The day of the Golden Tower Council deliberations had finally arrived.0

According to the Holy Xuan’s original plan, the Golden Tower Council consisted of only 36 Omniscient Sages, along with the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Masters. However, many changes have occurred since then.0

For example, there were now Virtuous Great Sages who were promoted from senior Omniscient Sages. These Great Sages could also attend Golden Tower Council meetings and had voting rights, bringing the actual number beyond 36.0

Additionally, the nominal role of the Grand Master Consort gradually became a real office, assuming the role of a Deputy Grand Master, stepping in when the Grand Master was unable to preside. This unwritten rule was inherited from the Holy Xuan’s wife. Thus, at the highest level, there were actually five figures—the Grand Master flanked by the Grand Master Consort and three Deputy Grand Masters.0

Of course, there were exceptions. There might...0