"Bai Zun, I do not understand why you asked me to bring this child here. Although he received a grade below A, it was the combined effort of Qiu Jiou Qian and Gong Han Feng. Furthermore, his injuries, while not requiring extensive resources, are not something a Tian Yi Ge disciple is qualified to dispense. I require an explanation for this matter."
On the high platform, Jin Guang Shuo Zhi Zun placed Li Xuan Ping on the ground and immediately turned to Bai Su Xin Bai Zun, saying.
"This child shares the same origin as me. Do you find this explanation satisfactory, Jin Zun?" Bai Su Xin Bai Zun glanced at Jin Guang Shuo Zhi Zun upon hearing his words and slowly replied.
"Same origin? Bai Zun, do you mean this child ascended from Yun Ling Continent?" Jin Guang Shuo Zhi Zun frowned slightly upon hearing this and asked.
"For over ten thousand years, no spirit master from our Yun Ling Continent has been able to ascend. A few days ago, this child was captured by Chen Yu Zhi Zun, and he revealed his origin. Chen Yu Zhi Zun confirmed this matter with me afterward. If Jin Zun has any objections, you may consult Chen Yu Zhi Zun." Bai Su Xin Bai Zun replied calmly.
"If that is the case, then I understand. However, Bai Zun has not had a disciple for over ten thousand years. Do you intend to take this child as your disciple?" Jin Guang Shuo Zhi Zun nodded slightly upon hearing this and then asked with some curiosity.
"My decision to take a disciple is not for Jin Zun to worry about. This child's injuries are severe, I shall depart now." Bai Su Xin Bai Zun finished speaking, stood up, and with a wave of her hand, she swept Li Xuan's body up and vanished instantly.
"Jin Zun, the assessment has five minutes remaining. Let us prioritize the assessment." After Bai Su Xin Bai Zun's departure, Mo Ning Xiang looked at the four Zhi Zun present and said.
"Yes, Domain Lord Consort." Jin Guang Shuo Zhi Zun nodded slightly upon hearing this, then turned back to look at the projection screen.
...
"How do you feel?" A month later, as Li Xuan's consciousness gradually cleared, Bai Su Xin Bai Zun's voice immediately echoed in his mind.
With Bai Su Xin Bai Zun's voice, Li Xuan's consciousness rapidly awakened. A flood of thoughts rushed in, and the scene of being struck by the Earth Spirit King's tail before his consciousness dissipated was now clear.
Li Xuan sat up and cast a grateful glance at Bai Su Xin Bai Zun, then proceeded to examine his own condition. Upon inspection, Li Xuan discovered that all the injuries within his body had been completely healed. Without a doubt, he knew that Bai Su Xin Bai Zun had healed him.
"Thank you for your help, Bai Zun. This junior is immensely grateful. May I ask, Bai Zun, how long have I been unconscious?" Li Xuan stood up and bowed to Bai Su Xin Bai Zun, asking.
"The Tian Yi Ge disciple recruitment ceremony concluded a month ago." Bai Su Xin Bai Zun said, putting down a jade bottle in her hand.
"I was unconscious for a month?! May I ask, Bai Zun, the result of the assessment..." Li Xuan was taken aback and then became somewhat agitated.
"Rest assured, your situation is unique and does not affect your assessment result. You are now one of the new commanders of the Wood Pavilion. Of course, everything will only commence after you have recovered."
"I'll let you know in advance, you haven't shown up for this past month, and your team has accumulated quite a bit of resentment. When you take office, you may need to put in some effort." Bai Su Xin Bai Zun smiled slightly upon seeing this.
"I am already a commander? Bai Zun, was I assigned to the Wood Pavilion?" Li Xuan asked, stunned.
"You received a grade below A, so you are naturally qualified to be a commander. As for the duties of a commander in the Wood Pavilion, you will know once you take office. After all, I have not been involved in such matters for over ten thousand years." Bai Su Xin Bai Zun nodded slightly.
"I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Bai Zun." Li Xuan nodded and then clasped his fists in a salute to Bai Su Xin Bai Zun.
"Alright, since you are no longer in danger, you should report to the Wood Pavilion." Bai Su Xin Bai Zun waved her hand and said.
"Okay." Li Xuan nodded again, bowed to Bai Su Xin Bai Zun once more, and then turned and walked out.
Outside the mountain range, six other floating mountains drifted. Li Xuan glanced at them and then headed straight for one of the suspended mountains.
...
