Wu Shuai advanced to rank eight and finally broke through the encirclement, the pressure upon him plummeting. Not only that, he had found the sole hope of defeating Heavenly Court: borrowing Red Lotus's power.
Although Red Lotus had not become a venerable, he had long been destined to become one in the future. This was merely speculation, yet many in the Gu Immortal Realm leaned toward it. Otherwise, why would Dragon Duke and Heavenly Court go to every possible length to keep him? When Dragon Duke had descended and taken him as a disciple of his own accord, it had been an exceedingly clear signal.
After speaking with Gu Liang, Wu Shuai decided to change his strategy. He ceased the attack and no longer acted as he had before.
Originally, when he advanced to rank eight, the Dragonman clan had been filled with immense anticipation. At last, they had a rank eight great expert who could stand up for them.
Yet Wu Shuai began drawing close to Heavenly Court and the Ten Great Ancient Sects of Central Continent, leaving countless dragonmen unable to understand.
Wu Shuai made tremendous efforts, putting on the appearance of someone who had awakened to his errors. Gradually, he won the favor and trust of the Ten Great Ancient Sects. He deliberately approached Heavenly Court, going to every possible length to gather intelligence on it.
He had even funded the construction of an Immortal Gu House for Heavenly Court.
Regarding the conflict between dragonmen and humans, he changed his stance as well, suppressing dragonmen and safeguarding human interests.
Nearly a hundred years passed. Wu Shuai achieved many successes, yet he never gained Heavenly Court's trust.
"What should I do?" Wu Shuai agonized as he discussed it with Gu Liang.
Gu Liang said, "You are a dragonman.