Azure Cloud Sect, Council Hall.
A tall, thin middle-aged man held a cyan magic disk in his hand. More than a dozen Deity Transformation Cultivators sat on either side, their expressions solemn.
The middle-aged man was Liu Yu, the sect master of Azure Cloud Sect. He was Chen Qingyang's eldest disciple and was currently at the Spirit Transformation Early Stage.
More than half a month ago, Chen Qingyang and the others had gone treasure hunting. Before long, the Lifebond Soul Lamps of Chen Qingyang and four others had gone out. Only Liu Hongji's Lifebond Soul Lamp remained lit, leaving his life or death unknown.
"This definitely had to be the Zhu Family's doing. The Zhu Family had a blood feud with us."
"If Martial Uncle Liu had also met with misfortune, our Azure Cloud Sect would probably be wiped out."
"Martial Uncle Liu's Lifebond Soul Lamp hasn't gone out, has it? Could he have been captured by Zhu Family cultivators?"
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The many Elders all voiced their opinions, and the discussion grew heated.
Azure Cloud Sect had made quite a few enemies over the years, and the Zhu Family was one of them. The Zhu Family had four Void Refinement Cultivators, and its territory bordered Azure Cloud Sect's. The two factions had frequently clashed over territory, with private fights breaking out often.
After years of accumulated enmity, the Zhu Family and Azure Cloud Sect had become mortal enemies. There was simply no way to resolve their feud.
"We don't even have any proof. All of this is just our speculation. I hope Martial Uncle Liu is safe and sound."
Liu Yu sighed, his face filled with worry.
"Hmph, this was definitely the Zhu Family's doing."
A somewhat feeble male voice suddenly rang out. As soon as the words fell, a