Xiuxian: Start with the medicine boy

Chapter 1928 Doubts, Temporary Appointment!

"Although after this incident..."

We, from all sides, immediately began gathering information and have heard some details about what happened.

However, we still know nothing about the origins, background, or details of that mysterious cultivator.

"Most importantly, this person acts strangely and possesses combat strength far exceeding common sense, which leaves us constantly uneasy."

We hope the president can clear up our doubts.

This will put everyone's minds at ease.

The voice just fell,

On the other side, Tian Shu, a half-saint from the Beidou Sect, also stood up.

He also bowed and clasped his hands in greeting, his expression full of confusion and solemnity, and added:

"President, I am also quite puzzled."

The combat power displayed by that mysterious cultivator in the great battle had already far exceeded the limits of the Half-Saint Realm.

A single strike possesses earth-shattering power, far beyond what an ordinary half-saint could withstand.

Currently, in the entire cultivation world, apart from you, the guild leader, being the only Nascent Soul cultivator, there are no other Nascent Soul cultivators appearing in the world.

Where did this person come from?

The sudden appearance of a top-tier expert is extremely strange.

Regarding this matter, I am utterly perplexed, and I believe that all of you present share the same doubts.

As the words of the Celestial Pivot Half-Saint fell,

A murmur of agreement immediately filled the hall.

Many cultivators nodded, their faces filled with doubt and worry.

Obviously,

The thousands of cultivators present were filled with both curiosity and apprehension towards this mysterious and powerful figure who had appeared out of nowhere.

Although this mysterious powerhouse has now been suppressed by the guild leader and poses no immediate threat,

But suppression is not the same as complete annihilation.

As long as their soul remains intact and their physical body is not destroyed, there is always a possibility of them escaping and making a comeback.

More importantly...

Judging from the methods and target of this sneak attack, this mysterious cultivator seems to harbor immense hostility towards the entire Cultivator Association.

It could even be said that he harbored an irreconcilable hatred towards Chairman Cheng Buzheng.

otherwise

They also wouldn't launch a direct raid on the Cultivator Association headquarters, targeting the association president himself.

This is why the doubts in the hearts of the hundreds of powerful figures in the hall grew increasingly heavy.

They were also eager to find out the true background of that mysterious cultivator so that they could prepare in advance.

see,

Cheng Buzheng, seated regally on the high throne, remained calm.

He did not speak immediately, but instead tapped his fingertips lightly on the armrest of the throne.

After a moment of contemplation,

He glanced around the room again, taking in the expectant looks in everyone's eyes, before slowly speaking.

His tone was extremely calm:

"That mysterious cultivator was not an ancient Nascent Soul cultivator who had resurrected."

Nor were they remnants or accomplices of those who defected from their sects.

Moreover, most of you have heard of this person's deeds, so he is not entirely unfamiliar to you.

Upon hearing this,

A deep look of contemplation flashed in the eyes of the hundreds of cultivators inside the main hall.

One by one, they lowered their heads and frowned, frantically recalling the top experts who had emerged in the cultivation world in recent years, but they still couldn't come up with a clue.

Only a few knowledgeable semi-saints seemed to have vaguely realized something.

Their eyes suddenly lit up.

Immediately,

Cheng Buzheng didn't keep him in suspense any longer; a faint smile appeared on his lips.

He continued with a confident tone:

"It seems that some young friends have already guessed the origin of that mysterious cultivator."

Since that's the case, I won't hide it from you all anymore.

Yes,

This man is none other than Shark Minghong, the newly appointed patriarch of the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan, who now unifies the True Dragon Sea territory.

As soon as Cheng Buzheng uttered the name, the hall erupted in an uproar.

The thousands of cultivators who were initially full of doubts suddenly realized what was going on.

All the previous questions were answered.

A murmur of discussion arose instantly.

"So it was him!"

No wonder its aura was so fierce; I hadn't expected it before!

Thinking about it that way, it makes perfect sense.

Although the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan is a top-tier clan in the True Dragon Sea area with considerable resources,

In the past, at most they could only compete with the other major ethnic groups.

It is simply impossible to sweep away all the top races of the True Dragon Sea and achieve unification within just six months.

It turns out that the new clan leader, Shark Minghong, had already secretly broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

With a Nascent Soul cultivator in charge, it's no wonder the clan's power has expanded so rapidly!

"It seems that his risky ambush on the guild leader was likely due to his inflated ambition, wanting to completely dominate the entire cultivation world."

After all, in the entire cultivation world today, only you, the Nascent Soul cultivator, are his sole opponent.

Once the president is removed, the Cultivator Association will be leaderless, and no one will be able to check him.

He would then be able to take control of the entire cultivation world.

