After Qi Xuansu finished his speech, there was a thunderous applause, regardless of what the people below truly thought of him.0

Tampering slightly with seating arrangements could still be brushed off as an unintentional mistake, but if no one applauded, it would not only embarrass Qi Xuansu in public, but it would also be a slap to Great Sage Shi’s face.0

After all, it was Great Sage Shi who decided to grant Qi Xuansu an honorary title of Daoist Palace Laureate. Qi Xuansu also made it clear at the beginning of his speech that it was Great Sage Shi who asked him to speak.0

In any case, Qi Xuansu belonged to the Beichen Hall and had no authority over the Wanxiang Daoist Palace, which was one of the reasons they felt emboldened. However, Great Sage Shi could determine their futures and fates as a member of the Golden Tower Council.0

Qi Xuansu was certain that rumors would soon spread, claiming he was arrogant and looked down on the people of the Wanxiang Daoist Palace, even bringing up his past experiences. After all, his time at the Wanxiang Daoist Palace had not been particularly outstanding, with no notable awards. His truly remarkable achievements all came after he left the Daoist...0