After the Peak Masters and Deputy Peak Masters realized the pros and cons of this, they instantly saw the light.
Jointly taught by the twelve lineages, nurtured with the resources of the entire sect.
This would neither restrict Ye Ling's talented path of Dao nor prevent everyone from participating in nurturing this peerless genius, and in the end, there was even a chance to have Senior Su Qingyue take her as a disciple.
It could be described as killing three birds with one stone, completely thorough.
There was no longer even a trace of reluctance in everyone's hearts; they were all completely convinced.
In an instant, the high-ranking members throughout the hall bowed in unison, their postures perfectly aligned, their voices resounding and shaking the entire main hall.
“Sect Master is wise!”
The crowd straightened up, exchanged glances, and understood everything in their hearts.
They had known Leng Zhiwei for many years and knew this Sect Master's youthful temperament all too well.
Just now, letting the Peak Masters argue until they were red in the face and refusing to yield was clearly her deliberately keeping them in suspense, intending to tease them.
She had already planned out the entire placement scheme thoroughly, yet she refused to reveal a single word in advance, quietly watching the show for a long time.
Many secretly smiled bitterly and shook their heads, but there was no resentment in their hearts; instead, they felt a sense of warmth.
As the years flowed by, though Leng Zhiwei, who governed the vast Qinglan Sword Sect, held a high position and possessed heavy majesty, this little playful streak in her bones remained unchanged.
She had always been “pure and kind.”
Seeing the Peak Masters below exchanging subtle glances with knowing smiles in their eyes, Leng Zhiwei knew that these old folks had already seen through her little trick of deliberately watching the show and teasing them.
Her face warmed slightly, and she immediately coughed twice, straightening her expression to forcefully bring back the solemn atmosphere.
“Enough idle chatter.”
She sat up straight, her gaze sweeping across the room, her voice clear.
“Next, we will finalize the status regulations for Ye Ling as the Tenth True Disciple, as well as the various matters to be implemented immediately.”
As her voice fell, the Peak Masters and Deputy Peak Masters in the hall bowed their heads in thought, seriously considering the investiture regulations and process for the Tenth True Disciple.
After a moment, Su Qinghan, the cold and elegant Peak Master of the First Sword Peak, was the first to step forward from the queue, speaking in a solemn and serious tone.
“Sect Master, young friend Ye Ling is the only peerless genius in our Qinglan Sword Sect in three hundred years, after Senior Su Qingyue, to reach the summit of nine thousand steps on the Heavenly Spirit Stairs.
“Her talent is unparalleled among the younger generation of the entire Qingyun Kingdom, which is truly extraordinary. The investiture of such an incomparable genius into the sect must not be handled carelessly.
“In my opinion, we should hold a grand investiture ceremony for the Tenth True Disciple and spread the word throughout the entire Qingyun Kingdom.
“We should send out invitations to the other three major sects and various noble families and forces to witness the ceremony, so as to showcase the profound heritage and thriving state of our Qinglan Sword Sect.”
These words were logical, well-reasoned, and grand in scope, instantly winning the silent approval of many present.
After speaking, Su Qinghan took the initiative to turn around, her warm gaze landing on Ye Ling beside her, offering an invitation with complete sincerity.
“Young friend Ye Ling, my First Sword Peak holds the orthodox, foundational sword Dao of the sect, preserving countless powerful sword classics and lethal secret techniques.
“You are welcome to come and practice sword techniques and study the great Dao of the sword at any time.”
Hearing this, Ye Ling's eyes lit up slightly, and she nodded obediently.
“Thank you, Peak Master. I also greatly yearn for the sword Dao of the First Sword Peak and hope to go there to practice soon.”
Su Qinghan nodded with a smile and returned to the queue with satisfaction.
Seeing this, the other Peak Masters instantly realized that Su Qinghan had actually used the opportunity of discussing the ceremony to publicly extend an olive branch to Ye Ling and win her over.
How shameless!
Next, Wen Ningshuang, the Peak Master of the Spirit Medicine Peak, stepped forward to counter Su Qinghan's proposal.
