The Divine Hall settled onto the ground, and the grand formation re-formed, linking the various continents.
Star River Heavenly Venerate's will incarnation also dissipated. His true body manifested and landed before the crowd, swaying slightly. Moving the Divine Hall and reconstructing the grotto-heaven grand formation had cost him considerably, especially after the bitter battle he had just endured.
"First Elder!"
Dangyun hurried forward to support Xinghe, but Xinghe raised a hand to stop him. "It's nothing. I merely expended a little too much just now; it's not enough to leave me unable to stand." He looked at Mu Cangming. "Sect Leader, you may announce it now!"
Everyone's hearts stirred again at those words. Announce it? What was he going to announce?
Could it be...?
A trace of realization rose in everyone's hearts. Perhaps it was what the Sect Leader had mentioned before.
Mu Cangming nodded. His gaze swept over the crowd as he spoke.
"Perfect. Since the Spirit Roaming Realm cultivators are gathered so completely this time, I will announce something as well!"
Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed tightly on Mu Cangming. Yunhe clenched his fists, anxiety churning within him.
Mu Cangming continued.
"From this day onward, the Holy Son will preside over affairs and fulfill the duties of the First Vice Sect Leader, taking full responsibility for Tianli Sect's matters. Yunhe will serve as the Second Vice Sect Leader, joining the five peak masters in assisting the Holy Son with Tianli Sect's affairs!"
"First Vice Sect Leader!"
The twenty-odd True Lords were deeply shaken by Mu Cangming's decision. Though they had been prepared for it, they were still immensely shocked.
Fang Mo was now directly wielding real authority, rather than merely holding a status equivalent to a vice sect leader.
But upon reflection, it was only fitting.