"The position of Eighth Enshrined is an open stratagem."
"Oh?"
"The Enshrined Elders appear to devote themselves to secluded cultivation, yet they have decision-making powers the Elder Hall lacks. In other words, they're like a sharp sword hanging over your head, with the authority to strip you of your position as Pontiff at any moment!"
This was no idle talk. During the Battle of Jialing Pass in the original story, Bibi Dong was gravely wounded by Tang San. To make room for Qian Renxue, the Enshrined Elders behaved like utter bastards, seizing the opportunity to take power and drive her from the papal throne.
After so many years as Pontiff, even without achievements, she deserved credit for her toil. Extreme as Bibi Dong was, she genuinely had Spirit Hall's interests at heart.
Otherwise, she would never have agreed to pass her position to Qian Renxue during the final God War at Jialing Pass.
But the price was enormous. Even after she ultimately inherited the Rakshasa God's position and turned the tables, the Enshrined Elders' interference still left her sewing a wedding dress for someone else.
Qian Daoliu was even less human. Seemingly detached from worldly affairs, his heart was actually blacker than anyone's. He had long since mapped out everything for her. Knowing her daughter was her sole weakness, both the Six-Winged Angel family and Spirit Hall pushed Qian Renxue to the forefront, making her hesitate to throw stones for fear of hitting the precious vase.
Subjected to Qian Xunji's secret chamber, treated as a breeding tool, made Spirit Hall's professional manager...
People at least knew to offer their tools a little sweetness, but when it came to Bibi Dong, she got absolutely nothing.
The conversation paused for the moment. After taking in all this information, towering waves surged through