Celestial Cauldron Realm, Tongluo Mansion
Zhang Jian appeared, and the entire Zhang Family of Tongluo Mansion became exhilarated.
With the appearance of Madam Zhang’s ancestor, many knew that the day to set off for the Central Celestial Realm had finally arrived.
However, many were aware that this Great Xia Emperor would not take everyone to the Central Celestial Realm!
Some would certainly stay behind in Tongluo Mansion to steer the Zhang Family of the Three Emperors Celestial Realm.
Zhang Qi stood among the crowd, his expression complex; it was almost certain he would remain in the Three Emperors Celestial Realm.
Inside the hall, Zhang Jian sat at the main seat, his eyes scanning the many immortals before him. After a moment’s thought, he said.
"Father, Mother, and everyone, since I have emerged from retreat, you should prepare to accompany me to the Central Celestial Realm. However, abandoning the Zhang Family’s foundation in the Celestial Cauldron Realm would be a pity, so I’ve decided to leave part of our family to maintain a foothold in the Three Emperors Celestial Realm!"
Upon hearing this, the many immortals in the hall took on a solemn expression.
They had anticipated this outcome.
Zhang Jian’s gaze fell on Zhang Qi, and he promptly said.
"Zhang Qi, since your two grandmothers approve, I hereby officially appoint you as the head of the Zhang Family in the Three Emperors Celestial Realm. Do you have confidence to grow and strengthen the Zhang Family in Tongluo Mansion?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qi assumed a solemn expression and said.
"Grand Ancestor, I am confident!"
After a brief pause, Zhang Qi’s expression turned sour, and he continued.
"But Grand Ancestor, the Zhang Family of the Three Emperors Celestial Realm currently lacks a strong foundation, so I beseech you for support!"
Zhang Jian glanced at him, his eyes roving over the many immortals present. All those under his gaze lowered their heads, unwilling to miss the opportunity to go to the Central Celestial Realm over this matter.
Zhang Jian observed this and silently took note in his mind.
After some thought, he focused his gaze on the three brothers Zhang Tianrui, Zhang Tianxiang, and Zhang Tianhe, before saying.
"Tianrui, Tianxiang, Tianhe, you three brothers will stay."
The three siblings, Zhang Tianrui, nodded slightly, understanding that the Zhang Family in the Three Emperors Celestial Realm needed a Celestial Immortal level mighty figure to hold the ground.
They were Zhang Family Celestial Immortals and thus would stay to assist Zhang Qi.
Zhang Jian turned his gaze back to Zhang Qi and said.
"Additionally, I will leave you with twenty-two True Immortals to help you stabilize the Zhang Family’s affairs!"
Then, focusing on the Dong Shen Ancestor and De Yang Ancestor, Zhang Jian said, "Fellow Daoist Dong Shen, Fellow Daoist De Yang, you will oversee Tongluo Mansion for me! You will be the leaders of the Zhang Family’s True Immortals, and I permit you to re-establish Dong Shen Temple and the Five Elements Immortal Sect in Three Emperors City!"
Upon hearing this, the Dong Shen Ancestor and the De Yang Ancestor exchanged glances, took a deep breath, and immediately bowed to accept.
Zhang Jian then named twenty other True Immortals to remain in the Three Emperors Celestial Realm.
He noticed that those True Immortals whose names were not called quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
He then casually said.
"Just now, I visited the Three Emperors’ Sacred Hall and received the golden decree from the three Saint Emperors, which makes me an official member of the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly. And within it, I am placed in the High Tier sequence, now serving as an elder of Haosheng Hall, granting me a significant position in Three Emperors City.
According to the rules set by the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly, apart from having an annual quota for recommendations, I can allocate certain clan disciples into major secret realms for cultivation each year!
Additionally, I have nomination privileges in the Celestial Soldier Camp, Divine General Palace, Celestial King Palace, and every Saint King Palace in the Three Emperors Celestial Realm!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the eyes of many Immortal Gods in the hall lit up.
In the Three Emperors Celestial Realm, the most powerful authority undoubtedly belongs to the Immortal Gods of the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly.
These Immortal Gods, rank-wise or by entitlement within the assembly, span fifteen levels, also known as sequences.
These include three Low Tier sequences, three Middle Tier sequences, three High Tier sequences, three Duke Tier sequences, and three Saint Emperor Tier sequences.
The three Low Tier sequences are mostly ordinary official members.
The three Middle Tier sequences primarily consist of the backbones of the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly, generally leaders of various departments or managers, which could also be called stewards.
The three High Tier sequences usually belong to the elder sequence.
They are already part of the mid-upper echelon.
They typically wield considerable authority.
For instance, within the commerce associations of the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly, they enjoy purchase priority or certain deductions and discounts, a formidable invisible flow of wealth.
Everyone knows the trick of buying low and selling high.
Moreover, the elder sequence usually has the authority to mobilize a portion of the Celestial Soldiers and Divine Generals of the Three Emperors Celestial Realm and establish a personal guard.
This is potent power indeed.
And to reach the Duke Tier is even more remarkable.
They are typically absolute top-level within the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly, each overseeing a major domain, subduing and intimidating powerful beings from various realms.
Under their command are often numerous mightiest, capable of easily mobilizing millions of Celestial Soldiers and Generals.
Now that the Great Xia Emperor is positioned in the High Tier sequence of the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly, staying in the Three Emperors Celestial Realm might not be a hardship but rather a privilege.
With the protection of a High Tier sequence mighty being from the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly, they can thrive in Three Emperors City and indeed in the whole Three Emperors Celestial Realm.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qi first paused and then couldn’t hide the joy on his face.
This was truly a fantastic surprise!
Given that Zhang Jian intended to focus on the Central Celestial Realm, many special privileges and benefits naturally fell upon the Zhang Family of Tongluo Mansion.
Not to mention, Zhang Jian also had periodic recommendation rights.