Many Supremes silently looked at this blood-soaked Imperial Decree.
Even Wuji Sword Esteemed, the Seven Kill Divine Dynasty's mortal enemy, felt that this had gone too far—far too far. After all, a majestic Eight Calamity Immortal Sect had taken one wrong step and fallen into such a state.
Moreover, the procedure was not lawful.
In theory, such a decree could only be issued by the True Immortal Maiden.
Silence filled the air.
"Esteemed seniors,"
"are you willing to comply with this Imperial Decree?"
The Fusang Saintess smiled faintly.
The silence of the many Supremes already made their stance clear, yet she ignored it completely. Her resolve was absolute: she intended to thoroughly purge the Seven Kill Divine Dynasty.
"...Yes!"
"Your Highness!"
After a long silence, the many Supremes bowed.
They did not correct the distinction between an Imperial Decree and a True Immortal Maiden's decree. They simply acknowledged it.
The Seven Kill Divine Dynasty had committed treason!
They had attempted to assassinate the True Immortal Maiden!
And, crucially, they had failed.
If such a crime had been committed against them, they too would have been enraged enough to exterminate an entire sect. This had not crossed the political bottom line; it was still within the rules.
"Esteemed seniors, you truly are loyal pillars of the nation!"
The Fusang Saintess let out a breath of relief.
If these Supremes had refused to carry it out—even if only three Immortal Sects had objected—there would have been nothing she could do. She could only plead guilty before the Supreme Great Sun Heavenly Palace, then imprison herself within the Heavenly Palace to calm the Supremes' fury.
With that layer between them, there would still have been room for both sides to ease off.
Although these actions would inevitably invite retaliation in the future, the