This battle, from the start, has always been too mystical, providing enough evidence to support speculation in any direction.
For years the Pirate Group had been holding the position of "third leader" open for San Niang, with Hai Qianfan always only claiming to be the "temporary leader". The moment San Niang returned, he willingly ceded power without showing any desire to fight for it. If he had wanted to control the Pirate Group, honestly, it would have been child's play—San Niang would not have contested it at all. Was there really any need for such a performance?
Besides, over the years, there had been changes within the Pirate Group. Newcomers had been consistently educated about the existence of the third leader out there, to be followed upon her return. This wasn't something that could be easily feigned; the attitude of the pirates was apparent at a glance.
