A profound silence fell over the gathering as Li Yao's announcement echoed across the courtyard. The position of Grand Elder carried deeper significance than even the Sect Master role itself.
While a Sect Master's authority stemmed primarily from raw strength, the Grand Elder represented wisdom and guidance. Since they couldn't let just any strong person lead the sect, there needed to be a Grand Elder to guide the sect leader. As the ancient saying went, an elder in a family was worth a thousand gold.
Even the elders themselves appeared visibly shaken by Li Yao's declaration, though none dared voice their objections after witnessing her devastating display of power. They rationalized the decision by reminding themselves that Xiang Yu was her senior brother, making him a plausible candidate for the position... in perhaps a few centuries. Perhaps the young Sect Master was simply planning extraordinarily far ahead.