“Peak Master Su, forgive my bluntness, but sending out announcements throughout the entire Qingyun Kingdom and inviting the other three major sects to witness the ceremony is inappropriate.
“This time, we seized the initiative and the Sect Master accepted Ye Ling first. Our Qinglan Sword Sect has already taken all the benefits, so the other sects will inevitably feel a bit uncomfortable.
“If we invite outsiders to witness the ceremony with great fanfare, it will inevitably seem overly ostentatious and show off our pride, which might easily provoke resentment from the other sects instead.
“In my opinion, the investiture ceremony should only be held internally within the sect, with no need to invite the other major sects. What does everyone think?”
The other Peak Masters thought about it carefully and felt that this consideration was thorough and safe, nodding in agreement.
Su Qinghan pondered for a moment, realizing that her thoughts had been short-sighted and her actions too ostentatious. She immediately nodded and yielded.
“Peak Master Wen makes a good point. I was indeed inconsiderate. Let us proceed with this plan.”
After finalizing the scale of the ceremony, Wen Ningshuang turned to look at Ye Ling, her tone earnest and warm.
“Young friend Ye Ling, my Spirit Medicine Peak has vast herb gardens, mountains of rare spiritual herbs, and abundant reserves of various high-grade pills.
“In the future, when you practice body-tempering or solidify your foundation, whenever you have any need for pills, you can come straight to me at any time.”
Ye Ling bowed slightly in response. “Thank you for your kindness, Peak Master Wen. If I have any needs in the future, I will certainly visit to seek guidance.”
Wen Ningshuang nodded with a smile and returned to her queue.
With a precedent set, the remaining Peak Masters of the Beast-Taming Peak, Artifact-Refining Peak, Discipline Peak, Miscellaneous Affairs Peak, and the other sword peaks stepped forward one by one to extend sincere invitations to Ye Ling, each promising their peak's unique heritage, resources, and conveniences, making the scene lively once again.
The crowd went back and forth, meticulously discussing and refining the details.
After weighing the pros and cons several times, all the regulations for Ye Ling's investiture ceremony as the Tenth True Disciple were finally fully settled.
The date of the ceremony was set for the third day after the conclusion of the new disciple tournament in six months.
The guest list was also determined; at that time, the Qinglan Sword Sect would only invite the major noble families and clans within its jurisdiction that were subordinate to the sect to attend and witness the ceremony.
They would strictly seal off the news, never notifying the other three major sects, and hold the investiture ceremony quietly to accumulate the sect's foundation in silence, preventing external covetousness and wariness.
As for why they specifically postponed the ceremony until after the conclusion of the new disciple tournament, all the Peak Masters and Deputy Peak Masters in the hall shared a tacit understanding, and not a single person raised an objection.
The entire high level of the Qinglan Sword Sect held the absolute unanimous belief that with Ye Ling's heaven-defying talent in climbing nine thousand steps of the Heavenly Spirit Stairs and her terrifying foundation of half-step Sword Force, this annual new disciple tournament had absolutely no suspense from beginning to end.
She would inevitably be the undisputed number one of the new class, crushing all her peers and standing supreme over the entire sect.
Once she took first place in the tournament and solidified her title as the number one new disciple in the entire sect, holding the Tenth True Disciple investiture ceremony then would be perfectly justified and carry complete momentum.
It would not only be the ultimate coronation of Ye Ling's talent but also allow the subordinate families to witness the hope of the sect's rise with their own eyes, solidifying the authority and ruling foundation of the Qinglan Sword Sect.
Although the ceremony was set for six months later, Leng Zhiwei knew well that Ye Ling's talent was extraordinary and her cultivation could not be delayed for even a moment.
She immediately proposed in public to grant Ye Ling the highest authority, surpassing even that of a True Disciple, ahead of schedule.
From today onward, Ye Ling would enjoy a unique, highest authority among the sect's disciples, completely unrestricted by the fact that the ceremony had not yet been held.
Upon hearing this, everyone agreed one after another.
Leng Zhiwei's voice was cold and solemn, echoing through the entire main hall.
One by one, the exclusive privileges were clearly laid out, ensuring that all the Peak Masters and Deputy Peak Masters heard and remembered them clearly.
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