Luo Qingfeng continued to explain, "Master, the Old Slave wants to announce to the public that you are the disciple of a reclusive Nascent Soul stage Grandmaster. You used to live in seclusion in the mountains with this Grandmaster. This time, you came to the outside world to cultivate under the orders of the Grandmaster. In this way, your identity is deeply related to the Star Picking Sect. In addition, the transformation of the Sect Protecting Formation has greatly helped the Sect. Thus, it is reasonable to grant you the title of Great Elder! Moreover, the next step is to screen the disciples on a large scale. With this identity, it is more justifiable! "
After Luo Qingfeng finished speaking in one breath, he looked at Xia Ruofei with some apprehension and asked, "Master, these are some of the Old Slave's superficial ideas. However, the title of Great Elder is a little unfair to you. What do you think?"
Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "The arrangement is quite good. Let's do it!"
Luo Qingfeng immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said happily, "Master, the Old Slave will summon all the disciples and announce this immediately!"
Xia Ruofei nodded with a smile and said, "Go! I'll continue to study this Star Evolution Grand Array. Call me when you're ready. "
"Yes! Master, the Old Slave will take his leave! "Luo Qingfeng said quickly.
… …
Soon, a melodious bell sounded in the Star Picking Sect.
All the disciples in the Sect stopped what they were doing and listened carefully.
Every time the bell sounded, it was a big event.
When everyone finally confirmed that the bell had sounded nine times, they hurriedly stopped what they were doing and hurried to a large hall not far from the north side of the Star Picking Tower.
When the bell sounded nine times, all the disciples in the Sect had to gather at the Inquiring Heaven Hall within the time it took to burn a stick of incense. Those who were late or did not arrive would be severely punished. In serious cases, they would be expelled from the Sect or even executed.
After Luo Qingfeng returned to the Sect two days ago, the Star Picking Tower was completely closed. Even the core disciples were not allowed to go near it.
Now that the bell had rung to summon all the disciples, everyone realized that something big must have happened.
After all the disciples entered the hall, they couldn't help but shut their mouths. The solemn atmosphere here made it so that no one dared to make a sound. Even if they had many questions in their hearts, no one dared to whisper to each other.
Rows of futons were neatly arranged in the spacious hall. Everyone found their own seats according to seniority, time of entry, cultivation level, and so on, and sat down cross-legged.
The entire Ask Heavens Hall was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone was waiting quietly.
After a while, Sect Master Luo Qingfeng's figure appeared on the high platform at the front of the main hall. Standing beside him was a young cultivator, but the disciples of the Star Picking Sect did not recognize him.
Everyone stared intently at the high platform, wanting to know why the Sect Leader had gathered everyone here.
Luo Qingfeng's face was dignified. After looking around, he opened his mouth and said, "Today, all the disciples of the Sect have gathered at the Inquiring Heaven Hall to announce an important matter!"
After speaking, Luo Qingfeng leaned to the side, highlighting Xia Ruofei. Then, he said, "This person beside me is the personal disciple of a reclusive Nascent Soul ancestor of the Star Seizing Sect, Xia Tian!"
When Xia Ruofei walked around the Cultivation World, he used the identity and appearance of "Xia Tian".
With his current cultivation level, it was not difficult for him to maintain his appearance for a long time.
When the Star Seizing Sect disciples heard this, they were so shocked that they even forgot the rules. After a short period of dumbfounded silence, they couldn't help but whisper to each other.
Of course, the focus of everyone's attention was not the young "Xia Tian", but the "Nascent Soul ancestor" that Luo Qingfeng spoke of.
In the current Cultivation World, the highest level of combat power was the Golden Core cultivators. The Cultivation World's sects were mainly ranked according to the number of Golden Core cultivators they had. The so-called top sects, first-rate sects, and second-rate sects were all ranked according to whether or not they had Golden Core cultivators, and how many Golden Core cultivators they had.
However, apart from Golden Core cultivators, there were all kinds of legends in the Cultivation World, all of which were related to Nascent Soul cultivators.
For example, the Tianyi Sect, which had vaguely become the number one sect, not only had many Golden Core cultivators, but everyone also believed that the Tianyi Sect had a Nascent Soul cultivator overseeing it.
In other sects, there were also endless rumors about reclusive Nascent Soul cultivators, and it was difficult to distinguish whether they were true or false.
But no matter what, Nascent Soul cultivators were clearly a deterrent force.
Perhaps no one had seen a Nascent Soul cultivator in all these years, but if a sect had a Nascent Soul cultivator as its backer, then even if the sect did not have a Golden Core cultivator overseeing it, ordinary sects would not easily provoke them.
