Affiliated forces, too, were ranked into high and low. Back then, the Town Sea Sect had been an affiliated force of the Spirit Taming Sect.
Yet the status of Town Sea Sect disciples had not been the slightest bit lower than that of Spirit Taming Sect disciples of the same rank.
Some affiliated forces, however, existed solely to serve as scapegoats for their parent forces.
Just like the Wang Clan before it rose to prominence—in the eyes of the Netherworld Sect, it had been nothing more than a tool to reduce the casualties among their own disciples.
What the Wang Clan received in return was merely nominal protection.
It made other forces feel the faintest trace of hesitation when they considered making a move against the Wang Clan.
When elders of the Outsider Faction bullied old lineages such as the Wang Clan, no one stepped forward to speak a word of justice for them either.
Both were affiliated forces, yet their status and treatment were as different as heaven and earth.
If it was the former, then naturally it would be a good thing.
Nine Ghost True Monarch had witnessed Wang Daoyuan's strength firsthand.
Even two Ten Thousand Year Corpse Puppets had been suppressed by him.
With such strength, he could utterly dominate the entire Seven Stars Sea Cultivation World.
Especially those two magical artifacts—either one far surpassed the Golden Furnace.
What terrifying foundation of inheritance must stand behind someone who possessed such artifacts?
The Town Sea Sect had found a mighty patron. At the very least, it would no longer need to worry about being destroyed by other forces.
But if it was the latter, then whether the Town Sea Sect survived or perished would make little difference.
Wang Daoyuan naturally understood his concerns, but in the Seven Stars