As I said, if Tian Tao did not step forward, or if no other powerful Imperial Venerables stepped forward to recruit the Feather Transformation Emperor—
then the Feather Transformation Emperor could only expose his Sword-Refining Extreme Prison.
Once it was exposed, Tian Tao would surely protect him.
The powerful Imperial Venerables present would also surely negotiate with Elder Linglong in order to recruit the Feather Transformation Emperor.
"Don't worry. Elder Linglong making a move against us openly is far better than dealing with us in the shadows."
"If it were done in secret, there might even be some trouble."
Sikong Jing quietly explained a few more things to Zhan You and the others.
If they were dealt with in secret, the Feather Transformation Emperor would even have needed to find an opportunity to show himself. But now, there was no need.
He only needed to erupt on the spot...
Clearly, Elder Linglong could no longer bear the stifled resentment from before and wanted to win back face for the Spirit Race.
Not far from Sikong Jing and the others...
Liu Shun softly asked, "Senior Sister Tao Qi, why did you drink with Sikong Jing just now? Was it because Elder Tian Tao would definitely protect Feather Alliance Hall and definitely speak up to recruit them?"
Gently shaking her head, Tao Qi replied in a faint, distant tone...
"I don't know whether Patriarch Tian Tao will recruit them. I simply feel that this Sikong Jing of Feather Alliance is worth investing in. Even if he does not continue with the Sword-Refining Extreme Prison, he is surely an extraordinary genius."
Liu Shun froze at that.
Subconsciously, he looked toward Tian Tao. Even Senior Sister Tao Qi did not know Elder Tian Tao's decision.
Her drinking with Sikong Jing had merely been her