Unfortunately, he ultimately underestimated the guild leader's true strength. Despite his meticulous planning, he was ultimately suppressed within the guild leader's formation, unable to move.

For a time,

Similar discussions and thoughts flashed rapidly through the minds of every cultivator in the hall.

The doubts in everyone's hearts gradually dissipated, replaced by awe and respect for Chairman Cheng Buzheng.

What the crowd didn't know was...

Although Cheng Buzheng was telling the truth, he deliberately concealed the most crucial secret—

Shark Minghong is not only the current new patriarch of the Black Spirit Tiger Shark clan,

He was also the progenitor of the Purgatory Clan.

Its true form originated from a powerful being from the upper realm, whose cultivation and foundation were far beyond the imagination of cultivators here.

Cheng Buzheng's choice not to reveal the truth was not out of deliberate concealment, but rather because he was well aware of the implications.

He knew that revealing Shark Minghong's true identity and background would inevitably cause irreversible panic and turmoil to the entire Cultivator Association.

The name of the progenitor of the Purgatory Clan was too terrifying.

During the great calamity of the Forbidden Sea, countless top experts in this world perished. Although the ancestor of the Purgatory Clan was tricked, he was refined by the great formation.

But the strange thing is...

The progenitor of the Purgatory Clan survived through some unknown means.

He even managed to deceive everyone in a short period of time and break through to the Void Refinement Realm again.

Such heaven-defying methods are unmatched by anyone in the entire cultivation world.

Even Cheng Buzheng himself wasn't entirely confident he could completely eliminate it.

Even though Shark Minghong is currently suppressed within the great formation...

If the cultivators in the main hall knew his true abilities, probably no one would believe he could achieve final victory.

On the contrary, it will cause morale to plummet and create chaos, giving those hidden remnants of rebellion an opportunity to take advantage.

Therefore,

Cheng Buzheng's decision to conceal the truth at this moment was entirely for the sake of the association's overall interests and to stabilize the current situation.

However, he was not unprepared. He had already devised a foolproof plan. The entire situation was under his control. He only needed to proceed step by step to completely resolve this crisis.

That's why Cheng Buzheng kept this core secret to himself, skipped the topic, and continued to preside over the meeting.

Then,

Cheng Buzheng's expression turned serious, and his tone became solemn as he addressed the crowd below:

"Sha Minghong is now suppressed within the Heaven-Locking Array by me. The array was personally set up by me, and he has no chance of escaping in the short term."

You need not worry too much.

There's no need to live in constant fear.

With the association headquarters destroyed and in ruins, the most urgent task is to immediately select a site to rebuild the headquarters, set up a temporary office, restore the association's normal operation, and stabilize the order of the entire cultivation world.

As for the manpower needed for reconstruction, it shall be selected from the best of the supporting cultivators you brought this time, and allocated in a unified manner.

As for formal job appointments and division of responsibilities,

"Once the reconstruction is completed and the situation has completely stabilized, we will discuss and finalize the details further."

Upon hearing this,

A hint of joy flashed in the eyes of all the cultivators in the main hall.

Actually, before receiving the chairman's decree and setting off to provide support...

They had already anticipated that rebuilding headquarters would be the top priority, but now that the chairman had personally announced the future appointments, their anxious hearts finally settled down.

The weight that had been hanging over my heart finally lifted.

Then,

Hundreds of Nascent Soul True Monarchs and Half-Venerable experts stood up simultaneously, bowing deeply with solemn expressions, and clasped their hands in greeting.

The voice was full of determination:

"President, rest assured, we will do our best and live up to your expectations!"

"Please rest assured, President."

We will immediately mobilize manpower to clear the rubble, set up a temporary headquarters, and restore the association's operations as quickly as possible!

"We will do our utmost to live up to the expectations of the Chairman and stabilize the situation as soon as possible!"

"···"

The voices of the crowd rose and fell, filled with sincerity.

Seeing this, Cheng Buzheng, seated on his throne, nodded slightly, a hint of approval on his face.

He then continued speaking, finalizing the follow-up matters:

"Next, we will begin electing the heads of each hall and the core members of each department, and first determine the temporary positions to maintain the daily operation of the association."

With this remark,

The Nascent Soul True Monarchs inside the main hall instantly perked up, eagerly offering their recommendations for suitable candidates.

The main hall immediately became lively.

"I recommend Senior Tian Shu as the Hall Master of the Surveillance Hall!"

Senior Tian Shu, as an elder of the Beidou Sect, is fair and impartial in his actions, and meticulous in his thinking. He is most suitable to take charge of the Surveillance Hall and supervise the discipline within and outside the association!

"Senior Huan Yue has always been insightful, decisive, and possesses profound cultivation. Over the years, she has mentored many junior members of the association and enjoys extremely high prestige."

