Compared to the truth of Vivian being the "Fourteenth Saint," Lily's reincarnation as the First Saint was even more earth-shattering. It had gone beyond the realms of twists, turns, and life being stranger than fiction. It could practically be summed up as a cruel joke.
However, the joke was real.
The moment Hao Ren revealed Lily's identity, it caused an uproar. Even though everyone seated there was among the top figures of the Demon Hunters, and even though every one of them could be called wise, calm, steady, and dependable, they were still visibly shocked by the news. What followed was a buzzing discussion.
Yes, a buzzing discussion. Although everyone was at a loss, not a single elder stood up to voice direct opposition.
Hao Ren nodded slightly. He knew this was the reaction befitting these ancient people. If an impetuous young Demon Hunter heard about Lily, they would probably leap up and give their opinion at once. But here and now, after hearing such a bizarre story, these ancient ones would not recklessly express any view. They might question something, oppose something, or refuse to acknowledge something—but before reaching a conclusion, they first had to carefully reason through and verify the entire matter. These old fogies, who had lived for thousands of years, knew Hao Ren would not be bored enough to make a joke like this.
They might suspect something easily, but they would never deny it lightly.
"Evidence." Elder Grigori tapped the table, succinctly.
"There's no clear physical evidence, because she was reincarnated as a soul, and rather unfortunately ended up living as a dog," Hao Ren said with a shrug. His words immediately made Lily bare her teeth and growl beside him. "The only evidence is her soul and memories. However, you probably still have no