In just two days, nine sons came one after another to visit, trying to entice with various interests, hoping to have me stand behind them.

However, Jiang Shi had never been interested in this power struggle.

Moreover, before the Celestial Demon Sect Leader left, he had already arranged everything clearly, including which son would take over the position, so it was useless even if they came to me now.

In the eyes of these sons, the Celestial Demon Sect Leader being summoned to the Primordial Great Mountains was a certain death, so they didn’t take his previous arrangements seriously.

"Saint Son, you are the person Father values the most and the pillar of our Celestial Demon Sect. I’ll be frank, during this leaderless time, you should step forward quickly to stabilize the sect, lest chaos ensues, and if it truly erupts, our Celestial Demon Sect could be instantly torn apart!"

Ying Xuan said with a stern expression.

"What? The Sect Leader has been gone for only three days, and you’re already fighting to such a degree? Are you planning to split the Celestial Demon Sect?"

Jiang Shi smiled, playing with the teacup in his hand.

"Saint Son, you’re joking. It’s not us who have fought to this extent, but rather the Second Brother who’s been pressing too hard, blocking all other brothers’ paths. In just two days, he’s eliminated a large number of dissenters. If this continues, our Celestial Demon Sect would surely be in danger, Saint Son, you mustn’t just watch."

Ying Xuan clasped his fists again as he spoke.

"Enough, I can’t control this matter."

Jiang Shi gently shook his head and said, "Before the Sect Leader left, everything was arranged. Even coming to me is useless, and besides, the Sect Leader might return. If he finds out you’re all fighting like this, he’ll probably be very disappointed."

"Saint Son, in this current situation, I don’t dare to expect you to suppress the Second Brother, just hope you can appear to stabilize the morale. Otherwise, if the Celestial Demon Sect becomes divided, it will definitely disillusion many elders, causing them to leave!"

Ying Xuan said again.

"Then let them leave. I won’t interfere in this matter."

Jiang Shi shook his head again and said, "Please leave."

"Saint Son."

Ying Xuan’s face showed changes as he bowed once more.

"Go."

Jiang Shi responded.

Ying Xuan’s heart churned with immense frustration, and in the end had no choice but to bow several times and quickly left the place.

Jiang Shi continued playing with the teacup in his hand, his eyes slightly closed, glancing towards the outside of the inn. Although it was just a sidelong glance, he could see most areas clearly.

"Unexpectedly, there have been quite a few people keeping an eye on me over these past two days."

He revealed a slight smile on his face, "The Sect Leader indeed has some good sons!"

He put down the teacup, didn’t linger, and rose to leave, quickly heading towards his residence.

...

In another direction.

Within a tall tower.

An elder fully concealed his presence, his body like a shadow, sticking tightly to the wall, almost indistinguishable from it. His eyes watched Jiang Shi leave from afar, and then his body flickered and disappeared from this place.

Before long, the elder appeared in another courtyard, where he met a young man dressed in a blue robe and immediately relayed everything he had just witnessed to him.

The young man’s face changed slightly, "What? The Eighth Brother also went to see the Black Lotus Saint Child?"

"Yes, Ninth Master."

The elder nodded lightly, "What should we do? Will the Black Lotus Saint Child help him?"

"Dammit!"

The young man took a deep breath, his heart turning gloomy, and began pacing back and forth in the courtyard, "What does the Black Lotus Saint Child mean by this? In just two days, so many brothers have gone to see him, and yet he rejects none. What is he thinking?"

"Ninth Master, why not take action in advance and eliminate the Black Lotus Saint Child first!"

The elder’s eyes flickered, making a gesture of cutting downward with his hand, speaking in a low voice, "Since he can’t be used by us, then eliminate him completely to prevent him from standing behind others!"

"Are you crazy?"

The young man’s face changed slightly, "Do you know what his strength is, and you dare to eliminate him? This guy is not human. I’ve asked Elder Bai before, the Black Lotus Saint Child’s strength is heaven-defying. Even the Sect Leader has suffered under his hand. He’s not Nirvana, but stronger than Nirvana!"

"Stronger than Nirvana?"

The elder was shocked, muttering, "Even if it’s Nirvana, what of it? There are countless profound and mysterious poisons in this world. Even a Nirvana Realm expert might not withstand them. Just secretly poison him, and we can still take him down!"

"No, it’s too risky."

The young man refused decisively, "Don’t say any more."

"Yes, Ninth Master!"

The elder immediately lowered his head, his eyes flickering but full of unwillingness.

...

Meanwhile, in other directions, similar incidents unfolded within various residences.

Each observer secretly reported Jiang Shi’s every movement to their respective superiors, causing their hearts to unrest, sparking anxiety, as they paced back and forth.

Jiang Shi’s strength was evident to all!

At this critical moment, whoever receives his support will surely secure the seat of the Sect Leader.

Yet, until now, nobody knows what Jiang Shi thinks.

So many people have gone to see him, and he has seen them all?

What on earth does he intend to do?

...

In another direction.

Celestial Demon Sect’s other courtyard.

The Second Young Master Ying Long soon heard of this news and immediately turned furious, standing up abruptly.

"The Eighth Brother also went to see the Black Lotus Saint Child?"