Ling Tian's words in front of so many people were clearly somewhat disrespectful. But everyone was still in shock, and some were angry at having been treated like pawns, so naturally they paid little attention to what Ling Tian had said.
"Brother Yuan, this is a serious matter. How confident are you in your analysis?" Although Ming Ye trusted Ling Tian greatly, he still asked him to be cautious.
"About fifty-fifty," Ling Tian replied. Then he glanced at Fairy Meng Shang and the others, his eyes lighting up. "You should use your Communication Jade Talismans to ask your elders. They probably won't tell you why they're doing this, but I think we can still glean a lot from their replies."
At that, everyone nodded and took out their Communication Jade Talismans to ask. Even Li Yang and the others, who were deeply prejudiced against Ling Tian, did as he suggested.
After sending their messages, everyone looked rather grave, while Fairy Meng Shang seemed even more despondent.
"Brother Yuan, could you comfort Bei Bei? She doesn't seem able to listen to me right now." Su Ying looked at Ling Tian, her eyes full of worry.
"Don't worry. She's just having a hard time accepting that the Heavenly Venerate would treat her this way. She'll be fine once she comes to terms with it," Ling Tian said. Even so, he went over to Fairy Meng Shang. "Meng Shang, don't doubt how much the Heavenly Venerate cares for you. He must have had no choice."
"Heh, aren't you the one who hates powerful figures like my master most? Why are you speaking up for them now?" Fairy Meng Shang sneered. She murmured to herself, her expression forlorn. "I was an orphan from the time I was little. My master raised me, and I