> **Editorial note:** The source text (第四百三十八章) gives 呼延北炎 as "Huyan Beiyan," but all prior chapters have referred to this character as "
Several days later.
The selection of the Acting Sect Master was about to begin. Elders and overseers from the Feather God Sect's various outposts had all rushed back, and the entire sect had become exceptionally lively.
Those with the ability to vie for the position of Acting Sect Master had begun making their moves behind the scenes.
The Acting Sect Master already wielded tremendous real power. As long as one didn't make any major mistakes during the tenure, there was over a ninety percent chance of becoming the next Sect Master.
"What do we do now? Nie Li still hasn't woken up. Are we just going to stand by and watch Long Tianming take the position of Acting Sect Master?" Lu Piao said in frustration. "If that happens, won't all of Nie Li's previous preparations have been for nothing?"
"What can we do?" Gu Bei said with a bitter smile.
Li Xingyun's brows were tightly furrowed as he contemplated how to handle the current situation.
"Even if we can't compete for the position of Acting Sect Master, we absolutely cannot let Long Tianming have his way. Why don't we throw our support behind Huyan Beiyan?" Gu Bei thought for a moment. "Having Huyan Beiyan in charge would still be better than letting that snake Long Tianming rise to power."
"Mm, let's do it," Li Xingyun said, nodding after a moment's thought.
In the void at the center of the Feather God Sect, the sect's powerhouses rose into the air one after another.
Above the Feather God Sect, heads crowded the sky—millions of them.
After all, it was one of the supreme divine sects, and its influence was truly staggering. In addition to the Feather God Sect's inner sect, over three hundred and sixty outer sects had also sent representatives to attend this grand ceremony.
At the apex of the void, five enormous figures appeared. They were the five Martial Sovereign-level powerhouses of the Feather God Sect—three men and two women. Seven-colored radiance flowed around their bodies, obscuring their features, but their divine manifestations were majestic and solemn.
These were the five Divine Sovereigns of the Feather God Sect.
Leading them was the current Sect Master, known as the Heavenly Martial Divine Sovereign. The remaining four were the Longmei Divine Sovereign, the Tianyun Divine Sovereign, the Lingyu Divine Sovereign, and the Cangyan Divine Sovereign.
These five Divine Sovereigns held the highest status and were the most powerful figures in the Feather God Sect. Although there were still some Grand Elder-level figures within the sect, those Grand Elders were often sequestered in closed-door cultivation, so virtually all matters were decided by these five Divine Sovereigns.
The Heavenly Martial Divine Sovereign's voice spread throughout the entire Feather God Sect.
"I have gathered all disciples of the sect today. You should already know the reason. In recent days, my cultivation has approached the seventh level of the Martial Sovereign realm, and I must enter closed-door cultivation to advance further. The affairs of the sect will be entrusted to the Acting Sect Master. Today, we are here to select the candidate for Acting Sect Master!"
"We await the Sect Master's instruction!"
The entire Feather God Sect responded in unison.
"The position of Acting Sect Master must be chosen from within the sect. Who do you all consider suitable?" The Heavenly Martial Divine Sovereign's piercing gaze swept over the crowd.
At that moment, the Longmei Divine Sovereign and the Tianyun Divine Sovereign were exchanging words about something.