Sects, clans, and even the ruling courts of the Great Desolation World all had halls that registered and monitored the lifespans of their members. Naturally, higher-ranked elements deserved greater attention, and their falls often triggered unique phenomena that warned the whole faction so its leaders could react immediately. In the White Immortal sect, for example, whenever a great elder fell, thunderous noises and mourning cries resounded from the Life Plate hall, and a pre-programmed voice announced the elder's death.
"Lady Ziyun has fallen!"
Flu season is at it again T_T. My proofreading probably wasn't that good. If you find mistakes, feel free to mention them in paragraph commentss.