When the messenger from the Southern Sea God Realm left, Yun Che’s eyes flashed with a dark light.

“Officially appointing a crown prince is usually something that requires a long period of preparation. Even if they’re sending out invitations to all the realms, they will normally do it at least a month in advance,” Qianye Ying’er said in a measured voice. “It’s obvious that they’re plotting something with this sudden move of theirs.”

“They’re testing the ...