The rising clamor within the hall gradually became unified. This seemingly chaotic "democratic election" had ultimately proceeded in the direction Li Fan had anticipated.
"Since everyone has reached a consensus, there is no need to argue further."
Li Fan raised a hand, silencing the last whispers in the hall, and made the final decision. "By the consensus of the Grand Unity Assembly, Yaochi shall be chosen for the position of Western Extreme God."
"In one hundred thousand years, I shall confer upon Yaochi the title of Supreme Jade Emperor of the West at Lingxiao Heavenly Palace. You are all welcome to attend the ceremony!"
As his words fell, a golden decree flew from Li Fan's hand and entered Yaochi's palm.
Yaochi gathered her robes and bowed. Her voice was clear and respectful. "Yaochi thanks the Heavenly Emperor for his decree, and thanks the countless races of the Prehistoric Universe for their trust! I shall place the greater good of the Prehistoric Universe first, guard the western extreme, bring peace to all beings, and never betray this recommendation or the grace of Heaven."
All the Grand Unity Experts in the hall voiced their agreement. Neither Ancestor Dragon nor Yuanfeng spoke in opposition.
Fuxi, Shennong, Xuanyuan, and Wulong Clan exchanged glances and sighed inwardly. It was still a pity in the end.
Zhuanxu was unwilling to accept it. Though his cultivation was somewhat lacking, he was still a Quasi-Saint... Wasn't the Heavenly Emperor's standard simply too high?!
A lively contest for the position of Western Extreme God had ultimately been settled with a single word from the Heavenly Emperor, under the banner of "fulfilling the people's wishes."
Upon the Dao platform, Li Fan watched Yaochi bow and accept the decree, then nodded. So-called democracy had always merely been a respectable facade concealed