Initially, Ninth Master favored Xue Meng as his successor, but Xue Meng was led astray by Wuhen and became single-mindedly focused on learning swordsmanship.

It's reasonable for Ying Jiu to settle for second best and choose Zhao Ziyan as his successor.

Zhao Ziyan's talent was probably earned through intelligence...

Zhao Ziyan did not follow her senior brother but returned to the table with Shadow, preparing to bury herself in studying her notes.

She suddenly realized that her eldest and second eldest sisters had sat down next to her at some point.

Ying smiled faintly and asked softly,

"Little Zhao, it was my fault before, making you represent the War King in battle..."

"Not good? What's wrong with it?"

Zhao Ziyan was confused. Why was everyone acting so strangely today?

"Is the reason I'm represented Wang Yi in this battle not because they're afraid I'll become overly ambitious, but to teach me that those who achieve great things can be flexible and resilient, combining gentleness with strength..."

Zhao Ziyan had discussed this matter privately with Death Song.

After being enlightened by Death Song, Zhao Ziyan suddenly understood.

Shadow is really focusing on developing himself!

I can't let my older sister and the others down!

Karthus is absolutely right!

Listening to Zhao Ziyan's divine understanding, Ying nodded repeatedly.

"Yes! That's exactly what my sister meant!"

"Let's talk about your teacher. Did your teacher use a knife?"

While Shadow One, Shadow Two, and the self-destructing young man were chatting, all the other shadows pricked up their ears to listen.

Even after leaving Shadow's table, Xiaoyao still didn't leave the Wolf's Den.

This time, even Elder Lan was somewhat surprised.

Xiaoyao walked straight to Zhao Qian, where a goblin trembled and slumped under the table.

These natives from the Eternal Tower fear freedom more than anyone else.

Xiaoyao looked at Zhao Qian.

"They've all been evacuated."

Zhao Qian nodded, "Understood."

Previously, in order to prepare for possible unforeseen circumstances, Xiaoyao had issued orders to prepare for war.

Now that Shura hasn't left, those who were preparing for battle can naturally withdraw.

After saying this, Xiaoyao walked out of the wolf den and transformed into white clouds. This projection was preparing to return to the Eternal Tower.

His true form has remained on the ninety-ninth floor and has never left.

Just then, Xiaoyao suddenly realized something.

What He wanted to say to Shura was not 'It's alright'.

White clouds, gone and then returned.

This time, no one noticed anything unusual.

A Taoist priest appeared out of thin air in front of Ye Bai.

Not again?!

Ye Bai felt that his heart wasn't very good...

Before Ye Bai could speak,

Xiaoyao left behind a single sentence before vanishing once more.

"Thanks."