I recommend Senior Huan Yue as the Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall to deter villains and uphold the Association's rules!

"I recommend Senior Star Flame of the Treasure Pagoda to be the Palace Master of the Spirit Source Hall!"

Senior Xingyan excels in resource management and business operations. Since joining this association, the cultivation resources earned by the association have maintained a significant year-on-year growth rate.

With him now in charge of the Spirit Source Hall, he will surely be able to guarantee the resource supply for the association's reconstruction and daily operations!

"···"

For a time,

Various recommendations were heard incessantly.

The Nascent Soul cultivators argued heatedly, each holding their own opinion, all trying to secure a position for their elders.

However, no matter how much the Nascent Soul cultivators below argued...

Those semi-saint level experts sitting in the front row remained calm and composed, sitting steadily on their thrones with their eyes closed, their expressions indifferent, showing no intention of personally participating in the recommendation or competition.

It was as if everything in front of me had nothing to do with me.

Obviously,

These ancient monsters, some living for thousands or even three thousand years, are all shrewd and insightful, their minds as clear as a mirror.

They were fully aware that these appointments were merely temporary during a turbulent period, not final decisions.

The formal investiture ceremony will only take place after the situation has completely stabilized and the headquarters has been fully rebuilt.

While, barring any major unforeseen circumstances, the temporarily appointed person will most likely smoothly assume the permanent position, personally vying for it at this point would inevitably offend other colleagues and incur resentment.

During this sensitive period...

Once you incur someone's resentment, it's easy for them to seize on your weaknesses, and what should have been a straightforward matter can turn into an unexpected situation.

therefore,

These semi-saint level experts chose to remain inactive, observing coldly from the sidelines, neither participating in the debate nor expressing their opinions.

To maintain a semblance of harmony, avoid offending either side, and wait for a better opportunity.

of course,

This little scheme of theirs was obvious to both Cheng Buzheng on the high platform and the composed half-saints below.

Or perhaps it's the Nascent Soul True Lord with whom everyone is still arguing; everyone knows the truth perfectly well, but they just keep it to themselves.

Clear as it is, the position concerns the interests of both himself and the sect.

The Nascent Soul cultivators continued their heated debate, arguing fiercely about what they were meant to argue about.

After intense debate and deliberation, all parties compromised, and the temporary candidates for many temple masters and department heads were finally determined.

Cheng Buzheng sat on the high platform, silently observing the debate below without interrupting. Once the candidate was chosen…

He did not directly reject it, but nodded slightly and announced the appointment on the spot.

"Young friend Tian Shu of the Beidou Sect, you will assume the position of temporary Hall Master of the Surveillance Hall. The Hall Seal and Token will be issued after the formal appointment."

Upon hearing this,

Despite the turmoil in his heart, the Celestial Pivot Half-Saint suppressed his surging emotions and deliberately maintained a calm expression. He rose, bowed, and clasped his hands in greeting:

"Your subordinate obeys!"

I will certainly fulfill my duties diligently and live up to the chairman's expectations!

“Young friend Huan Yue, you shall assume the position of temporary Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall and take charge of the Association’s penal authority.”

Half-Venerable Huan Yue rose, his tone respectful:

"This junior obeys!"

Then, Cheng Buzheng, sitting upright on the throne, seemed to suddenly remember something.

His expression turned serious, and he specifically instructed the Half-Venerable Illusion Moon:

"By the way, young friend Huan Yue, we are currently in a critical period of turmoil and unrest within the association."

As the head of the Enforcement Hall, you must enforce the law strictly and without leniency, fully demonstrating the authority of the Cultivator Association. Any incident that disrupts order, regardless of rank, must be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.

We must navigate this turbulent period smoothly and maintain order throughout the cultivation world.

"Yes! This junior understands!"

The expression on Huan Yue's face instantly turned extremely solemn, and he bowed to accept the order.

"This junior will certainly live up to the president's expectations, strictly abide by the association's laws and regulations, and will never tolerate any lawbreakers!"

"Young friend Xingyan, you have worked diligently and conscientiously for the association's resource affairs over the years, and you have made many contributions, which I have all witnessed."

Now that you have taken over as the interim head of the Lingyuan Hall, I hope you can lead the people of the Lingyuan Hall to revitalize the association's existing resources, earn more cultivation materials, and ensure the supply of resources for the association's reconstruction and various affairs.

In addition, prices have soared due to external turmoil during this period, so you must strictly control the prices of spiritual materials and elixirs on the market and prevent price gouging.

We must not allow the association to lose face and the support of its members.

"Yes! I understand!"

We will do our utmost to manage resources, stabilize prices, and fulfill our mission!

Half-Venerable Xingyan immediately stood up to accept the order, his tone firm.

...(End of this chapter)