Venerable Luotian's expression darkened slightly...
He was the Luotian Sect Great Elder, and three thousand years ago, he had competed with Venerable Luotian—and even defeated him.
The one currently seated atop the high platform was Venerable Luotian's disciple.
By etiquette, he should have stepped down, knelt before him, and addressed him as Martial Uncle!
Yet he had pulled the "bearing an imperial command" card!
Yes, you were indeed bearing an imperial command at present, making it inconvenient to kneel before your sect.
But what about before this?
Why had you insisted on waiting until you were seated in the court hall before meeting us?
Venerable Luotian was far more composed. He gave a slight bow. "The eleven of us left the mountains under the Immortal Emperor's decree. How would we dare violate the laws of the imperial dynasty? Greetings, Lord Inspector!"
"Please be seated, esteemed seniors!"
This was the difference between the Luotian Sect's seniors and everyone else.
Others had no seats, while they did!
Yet no one had anything to say. On the Cultivation Way, seniors came first. These men were all genuine Myriad Manifestations cultivators, a whole major realm above them.
Ji Qianling extended a hand, and a lamp like a tiny bean was placed before Lin Su's desk.
Night Glow Lantern!
Under the Night Glow Lantern, soft light spread through the entire government office.
It cut off everything.
Lin Su slowly rose to his feet. "Esteemed seniors of the Cultivation Way, commanders, today's gathering is to convey His Majesty's instructions. Therefore, there is no need for discussion. Simply carry them out!"
With a swish, everyone stood straight at once.
Including the people from the Luotian Sect.
Lin Su spoke slowly. "His Majesty has decreed! The Earth Race colluded with the Violet Qi Literary Dynasty and led invaders