The Tenth Elder!
Hearing Lin Bai's voice, Gu Daozhi looked up at him and said, "Yes. You are the Holy Son of the Eastern Continent Academy. According to the academy's rules, once you became a martial artist of the Apex Realm, you would become the tenth elder of the Order Divine Court!"
Lin Bai said, "Then may I make a choice right now?"
Gu Daozhi and Lan Ling exchanged a glance, then both nodded slightly.
Lan Ling said, "I agree to let Lin Bai enter the Order Divine Court now and become the tenth elder!"
Gu Daozhi also nodded. "I agree as well!"
At once, the nine elders all agreed to let Lin Bai enter the Order Divine Court and become the tenth elder!
Lin Bai clasped his fists and smiled. "Then, thank you, Elders!"
"Since I am now the tenth elder of the Order Divine Court, may I voice my opinion?"
Lin Bai's expression was solemn.
Gu Daozhi said, "Holy Son Lin Bai, the vote now stands at four to four. Your vote is crucial. You must think carefully before making your decision, because your vote will determine the course of the Eastern Continent for the next thousand years!"
"If you cast the right vote, you will naturally become a hero of the Eastern Continent!"
"But if you cast the wrong vote, you will become a sinner in the eyes of the Eastern Continent's martial artists, bearing infamy for all eternity. Your family, your loved ones, and your friends will all be led toward different fates because of your vote!"
"Do you understand?"
Gu Daozhi spoke to Lin Bai earnestly.
It was precisely because of the crushing pressure that Gu Daozhi had not dared cast his own vote and had chosen to abstain!
Lin Bai smiled faintly and looked