At that moment, their expressions were grave as they quietly waited for the three elders' reactions.
Though everyone present stood among the sect's strongest, they hardly dared breathe before these supreme powerhouses.
The Lifeless Ancient Ancestors could make the entire Lifeless Thousand Illusions Sect tremble three times just by stamping their feet!
Their standing was even higher than the sect master's!
A long while passed.
Rong Ancient Ancestor opened his half-lidded eyes a little wider and looked indifferently at the middle-aged man in white.
Only then did Rong Ancient Ancestor speak. "Dingtian, the sect has lost several powerhouses. Based on the reports, what do you make of it?"
The middle-aged man in white was Qianhuan Dingtian, the sect master of the Lifeless Thousand Illusions Sect.
Qianhuan Dingtian bowed and lowered his head slightly. "Father, I've already discussed this matter with everyone on the Grand Elder Council."
With that, Qianhuan Dingtian looked toward the dozen or so figures at the very back.
A young woman among them understood his cue and stepped forward.
She wore an orange dress and carried herself with noble grace. She was tall and had a figure to be proud of, with a sash around a willow-slim waist so slender it could be encircled with one hand.
With looks like hers, she was every inch a mature beauty.
After bowing, the young woman said, "Father, I sent people to investigate at once. According to what they found, Li Tianming has someone backing him, and that person captured the entire force sent by Phantom Star Cave. The Grand Elder Council therefore believes it's very likely that he captured our people from the Lifeless Thousand Illusions Sect as well."
Qianhuan Dingtian looked somewhat older than her and was likely her elder brother. Both belonged to Rong Ancient Ancestor's bloodline.