NOVPUBWhether they intended it or not, they were slapping the face of this Vice Hall Master.
"I just don’t believe it!"
"With so many people in the Five Elements Division, aside from Wang Ba, isn’t there a single usable one?"
It wasn’t that he had anything against Wang Ba.
Rather, a Golden Core Craftsman holding the position of Vice Minister in two divisions completely violated the Sect’s purpose in establishing each division and position.
A position not only ensured that Cultivators could continuously contribute to the Sect’s strength, but also allowed Cultivators to obtain resources relatively fairly.
Each Vice Minister position, including the salary and hidden benefits, was enough to support an ordinary Nascent Soul.
That was the value of a position.
Wang Ba occupying two slots was tantamount to cutting off the supply channel for a Nascent Soul, something no one dared to set a precedent for.
Otherwise, if Wang Ba could occupy two today, it wouldn’t be long before Zhang Ba would take three or even four.
Human desires can never be satisfied, so this loophole must not be opened from the start.
Thinking of this, he took a deep look at Qi Yan, then turned his gaze to Ma Shengxu in the crowd.
"Minister Ma, do you have anything to share?"
Ma Shengxu glanced at Qi Yan and Cui Daqi, but didn’t hide anything:
"Reporting to the Hall Master, these materials, documents and the like are mainly handled by a Deacon in our division."
Song Dongyang’s expression lightened slightly, and a hint of a smile even emerged:
"Oh? Which Deacon? Have them come over when there’s a chance and give everyone a demonstration."
As he spoke, he didn’t even bother to hide his glance at Qi Yan.
The message was crystal clear.
You want to forcefully promote Wang Ba?
Rest assured, it’s absolutely impossible!
Ma Shengxu caught this scene and a trace of pity appeared on his face.
But after a brief deliberation, he still spoke:
"Uh... replying to Vice Master Song, this Deacon is a disciple of mine, named Bu Chan, and she... is also Wang Ba’s Dao Companion."
Instantly, silence descended upon the hall.
Song Dongyang’s face stiffened...
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Shenxiu Peak.
"Your Master speaks highly of you, and she specifically told me before, if you come for ’Ride the Wind,’ I must provide you with the best possible assistance during your cultivation," Ge Shoucheng said with a beaming smile.
His naturally plump appearance, when he smiled, was quite amiable.
Wang Ba was immediately overwhelmed by the favor and quickly gave a deep bow towards Tianyuan Hall, then turned to Ge Shoucheng to express his gratitude:
"I’m so honored by the great attention from Uncle-Master, I feel very apprehensive."
"Ha ha, no need to be so formal. In days past, your Master also cultivated on Shenxiu Peak, we’re practically family," Ge Shoucheng replied.
He brought Wang Ba to a stone platform a short distance below the peak.
There were several stone futons on the platform, Ge Shoucheng gestured with his hand invitingly, before sitting down himself.
Wang Ba promptly sat down on the futon as well.
Ge Shoucheng asked, "You’re not a Wind Spiritual Root, are you?"
Wang Ba shook his head quickly.
"That means you’ll be opening a Second Dantian."
It seemed that Ge Shoucheng was quite familiar with the Dharma Lineage cultivation process, he pondered for a moment and asked:
"Do you have a suitable spirit item?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Ba quickly presented the ’Wind Summoning Bell.’
Ge Shoucheng cast a look at it, his face suddenly showing surprise:
"It’s actually this item."
Seeing Wang Ba’s curious look, Ge Shoucheng recounted with a hint of nostalgia:
"This item was a precious one used by your Master back in her Nascent Soul days. Later, to gather resources for her Immortal Ascension, she had no choice but to sell it to the Myriad Cave."
Wang Ba couldn’t help but show astonishment.
He immediately realized that it was Master Yao Wudi who had exchanged this item for him from the Myriad Cave.
Ge Shoucheng then couldn’t help expressing his concern:
"This item must have been chosen by Brother Yao. Though if the Dantian is successfully opened, the qualification of the Spiritual Root will definitely not be poor, but since this item was infused with Wind Style Mana by your Master for many years, it’s extremely active and overflowing. The difficulty in opening the Dantian may not be low... You must be careful later."
With that, he handed the Wind Summoning Bell back to Wang Ba.
Wang Ba took the spirit item and nodded solemnly.
"Then let us begin."
Ge Shoucheng might have looked easy-going like a wealthy elder, yet when it came to action, he was surprisingly decisive and efficient.
Although Wang Ba was somewhat surprised, he immediately sat cross-legged and grasped the Wind Summoning Bell in his hand.
He carefully removed the magic barrier around his body.
Ge Shoucheng then strode behind Wang Ba and gently tapped the Dantian location with two fingers.
At the site of the Golden Core, one could clearly feel an extremely pure and lively, yet highly disciplined Heterologous Mana quietly flowing out. 𝓃𝓸𝓿𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝓬ℴ𝓶
With thought following intention, Wang Ba gently wrapped these Heterologous Mana with the Mother Qi of Dharmas.
He instantly realized, although these Heterologous Mana were now released from control and allowed to be manipulated by Wang Ba, they were still not easily controlled even under the wrap of the Mother Qi of Dharmas.
It felt as though a three-year-old child was holding a cauldron weighing a thousand catties, making every step a struggle.
"Albeit slow, don’t rush."
Ge Shoucheng’s voice echoed in his ears.
Wang Ba immediately concentrated on his Dantian, the five-color patterns on the Golden Core lit up slightly, and a vast amount of Five Elements Mana transformed into the Mother Qi of Dharmas, quickly flowing towards the Wind Style Mana from Ge Shoucheng.
Then, little by little, the Mother Qi of Dharmas wrapped around the Wind Style Mana, gradually moved from his body to the Wind Summoning Bell in his hand.
Under Wang Ba’s control, however, the Heterologous Mana didn’t immediately enter the Wind Summoning Bell but accumulated in his palm.
