In Great Gan's Nanji Prefecture, there was no force that dominated the entire prefecture. Instead, it was jointly ruled by two powerful forces, one of which was the famous Dan Cao Hall.
Ever since Dan Cao Hall received news of the death of their Second Hall Master, Yang Chaoxing, it had remained in turmoil.
These days, Dan Cao Hall had argued itself hoarse over how to handle the matter. Some insisted they should take the initiative, kill Ximen Xue to avenge their Second Hall Master, and uphold the majesty of Dan Cao Hall.
Others felt that Dan Cao Hall's strength had been greatly reduced and that they should not stir up further conflict. Moreover, Ximen Xue was powerful, so they should personally visit him and apologize to seek peace, thereby ensuring Dan Cao Hall's continued inheritance.
Some went even further, believing that the entire matter had been caused by Second Hall Master Yang Chaoxing. They argued that everyone in his faction should be killed to show their sincerity and earn Ximen Xue's forgiveness.
As time passed and the ten-day deadline Bi Changsheng had given them drew nearer, the arguments within Dan Cao Hall grew increasingly heated.
However, the only person in Dan Cao Hall who could make the decision now was their sole remaining Grandmaster of the Condensing Gang Realm—their First Hall Master, Ba Ziming. After several days of silence, Ba Ziming finally summoned everyone to discuss how to respond.
"What do you all think we should do about the Second Hall Master's matter?"
Sitting in the principal seat of Dan Cao Hall's council chamber, Ba Ziming, who looked like a gaunt old man, addressed the crowd below.
The moment Ba Ziming spoke, everyone below began voicing their opinions. In truth, they were merely repeating the same few suggestions from