Once the two of them were alone in the study, Su Dai said, "'Netherblood' Ancestor is not to be disturbed before he goes into seclusion again."
"The Jiu A Li Clan has sent Pei Ling to the battlefield of the Anti-Pseudo War. It looks like an opportunity, but it's actually a trap laid by the Jiu A Li Clan."
"You must not act."
"Nor may you let your subordinates act."
"Both the Holy Son and the Saintess are now members of the Li Clan. If they catch you making a mistake, the Li Clan will certainly report it to the Ancestor and demand that you step down early, so the current Holy Son and Saintess can take control of the Sacred Sect!"
Su Lijing showed no surprise. He only frowned and replied, "Of course I know that."
"The biggest problem now is, when will 'Netherblood' Ancestor go into seclusion again?"
"Pei Ling's cultivation is advancing too quickly."
"He hasn't even held the position of Holy Son for a full year, yet his cultivation has already advanced from early Nascent Soul to mid Spirit Transformation—and he's a Myriad Tribulation Deity Transformation!"
"Perhaps in another hundred years, his cultivation will be on par with ours."
"By then, even without the Ancestor's protection, it'll be difficult for us to deal with him."
Su Dai said calmly, "The Ancestor emerged from seclusion because of the changes in the Eternal Night Desert. Once that problem is resolved, he'll most likely go back into seclusion. It certainly won't take a hundred years."
"Don't be impatient."
"In the Sacred Dao, might makes right. For now, wait patiently."
"As long as you don't make a mistake during this time, even if the Ancestor favors Pei Ling, he won't jeopardize your Sect Master Position."
"Once the Ancestor goes into