There were few people who could make Ling Tian feel apologetic. Everyone knew who he had wanted to mention just now but hadn't, and the elders merely shook their heads, not taking it too seriously. Long Shun, Chong Lou, and the others wore curious expressions, but they knew there were more important matters at hand and didn't fool around.
Composing himself, Ling Tian looked at everyone, his expression solemn. "Everyone, get moving. I hope the remaining forces of the expeditionary army will withdraw this time. Big Brother Lu, gather all the disciples of Lingxiao Pavilion who are Quasi Saint Immortals or above, and order them to stand by. Everyone else is to stay in Lingxiao Pavilion and not take a single step outside."
Without waiting for anyone to respond, Ling Tian patted the little fellow in his arms. "Little Devourer, order your underlings to gather around Lingxiao Pavilion and await further instructions."
Seeing how serious he was, everyone grew solemn and went about their duties.
Not long afterward, people across the Immortal Realm began issuing statements one after another. Qiong Lie and Qiong Rou were first, followed by Buddha Corpse, Kuang Ao, and the others. Their statements all concerned Lingxiao Pavilion, and they went to great lengths to prove that the rumors about it were slander. Some also briefly described Ling Tian's performance in the interworld struggle.
After Buddha Corpse, Kuang Ao, and the others, Ming Ye, Su Ying, Lan Qi'er, and the rest issued similar statements in turn. Even Li Huo and You Hun, who had long been enemies of Ling Tian, made statements of the same kind.
All those who issued statements had one thing in common: they had taken part in the interworld struggle.
With people who had personally participated in the interworld struggle coming forward to