"This is the Assembly Hall. I will not trade words with anyone! I suggest we stop dragging this out and decide the qualifications for the elders of the Bloodmang Hall as soon as possible. There are many more proposals to come, and who knows how many days it will take to settle all matters concerning the Bloodmang Realm."
"Void Sage Fang refuses to see reason. There is no need for us to waste our breath either. This Sacred Academy does not belong to one man, but to the human race. The outcome of this assembly will be the best proof."
"What a pity. Void Sage Fang has been so deeply influenced by the Bloodmang Realm that he has forgotten his own origins!"
"Rank has its proper order. No exceptions can be made!"
Discussion erupted among the crowd, with almost everyone opposing Fang Yun.
After a moment, Yan Ningshan let out a long sigh and said, "Next, the assembly will vote on setting the qualification for elders of the Bloodmang Hall at Great Scholar. If at least seventy percent approve, the proposal will pass. If approval falls below seventy percent, a second vote will be held tomorrow. If that vote also fails, the qualification will be lowered to Grand Academician, with at least one seat reserved for a Grand Academician from the Bloodmang Realm."
The presiding officer held considerable authority in the assembly. Yan Ningshan's decision accommodated both sides, and no one raised an objection.
The Assembly Hall fell so silent that not even a crow or sparrow could be heard. Everyone looked at Yan Ningshan.
"Voting begins."
At Yan Ningshan's command, a bamboo tablet landed before each voting participant.
The Jing Kingdom's empress dowager held the Jing Lord's little hand as he held the brush, and together they slowly wrote