After a moment of reflection, Wu Tian came back to his senses.
He felt he had agreed too readily, so he added:
"However, although I've agreed to take this position as Sect Master, I must make one thing clear in advance."
"I've always disliked managing sect affairs. So, major decisions can be discussed, but I won't have the energy to manage the trivial matters."
Upon hearing this, Lei Zhengxuan had no objections and nodded, saying, "No problem."
"Sect Master, as long as you are willing to ascend to the position, all other matters will be properly handled by me and the elders."
Wu Tian also nodded, saying, "That would be for the best."
"Sect Master Lei, from now on, you will be the Vice Sect Master. Seeing you will be the same as seeing me."
"This..." Lei Zhengxuan was stunned.
Judging by Wu Tian's words, he clearly intended to be a nominal Sect Master.
In reality, what difference would it make to the Sacred Thunder Sect to have just one more person?
Seeing Lei Zhengxuan's bewildered expression, Wu Tian knew his intention had failed and couldn't help but blush.
He coughed lightly and spoke with feigned authority, "What's wrong? Does Sect Master Lei have any objections?"
"This is my first request after taking office. Is Sect Master Lei going to refuse it already?"
Lei Zhengxuan was startled and quickly shook his head, saying, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. Everything will be as the Sect Master commands!"
Wu Tian felt somewhat uncomfortable with the atmosphere in the hall and just wanted to leave as soon as possible.
So, he said again, "Alright, since everything has been decided, let's end today's council."
"This Sect Master is a bit weak after the recent battle. Let me go out and clear my head for a while. You all go about your business."
With that, Wu Tian left the council hall without regard for what others might think.
Only after walking out of the hall and seeing the vast dark clouds in the distance did Wu Tian breathe a sigh of relief.
He was dizzy. What was this all about?
Was he a farmer who had suddenly become a rich landlord?
Just as he was reflecting on this, a playful laugh came from behind him: "You're quite adept at being a hands-off manager!"
Wu Tian turned around and saw Lei Qianjiao walking towards him with a smile.
He gave a wry smile and waved his hand, "Alright, alright, what can I do?
"I'm just a village doctor. If you really let me get involved in sect affairs, wouldn't the Sacred Thunder Sect collapse under my management?"
Lei Qianjiao was still smiling.
Although she usually appeared aloof, her smile was like a river thawing in spring, warm and comforting, making people feel exceptionally at ease.
She nodded and said, "Whatever you say goes. It seems I can't call you Wu Tian anymore, I'll have to call you Sect Master."
"What do you say, Sect Master Wu?"
As she addressed Wu Tian, Lei Qianjiao deliberately drew out her words, making Wu Tian's skin crawl.
He quickly said, "Are you okay? Stop disgusting me."
"From now on, you can still call me Wu Tian. If you dare to call me Sect Master Wu again, I'll turn hostile!"
Lei Qianjiao playfully stuck out her tongue and then said with a smile, "Alright, alright, I was just teasing you."
"But honestly, this is the best way for you to be. If you really put on airs of a Sect Master with me, I wouldn't know what to do."
Wu Tian said with a wry smile, "Don't worry, I have no great ambitions. Being a Sect Master or not is just like passing clouds to me."
"Besides, isn't this all your fault? If you hadn't come looking for me back then, how could so many things have happened?"
These words made Lei Qianjiao feel a bit emotional.
She looked at the lightning flashing in the dark clouds and said, "You're right. No one could have predicted what would happen next."
"By the way, I remember you have a good relationship with Bai Ruoqi of the Bai family, right?"
"Back then, with your status, although you could gain the favor of Old Master Bai, you still couldn't truly influence the Bai family's internal struggles."
"But now that you are the Sect Master of the Sacred Thunder Sect, and you also control the entire Lei family in the capital, it should be easy for you to help Bai Ruoqi, shouldn't it?"
This reminded Wu Tian.
No matter how wealthy the Bai family was, they were ultimately just a secular family. Compared to the hidden spiritual sects, they were nothing.
Not to mention the Eight Great Divine Sects, which were top-tier existences.
It seemed he needed to send someone to deliver a message to the Bai family. With the support of the Sacred Thunder Sect, it would be as easy as flipping a hand for Bai Ruoqi to make a comeback.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but clench his fist and say, "Is this the power of status? It's truly incredible."
Lei Qianjiao said, "Yes, this is the power of status."
"With your current status, it's no exaggeration to say you stand at the pinnacle of this world."
"From now on, you can protect everyone you care about. No matter what, the Sacred Thunder Sect will be with you."
Lei Qianjiao's words made Wu Tian freeze involuntarily, a strange light appearing in his eyes.
"The people... I care about?"
A surge of impulse instantly flooded his heart, and he almost subconsciously said, "What if we went to war with the Divine Physician Sect right now?"
"Ah?" Lei Qianjiao was startled.
Then, she looked at Wu Tian with confusion and asked cautiously, "What did you say?"
"Go to war... with the Divine Physician Sect?"
Wu Tian suddenly snapped back to reality, realizing he had lost his composure.
His idea was simple.
Back then, he was weak and unable to cause much of a stir in the Divine Physician Sect.
But now, he controlled the entire Sacred Thunder Sect, and his own strength was enough to contend with an Eighth-Turn Golden Immortal.
This foundation was already enough to qualify him to confront the Divine Physician Sect again.
His emotions became even more turbulent, and Wu Tian stared into Lei Qianjiao's eyes and asked again, "Yes, go to war with the Divine Physician Sect."
"If it comes to a fight to the death, do you think the Sacred Thunder Sect has a chance to win?"
This topic was too impactful for Lei Qianjiao.
She never would have imagined that Wu Tian would say such a thing so soon after taking office.
But she still thought carefully and then gently shook her head, "Although I don't know why you're saying this."
"The Sacred Thunder Sect's strength is not enough to contend with the Divine Physician Sect."
"Although the Sacred Thunder Sect and the Divine Physician Sect both belong to the Eight Great Divine Sects, there is still a significant gap between the lower five and the upper three sects."
"Moreover, the Divine Physician Sect is known as the number one medical sect in the world, unrivaled in healing people."
"There are many sects that owe them favors, and even our Sacred Thunder Sect has received their kindness before."
"Therefore, if we were to go to war with the Divine Physician Sect, except for the Taiyuan Sect, which ranks first, that might not participate, then among the Eight Great Divine Sects alone, six major powers would come to their aid."
"Do you think the Sacred Thunder Sect has the strength to resist such a massive alliance?"