The decree from Jade Void Palace was like a calming pill—and like a dose of poison.
It quelled the uprising of the Chan Sect Golden Immortals, but it also bound them completely to Guangchengzi's mad chariot.
Golden Ao Island, inside the Guardian Great Hall.
The atmosphere had shifted from initial shock into an unprecedented excitement mingled with absurdity and fanaticism.
"Dean?"
Daoist Duobao stroked his chin, repeatedly savoring this new title, a peculiar expression appearing on his face.
"This position sounds... far more powerful than Senior Disciple Brother."
"Of course it is."
Shen Gongbao, the newly appointed "Director of Admissions," immediately delivered a precisely timed bit of flattery.
"Dean, in the future, you will oversee the grand educational enterprise of the Three Realms! The future heirs of the Chan Sect, Ren Sect, Western Sect, even the Demon Race and Dragon Clan, will all have to respectfully call you 'Dean' when they see you! What prestige!"
Daoist Duobao was instantly delighted, his back straightening a little further.
He waved a hand grandly, full of heroic spirit.
"Fine! I'll be the dean!"
"But Junior Brother, this academy needs a name, doesn't it? We can't just call it an 'office.' That doesn't sound impressive."
Chen Changsheng pondered for a moment upon hearing that.
"Let's call it the Primordial World Three Realms Higher Vocational and Technical Academy of Management and Development."
"For short, Primordial High Position."
Daoist Duobao: "..."
Zhao Gongming: "..."
Every Interception Sect immortal felt that there were too many things wrong with that name and had no idea where to begin complaining.
"Then it's settled."
Chen Changsheng made the final decision, leaving no one any chance to object.
Just as Daoist Duobao was about to fight for a more imposing name for his academy, a disciple hurried in from outside the