Alliance, Arrangements

When Xuan Kongzi and the others heard this, their old faces flushed slightly. They exchanged glances, feeling rather helpless.

Being surpassed by someone from the younger generation was indeed a little hard to accept. Xiao Ming was only twenty-two at most.

Tsk, that somehow made it feel even worse.

Without looking at Xuan Kongzi and the others' expressions, the Great Elder continued, "Don't mention this old man either. I don't have the ability to keep the Hall of Souls Great Heavenly Venerable here. In the entire Pill Tower, aside from the Old Ancestor, you are the strongest."

"You are young, have enormous potential, possess considerable prestige in the Central Plains, and have contributed enough to the Pill Tower. If the Old Ancestor does not return, who else could be the Alliance Leader but you?"

Xiao Ming nodded as he listened. Hearing the Great Elder put it that way, he did seem quite suitable for the position of Alliance Leader.

The position of Alliance Leader was certainly good, but he truly did not have that much time to serve as one. After all, the Alliance Leader would inevitably have to handle affairs.

That conflicted with his upcoming plans.

Before Xiao Ming could voice his refusal, the Great Elder seemed to have already sensed it and smiled faintly.

"Don't rush to refuse. If you are worried about being disturbed by those trivial matters, you can leave them entirely to Xuan Kongzi and the others."

The Great Elder had previously asked Xiao Ming to resign from his position among the Eight Great Elders so that he could cultivate in peace. How could he now allow the position of Alliance Leader to affect Xiao Ming? He had planned this long ago.

Xuan Kongzi and the others also looked perfectly calm. Presumably, the Great Elder