The Immortal Sect could not close its doors and become a self-sufficient market, shutting itself away from the world. It had to actively absorb the inheritances and wisdom of All Heavens and Myriad Realms.
This was not a slogan, but reality.
The Great Sun Deity Transformation Policy had emerged from precisely such concerns. It was pressing and could brook no failure, which was why Great Sun Heavenly Monarch had planned for it for thousands of years.
Although Great Sun Heavenly Monarch and Heavenly Monarch Mie Ri held different political views, they did not start hurling insults or draw swords at each other. Instead, they stated their respective views and did everything possible to win the recognition of the Citizen Representatives.
"Great Sun Heavenly Monarch, may I ask..."
Jiang Ding accepted the questioning of one Citizen Representative after another.
This process lasted several years, with questions covering every conceivable detail.
This was a crucial reform for a Realm Hegemon Power with a population of over a hundred billion. It would inevitably affect the political situation for tens or even hundreds of thousands of years to come. No degree of solemnity was excessive; every aspect had to be considered.
Jiang Ding answered everyone's questions one by one, laying out the facts and explaining the risks and benefits involved without concealing anything.
"The consultation has concluded."
"Next, voting shall begin."
Yuan announced.
What followed was the Citizen Representative voting stage. Under the supervision of the Central Array Spirit Computer, the vote was not anonymous. Every representative corresponded to a voting option: approval or opposition.
The process concluded quickly.
Jiang Ding closed his eyes slightly, then opened them again and let out a soft sigh.
Heavenly Monarch Mie Ri's expression was bleak.
"The votes are being counted..."
"Following the Citizen Representative vote,"
Yuan solemnly