From beginning to end, Hou Niao always maintained a smile, which made those watching him in secret unable to discern his true thoughts.
Should I humble myself?
Now that I've achieved my goal, is there really a need to burn my bridges and become sworn enemies?
Having successfully become a True Disciple, with twenty years ahead of me, my strength alone should solidify my status in the Shan Sect, not to mention my close relationship with the Heavenly Heart Pavilion. As an implicitly acknowledged disciple, my ascent to the Constellation True Inheritor is certainly seen as welcome by the Heavenly Heart Pavilion, right?
I'm satisfied, the Quanzhen Sect is satisfied, and the Dao lineage faces no risk of inner conflict, except for those four Master who are stubbornly attached to their principles.
