The Purple Dusk Demon had sent so many spies into the Eastern Glory World to stir up trouble. Had the Eastern Glory World not sent even one spy back?
And what about An Ruoshui, the Water Immortal?
So the higher-ups had probably sensed the coming war long ago and wanted to forge stronger ties with the Heavenly Court.
Ying Tiecheng, a True Disciple of an Immortal Sect's Direct Lineage, was an ideal bridge between the two powers.
The Eastern Flower Heavenly Court had likely understood that too. Otherwise, how had Ying Tiecheng become the True Lord of Happy Tour Heaven the moment he joined?
In an instant, Tang Changsheng pieced together why Ying Tiecheng had joined the Heavenly Court.
As for Ying Tiecheng himself... his position in the Azure Sea True Void Palace was much like Tang Changsheng's. Both were in an awkward spot!
On one hand, each stood out like a crane among chickens. On the other, neither was a good choice to inherit the position of Sect Leader!
Tang Changsheng had joined partway through his cultivation, so he lacked deep roots in the order. He had also spent his time outside the nine main peaks, with little contact among its various factions...
A leader needed more than ability. Most importantly, he needed the support of the order's factions.
Tang Changsheng did not know the details of Ying Tiecheng's situation, but one thing was clear.
If the Azure Sea True Void Palace had truly wanted Ying Tiecheng as its next Sect Leader, You Mengde and the others would never have stood a chance...
Yet the question of who would inherit that position had remained unresolved. That alone revealed the palace's intentions.
Seen in that light, Ying Tiecheng's departure for the Heavenly Court was a blessing both for him and