I Have A Cultivation World

Chapter 949: Chapter 522: The First Order of the New Policy Chapter 949: Chapter 522: The First Order of the New Policy “Just as the sect faces an unprecedented time, I feel that I am very suitable to become the Sect Leader and lead the sect through this special era.”

After Chen Mobai finished speaking, everyone looked at him in shock.

The cultivators of Eastern Wilderness always put cultivation first.

Therefore, Golden Core Cultivators never take on the role of Sect Leader, because it would greatly hinder their cultivation.

And the reason Foundation Establishment Practitioners are keen on it is that, within the major sects of the Eastern Wilderness, there’s an unspoken rule: if you want access to the sect’s Core Formation resources, you must contribute a period of time to the sect.

For instance, the two previous Sect Leaders of Divine Wood Sect, Meng Hong and Chu Zuoshu, both received full support from Zhou Shengqing and Fu Zongjue.

And Chen Mobai, despite being a Golden Core Cultivator, was willing to take on the role of Sect Leader; to the people of the Eastern Wilderness, it looked like he was exhausting himself for the sake of the sect.

So when he uttered these words, it instantly shocked everyone present.

“If Elder Chen is willing to bestow such honor, indeed no one is more suitable than you.”

After being stunned, Chu Zuoshu was the first to come to his senses and paid Sect Leader-level respect to Chen Mobai.

“Greetings, Sect Master Chen!”

As his words fell, the rest of the Foundation Establishment Practitioners within the Shenmu Hall also reacted.

Seeing that Fu Zongjue showed no signs of interjection, everyone followed Chu Zuoshu in greeting the new Sect Leader.

Meanwhile, E Yun and Yuan Chiye, who had been forewarned, were full of admiration, feeling that Elder Chen truly exemplified integrity.

Among those present, only Zhou Wangshen had the most complex emotions.

But with a Nascent Soul Ancestor becoming the Sect Leader, even Zhou Shengqing wouldn’t object. Which Sect Leader among the entire Eastern Wilderness was of Core Formation level?

From now on, at least in terms of Sect Leadership, their Divine Wood Sect would be the undisputed number one in the Eastern Wilderness.

“I have no personal attachment to the position of Sect Leader. It is only because there is no one currently in our sect with a reliable cultivation level, such as Nephew Meng, Nephew Chu, thus I will take on this arduous task for the time being. Once Nephew Hong He, Nephew Zhou, Nephew E Yun, or any other Foundation Establishment individuals meet the criteria to be Sect Leader, I will step down and yield the position.”

Hearing this from Chen Mobai, Zhou Wangshen felt a little better. Having made such a promise before so many witnesses, a promise from a Golden Core Ancestor, meant that he still had a chance to succeed as Sect Leader.

In fact, this was a favorable turn for him. Since his cultivation level was not as high as Hong He’s, even if he had forcibly assumed the position of Sect Leader today, many would not have acknowledged his legitimacy.

They would think he relied solely on Zhou Shengqing and the Zhou family.

Now with Elder Chen taking the Sect Leader position, as long as he could elevate his cultivation level during this period, even if he wasn’t as advanced as Hong He, he could claim the position rightfully as long as he reached the Foundation Establishment Late Phase.

“May I inquire, Elder Chen, on how you think the criteria for the position of Sect Leader should be set?”

Great Elder Zhou Junxian of the Zhou family spoke up at this point, seeing through the subtleties and suspecting that Chen Mobai was securing time for E Yun.

If Chen Mobai never left the Sect Leader position, with the lifespan of a Golden Core Cultivator, he could easily outlive them all.

Therefore, for the sake of the Zhou family, he boldly stepped forward to ask the question.

Upon hearing the query, Chen Mobai smiled faintly and revealed the answer he had long contemplated.

“It just so happens that the selection criteria for the Sect Leader of our sect have always been vague, which is not conducive to motivating our cultivators. Today, I shall set some clear standards.”

“The Sect Leader is a figurehead; their cultivation level must at least be at the Foundation Establishment Late Phase, and their age cannot exceed one hundred years, ensuring that they are still in the peak years of their life after stepping down and can attempt Core Formation.”

“Moreover, the Sect Leader must have made contributions to the sect. The previous contribution threshold of one hundred thousand I find too low. From now on, let’s raise it to two hundred thousand.” No sooner had he spoken than everyone’s faces twitched slightly, yet none dared to object.

“Lastly, the Sect Leader must be capable. I propose that the town guards of the other six countries, aside from Jian Country, should all be candidates for the Sect Leader.”

“Previously, sect guards in the various countries were either padding their experience or leveraging the sect’s name to gather resources from local families without truly developing those lands.”

“From this point forward, the town guards should run their territories as though they are managing a small sect. If the administration is clear, and the governance harmonious, it shows the potential for them to become Sect Leader and lead all seven countries without issue.”

“Of course, it is impossible to get things done without sufficient authority. Hereafter, in their respective national territories, the town guards’ status shall be second only to the Sect Leader and The Three Great Halls, and ranked above the Twelve Divisions.”

As Chen Mobai finished speaking, there was a stir among the division heads and vice-heads of the Twelve Divisions.

How come six more people were suddenly ranking above them out of the blue?

Even if this power only applied within the territories of the six countries, it still made them feel uncomfortable.

“Elder, if I were commanded by you to go to Yun Country to collect a certain herb but then the town guard of Yun Country ordered me to refine an elixir for him, should I refine it or not?”

Zeng Woyou, a straightforward person from the Alchemy Department, stood up and voiced his concerns about the situation.

“Nephew Zeng’s point is well taken. Let’s say that within their respective territories, the town guards will be on equal footing with you division heads, shall we?”

Chen Mobai was referencing the system used by the Immortal Gates, where the City Lords of blessed lands held a high degree of autonomy. Within the Immortal Gates, the only ones who could command them were the members of the Kaiyuan Hall and the masters and vice-masters of The Three Great Halls.