Even Ye Zhen had not expected Cult Master Jian Qianxiong to accord him such high treatment—personally leading all the Sun Moon Divine Cult's upper echelon to welcome Ye Zhen.
By the Sun Moon Divine Cult's diplomatic standards, only terrifying figures such as Qingyang Palace Master Chu Yang or Mountain Shaking King Hu Zhen would receive such a reception when visiting openly.
Yet now, Ye Zhen had received this treatment.
Watching Cult Master Jian Qianxiong personally come out to greet him with nearly a hundred Divine Cult higher-ups, Ye Zhen was briefly dazed, genuinely surprised.
But he soon understood, and from Jian Qianxiong's unusual actions, Ye Zhen discerned something.
It seemed Jian Qianxiong truly intended for Ye Zhen to succeed him as Cult Master.
Otherwise, he would not have publicly trumpeted Ye Zhen's achievements and welcomed him with such grandeur, yet offered no substantial rewards.
He merely announced on the spot that Ye Zhen would serve as the assistant officiant for the Divine Sacrifice held once every three years. Nor would it be just this time—Ye Zhen would serve as assistant officiant at every Divine Sacrifice from now on. If Jian Qianxiong was absent, Ye Zhen could directly take his place as chief officiant.
He proclaimed without rewarding, nominated without elevating.
All of it seemed to be raising Ye Zhen's prestige and seniority within the Divine Cult, preparing him to succeed as Cult Master one day.
"You've worked hard!"
Jian Qianxiong fixed his eyes on Ye Zhen, excitement on his face. Without waiting for Ye Zhen to speak, he took Ye Zhen's hand and led him toward the main hall. As they walked, he said, "Your performance truly exceeded this old man's expectations, whether in strategy or combat strength! If our Sun Moon Divine Cult can rise to greatness through this