The Imperial Court's calculations were astute—this operation targeted the Shenxiao Sect and the Guanghan Palace, using the Flower Fairy incident to weaken the power of both.
Moreover, the initial brunt was borne by the Shenxiao Sect, with Guanghan Palace still having its own insiders.
In addition, the Taiqing Daoist Temple was temporarily left alone, and all other sects had already been drawn to their side. Ji Ye, as the number one bootlicker, has now chosen neutrality, which speaks volumes of the Imperial Court's tactics.
Where there was no movement, there was silence, but once they moved, it was with the force of a thunderbolt.
A storm was brewing, and the wind filled the building.
But there were those who hoped for the storm. How could they rise to power if not through trials and tribulations?
Each major upheaval signified a reallocation of resources. After years of peace, it was time for a grand battle.