Zhang Yuxian's Dharma manifestation appeared in full, its oppressive might filling the sky.
Yet Lu Ze faced him at ease, seemingly unaffected, which surprised Zhang Yuxian somewhat.
A bolt of Purple Thunder descended from the heavens, and the Fierce Buddha manifestation behind Zhang Yuxian slowly dissipated. Only then did the atmosphere ease.
"Elder Zhang, you cannot throw accusations around."
Chao Wendao looked at Zhang Yuxian with displeasure, his tone already turning hostile.
"Lu Ze is a True Disciple of our Spirit Cloud Sect. His reputation is our sect's reputation... and you dare slander him by claiming he has entered the Demon Path!?"
At those words, Lu Ze could not help curling his lip.
Reputation...
He had lost that long ago.
"A disciple of your Spirit Cloud Sect actually seeks to excuse a demonic cultivator. What punishment does that warrant?"
Zhang Yuxian pressed his advantage relentlessly, seizing on Lu Ze's words about releasing that demonic cultivator. Even before Chao Wendao, he did not back down an inch.
"..."
Chao Wendao paused.
Zhong Yi and Lu Ze were both his treasured disciples.
With the two of them speaking up for that demonic cultivator in succession, there was probably more to this matter than met the eye. Those rumors circulating among the people might well be true.
But in his position as Grand Elder, there were indeed some matters in which he could not easily intervene.
"Though this request is unreasonable... it is, after all, the reward for first place. There is no reason we cannot delay this matter a little and hold an inquiry before carrying out the sentence."
"No."
Zhang Yuxian shook his head with a cold laugh.
He swept his hand, and the enormous formation at the center of the Demon Slaying Platform lit up.
The next moment,
he transported