Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1218 - 539: Supreme Selection, Underworld Development

Chapter 1218: Chapter 539: Supreme Selection, Underworld Development

"Now, we proceed to the final item on the agenda of the assembly, the nomination and election of the Supreme Elders."

The Heavenly Emperor Body spoke.

There was slight commotion within the theater. Everyone understood clearly that after the formation of the Supreme Elders Committee, the Supreme Elders held significant influence in the Jiushan Sect.

"Next, I will announce the requirements for the first Supreme Elder candidates."

"First, cultivation level must be above Divinity Transformation."

"Second, the term is ten thousand years, no consecutive terms allowed."

"Third, the total number is tentatively set at eleven people."

The Heavenly Emperor Body paused and added: "Besides these three requirements, anyone can be nominated."

"Now, please list eleven candidates you deem worthy of becoming Supreme Elders in the Comprehensive Records."

"We will tally everyone’s nominations and select the eleven with the most votes."

Zheng Fa’s idea regarding the selection of Supreme Elders was rather unrefined, almost imposing no restrictions and leaving it to the Jiushan disciples to vote.

For him, this could be his path of the Dao—

In fact, the current Jiushan Immortal Court system, compared to before, essentially only had two additional elements.

One is the general assembly, which is to encourage all disciples of Jiushan Sect to exert their influence and propose their ideas, governing the Jiushan Sect indirectly through voting and elections.

The other is the Divine Dao Inspection Institute, established to ensure the interests of the mundane, giving them a voice.

Therefore, in the selection of the Supreme Elders Committee, Zheng Fa granted these disciples the greatest freedom—allowing them to choose a representative Supreme Elder who can speak for them, so that his Dharma talk at the Daluo Dharma Meeting would not become void.

As for whether problems might arise, Zheng Fa actually wasn’t sure.

But as the Heavenly Emperor Body said to Master Pang, it’s worth trying first; otherwise, he wouldn’t know if this system could be extended to All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, or even the entire Xuanwei.

He, along with Zhang and others, had considered that even if problems arose, with his current prestige and the state of Jiushan Sect, setting things right wouldn’t be difficult—what they feared was that as Jiushan Sect grew larger, it would become harder to reverse course.

The disciples looked at one another, began to contemplate, and only after a while did they start casting their votes and nominations.

Very quickly, the voting results were out.

Most of the candidates on the list were unsurprising.

Ranked first was, of course, Zheng Fa, and second was Zhang.

Master Pang and Elder Yuan were also among them, while Junior Master Huang only ranked eleventh, regrettably missing out—though she didn’t seem disappointed, even displaying a sense of joy as if she finally reached retirement.

Xie Qingxue, as the commander of the Divine Sky Fleet, shone brilliantly in the last battle and was also included today.

Xiao Yuying was ranked ninth.

Additionally, Lady Xuanhua received a high number of votes, placed fourth; as the greatest contributor within the Heavenly Craft Pavilion, she deserved the position.

These seven individuals were anticipated by the Heavenly Emperor Body, as they were originally the high-ranking members of Jiushan Sect.

However, the other four were a bit surprising to him.

The first was the Nine Nether Emperor.

The Heavenly Emperor Body pondered and understood, as the Xuanwei Realm values cultivation, and with the Nine Nether Emperor currently being the head of the Inspection Institute, naturally people held him in high regard.

The second was Master Qian, who advanced to Divinity Transformation a decade ago and usually stayed in the Agricultural College cultivating disciples and spirit plants, barely showing himself—no one understood how he garnered so many votes—later Zheng Fa learned that both Master Qian and the Agricultural College weren’t conspicuous in the Jiushan Sect, but among the commoners, they held a high reputation; all Jiushan disciples came from the mundane world, and in their hearts, Master Qian’s name had always been present.

Then there was the Shuyu Dragon Lord, likely acknowledged due to his cultivation and status, representing the sea regions.

But the most unexpected was their own disciple, Gu Chang, who had just reached Divinity Transformation, yet was elected as a Supreme Elder.

Upon further reflection, it made sense—his improvements to the Spirit Root had such a significant impact on cultivators.

If Gu Chang weren’t so reclusive and indifferent to worldly matters, he would likely garner even more authority within the sect.

Thus, the eleven members of the Supreme Elders Committee were:

Zheng Fa, Zhang, Master Pang, Elder Yuan, Xiao Yuying, Xie Qingxue, Lady Xuanhua, Nine Nether Emperor, Master Qian, Shuyu Dragon Lord, and Gu Chang.

"I declare the first general assembly closed! Hereafter, the general assembly will convene every millennium to vote on proposals and ratify laws."

As the disciples dispersed amidst discussions, the Heavenly Emperor Body found Zhang and Lady Xuanhua and walked toward Nine Nether Emperor.

Nine Nether Emperor seemed quite curious and asked, "What is the significance of the Supreme Elders Committee?"

The Heavenly Emperor Body explained briefly, "In daily affairs, the Immortal Court reaches resolutions through the Supreme Elders Committee, with the Administrative Court responsible for execution."

"The role of the Supervision Institute is oversight."

Nine Nether Emperor slowly nodded, asking further, "How are the resolutions formed?"

"Discussion and voting," the Heavenly Emperor Body explained, "regardless of one’s level of cultivation, the minority submits to the majority. Once a decision is made, no one may defy it."

Nine Nether Emperor nodded silently, seemingly contemplating its significance.

Zheng Fa was quite satisfied with the current selection of Supreme Elders:

He and Zhang, alongside the other four, were old Jiushan Sect members, capable of maintaining stability and steering Jiushan Sect’s future.

The most crucial aspect was that individuals like Master Qian, Lady Xuanhua, Xiao Yuying, and even Gu Chang, who originated from scholarly backgrounds, entered the committee.

In Zheng Fa’s vision, Jiushan Sect was meant to lead the Immortal Court forward, with research and study as its essence; individuals like Master Qian represented various colleges and research institutions.

As for individuals like the Nine Nether Emperor and Shuyu Dragon Lord, they represented the peripheral forces of Jiushan Sect.