Seeing that Lu Ze had remained silent for so long, Chi Shengtian let out a quiet sigh.
That made sense.
Sky Profound Gate had mobilized the strength of the entire sect, yet it still could not resolve the karma involved.
Handing it to one person?
Even if he died and his Dao vanished, he likely would not be able to bear it.
He fully understood Lu Ze's desire to preserve his own life.
"Young Friend Lu, do not feel pressured... the person of great fortune mentioned by the Celestial Decree may not necessarily be you."
Chi Shengtian spoke to comfort him.
"Even if that person truly is you, Sky Profound Gate will respect your wishes. We absolutely will not..."
Before he could finish, Lu Ze cut him off with impassioned righteousness:
"Elder Chi, what are you saying? Lu has lived his life upright and aboveboard, and I am willing to shed my blood and lay down my life for the Righteous Path! Sky Profound Gate's calamity is Lu's calamity! Protecting the Righteous Path is everyone's responsibility!"
"..."
Chi Shengtian's open mouth even forgot to close as he stared dumbfoundedly at the righteous young man before him.
His mind was utterly muddled.
What was going on?
Was this really the Lu Ze he had heard about?
As far as he knew, the boy's reputation was nothing like this.
There was "If You're a Cultivator, Descend a Hundred Levels," "Four Together," and "Getting Over It."
Those were all practically treating people like Demon Path cultivators!
He did not know about the other sects, but Sky Profound Gate's disciples privately called him Old Devil Lu...
Listen to that—could words like "Protecting the Righteous Path is everyone's responsibility" really come from an "Old Devil"?
Sky Profound Gate's disciples must have misunderstood him somehow!
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