Some made their choice in the first second of the countdown, some hesitated, and others were still looking things over.
On the projected screen, the numbers rapidly dwindled, their shifting figures pulsing as violently as everyone's emotions.
After casting their votes, many fixed their eyes on the countdown.
The changing numbers flickered in everyone's eyes. Qiu Kongshan clenched his fists, anticipation in his gaze, while Jian Yue glanced at him and shook her head slightly.
Senior brother is probably drawing water with a bamboo basket—all his efforts will come to nothing! Her gaze turned toward the young figure seated at the head of the table, and awe involuntarily rose within her. She could not see him as a young man at all, but rather as an old monster who could turn clouds with one hand and summon rain with the other.
Whether it was the Heavenly Way Alliance or this Elder Council, both were probably under his absolute control. No one else could hope to get their fingers on them.
But she would not say it. At this moment, neither Qiu Kongshan nor Lie Jiuyou, who was directly monitoring the meeting, would believe her.
A crisp beep rang through the meeting hall.
Yet it struck like thunder. In an instant, the entire hall fell deathly silent, everyone's eyes fixed on the display.
The image burst open, and the voting results immediately appeared on the screen.
Forty-six Heavenly Venerates were listed on the display, and at the top, a name shone with dazzling golden light.
"It's him!"
Everyone's eyes gleamed as they stared at that name. Some were surprised, while others were not.
Looking at the name in first place, Fang Mo's eyes betrayed a faint smile. He was not surprised at all.
Mu Cangming took first place with an overwhelming