As soon as the Radiant Church's decree appointing an elder reached the Principality of Klan, Grand Duke Kelin's excited voice rang out once more in the palace council hall. This time, his words were filled with carefully considered urgency and expectation.
"Everyone, Shiheng is the pillar of our Principality of Klan. Though his name is already renowned, he still has a long road ahead. The path to the Saint Pinnacle is strewn with thorns, and he cannot afford the slightest distraction!" Grand Duke Kelin slapped the table, his gaze sweeping over the three warriors of the ninth rank and the senior Church official in the hall. His tone brooked no argument. "Relay my command immediately: recall Shiheng to the principality at once! After this crushing defeat, the Shadow Church will certainly not dare attack the Magic Crystal Vein again in the near future. There is no need for him to remain on the front line."
He paused, a trace of appreciation flashing in his eyes, then continued, "Pass on my secret order. Clear out the finest cultivation chamber within the principality, and gather the very best healing pills and supplementary resources for Shiheng's exclusive use. He is a genius seen only once in ten thousand years. We must let him stay clear of worldly strife and train in peace, so he can refine his battle qi and break through to the Saint level as soon as possible!"
Everyone in the hall was a warrior of the ninth rank, and they nodded in agreement. They knew that, with Shiheng's current strength, he could still hold sway over a region even if he returned to the principality for a time. More importantly, they understood that comprehending "momentum" was only the threshold of the Saint level, yet Shiheng could contend with a Saint