"Announce the results."
As his lips twitched uncontrollably, Qian Daoliu spoke to the Golden Crocodile Douluo beside him.
Qian Daoliu silently swore to himself: once this ceremony concluded, he would find an opportunity to slit Yu Xiaogang's throat! Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to let it go!
Hearing his command, the Golden Crocodile Douluo immediately stepped forward and proclaimed,
"I hereby announce that the recruitment ceremony for stewards, supervisors, and instructors of the Ethereal Sanctuary has officially concluded! A total of 20 stewards, 17 supervisors, and 45 instructors have been selected!"
As the Golden Crocodile Douluo's words echoed, the crowd instantly realized one thing: there was one person who had not made the cut.
Just as Golden Crocodile was about to reveal who had failed to be selected, Yu Xiaogang—heaven knows where he got the courage or audacity—suddenly stepped forward. With a proud and confident demeanor, he said,
"Elder, I assume your organization operates similarly to other sects, clans, and academies, where the positions of supervisors, stewards, and instructors have varying ranks and responsibilities."
"In my unworthy self, Yu Xiaogang, you have someone capable of overseeing your instructors as a chief educational officer. I could lead your instructors and train an outstanding cadre for your sanctuary. Wouldn't you agree, Elder?"
The moment Yu Xiaogang's words fell, the venue erupted into an uproar.
"Is Yu Xiaogang here to cause trouble? With his mere Great Soul Master level cultivation, he actually dares to claim he can oversee all instructors in the Ethereal Sanctuary? Where does he find the nerve?"
"Maybe the sanctuary gave him too much face earlier. Does he not realize his own limitations?"
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, one of the Upper Three Sects—how did they even manage to produce someone like him?"
"Our theater troupe happens to need a clown. He'd fit the bill perfectly."
"Wait, since when did the theater start hiring comedians?"
As she looked at Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong swallowed hard. Confidence was admirable, but excessive confidence crossed into absurdity. For someone at the level of a Great Soul Master to aspire to be the chief instructor of the Ethereal Sanctuary, wasn't this pure delusion?
Meanwhile, Yu Yuanzhen's face darkened as he watched Yu Xiaogang arrogantly tilt his head like a swan. His facial muscles twitched uncontrollably. In that moment, he began to wonder why he hadn't simply aimed for the wall all those years ago.
As the crowd murmured and debated Yu Xiaogang's actions, the Golden Crocodile Douluo spoke without hesitation:
"Applicant Yu Xiaogang, you have failed. The reasons are as follows:"
"First, insufficient strength—you are not even at the Soul Sage rank."
"Second, inadequate skills—your performance in the Assessment of Abilities was abysmal."
"Third, lack of perseverance—you couldn't even pass the sixtieth floor. Even a dog could climb higher, yet you failed. To say you're worse than a dog would be an insult to the dog."
"Fourth, poor character—your score in the Illusion Array Personality Test was abysmal."
"Fifth, moral corruption—you and the concept of morality are fundamentally incompatible!"
When Golden Crocodile finished, Yu Xiaogang stood frozen, as if struck by lightning.
What?
He wasn't qualified?
He didn't make it?
Was there some kind of mistake?
Disbelief was written all over his face. He stammered,
"Th-this must be a mistake! I—I can't possibly have failed! It's impossible!"
"I admit my failures in the strength and perseverance tests, but how could I, Yu Xiaogang, lack excellent character, morality, or ability? Let me remind you, I am an Honorary Elder of Spirit Hall!"
No sooner had Yu Xiaogang uttered these words than Qian Daoliu's voice rang out coldly:
"I'm the Chief Consecration Elder of Spirit Hall—what's your point?"
Golden Crocodile promptly followed with a scornful grin,
"I am the former Second Consecration of Spirit Hall, now a Core Elder of the Ethereal Sanctuary."
"Former Third Consecration Azure Luan, now an Inner Elder of the sanctuary."
"...Former Ninth Consecration Ghost Leopard, now an Outer Elder of the sanctuary."
As the elders of Spirit Hall introduced themselves one by one, they tossed their elder tokens toward Yu Xiaogang.
With so many former Spirit Hall consecrations denouncing his character, morality, and abilities, it was clear this wasn't a joke.
At that moment, even Yu Yuanzhen couldn't bear to watch any longer. Clenching his teeth and fists, he muttered bitterly,
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's honor... destroyed by this disgraceful creature."
Just when Yu Yuanzhen thought Yu Xiaogang would finally back down, the latter shocked everyone by speaking again,
"I refuse to accept this! You're all conspiring against me! If you have the guts, let Her Majesty the Pope decide! I won't believe in your biased judgment—Her Majesty will surely vindicate me!"
Yu Xiaogang's eyes turned toward Bibi Dong. He was confident that this "wretched woman," who had once been in love with him, still harbored feelings. Surely, she would defend him.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang's defiant stance, Qian Daoliu could only sigh in amazement:
He'd seen shameless people before, but none could match this man. Was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan responsible for raising someone with skin thicker than a city wall?
At this moment, Lu Yunzhou finally spoke,
"Very well. Let Her Majesty the Pope decide."
Following his words, three radiant golden lights flew toward Bibi Dong.
Upon seeing this, Bibi Dong hesitated only briefly before investigating the information.
What she found made her face instantly harden.
Terrible abilities.
Abysmal character.
Morality that plunged into the abyss.
Emotional callousness.
Theft of Spirit Hall's records.
Abandoning her and immediately seeking another woman—only to then abandon that one too?
After a long silence, Bibi Dong's cold, emotionless voice rang out, filled with restrained fury:
"From this moment forth, Yu Xiaogang is no longer an Honorary Elder of Spirit Hall. Spirit Hall will not recognize his existence!"
"Furthermore, regarding Yu Xiaogang's theft of Spirit Hall's records and confidential materials, a special investigation team will be formed. Should the allegations prove true—execution without mercy!"
Yu Xiaogang: "???!?!!!"
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