"Actually, this is easy to resolve. We need only attack the Heavenly Emperor Sect, or a sect like the Ten Thousand Stars Imperial Gate, to draw him out and capture him," Qianhuan Xuanzheng said after a pause. "Once we find his Astral God Origin and evidence that Li Tianming killed our sect members, we can report it to the Myriad Realms Eternal Empire and ask the Myriad Realms Heavenly Emperor to see justice done. He'll surely face severe punishment."
The atmosphere grew strangely heavy. Everyone present had their own thoughts on the matter.
Qianhuan Xinyin and her brother Qianhuan Dingtian, along with Rong Ancient Ancestor, plainly favored caution. None seemed eager to make another move against Li Tianming.
Qianhuan Xuanzheng was more aggressive. He wanted to capture Li Tianming and rely on the Myriad Realms Heavenly Emperor to settle everything.
Kun Ancient Ancestor looked at his grandson, a sharp glint in his eyes. Qianhuan Xuanzheng met his gaze.
Kun Ancient Ancestor then sneered. "Xuan Zheng, how did I teach you? When it comes to the sect's affairs, you can't always insist on having your own way. You must weigh the risks and benefits for everyone. This idea of yours is unacceptable!"
"But!" Qianhuan Xuanzheng stiffened his neck, seemingly ready to argue further.
Kun Ancient Ancestor continued, "Some sacrifices are unavoidable if the sect is to grow. It hurts to lose a relative or disciple on the battlefield, no matter whose they are. Elder Mu Cheng is right. We should hold our position."
At those words, Qianhuan Xuanzheng clenched his fists. He seemed to make up his mind.
"Those who argue against fighting and call for caution haven't lost any of their own, so of course it's easy for them to talk!" he declared. "But two of those who went to