Tie Xiaochuan's body immediately tensed at those words. He looked to Ji Mingfeng for help. At the very least, Ji Mingfeng was still the presiding figure of the Divine Hall. If he insisted on protecting Fang Mo, there might still be a chance.
Ji Mingfeng met Tie Xiaochuan's gaze and let out a faint sigh before forcibly raising his voice.
"Brother Mo, Fang Mo has, after all, already been accepted by Venerable Ling as a Registered Disciple. Shouldn't we ask for his opinion before making a decision?"
This was the only card he had left. He hoped Mo Xinghe would show some restraint.
"There is no need!"
Mo Xinghe's expression was grave, giving Ji Mingfeng no opportunity to continue. "The war with the Mechanical Empire is at a critical juncture. Even the Mechanical Empire's Level 5 Liquid Metal Warriors have been deployed. Venerable Ling must hold the line and has no time to deal with this matter. If Venerable Ling learns that he was deceived, and that his sole Personal Disciple died in this man's scheme, he will surely fly into a rage!"
"He is merely a Registered Disciple. There is no need to disturb Venerable Ling. Take him down at once!"
"Venerable Ling has only just advanced to the Nascent Soul Tribulation Realm. If he finds out he was deceived, his fury will surely affect his state of mind!"
The True Men in the hall voiced their agreement one after another, and Ji Mingfeng's heart sank lower and lower.
Though he did not want to believe it, Fang Mo's situation had no answer! Even he was no longer certain. Everything fit together—what if this truly was a plot by the Mechanical Empire?
Fang Mo had grown too quickly, so quickly that he could not help but suspect him!
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