Qian Daoliu's words successfully opened Qian Renxue's eyes.
Ever since the last Council of Elders meeting, Han Yu's proposal to unify the continent had become the primary focus of Spirit Hall's future efforts.
To achieve unification, launching a continental war was inevitable. But Spirit Hall could never be the direct instigator of the war, or it would trigger uncontrollable consequences.
Now, Spirit Hall had used its reconciliation with the Clear Sky Sect to send a message of peace to the outside world. Once war broke out in the future, their position would be entirely different. After all, Spirit Hall's contributions to the continent's security were obvious to all. Trying to shift the blame onto Spirit Hall in the future would be completely futile. Some might even turn their sights on the Clear Sky Sect.
Those arrogant and unruly people might not appreciate Spirit Hall's goodwill even if it was offered to them. When the time came, a little propaganda would be enough to turn the Clear Sky Sect into sinners of history.
"Grandfather, why can't I think that deeply? The Eighth Elder isn't much older than I am, yet he was able to reform Spirit Hall and accomplish something so monumental," Qian Renxue said shamefully.
Back when she had been undercover in the Heaven Dou Empire, she had been confident that her accumulated knowledge would let her control the overall situation with ease. But after coming to Spirit Hall, she felt like a complete newcomer who understood almost nothing.
Qian Daoliu gently stroked her forehead and smiled. "Xue Er, when you were in the Heaven Dou Empire, your plans could be carried out without resistance or consequences because Xue Ye and many Heaven Dou Empire officials supported you from behind the scenes. In Spirit Hall, the Pope is the absolute