"Now, let the entire valley be formally informed—"
"Su Fengyun, the former Young Valley Master of Bright Moon Spirit Tide Valley, has shown contempt for others, acted with wanton arrogance, and gravely violated the valley's rules. As of this moment, he is stripped of his position as Young Valley Master and confined to the Cliff of Reflection for one hundred thousand years!"
"Li Mu, formerly an Inner Sect Disciple, is courteous, measured, and exceptionally talented. He has also rendered Bright Moon Spirit Tide Valley an extraordinary service. He is hereby promoted to Core Disciple and shall succeed to the position of Young Valley Master."
"His succession ceremony will be held in three years."
The sudden proclamation rang out from Main Peak Hall and rolled across all of Bright Moon Spirit Tide Valley.
In an instant, the entire Bright Moon Spirit Tide Valley erupted.
An uproar broke out.
"Gods... how is this possible?"
"Punishing Young Valley Master Su Fengyun is one thing. He was dragged into Bright Moon Spirit Tide Valley, losing all the dignity and authority of his position, and he was at fault besides. Of course he'd be punished. But Li Mu... why?"
"What gives him the right?"
"Isn't he just an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple?"
"And only an ordinary Saint King at that. What gives him the right to become Young Valley Master?"
"They say he rendered some extraordinary service. What exactly did he do?"
From top to bottom, Bright Moon Spirit Tide Valley buzzed with discussion. The Inner Sect Disciples who knew Li Mu were especially worked up, their eyes red with envy and jealousy.
What did it mean to ascend to the heavens in a single step?
This was it!
An ordinary Inner Sect Disciple had become a Core Disciple and inherited the position of Young