The five old men were secretly celebrating already after seeing Lucidity’s pick for the crown prince. This was great news for their five great powers.

Lucidity had terrorized Nine Secrets for three straight generations. All the other lineages felt so feeble in comparison, including behemoths like them.

They needed to tread carefully because if Lucidity wanted to destroy them, they wouldn't be able to stop him.

Thus, appointing an idiot like Li Qiye as the next ruler meant the decline of War Saint Dynasty. 

The five were actually happy now regarding Lucidity’s absolute authority. If this wasn’t the case, he wouldn’t be able to appoint this fool...