"We discussed this matter with the Elders Council and the Sect Master, and none of us had any objections."
"Thus, summoning you here today was to ask for your opinions."
"Are you willing to participate in this debate and martial competition?"
The Grand Elder asked Lin Bai, Li Juenian, Zhou Xinjin, Bai Yifei, and the others.
Bai Yifei's left sleeve hung empty. The arm he had torn off himself still had not been reattached.
He said, "As disciples of the sect, we naturally ought to fight for the sect's honor! I, Bai Yifei, will give it my all and will never shirk from this."
Li Juenian also said coldly, "Heaven and Earth Gate has bullied us for far too long. This battle is unavoidable, and I am willing to go to Heaven and Earth Gate to participate in the debate and martial competition!"
After Bai Yifei and Li Juenian stated their positions, Zhou Xinjin, Elder Liang, and the others also expressed that they had no objections.
Li Yuanzong had secretly submitted to Heaven and Earth Gate long ago. For him, going to Heaven and Earth Gate brought neither benefit nor loss, so he naturally had no reason to refuse.
"Very well. Since it seems that no one has any objections, then let us settle it this way."
After asking everyone, the Grand Elder announced in a ringing voice.
"I have an objection."
Just as the Grand Elder was making his announcement, a different voice rang out.
Everyone turned around, their gazes falling in unison on the person who had spoken.
That person was none other than Lin Bai.
"Grand Elder, why didn't you ask whether I had any objections?"
Lin Bai asked with a frown.
As the Holy Son of Tianshui Sect, Lin Bai naturally had an inescapable duty to