Some Upper Rank cultivators nodded lightly, while others remained hesitant.
Duan Tianji smiled. "I know you all have many concerns. Even in our Heaven's Mandate Sect, there are not many truly nation-suppressing Beyond-Rank treasures. In truth, I could have asked Master, or awakened the Grand Elder, but I feel that since you are all members of the Heaven's Mandate Sect, such an important matter should, as today, be discussed with you all and receive your approval. If more than half the people in this hall oppose it today, Tianji will not take a single item."
Upon hearing this, the Upper Rank cultivators blossomed with joy.
Now this was a proper Sect Master!
Unlike the Sect Master and Grand Elder, who always loved having the final say alone.
Look at Duan Tianji. He clearly could have taken them directly, yet he still discussed it with everyone.
If this young man took power, how could the Heaven's Mandate Sect fail to flourish?
"My nephew is right. To reclaim the Demon-Suppressing Pagoda, forget one Beyond-Rank treasure—even two would be no problem!"
"The Deity-Sealing Platform was originally designated for you. Now that you have advanced to Third Rank, it is only right that you take it."
"The northern journey is fraught with difficulties. How could merely one or two Beyond-Rank treasures be enough? You should take more pills from the Pill Tower!"
"Indeed. Take some more Upper Rank offensive and defensive artifacts as well."
"Since this is meant to bolster the prestige of our Heaven's Mandate Sect, the Profound Heaven Dragon Ship should naturally be handed over to Tianji."
Everyone was overjoyed and voiced their support for Duan Tianji.
Only a few elders remained calm as clouds and gentle as wind, saying nothing.
After Duan Tianji took charge and settled the various matters, he