Many people did not expect Sage Cihang and Sage Donghua to take such a firm stance. They did not even wait for Qi Xuansu to finish reading his report before directly voicing their opinions, clearly opposing it.0

Moreover, the two were clearly coordinating. Sage Cihang spoke sharply and forcefully, while Donghua took a broader, more strategic perspective, emphasizing they were not seeking glory and were able to face mistakes. It was obviously meant to silence certain voices.0

This was precisely where Sage Qingwei found himself at a disadvantage. If Li Changge had been in Qi Xuansu’s position, the contents of the report would have remained confidential. Even if Sage Donghua and Sage Cihang could guess the Taiping Sect’s intentions, they would not know the details. But Qi Xuansu held that position, and since the draft passed through his hands, and he had already met both of them, the details had long been leaked.0

Sage Qingwei knew this would happen, but he could not prevent...0