"The former chief elder of the Scripture Library, Daoist Xuanjian, is promoted to Grand Elder."
An old man with snow-white hair and beard and an unfathomably profound aura nodded slightly. He had guarded the Scripture Library for over a thousand years; it was time to entrust it to the young.
"True Disciple Wen Yuan is promoted to the new chief elder of the Scripture Library, responsible for organizing, cataloging, and lending its texts, and safeguarding the foundation of our sect's inheritance."
Wen Yuan was a disciple renowned for his extensive knowledge and remarkable memory. He trembled slightly at the announcement, then bowed with utmost solemnity. "Wen Yuan shall faithfully discharge his duties, protect our Dao scriptures, and pass on the flame!"
Next came the sect's principal armed forces: the four halls of the Dao Protector Army.
"The former deputy hall masters of Azure Dragon Hall, Mu Changqing, Danyangzi, and Lady Qingluo, are promoted to Grand Elders."
"True Disciple Xiao Zhan is promoted to the new hall master of Azure Dragon Hall, commanding the Azure Dragon Dao soldiers!"
"Xiao Zhan accepts the command!"
A young man exuding a fierce aura shot to his feet, his voice booming like a great bell. "I shall ensure that the might of our Azure Dragon strikes fear into every skulking villain!"
"The former hall masters of White Tiger Hall, Tie Xin, Chi Lian'er, and Mo Xuan, are promoted to Grand Elders."
"True Disciple Fu Chao is promoted to the new hall master of White Tiger Hall, commanding the White Tiger Dao soldiers!"
Fu Chao's expression was stern, his gaze sharp. He rose and cupped his fists, murderous intent radiating from him. "The White Tiger's claws shall fight for the sect!"
Watching his old friend, Li Yunjing nodded inwardly.
After years of trials, Fu Chao was