Wushangzi looked at the indignant crowd, and for a moment, he did not know what choice to make.
The Sect Leader had indeed said that disciples were not to enter or leave the sect at will.
But he had also told him to act according to circumstances.
Now that Xuantian Sword Sect had openly attacked Shushan Disciples, this was a matter of grave importance.
Yuyangzi looked at the Deputy Sect Leader and continued:
"Xuantian Sword Sect would not attack Shushan Disciples for no reason. Surround Xuantian Sword Sect first; there should be no mistake. Otherwise, they may escape again."
The other sect leaders nodded slightly as well.
Wushangzi looked again at several highly respected elders.
These old men who had lived through Shu Mountain's dominant era also nodded in unison.
With the Sect Leader absent, Wushangzi was acting in his stead and issuing orders.
Naturally, every decision had to win the approval of the people.
"Since that is the case, Junior Brother Yuyangzi, you will lead—"
A secret order from the Sect Leader arrived through the jade sword.
Wushangzi accepted the secret order from the jade sword and handed it to a disciple beside him.
Before long, that disciple returned with the translated secret order.
"Read it!"
"The Sect Leader commands: No matter what happens, no one may leave Shu Mountain without authorization!!
Issue orders to every branch of Shushan Disciples: destroy all Shu Mountain documents on the spot. Do not readily trust any sect or faction.
Preserve yourselves as the priority and return to the sect as quickly as possible.
Disciples of every peak are to return to their respective peaks and must not move about without authorization.
Shu Mountain is under martial law!! The Sect Leader's Jade Token.
This is the highest order. Violators will be dealt with