Many among the Zhang family were gnashing their teeth in anger, wishing they could pull Zhang Yuelu down and replace her themselves.0

It was bad enough that Zhang Yuelu received such treatment, but even that outsider was elevated merely by association with her. This was a tremendous honor, and they had no grounds to oppose it.0

When Zhang Yuelu was not yet a formidable figure, the Heavenly Preceptor had treated her coldly, not because he feared the main branch of the Zhang family, but because he was protecting her, ensuring fair treatment across the board.0

Since the Heavenly Preceptor had shown no partiality, the main branch of the Zhang family had no excuse to complain. They could not publicly raise the issue of minor branches overtaking them without violating Daoist ideals of equality. So they resorted to covert methods, like sending Zhang Yuelu to Beichen Hall, which was led by their long-time rival.0

But now, Zhang Yuelu had proven herself and grown powerful, becoming the youngest third-rank Youyi Daoist master and the Deputy Tiangang Hall Master. She had also made significant contributions in the recent Wuxing Mountain mission.0

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