The Star Plucking Sect's strength had been constantly declining over the years, and their status in the Cultivation World was also declining day by day. If they really had a Nascent Soul ancestor, then it would undoubtedly be a boost to their morale.
How could everyone not be excited when they heard this news?
Luo Qingfeng heard the buzzing noise below and couldn't help but frown slightly. He shouted in a deep voice, "Silence!"
All the disciples immediately fell silent and tightly shut their mouths.
Luo Qingfeng then continued, "Junior Martial Brother Xia has been following that Nascent Soul cultivator in seclusion since he was a child. Now that he has made some small achievements, the ancestor ordered him to enter the Cultivation World and cultivate, so he conveniently returned to the Star Plucking Sect! In fact, according to seniority, Junior Martial Brother Xia is several generations older than me, but Junior Martial Brother Xia insists on treating me as an equal and addressing me as Senior Martial Brother. Junior Martial Brother Xia also said that this was the Nascent Soul ancestor's intention. I don't dare to disobey an elder's order, so I can only accept it! "
Luo Qingfeng's words were naturally meant to elevate Xia Ruofei's seniority.
Actually, for the disciples below, they really didn't care too much about this — after all, Xia Ruofei's status was already incomparably noble, so it didn't matter to them whether he was high or low in seniority.
However, they were still very excited because Luo Qingfeng's words were so convincing. Clearly, that Nascent Soul ancestor's words were very true!
Luo Qingfeng continued, "The ancestor ordered that Junior Martial Brother Xia must enter the Cultivation World and thus cannot formally join the Star Plucking Sect. However, although the ancestor has been wandering the world for many years, he still cares about the Sect. He ordered Junior Martial Brother Xia to return to the Star Plucking Sect to help improve the Star Evolution Formation that protects the Sect. Secondly, he ordered Junior Martial Brother Xia to once again examine each disciple's foundation using a secret technique unique to the Sect so that he can better teach according to their aptitude and further improve the overall strength of the Star Plucking Sect! "
The second matter Luo Qingfeng mentioned was actually a good reason for Xia Ruofei to examine each disciple.
After hearing this, the disciples of the Star Plucking Sect were all incomparably excited.
They finally shifted the focus of their attention to that ridiculously young "Xia Tian".
The Nascent Soul ancestor was too far away from them, but the Nascent Soul direct disciple was right in front of them! Moreover, just now, the Sect Master had said that this Nascent Soul direct disciple would personally examine each disciple's foundation. Perhaps someone with outstanding aptitude would be able to catch the eye of this person and change their fate and soar to the heavens!
Whether it was the cultivation world or the secular world, the majority of people with mediocre aptitude were always the majority.
In the cultivation sects, the vast majority of disciples wouldn't achieve much in their lives.
However, no one was willing to be a member of this mediocre army. Even if reality had told them countless times that they were mediocre, they still wouldn't accept their fate.
Xia Ruofei's appearance undoubtedly caused that trace of fantasy to sprout in everyone's hearts. Although the effects of my current cultivation technique are mediocre, perhaps it's because I haven't found a suitable cultivation technique in the past? This is the direct disciple of a Nascent Soul cultivator. Perhaps when he examines my foundation, he'll discover that I'm actually a genius!
Luo Qingfeng naturally didn't care about the rich fantasies in the hearts of the disciples. As long as they remained silent and didn't whisper to each other, it was fine.
Luo Qingfeng continued, "Although the Sect Master has already forbidden Junior Martial Brother Xia from officially joining the Star Plucking Sect, due to the deep relationship between Junior Martial Brother Xia and our sect, as well as his contributions to the sect, I've decided to grant Junior Martial Brother Xia the position of Head Elder!"
The disciples of the Star Plucking Sect all knew that the position of Head Elder wasn't an official position. It was only an honorary title. Granting the position of Head Elder naturally didn't count as going against the Sect Master's orders. At the same time, it also guaranteed Elder Xia's esteemed status in the Star Plucking Sect. This was indeed a very suitable choice.
In fact, this highlighted the convenience of a small sect like the Star Plucking Sect. Luo Qingfeng was the only Aurous Core cultivator here. Although the other disciples of the same generation as him were elders of the sect, in reality, they were only at the Aura Refining stage. As such, Luo Qingfeng was naturally able to keep his word.
Absolute control meant that the upper echelons of the Star Plucking Sect didn't have to fight and scheme against each other.
Of course, struggle was an eternal theme.
However, Luo Qingfeng was able to remain aloof from such struggles.
For example, this time, no one questioned Luo Qingfeng's words in the slightest. Everyone believed him without the slightest doubt.
