grand Elder's teachings and will not fail your trust."
Given Sikong Ming's standing within the Xuan Kong Sect, he naturally could not be addressed as an ordinary elder. The title of Grand Elder suited him perfectly.
Sikong Ming nodded in