Yet beneath the fervor, undercurrents were stirring.
As everyone knew, when people had been suppressed for too long, once they were finally freed, they would rebound with unprecedented force.
The Tang Sect was no different.
Ever since the sect had fallen into decline, even its elders had kept a lower profile than anyone whenever they went out.
But ever since Tang Ya obtained the Sea God Inheritance, even the most ordinary servant disciple of the sect had felt honored, holding their head high with pride.
Only a few days had passed.
The news that the Tang Sect had obtained the Sea God Inheritance spread through the surrounding powers as if it had sprouted wings.
Especially to the Iron Blood Sect, which often clashed with the Tang Sect.
The Iron Blood Sect, council hall.
After hearing the report from the scout, Sect Master Tie Li's face darkened until it seemed water might drip from it.
He slammed his hand onto the table, jolting the teacups into the air.
"Damn the Tang Sect! They actually obtained the Sea God Inheritance!"
Tie Li gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with jealousy and resentment. "With the Sea God Inheritance, the Tang Sect is sure to flourish. When that happens, will there be any place left for my Iron Blood Sect?!"
"Sect Master, this matter is no small concern."
The enforcement elder beside him furrowed his brows and said gravely, "The Sea God Inheritance is a trial to become a god! If Tang Ya really inherits the Sea God's Power, our Iron Blood Sect may face annihilation!"
"We have to stop her!"
A vicious glint flashed in Tie Li's eyes. "Before that little girl has a chance to grow, we have to nip her in the bud!"
"But Sect Master, the Tang Sect now has