As the Fujiwara Family's stabilizing pillar, the Fujiwara Ancestor's prestige was naturally beyond anyone's reach.
The moment he appeared, he suppressed the entire hall, lecturing both the current family head and the future one, giving each of them an equal reprimand.
However, from his tone, many of the Fujiwara Family's minor leaders could tell that the Fujiwara Ancestor favored eldest son Fujiwara Taku more.
He likely believed that the Fujiwara Family Head would have to step down sooner or later, and that he should not undermine his successor's authority like this. The ancestor had come out to support Fujiwara Taku.
After the Fujiwara Ancestor ascended, the Fujiwara Family Head would likely take his place as the Fujiwara Family's stabilizing pillar, appearing less often and suppressing himself as much as possible to avoid being forcibly ascended, all to preserve the family's prosperity.
He would wait until Fujiwara Taku broke through to become an Elite Intruder and the next generation's successor had begun to mature, then ascend as the current Fujiwara Ancestor had.
That could take a very long time.
The Fujiwara Ancestor had been forced to hold on bitterly until the Fujiwara Family Head grew to his current level because the next Flag Bearer had died unexpectedly.
Having gone through such an experience, he naturally understood the importance of one's character. The Fujiwara Family Head's continued attachment to power had to be addressed.
There could not be two voices within the family.
"Ancestor."
Feeling the ancestor's support, Fujiwara Taku was filled with excitement and gratitude, earning a kindly smile from the Fujiwara Ancestor.
"Second Granduncle, I beg to differ."
The Fujiwara Family Head immediately spoke up to refute this highly respected ancestor, leaving everyone in the hall in uproar.
The ancestor rarely showed himself, especially after being injured recently, but whenever