In the void, Mu Cangming stood with his hands behind his back. His black robes and long black hair fluttered in the currents stirred by the power of the void.
The other Heavenly Venerables had already left. Only Mu Cangming remained.
His gaze was cast into the void, seemingly fixed upon some unknown place with deep concentration.
Buzz!
The void rippled, and True Lord Yunhe appeared within it. It was as though he stood upon a tranquil surface of water, spatial ripples spreading outward beneath his feet as he looked toward Mu Cangming.
"Master!"
Yunhe suppressed the unease in his heart and bowed respectfully.
Mu Cangming slowly turned to look at the respectfully bowing Yunhe and said in a measured voice, "Yunhe, rise!"
Only then did Yunhe slowly straighten, still respectfully lowering his head and standing there, not daring the slightest breach of decorum.
"Yunhe, are you dissatisfied with your master's arrangements?" Mu Cangming's voice carried through the void. Yunhe's body stiffened slightly; he had not expected his master to summon him over this matter.
One had to know that Mu Cangming had always acted forcefully and spoken little. He rarely offered explanations.
His eyes reddened slightly as he said respectfully:
"This disciple does not dare conceal it from Master. At first, I was somewhat dissatisfied and could not understand it. But later, I came to understand. Master's arrangement is correct. For the Tianli Sect as it stands now, Fang Mo is the most suitable candidate!"
"Oh? You came to understand? Then tell me, why is Fang Mo the most suitable?"
Mu Cangming slightly raised his eyes and looked at Yunhe.
Yunhe said respectfully:
"If we speak solely of seniority, this disciple is not suited to succeed to the position of First Vice Sect Master. At the very least, Cen