When they met Dao Ancestor Hongjun's gaze, the Saints felt their Saint Dao Fruits tremble faintly. They all bowed in greeting:
"Greetings, Teacher!"
"Greetings, Dao Ancestor!"
Hongjun nodded slightly and slowly rose from his cushion.
The Saints exchanged glances, but no one hurried to speak.
After a brief silence, Venerable Yuanshi was the first to step forward. He bowed to Hongjun:
"May I ask why Master suddenly summoned us here?"
At Venerable Yuanshi's question, the other Saints present also turned to look at Hongjun, their eyes full of curiosity.
Only Qin Mu remained utterly calm.
Before coming to Zixiao Palace, he had already guessed what this was about.
Hongjun smiled faintly and answered without keeping them in suspense:
"After the decisive battle between the Witch and Demon Races, both declined."
"However, the order of the Three Realms cannot remain in disarray for long, and the workings of heaven and earth cannot be left without a ruler."
"I have summoned you all today to discuss who should become the ruler of the Heavenly Court, the supreme sovereign of the Three Realms."
Hongjun spoke with complete composure.
But his words set off a storm in the hearts of the Saints present.
"What?"
"A new ruler of the Heavenly Court?"
"So this is about choosing the supreme sovereign of the Three Realms!"
"This is a major matter!"
"No wonder the Dao Ancestor summoned all of us Saints here."
"..."
The Saints marveled inwardly. Even with their Saintly composure, their expressions shifted.
Everyone knew that the supreme sovereign of the Three Realms commanded the myriad heavens and governed its order. How immense was such authority?
This was not merely an exalted position; it also represented supreme Fortune and the Heavenly Dao's recognition.
If one of their disciples could take the position, the benefit to