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At the level of Grand Master, choosing a successor was not simply a matter of closeness or personal ties. Ideological succession mattered just as much. Whether they truly shared the same vision was the key.
If the successor was aligned with the predecessor and continued their path, even carrying it further, then one’s legacy would only grow stronger in posterity.
But if the successor did not share that alignment, then the moment the predecessor departed, the successor might immediately change course and strengthen their legitimacy by denying the achievements of their predecessor. In that case, one’s historical standing would become uncertain.
Worse still, if the successor harbored resentment and, after rising to power, released a secret report exposing everything and shattering the old idol, the consequences would be grim.
Clearly, in Sage Donghua’s eyes, although Yao Pei shared blood ties with him, their ideals diverged. By contrast, Qi Xuansu suited his vision far better. Thus, Sage Donghua’s likely choice was not difficult to guess. After all, like her name, Yao Pei would always prioritize the Yao family before the Pei family.
On the other hand, although the Li...
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