"What?" Eminent Jiguang's proclamation caused an uproar. Major and minor pathkeepers have long been considered to be of higher status than normal eminents because they represented the top talent of Myriadpath Valley. Almost without exception, they were from the Three Exalted Houses. Few, if any, from other houses could get that title.0

The nomination of any minor pathkeeper had to be judged by all Three Exalted Houses together. Candidates would be evaluated based on both talent and actualized combat capabilities, and receive recognition from the three houses and the valley lord to be able to bear the title. They were unquestionably...0