As Mo Yu's words hung in the air, every elder in the hall turned their eyes toward Jiang Chen.
At only twenty years old, Jiang Chen had already begun to comprehend the Sword Dao, wielding the combat power of a Dao Comprehension realm cultivator. Such talent was unparalleled across the Immortal Martial Continent—without equal under the heavens.
Watching events unfold, Jiang Chen felt a quiet amusement. He knew all too well why things were moving in his favor.
Fang Yuan's fall meant that many opportunities once destined for the protagonist had now become his to claim.
This was, indeed, an unexpected reward for taking down the protagonist.
"During the gathering of the three major forces, we should propose this plan," Li Shang added. "The Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace, the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple, and the other factions should channel their resources into Holy Son Jiang Chen's cultivation!"