Lingzhao stared at me with a blank look, but I had long since decided not to dwell on the matter. Let them misunderstand me however they pleased. Since I could not clear my name, there was no need to try. For now, I had to hurry and prepare for today's Elder Council battle.
I spent the entire morning circulating the energy within my body and making thorough preparations. Noon arrived before long, and Lingzhao led me toward the main hall. By then, the area around the hall was already packed with people. Of course, they had all taken the initiative to stand on rooftops, treetops, and even mountain peaks. The more powerful ones simply floated in the air, wearing expressions of serene detachment.
It seemed the Elder Council battle was a major event that had shaken the entire sect. With so many people here to watch, they probably wanted to see the strength of the other sects for themselves.
Sect Master Lingnu and the Sect Master's wife were already seated in chairs at the entrance to the main hall. Besides the couple, there were also quite a few seats belonging to the Elder Council. Middle-aged and elderly men occupied them, and even outstanding members of the younger generation had their own places. Clearly, they attached great importance to this battle.
When Lingnu saw me arrive, he smilingly stroked his beard and began whispering with the senior and junior brothers beside him. He was probably introducing me.
As for Moyu, who had argued with me all night yesterday, she was seated beside one of the middle-aged men. Looking displeased, she was telling him something—probably about the grudge from last night. That middle-aged man was at least at the Great Perfection stage of Spirit Infusion. He also had handsome features. At a