As soon as the Fifth Palace Master had spoken, the Third Palace Master immediately followed up to say: "He is absolutely right. Second Palace Master, this unprecedented matter is not easy to allow. Once we allow it, it will turn into chaos. Next, the current internal harmony we have in our Palace will also crack."
It was not their intention to go against the Second Palace Master deliberately. It was because they did not want to make this exception and was not willing to let the Second Palace Master gain the spot of a Core student easily.
The fact was, in total, there were only ninety-six spots for the Core students.
The five Palace Masters had divided the sixty-four spots. Among them, the Head Palace Master controlled sixteen spots. The rest of the four Masters all got twelve each.
The remaining thirty-three spots belonged to the eight Shakyamuni, and sixteen Elders. The eight Shakyamuni all possessed two spots each, and the sixteen Elders had one each.
Ninety-six spots, not one less, and not one more.
If they suddenly increased the seats at this moment, it would be like creating a spot out of the blue that would give the Second Palace Master an advantage. In turn, it would break the currently balanced situation which the other three Palace Masters did not want to see happen.
Tan Zhongchi said annoyed: "This student of mine is the victor of this exam. And for this exam, it was supported by all five of us, right? Since that’s the case, of course we should reward him with this result. How could it serve the purpose to encourage people if we don’t give the spot of a Core to such a person? How could we organize future martial arts student exams?
The Fourth Palace Master, being the cold-faced, said coldly: "Second Palace Master, it’s already a privilege to give the victor from the Subordinate Country a spot in the Advanced group. If we gave him the spot of a Core, would you not be afraid of pushing him over the tide and putting him at a disadvantage?"
Tan Zhongchi said: "How would I not know my student better than you? If it was someone else, truly I would not have wanted to raise him. However, this Qin Wushuang is very different. At such young age, he has his tactics and a calm head. I am not worried at all."
"It’s your student, of course you would say all the good things about him. I would never believe it. What more potential would a potential sprout from a Subordinate Country have." Fourth Palace Master did not disguise his doubts at all.
"Haha, Fourth, don’t tell me, you are being like this because you couldn’t eat the sour grapes." Tan Zhongchi answered back sarcastically.
"Second Palace Master, it seems you have much confidence in this new student."
"Of course, an offspring from the Subordinate Country had taught himself to such a level. At the age of seventeen or eighteen, he had killed someone like Li Wuji. If I don’t trust in him, who should I?" Tan Zhongchi said with a smile.
"Whether he had killed that Li Wuji, you did not see it with your own eyes."
"Jealous, you are all jealous." Tan Zhongchi only held one attitude towards these different opinions. And it was extremely determined and simple—That was to snort disdainfully.
"Ok, stop quarrelling. Second, honestly, your request is also putting us in a difficult situation. To advance directly into the Core, this exception has rarely happened in our Star Gauze Palace. Historically, it only happened three times. And those three examples had occurred because they had made special contribution to the Palace. And for this Qin Wushuang, he may be the victor of the exam, but we did not make the promise of giving him the spot as a Core. Thus, this request is not very reasonable, I am afraid it would create a lot of dispute…" Head Palace Master finally spoke.
After hearing his words, Tan Zhongchi said angrily: "This way, this martial arts student exam was after all, a show. Since the exam victor is barely getting any attention, I can imagine the rest."
The Head Palace Master knew he was unhappy as he said with a smile: "Second, I know you are not happy with this decision. In the Star Gauze Palace, we have always valued the power to voice your own opinions. How about this, let’s call for the eight Shakyamuni, sixteen Elders and the ten Emissaries and vote anonymously. If there were more people in favor of advancing to the Core, then we will make the exception. If not, we will put Qin Wushuang in the Advanced category. As long as he has the strength, it’s only four months until the end of the year examination. If he could perform outstandingly in the exam, it would not be difficult to put him in the Core?"
After he had finished, he added: "In our Star Gauze Palace, we would never bury a talent. We are only afraid of no talent! If it’s a piece of gold, sooner or later he would shine, and not get covered by dust."
Tan Zhongchi knew that once people voted, most likely, not many people would agree. After all, the division of the Core spots were not only among the students, it even involved the balance of power between the Head of each Palaces. No one was willing to break this balance and give him the upper hand.
However, if he refused the vote, he would not become fully reconciled.
Without a choice, he said: "Then let’s take a vote and see what everyone wants."
He also knew that if he insisted on his decision despite everyone’s disagreement, most likely, he would be isolated. What’s more, it could also force Qin Wushuang into isolation as well.
Thus, he could only follow the trend and took a step back.
Once the Head Palace Matster had spoken, the order was soon passed out. The bell of the Star Gauze Palace rang three times to ask for all Shakymuni, Elders and the ten Emissaries to assemble at the main Palace for discussion.
Hearing the bell, Emissary Liu immediately said: "Wushuang, Head Palace Master is calling all to discuss matters. I can not stay with you. You can stay here for a moment, soon someone will come for you for sure."
Qin Wushuang nodded: "Ok, please go."
Emissary Liu did not dare to hesitate and rushed towards the Main Palace.
Instantly, all the people had assembled together. They all understood the story after hearing from the Head Palace Master. All of them said: "Then let’s vote anonymously."
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