In early July, the Azure Cloud Sect proclaimed to the world that it had nominated Fang Qianyuan as a Probationary Grand Elder. The sect's Elders' Council unanimously approved the proposal, shocking the world!
The rank of Grand Elder stood above those of true disciples and elders. These were the sect's true upper echelon, its supreme decision-makers.
At this point, Fang Qianyuan's standing and authority within the Azure Cloud Sect had all but reached the very summit. When the time came, he could become a full Grand Elder and rightfully wield the sect's highest authority!
There was no longer any barrier between a Probationary Grand Elder and a serving Grand Elder, only the distinction between being out of office and holding office. Vacancies were generally filled by selecting the best candidates.
Once his standing and authority ranked among the foremost of the Grand Elders, that alone would be enough to remove the word "Probationary" from his title.
Everyone believed that, with Fang Qianyuan's talent and potential, he would surely reach that point soon.
This also meant that he was already one of the most powerful figures in the world, someone who could even be called a titan.
For a time, letters poured in from all sides, and emissaries arrived at his door to offer congratulations.
Meanwhile, the Azure Cloud Sect formally launched its plan to help Fang Qianyuan strengthen his spirit creatures through Fusion Refinement, laying a solid foundation for his breakthrough to the heavenly tier.
Inside the Ascension Academy, Yu Shixian and Fang Qianyuan sat facing each other in discussion.
"Qianyuan, besides announcing your nomination for promotion to Probationary Grand Elder, there was another reason we summoned you back this time."
"What is it?"
"The sect's Grand Elders, Wolf Saint and Elder Deng, wish to see you."
"Wolf Saint and