Silence filled the great hall.
Li Yunjing's proposal echoed clearly in everyone's ears.
Ten years later, they would ascend in succession, one group every decade, while he, their alliance leader, would personally remain in the lower realm to protect their sects for a hundred years and complete the transition of power.
The plan was simple and direct, yet seemed to carry a profound confidence and promise.
Everyone pondered it.
Compared with the examples of the four who had already ascended-Emperor Huangze, Tianzhenzi, Sword Master Taixu, and Yuchenzi-Li Yunjing's proposal was clearly more "generous" and "secure."
Back then, Emperor Huangze and the other four had arranged to ascend together in pairs. Four had succeeded; only Blood Demon Old Ancestor had perished beneath the lightning tribulation.
After their ascensions, their factions had not diminished much.
In particular, the Huangze Dynasty was an ally of the Divine Firmament Dao Sect, and the entire Ji Clan enjoyed Li Yunjing's protection.
Li Yunjing had also honored his promise, taking great care of the Huangze Dynasty and allowing it to retain sole dominion over the Huangze Continent.
Now Li Yunjing promised that they, too, could receive his protection. What did that mean?
It meant that after they ascended, their sects, lineages, and even their dependent factions would enjoy the direct protection of the strongest man on Tianlan Planet-and indeed in the entire New Awakening Star Domain-for at least a hundred years!
With Li Yunjing there, who would dare touch their foundations?
Who would dare challenge the Tianlan Alliance's order?
This undoubtedly gave every Return to Void mighty cultivator preparing to ascend an unprecedented pill to settle their hearts!
Li Yunjing's character and credibility had been tested through the Demon Calamity, the ascensions, the expedition into the stars, the Lamp-Burning Secret Realm, and even these ten leisurely