A bounty for essence blood, the decision to leave! Uncovering secrets, returning to the Sea Ruins domain

Inside the grand hall on the defensive-line island, only three Nascent Soul True Lords remained seated.

"Indeed. I'm counting on him to inherit my mantle."

True Lord Qingwei's eyes glimmered as he spoke. Clearly, he had high hopes for this disciple.

Naturally, neither Lin Changheng nor Yu Susu would say anything to dampen his spirits.

When their own interests were not involved, nodding and offering a word or two of agreement cost them nothing and compromised no principles. Why not oblige?

Besides, this disciple of his truly was quick-witted, with a promising Dao Path ahead.

Thus, the atmosphere in the hall grew even warmer and more harmonious.

Soon, they exhausted that topic, and the three naturally moved on to other matters.

Somehow, the conversation turned to True Lord Qingwei himself.

Lin Changheng also asked after his recent circumstances with concern.

"Thank you for your concern, fellow Daoist-"

True Lord Qingwei had nothing to hide and readily explained a little.

Lin Changheng and Yu Susu finally learned what True Lord Qingwei had been busy with all these years.

As it turned out, True Lord Qingwei had frequently represented the Luminous Jade Palace in outside dealings in his earlier years, and the other two top powers had recognized his ability to coordinate,

handle affairs, and get along with others. After consulting the Luminous Jade Palace, they had specifically transferred him to the alliance to oversee logistics and hold the fort.

Initially, however, they had feared drawing targeted attacks from the Demonic Path and the Demon Race, so they had not publicized it.

Now that considerable time had passed and affairs had stabilized, it could no longer be concealed from those paying attention, so they simply stopped hiding it.

"Oh? I was worried that you might be forced to fight, fellow Daoist Qingwei,