As for Luo Qingfeng's decision to grant such a young cultivator the position of "Head Elder", none of the other elders had any objections.
Luo Qingfeng then gave Xia Ruofei a medallion that represented the status of Head Elder.
After a simple ceremony, Luo Qingfeng solemnly said, "The position of Head Elder is incomparably esteemed. Although Head Elder doesn't participate in the day-to-day management of the sect, everyone in the sect must respect Head Elder as much as they respect me. From now on, Head Elder's orders are equivalent to my orders. If any disciple of the Star Plucking Sect dares to disobey or disobey, they will be severely punished!"
In reality, Luo Qingfeng's original intention was to set up a position even higher than the Sect Master's — how could he be on equal footing with the Sect Master? However, he also knew that this wasn't very realistic. Moreover, the disciples of the sect would become suspicious. The current solution was clearly the best choice.
Luo Qingfeng's words were full of murderous intent. The disciples below the high platform, including some elders of the same generation as Luo Qingfeng, couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.
Xia Ruofei's status as a "personal disciple of the Nascent Soul stage" was already very intimidating. Now that he had the support of the Sect Master, who had reached the Golden Core stage, how could anyone dare to disagree with this Head Elder?
Xia Ruofei's expression was indifferent as he stood on the high platform. He appeared to be unfazed by both praise and humiliation. This caused the disciples of the Star Picking Sect below to revere him even more. How many cultivators of his age could remain so calm when they were suddenly given the high position of Grand Elder of a first-rate sect?
Everyone believed that this Head Elder Xia's status as a "personal disciple of the Nascent Soul stage" was even more believable.
Presumably, only a disciple personally taught by a Nascent Soul stage expert could be so indifferent!
In fact, Xia Ruofei's calmness was certainly not an act. However, it had nothing to do with the fact that he was a Nascent Soul stage expert. His confidence naturally came from his own strength.
In the Star Plucking Sect, no one, including Luo Qingfeng, was his opponent. Even if a group of people attacked him, he still had many trump cards and could easily escape unscathed.
Moreover, for such a medium-sized sect, he didn't even care to be the Sect Master. What was there to be excited about with such an honorary position as the Head Elder?
Luo Qingfeng then announced that under the leadership of Xia Ruofei, the sect's Guardian Star Evolution Formation would be improved. When the time came, the sect's headquarters would definitely be impregnable.
At the same time, he also announced that everyone's bone structure test would soon be conducted. It would also be presided over by Xia Ruofei. In the future, according to the results of everyone's bone structure test, resources would be reallocated and more suitable cultivation methods would be arranged.
Including those who were working outside or carrying out missions, they would also be recalled in batches. In short, no one would be left behind in this bone structure test.
Until Luo Qingfeng announced the disbandment, many disciples of the Star Plucking Sect were still in a dream.
Their own sect suddenly had a Yuanying stage master as a backer, and there was also a Great Elder in his twenties.
In addition, the sect's Guardian Star Array was already very powerful, but it still needed to be further improved!
There was also the bone structure test, which was closely related to everyone.
In the Heavenly Palace, no one dared to act rashly.
After coming out, naturally, they could no longer hold back the excitement in their hearts and began to talk about it in twos and threes.
When Luo Qingfeng and Xia Ruofei saw this scene, they did not stop it.
There was no wall in the world that didn't leak. For such a large sect, the news announced in public would definitely be leaked.
In fact, Xia Ruofei also did it deliberately.
At the auction, in fact, many elders of the sect forces had noticed Xia Ruofei, including the Luoye Sect's Head Shao Qingyang and others. They were all wondering if there was a Yuanying stage old monster behind Xia Ruofei.
Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain how a young man in his twenties could take out various cultivation methods and rare prescriptions.
In fact, Xia Ruofei did not deliberately hide it, but because he had also reached the Golden Core stage, coupled with the special characteristics of the "Dao Arts", even a late Golden Core stage cultivator would find it difficult to see through his cultivation.
However, those sect elders would definitely not think of that. They would never think that Xia Ruofei had broken through to the Golden Core stage. After all, he was too young, so these people naturally thought that Xia Ruofei used a very powerful method to hide his actual cultivation.
Since everyone had such a guess, Xia Ruofei simply used this public appearance as an opportunity to spread the news.
In this way, those forces that had already begun to covet the Star Picking Sect would definitely be very afraid, which would also give the Star Picking Sect more time to develop.
Luo Qingfeng accompanied Xia Ruofei back to the Star Picking Tower and respectfully asked Xia Ruofei to rest first. He personally went to prepare the materials needed to transform the formation.
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