"He's willing to step down from the position of Acting Sect Leader.
But without the protection of the fortune that comes with the position, if he tries to face the Seeking Gold tribulation with his path of slaughter, his chances of success... would be cut by more than half.
Knowing his caution, he would never take such a risk."
This meticulous analysis laid bare the full extent of the predicament Nan Dou Master faced.
As Black Slaughter Master listened, his eyes grew brighter, and he couldn't help but press,
"Then, Brother, you mean...?"
Black Mountain Master, gripping a short blade, made a light slash through the air as if severing a possible future from Nan Dou Master's path. His tone was grim as he said,
"Tie him down."
"As long as we keep him firmly shackled to this great ship, the Holy Sect, he will have neither the power nor the time in this life to go south for his Seeking Gold... Then, when his lifespan runs out and he's forced to give up his body and reincarnate..."
