For the Lord of Tianshu Peak, this was a matter that served two purposes at once.
First, the fact that Zhao Xuan had used his sword qi to kill Xiang Chu could not be made public. Outsiders would not believe it was an accident on Zhao Xuan's part; they would assume the Lord of Tianshu Peak had done it and simply found a disciple to take the blame. Having Song Yuanqiao take responsibility for the deed was the best way to clear his own name of suspicion.
Second, he had raised Song Yuanqiao since childhood, and the two were as close as father and son. Moreover, Song Yuanqiao was exceptionally talented, outshining all other sect masters' disciples and ranking near the top of the Soaring Dragon Ranking. Why shouldn't he become the Dao Child and inherit the position of Sect Master? Was his reputation not great enough? Were his merits insufficient? What about cutting down the grandson of the Demon Lord and ranking twelfth on the Soaring Dragon Ranking?
Chapter 80