A magnificent and grand palace stood with a golden plaque inscribed with "Wood Hall" in the center. Outside the main hall, dozens of teams stood. At the front of each team stood a man in a green robe.
However, at the very end of the line, there was a vacancy at the front of one team. The faces of the fifteen members of this team were grim as they hung their heads low.
"I say, your Nameless Team, how dare you still show up? In my opinion, you should disband this team as soon as possible. A month has passed and your commander hasn't appeared. Could it be that he's already seriously injured and dead?"
"Furthermore, all our teams have completed their tasks, yet only your team has done nothing. If your commander still doesn't show up today, I propose that your team's resources be handed over to the rest of us."
Standing at the forefront next to this team, a man looked at everyone and sneered.
"Exactly, exactly. Commander Du's words are very true. It's been a month, and your Nameless Team's commander hasn't even shown up. Let alone not completing the corresponding tasks, you still receive equal resource allocation as us. Your Nameless Team is too shameless."
"Their commander, it is said, received a grade below A. Not showing up for such a long time, he's likely still recuperating with Bai Zun. I just don't know how much of his strength he has recovered. If he can't recover, he might end up as a cripple."
"Someone at the initial stage of Wu Liang Realm can become a commander, which is truly hard to accept. That grade below A was also because others helped. If he were alone, let alone killing an Earth Spirit King, he probably wouldn't even be able to kill an ordinary Earth Spirit."
"..."
As the previous man spoke, the leaders of various teams in the square outside the great hall all chimed in. It was clear that everyone was dissatisfied with this team that lacked a commander.
"Commander Du, if you feel that Tian Yi Ge's division is unfair, you can go and argue with the elders. Talking nonsense in front of us all day, why are you like a woman?" Gong Han Feng said to Commander Du with a sullen face.
Then, his gaze shifted to the other commanders who had spoken. "As for Commander Li's matters, it's probably not your place to dictate. Commander Li's ability to receive a grade below A is naturally his own capability."
"Are you all implicitly saying that the Zhi Zun of Tian Yi Ge are also shielding Commander Li?"
Du Jing Tong and the others who had spoken before changed their expressions. The six Zhi Zun of Tian Yi Domain were figures as monumental as the heavens; how could they question them? Moreover, they knew the context behind Li Xuan's appointment as commander.
It was just that Li Xuan had not appeared for this past month, and it was even rumored that Li Xuan had a close relationship with Bai Su Xin Bai Zun, the most aloof among the six Zhi Zun of Tian Yi Domain. Coupled with Li Xuan's mere initial stage Wu Liang Realm strength, jealousy arose.
Now that Gong Han Feng had leveled such a serious accusation, although they were commanders, they dared not accept it.
"Commander Du, we are merely saying that Li Xuan, as a commander, has not fulfilled his duties. Furthermore, in this past month, your entire team has made no contribution. We are all disciples of the Wood Pavilion, are we not allowed to say a few words to you?"
"Since your Commander Li is unable to come out and manage your affairs, I think it's best to replace him soon." Du Jing Tong said with a cold snort.
"Commander Du, you sure have a lot of authority. A commander can be replaced if you wish. It seems Commander Du wants to exercise the rights of an elder. But then again, it makes sense. If you don't even put the Zhi Zun in your eyes, what is a mere elder?" Qiu Jiu Qian restrained Gong Han Feng, who was preparing to retaliate, and smiled slightly.
"You!" Du Jing Tong's face changed again, and he immediately said, "Qiu Jiu Qian, you are also a person in the transformation realm, yet you are willing to subordinate yourself to a Wu Liang Realm individual. Fine, this commander will not stoop to your level. When Elder Geng comes out, this commander will propose to Elder Geng to revoke your team's establishment."
"Yes! Revoke their team's establishment. Being with these freeloaders is an insult to our identities!"
"I agree with Commander Du's proposal. When Elder Geng comes out, we will jointly propose it!"
"I agree too!"
"..."
As soon as Du Jing Tong finished speaking, the previous men who had spoken immediately chimed in.
Gong Han Feng and Leng Jiu Qian's faces both changed. If this were to happen, their lives in the Wood Pavilion would become difficult.
"Leng Jiu Qian, considering your decent strength, this commander can make an exception and allow you to join my team. As for Gong Han Feng, his strength is too weak, so forget it." Du Jing Tong said with a hearty laugh, looking at Gong Han Feng and Leng Jiu Qian's expressions.
Just as Gong Han Feng and Leng Jiu Qian were about to speak, a voice rang out from a distance.
"You want to revoke my team's establishment? You are not worthy!"