Chapter 670: The Contest for the Dean Position
Within the Holy Palace of the Holy Court.
Zhen Divine King, Chu Feng, Dean Kong, and various Great Saints sat around a round table, beginning to discuss candidates for the next dean of the Wendao Academy.
As the dean of the Holy Court, Zhen Divine King was the first to speak: "Little Kong has already become a Divine King and is no longer suitable to serve as dean of the Wendao Academy. Next, we shall select the next dean. Does anyone have good candidates?"
After he finished speaking, the various Saints present in the great hall began to discuss animatedly.
The position of dean of the Wendao Academy was a good assignment. Not only could one control the cultivation resources of the Wendao Academy, but it was also a position of great authority.
Although the spiritual energy of the Wendao Academy was not as good as the Holy Court, who wouldn't want to be a high official?
Days in the Holy Court were comfortable, but there were fewer opportunities. The only pity was that the dean of the Wendao Academy had always been selected from among the Saints of the Wendao Academy.
Now, the only ones everyone could choose from were Bing Yan, Xiao Chen, and Cao Youqian.
A Saint from the Cao family was the first to speak: "This old man chooses Da Qian. He is not only a prodigy of the Wendao Academy, but he has also expanded territory for the Wendao Academy. He is qualified to be dean in every aspect."
"This old man chooses Bing Yan. She comes from the Heavenly Dao Court. In terms of seniority, she is higher than Cao Youqian and Xiao Chen. Logically, it should be her generation's turn to serve as dean."
A Saint from the Heavenly Dao Court spoke.
Soon, the entire great hall divided into two factions. One faction supported Cao Youqian, the other supported Bing Yan.
As for Xiao Chen, no one mentioned his name at all. It was as if this dean candidate selection had nothing to do with him.
Old Kong cast his gaze upon Chu Feng, wanting to see what decision Chu Feng would make.
To his surprise, Chu Feng acted as if nothing mattered, completely unconcerned about this dean selection.
However, Old Kong quickly reacted. Regardless of which of these three became dean, this boy would be the biggest winner.
Tsk...
Little Feng's luck is truly enviable. I wonder what expressions the other old fellows would have if they knew that the position they are fighting over would only benefit Little Feng in the end.
After a while, seeing that everyone was arguing endlessly, Zhen Divine King spoke: "Silence."
As the words fell, the entire great hall instantly quieted down. Everyone's gaze fell upon Zhen Divine King.
"Qiankun, these three all have deep relationships with you. What are your thoughts?"
Zhen Divine King asked with a smile.
Chu Feng said with a smile: "My suggestion is to let these three choose for themselves. No matter how much we say, they may not necessarily want to be dean."
"How is that possible?"
The Cao family's Saint was the first to voice opposition. He didn't believe that Da Qian wouldn't want to bring glory to his ancestors.
After all, the last time their Cao family had a dean was several hundred thousand years ago. Although their Cao family Saints had not appeared in broken generations these years, no one had sat in the dean position.
Chu Feng said unhurriedly: "If Elder does not believe, you can ask Da Qian. However, based on my understanding of him, he may not necessarily covet the dean position."
He continued: "On the contrary, the Hongyuan Continent is his battlefield. If Da Qian is given more time to cultivate on the Hongyuan Continent, Da Qian will very likely surpass Elder."
"This...how is this possible?"
That Saint of the Cao family had been a Saint for ten thousand years, and his Dao Rhyme was over five hundred. In his view, Cao Youqian would need a great opportunity to surpass him.
Old Kong also spoke: "Little Feng speaks reasonably. Why don't we just ask them? If all three want the position, then we can choose."
"Then ask Da Qian first."
The Cao family Saint spoke first.
This was immediately refuted. The Heavenly Dao Court Saint said: "Why ask Da Qian first? We should ask Bing Yan first. She is Da Qian's elder."
Cao family Saint: "Don't use the word 'elder' to pressure people all day. My family's Da Qian doesn't fall for your tricks."
"Silence!"
Zhen Divine King spoke again. Finally, he cast his gaze upon Chu Feng and Old Kong.
"This matter shall be handled by you two. One will go to the Hongyuan Continent, the other will go to the Wendao Academy, to inquire of these three."
Chu Feng and Old Kong stood up together and said: "We respectfully obey the decree."
"Dismissed."
Zhen Divine King waved his hand and disappeared from his spot, appearing as if he no longer wanted to be disturbed by this matter.
Chu Feng and Old Kong had just stood up when they were surrounded by people. Saints from both factions began to inquire of the two.
"Which of you two will go to the Hongyuan Continent?"
Chu Feng said with a smile: "Naturally, it will be this junior. After all, I am more familiar with the Hongyuan Continent."
"I will accompany you."
The Cao family Saint spoke.
Chu Feng did not refuse: "No problem."
On the other side, the Saint from the Heavenly Dao Court also decided to accompany Dean Kong to the Wendao Academy to see Bing Yan.
Hoo...
Chu Feng let out a long breath after getting away from the various Saints. Old Kong beside him saw this and said with a smile: "You feel tired already? If you become a Divine Emperor in the future, wouldn't it be even more tiring?"
"Sir, please don't tease me. Now I feel like I have one head and two big ones. I'm glad I didn't take your position back then."
Chu Feng couldn't help but sigh. In his previous life, he also disliked this kind of socializing the most. He didn't expect that in this life, he still couldn't avoid it.
Old Kong patted Chu Feng's shoulder and said: "It's just a matter of one or two days. Once this old man settles this matter, he will head to the void to see what arrangements Blue Pupil Divine Emperor has. Let Lord Zhen Divine King worry about these matters."
Chu Feng didn't speak, he just smiled.
The next day, Chu Feng and Dean Kong separately led Saints from different factions to the Hongyuan Continent and the Wendao Academy.
Within the Wendao Sect, Xiao Chen, Cao Youqian, Ji Jiuxu, and others had long been waiting outside the teleportation array. When they saw Chu Feng's group appear, they immediately bowed respectfully and said: "We pay respects to Master."
"Rise."
Chu Feng finished speaking and introduced the Cao family Saint beside him to everyone present. He also explained the purpose of their visit.
Cao Youqian and Great Sage Jiaoyang, no, now Saint Jiaoyang, upon hearing this, simultaneously said: "Ancestor, let us drop this matter."
When the Cao family Saint heard this, he glared at Great Sage Jiaoyang. He was about to question him loudly, but discovered that this old fellow had actually broken through to become a Saint.
He asked with a face full of shock: "You...how did you break through to become a Saint?"
Saint Jiaoyang said with a smile: "Previously, there was a demon race riot in the Central Continent. This old man shamelessly asked Da Qian to give me a Demon God Pill. I couldn't suppress my cultivation for a moment and broke through. Alas...I am still old..."
The Cao family Saint cast his gaze upon Cao Youqian again. He discovered that his Great Dao power actually exceeded one hundred. He muttered: "Da Qian, how is your cultivation so fast? You couldn't have been bewitched by a demon god, could you?"