A Sudden Shift in the Situation

Tang Jingyue's words plunged the scene into silence. Fei Jingxin and the others were equally astonished by the Holy Heaven Cult's decision.

Guan Yue?

The National Preceptor of the Blood Prison Dynasty?

They had never expected the Holy Heaven Cult to choose him.

As the National Preceptor of the Blood Prison Dynasty, they had all heard more or less of Guan Yue's reputation. As the Blood Emperor's strategist and close friend, the National Preceptor's Residence held a position of vital importance within the Blood Prison Dynasty.

But for Guan Yue to become the new Blood Emperor—even the Beast Emperor aside, Fei Jingxin herself felt he was somewhat unqualified. After all, Xiao Xuanxin's methods and resolve were among the very best in all of Midstream.

Though he usually looked like nothing more than a kindly old man, nearly all of them had suffered losses at the Blood Emperor's hands.

The most obvious example was the previous King Conferral Ceremony. Even now, the Beast Emperor was still seething over it.

Aside from methods, cultivation was also an important measure. If Guan Yue became the Blood Emperor, it meant his status would be equal to theirs—but Guan Yue's strength simply did not match that standing.

Unless...

Fei Jingxin seemed to have thought of something and slowly turned her gaze toward Bai Yu.

Unless the Feather Spirit Dynasty helped him!

The Feather Spirit Dynasty was the only place in Midstream that produced Great Medicine. With such resources, Guan Yue would have bargaining chips in hand. On top of that, the Heavenly Demon Sect in Downstream was itself part of the National Preceptor's Residence.

Once Guan Yue became the Blood Emperor, there would be a direct line connecting him to Downstream, with most of the Blood Prison Dynasty's formidable forces held firmly in his grasp.