It took the Great Elder quite a while to recover from his shock.
At that moment, he clearly realized one thing.
By throwing Chu Sheng into the Demon-Locking Tower, they were not merely risking the death of a genius with limitless potential.
They were inviting a catastrophic disaster.
How could such a monster possibly be some ordinary person from the Eastern Star Sector?
What if some powerful force stood behind him and came looking for them?
Even taking the most optimistic view, even if he had no background.
What if he truly endured a thousand years in the Demon-Locking Tower and came out alive?
With his talent, how far could he grow in a thousand years?
How could he possibly not seek revenge against the Cold Abyss Spirit Palace then!?
At that thought, the Great Elder could no longer remain seated.
He abruptly rose to his feet, his figure flashing as he flew toward the Sect Master's Hall.
He had to find Mu Hanxi immediately and make her release him.
Otherwise, the Cold Abyss Spirit Palace would truly be facing a great calamity!
Upon arriving at the Sect Master's Hall, the Great Elder directly pushed open the doors and entered.
Mu Hanxi was seated upon the sect master's throne, her head lowered as if lost in thought.
Her eyes were red, as though she had just been crying.
The Great Elder paused slightly, unable to understand.
But he did not dwell on it. The most important matter now was to make Mu Hanxi release Chu Sheng.
The Great Elder got straight to the point.
"Chu Sheng is only nineteen years old, yet his cultivation has already reached such a level! We are not punishing a criminal—we are burying an immense source of disaster for ourselves!"
"Sect Master, please heed my