The Undertaker Appears, and the Human Heart Is an Abyss

Hearing Chen Changsheng's words, a flicker of confusion crossed Little Wood's eyes.

"Jade Completion Heavenly Emperor once said that the ruler of Great Bright Heaven should be the most capable. How come, when you say it, there is already a future ruler?"

"Of course, it is understandable for Brother Shi to take that position, but why is Brother Boyue also the future ruler of Great Bright Heaven?"

Faced with Little Wood's questioning, Chen Changsheng rolled his eyes.

"On the surface, the process of selecting future successors in any major power is fair."

"But the real unfairness is hidden in the shadows."

"The harmonious relationship between Jade Completion Heavenly Emperor and Hidden Dragon Master has already become a celebrated tale throughout the Four Brahma Three Realms."

"Looking across Great Bright Heaven, Hidden Dragon Master has countless students and old associates, while Miao Shi regards Jiang Bo Yue as his right-hand man."

"Under such circumstances, would Jiang Bo Yue not be the future ruler of Great Bright Heaven?"

"Once someone wants to replace Jiang Bo Yue, leaving aside whether Jade Completion Heavenly Emperor and Hidden Dragon Master would agree—"

"Would those trusted followers cultivated by Hidden Dragon Master agree?"

"These people hold high positions and great power in Great Bright Heaven. If they set their minds on obstructing someone, it would truly be troublesome."

Hearing this, Little Wood thought for a moment and said, "No wonder you would not let me win great merit in this mission."

"Because once my performance became too dazzling, the people of Great Bright Heaven would see me as a thorn in their eye and a splinter in their flesh."

"But how are you supposed to break this deadlock?"

"If I cannot climb to a higher position, you will not be able to come into contact with