Thanks to the Blood Jade, Shi Xueyun had made a full recovery in a remarkably short time! Under normal circumstances, someone in her condition would have needed several years to recuperate, even with the help of decent Essence Blood replenishing Elixir Pills.

The only exception would be a top-grade, Essence Blood-replenishing Divine Pill, but the price for such an item would be astronomical, and they weren’t sold on the Earth Realm Continent. Without a similar restorative, it could take decades for her to recover.

Essence Blood is life itself. The young can afford to expend some, but for cultivators at the Ancestor Level, using too much is tantamount to courting an early death.

The Blood Jade was just such a heaven-defying Treasure. It replenished her Essence Blood completely in a short time—a matter of hours, not years. In fact, it didn’t even take a few hours before she had already made a full recovery.

Meanwhile, the bodies from the battle were cleared away. Joy was written on the faces of the disciples. It was the pure relief of having survived a calamity. As they looked at Yi Tianyun, their eyes were filled with absolute adoration!

Yi Tianyun glanced over and could see their Favorability toward him had skyrocketed, with every disciple’s score now over one or two hundred. He didn’t even need to complete any quests to raise it.

After all, Favorability was meant to increase based on his actions; quests were just a way to force it up.

After collecting the spoils of war, everyone returned to the Celestial Sinking Ruins. The overall situation was fairly good, with most of the disciples unharmed. Since they had all taken refuge inside the ruins, the casualties were minimal. If they hadn’t hidden there, the majority of them would have been captured long ago.

Thus, the injured were mostly just the elders; the disciples with weaker cultivation were fine. It wasn’t that they were cowards, but going out would have been a suicide mission. Against so many powerful experts, their participation would have been pointless—they wouldn’t even qualify as cannon fodder.

Just then, Zhu Yuwei and her group returned. Hearing that the situation here was stable, they had rushed back. When they learned that Yi Tianyun had single-handedly dealt with all the enemies, they were stunned. He had flattened the entire Cyan Profound Mansion all by himself.

"Miss Zhu, how would you like to join our Merak Palace?" Yi Tianyun extended a formal invitation.

"Me? Join Merak Palace?" Zhu Yuwei was stunned. The other disciples were just as surprised.

It wasn’t the idea of her joining Merak Palace that stunned them, but the name. ’Isn’t that the Purple Pavilion Master? Her surname is Zhu?’

"That’s right. There’s no need for you to go back to that garbage heap, Celestial Phoenix Tower," Yi Tianyun said with a faint smile. "I feel that Merak Palace is currently missing an elder who is skilled at managing affairs, both big and small. I’d like you to become Merak Palace’s managing elder. I don’t think I need to elaborate further. With your talent, I’m certain you can run this place perfectly. Even the Celestial Phoenix Tower was flourishing under your management, so I believe this role is perfect for you. Rest assured, we will grant you the highest authority. You can manage things as you see fit."

"M-Make me an elder of Merak Palace... This..." Zhu Yuwei was dumbfounded. She never expected Yi Tianyun to make such an offer. ’Isn’t this a bit too much?’

The other elders’ eyes went wide as well. ’Isn’t this a bit too hasty?’ They all looked toward Shi Xueyun; she was the true Palace Master.

"Since Celestial Cloud says so, it proves you are trustworthy, Miss Zhu. Moreover, you chose to support us without a second thought. That gesture alone is more than enough," Shi Xueyun said with a smile. "Besides, you were the Pavilion Master of the Celestial Phoenix Tower, so I’m sure you’re an excellent administrator. On behalf of the palace, I formally invite you to become our elder. What do you say?"

"I support Miss Zhu becoming an elder. She risked her life for us, and we all saw her capabilities as the head of the Celestial Phoenix Tower. When it comes to administrative skills, absolutely no one in Merak Palace can compare," the Great Elder chimed in. She held Zhu Yuwei in high regard; after all, someone willing to risk their life for them... there was no greater proof of sincerity.

Zhu Yuwei’s face flushed red. With so many people supporting her, combined with Yi Tianyun’s offer, she was deeply moved. It also just so happened that she had nowhere else to go.

"Alright. However, I am very strict with myself. If I fail to bring any improvement to Merak Palace within one year, I will leave of my own accord!" Zhu Yuwei’s expression was solemn; she was clearly not joking.

Her words convinced many of the disciples even more. ’With that kind of determination, how could she possibly be a poor choice?’ 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Yi Tianyun smiled and nodded. He believed it wouldn’t be long before Zhu Yuwei’s value became apparent. Her administrative talents were formidable. Merak Palace wasn’t a Treasure Pavilion, but it still required someone to allocate materials and procure things like Spirit Medicines. She was undoubtedly the perfect person for the job.

"I have another proposal for the elders," Yi Tianyun said. "I intend to appoint two people as reserve elders!"

All the disciples were present, so they could all hear the discussion.

"Reserve elders? Which two?" one of the elders asked, puzzled.

"The first is Lian, and the second is Ninth Sister!" Yi Tianyun gestured for Liu Menglian to step forward.

Liu Menglian and Jiu Lingyun stepped out with bewildered expressions. ’Us? Reserve elders?’

"The first reserve elder will be Lian, and the second will be Ninth Sister. During this crisis, both Lian and Ninth Sister performed exceptionally well. Not only did they take the lead in treating the wounded, but they also calmed everyone’s nerves and frequently ventured out to find food. This courage and leadership are more than enough to qualify them for the position. Their cultivation may not be the highest, but their leadership skills are second to none!"

Yi Tianyun had just learned the details from some of the other disciples. The two of them didn’t have the highest cultivation, but their leadership skills were excellent, and that was what mattered.

He had no ulterior motives in this; he had genuinely seen their initiative and their ability to command—qualities that every elder should possess.

The other disciples nodded one after another, their eyes showing their approval. They had all witnessed it firsthand. Even the disciples with higher cultivation levels said nothing and simply nodded along, feeling ashamed that they had lost their composure during the crisis.

"To be honest, this is the first proposal I’ve made in my capacity as an elder. The other elders and the Palace Master can discuss it among yourselves," Yi Tianyun said.

"There’s no need for discussion. I approve," Shi Xueyun said without a second thought. "I also saw how they performed. Even if you hadn’t brought it up, I was already thinking the same thing."

Yi Tianyun smiled. His aunt always stood by his side, ready to support his decisions.

The other elders exchanged glances but said nothing. Whether they had their own opinions or not, they could only agree. Yi Tianyun’s status was now supreme, and he had the overwhelming support of the disciples. Who would dare to oppose him? Besides, they also knew the circumstances and, in their hearts, they were genuinely convinced.

"Very good. I’ll leave the arrangements here to all of you... As for what’s left, I plan to pay a visit to the Cyan Profound Mansion and pull them out by the roots!" Yi Tianyun’s gaze turned ice-cold, brimming with killing intent.

"Aren’t you taking me with you?" Shi Xueyun asked with a faint smile.

Yi Tianyun nodded and smiled. "How could I possibly refuse a request from our Palace Master?"

A few of the other elders also wanted to go, but Yi Tianyun stopped them. "All of you should stay here. Just leave the rest to us. It’s merely some cleanup work... From this day forward, there will be no more Cyan Profound Mansion!"