This incident is certainly unexpected, but when Kou Xuejiao truly started pushing it forward, there were far too many possibilities behind it. Initially, this transformation concerning Saint Water was enveloped in too much fog, leaving people baffled.

Huo Shiji’s admiration for Zhongxuan Zun was always consistent, which many people were aware of. But now that Huo Shiji is dead, Kou Xuejiao still wants Zhongxuan Zun to join the sect, even welcoming him as the Sect Master of Blood River Sect. This makes it somewhat difficult to understand.

Considering Huo Shiji has passed away, it is almost impossible for Blood River Sect to maintain autonomy after bringing in Zhongxuan Zun. Is Kou Xuejiao unaware of this?

Is she purely loyal to Huo Shiji, respecting the former Sect Master’s will, or does she have other intentions?

Even though Ruan Qin was a Star Divination Grandmaster, it’s hard to foresee the changes in people’s hearts, especially without any intelligence, causing quite a bit of confusion.

Seeing his master not saying a word, Yu Xiaochen was both shocked and angered: "Zhongxuan Zun was not even a member of our Blood River Sect before, yet now he’s to be treated with the position of Sect Master? How can such an ancient sect position be treated so trivially!"

"What do you mean by trivially?" Kou Xuejiao asked him, "Is Sect Master Huo’s will trivial, or is our respect for Sect Master Huo trivial?"

Yu Xiaochen said, "When Sect Master Huo said it back then, perhaps he was just speaking casually."

"You say the Sect Master was speaking casually back then, are you unaware of it? Is your master unaware of it?" Kou Xuejiao turned to ask Peng Chongjian, "Brother, what do you say?"

Facing the two protectors of Blood River Sect, Elder You and Elder Zhang are currently not in the sect. The numerous Blood River Sect disciples in the square couldn’t help but be confused, not knowing which side to lean towards.

As spectators witnessing this scene, Si Yu’an and Chen Pu have conspiracy theories swirling in their minds that could fill a book.

Although Si Yu’an compromised on Jin’an Mansion’s issues and laughed and talked with Ruan Qin, this doesn’t mean he is pleased to see Blood River Sect being led by people of Qi Kingdom.

Once Blood River Sect loses its independence, what does the Sword Pavilion, positioned alongside the Nanxia Governor’s Mansion, have to rely on?

He stood with folded arms, not speaking first. He knew that with Chen Pu’s principles, he was more likely to act impulsively.

Sure enough, Chen Pu spoke again, this Master of the Confucianist Gate seriously addressed Peng Chongjian and Kou Xuejiao: "Blood River Sect is an ancient sect with historical honor. The matters of Blood River Sect are your internal matters. I will not interfere, and I hope you are not swayed by external interference, handle sect matters originating from sincerity and aligning with sect realities. On behalf of Twilight Drum Academy, I guarantee your autonomy. I believe the Sword Pavilion and Triple Punishment Palace will have the same stance."

This was almost openly telling them—if you are being threatened, then blink. Do not fear the people of Qi Kingdom, Twilight Drum Academy will back you up.

Ruan Qin looked helpless, with a very complex mood.

As one of the top decision-makers of the Qi Xia War, he naturally had more understanding about Blood River Sect. He also knew why Qi Kingdom was able to invite Huo Shiji at that time to take action against Southern Dipper Palace’s Lord Changsheng, catching Summer Country off guard. It involved a huge secret and concerned Emperor Qi’s subsequent plans in South Border.

This time coming to Blood River Sect, he came with the determination to resolve thirty years of border issues in South Border. But the unexpected incidents kept occurring.

The chaos of Evil Sea is so severe that even Bodhi Evil Ancestor has appeared, this is the first. True Monarch Xuehe honorably fell because of the sudden turmoil from Saint Water, this is the second. Now Kou Xuejiao is respecting Huo Shiji’s will to invite Zhongxuan Zun to become the Sect Master of Blood River Sect, this is the third.

Now Si Yu’an and Chen Pu are staring at him like thieves, but he doesn’t know what the changes in Blood River Sect are truly due to.

He really wanted to cast a divination on the spot, predicting it till the skies turn dark.

But amidst such chaotic sentiments, divination can easily be exploited by those with intentions, wise men do not act here.

He could only watch and observe the changes quietly.

Yu Xiaochen nearby was almost moved to tears, President Chen was really a good person! The Triple Punishment Palace is ruthless and cold-blooded, the Sword Pavilion watches indifferently as Qi Kingdom exploits the situation. Only President Chen of Twilight Drum Academy has always clearly protected Blood River Sect.

"Yes, Master!" Yu Xiaochen said: "This is now, that was then. Sect Master later didn’t pursue Zhongxuan Zun, which indicates that he wasn’t serious. We..."

Peng Chongjian, however, sighed: "Sect Master was serious back then, he really admired Zhongxuan Zun. He also told me that there might be unpredicted calamities from Evil Sea, and no one could shoulder Blood River Sect’s future. Only an unparalleled genius like Zhongxuan Zun could bring hope to our Blood River Sect."

Perhaps due to weakness, the gaze of this True Man who Moves Mountains felt somewhat bewildered at the moment: "Could it be related to today?"

Jiang Wang was not familiar with Huo Shiji, the True Monarch Xuehe.

Just knowing his involvement in the joint action of True Lord Of Sinking City Wei Xun, penetrating Cang Sea to assault Wan Tong. Knowing he appreciated Zhongxuan Zun, wanting to take him as a disciple. Knowing his participation in the Qi Xia War, blocking Southern Dipper Palace’s Lord Changsheng.

Knowing these, but just these.

The life of a True Monarch like Yan Dao, of course, is wide and mighty, far from limited to just this.

But as the Sect Master of Blood River Sect, he seldom ventured into the world whilst suppressing Saint Water for years, and died so abruptly in Evil Sea. In Jiang Wang’s impression as a passerby, only these remained.