Seeing Wu Wenzhong's expression, Qin Fengming's heart stirred slightly as well. Wu Wenzhong had previously said that any Lineage whose trial had failed could challenge the Ten Thousand Stone Forest trial at any time.
Yet now, one of the Council of Elders had actually told the Wu family to wait a month, and even required them to wait until the other elders returned before making a joint decision. There was clearly something strange about this.
"That was Fairy Hubing's order. Please return for now, Master Wu. There's nothing I can do either." The Nascent Soul cultivator cupped his fists toward Wu Wenzhong. His tone was slightly more courteous as he spoke, carrying a clear hint that he was advising him to leave.
Hearing the Nascent Soul cultivator's words, Wu Wenzhong's face immediately filled with thought. He raised his head and looked toward the towering palace before him, his expression turning dark and light by turns.
After a moment, he nodded. Without saying anything, Wu Wenzhong turned around and left this place with Qin Fengming.
The Wu family did not even possess the qualifications to continue guarding their ancestral land. At this point, with the Council of Elders' elder refusing to see him, no matter what Wu Wenzhong wanted to do, he was powerless.
Although he knew where the Ten Thousand Stone Forest was, without the Council of Elders' approval, even if the young man beside him entered and exited safely and obtained the trial's target item, it would not count.
"Fellow Daoist Wu, you said earlier that as long as a Lineage put forward the request, it could directly challenge the trial. But now, that Assembly Hall clearly seems to be shirking responsibility. What exactly is going on?" After leaving the Assembly Hall, Qin Fengming spoke directly as they flew