Hearing the secretary's words, Elder Miao and Elder Xu could not help but glance at each other.

To be honest, although both of them speculated that Qiu Tu might convene a meeting of the elders soon, they did not expect it to be so soon.

'Qiu Tu is indeed in a hurry....'

Their sharp political instincts detected something unusual.

Therefore, Elder Miao coughed and then solemnly asked, "When will the meeting be held? Who informed us?"

Hearing Elder Miao's question, the secretary quickly bowed and replied, "Reporting to Elder Miao. It was the Secretariat that notified us, stating the meeting will be held at 1 PM."

Elder Miao nodded thoughtfully, then said, "Understood, you may leave."

The secretary bowed again and then quickly walked out of the courtyard.

As they watched the secretary's figure gradually vanish at the courtyard's entrance, the two elders exchanged glances.

Elder Miao tentatively asked, "Could it be that Qiu Tu... plans to take action today?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Xu's cataracted eyes revealed a few moments of contemplation. "It's very possible."

Elder Miao asked, "Then... what should we do?"

Elder Xu picked up a teacup from the table, sipped slowly, and then said unhurriedly, "What can we do?"

"Do you think we have any room for choice?"

Elder Xu said with some emotion, "Don't regard us as the former upper echelons of the Sanctuary."

"Understand your position."

"In fact, we are not much different from the common people, like ants on the ground."

"If we had voluntarily submitted back then, we would have a place in the new system."

"But we were forced to yield when they knocked at our door."

"Now, the fact that Qiu Tu is still willing to keep us in position is already commendable."

"Moreover... who is Qiu Tu?"

"He is the super order Cataclysmic who has slain a Seventh Rank Evil God and enslaved a Sixth Rank Evil God."

"Combined with his high-level status, he is untouchable, even for nuclear weapons."

"Hence, when faced with him, we are like fish on the chopping board, completely helpless."

Pausing here, Elder Xu concluded, "Let me tell you. No matter what happens this afternoon, we should refrain from making any comments."

"For this meeting, we should only bring our ears, not our mouths....."

Hearing Elder Xu's sincere advice, Elder Miao's face showed a hint of deep thought and then nodded reflectively.

...

Meanwhile.

Seventh Sanctuary. Wei Family.

As one of the original Three Giants of the Seventh Sanctuary,

The Wei Family went through the "Establishment of the Seventh Sanctuary," "Partridge Platform Incident," and the "Qiu Lin Coup" but still stood at the pinnacle of power within the Seventh Sanctuary.

Now, only the Family Head, Wei Zhengze, remains of the four original founders of the Seventh Sanctuary, while decades of changes have left only the Wei Family consistent.

This demonstrates the Wei Family's ability to judge the situation and its strength.

At this time, in the main house of the Wei Mansion,

The head of the Wei Family, Wei Zhengze, listened to the report from the head of the Wei Family intelligence system with a face of solemnity. His fingers gently tapped on the table, quietly pondering.

After a moment, he returned to his senses, then looked at this head of the intelligence system, and confirmed, "So, you mean... Qiu Tu has reached an agreement with the Third Sanctuary."

"The Third Sanctuary will help him deal with other sanctuaries, then actively promote him to become the number one of our Sanctuary?"

"And after Qiu Tu takes great power, he will agree to a series of unequal treaties with them?"

"This even includes allowing the Third Sanctuary to set up offices and station troops in the provinces of the Seventh Sanctuary?"

Hearing Wei Zhengze's words, the head of intelligence slightly nodded and affirmed, "Yes."

Wei Zhengze's face showed mild anger, "What is Qiu Tu doing? Isn't this turning the Seventh Sanctuary into a semi-colony?!"

Upon hearing Wei Zhengze's words, the head of intelligence quickly coughed and gently reminded, "Family Head, be cautious with your words."

Upon the reminder, Wei Zhengze realized his slip.

So he quickly covered it up by picking up a teacup and taking a sip of tea.

He sipped this tea for a good three or four seconds.

After those three or four seconds, he adjusted his mood, then put down the tea, and said with a face of neither joy nor sorrow, "Does Lin Xi know about this news?"

Lin Xi is Princess Xi.

The head of intelligence nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "She must have known long ago."

Wei Zhengze's fingers lightly tapped on the table, quietly pondering.

After a moment, he opened his mouth and said, "Although it's unclear what agreement has been reached between Qiu Tu and Lin Xi."

"But if I am not mistaken, it must involve conditions regarding how the interests of the Seventh Sanctuary would be distributed."

"Now, not only has Qiu Tu sold out the Seventh Sanctuary, turning it into a semi-colony of the Third Sanctuary, but is also preparing to remove her from power in less than a month."

"If I were her, I certainly wouldn't hand over power so easily."

Hearing Wei Zhengze's analysis, the head of the intelligence agency hesitantly nodded, "It can be considered that way."

"During our recent contacts with Lin Xi, we conducted a general personality mapping of her."

"This woman has a strong sense of revenge. She is also deep and considerate."

"If Qiu Tu dares to scheme against her so, she certainly wouldn't spare him."

"So, my advice is that we remain observant and neutral, and watch the tigers fight from a mountain top."

"After all.... as they fight, the ones who stand to benefit are us..."

Hearing the intelligence chief speak, Wei Zhengze's face showed a hint of understanding.