"Fellow Daoist Jun's mastery of restrictions is exceptional. Not only did he defeat Elder Gu with absolute strength, his cultivation is equally extraordinary.
Today, in my capacity as the Qianyuan Sect's Sect Master, I formally welcome Fellow Daoist Jun into our Qianyuan Sect.
He shall furthermore assume the position of Grand Elder of the Qianyuan Sect.
Within the Qianyuan Sect, his status and standing shall be equal to my own!"
As soon as Lü Daoxuan finished speaking, the Qianyuan Sect disciples around them no longer showed their previous resistance. Instead, they answered in unison:
"We obey the Sect Master's decree!"
Clearly, they had all been won over by Jun Rushi's mastery of restrictions.
Immediately afterward, Lü Daoxuan smiled at Jun Rushi and said:
"Fellow Daoist Jun, we can hold the elder inauguration ceremony after inviting fellow cultivators from far and wide at a later date.
The Gantian Sacred Land has opened today. Let us first explore it. What do you think?"
Hearing this, Jun Rushi smiled faintly. "The inauguration ceremony is but a minor matter. Today, exploring the sect's sacred land should take priority.
Lest unforeseen complications arise if we delay too long!"
After Jun Rushi finished speaking, Lü Daoxuan immediately said, "In that case, all available disciples above the Spirit Transformation realm, along with the sect elders, shall follow me into the Gantian Sacred Land.
The rest shall remain within the sect and are not to leave without permission."
With that, Lü Daoxuan took the lead, flying at high speed into the spatial passage suspended in midair.
Immediately afterward, Jun Rushi and the several dozen Spirit Transformation cultivators present followed close behind and entered the spatial passage.
Gu Xuanji, his expression still dazed, followed the others into the spatial passage as well.
The Gantian Sacred Land was located deep