The implications behind those words secretly alarmed the members of the other seven sects.
Taishu Shanhai, who had always considered himself a cut above the rest among the eight sects, had become exceedingly obedient upon arriving here. Who else dared speak so forcefully?
Today, the people from every sect had truly witnessed the audacity of this Purple Gold Cave Elder. They could only admit themselves inferior; even if they refused to accept it, they had no choice!
The gray-white-haired old man stopped at the sound, then slowly turned around. "I'll say it one more time. This is not a place for you to run wild. Get lost at once, or don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
Niu Youdao stepped closer. "And how exactly will you show no mercy? Are you going to lay hands on inspectors personally appointed by the Sacred Venerables?"
The gray-white-haired old man's mouth twitched slightly, but his attitude remained hard. "Duty demands it. No one may trespass into Boundless Garden. Those who trespass shall be killed without mercy!"
He could not casually let anyone into Boundless Garden. Whoever was on duty and let people enter would bear the responsibility if anything happened. Today, it was Voidless Sacred Land's people who were on duty—that was, them.
Niu Youdao said, "Fine! I am carrying out an inspection by Sacred decree; that too is my duty. I cannot turn a blind eye to problems I have discovered, or I will be unable to answer to the Sacred Venerables. Now, I have a few questions for you, Senior. I hope you will cooperate! So long as you explain them clearly, I will leave at once and not set a single foot into Boundless Garden. Neither side need make things difficult for the other. How about it?"
The gray-white-haired old