When the people of the Myriad Worlds Sect gathered once more at the Main Peak, the entire peak was shrouded in tension.
Even those who had done nothing wrong were extremely nervous now, because they had no idea how many more people would be exposed this time.
And would this truly be the last time, or was it still only the beginning?
"Go ahead. You're the Patrol Elder, so you'll be fully in charge of this matter."
The Sect Master handed the lead directly to Chen Changan. After all, no one was more suited to the job.
Chen Changan didn't refuse. He nodded to the crowd, then turned to face the people of the Myriad Worlds Sect.
At the sight of Chen Changan's gaze, everyone's breathing caught as they waited for his next move.
"I'll spare you the formalities."
"I'm sure everyone knows exactly what's happened over the past month."
"Quite a few people slipped away from the Myriad Worlds Sect. They were spies planted here by the Heavenly Tribulation Alliance."
"Of course, many others were counting on getting lucky and chose not to leave."
"You... really didn't take a single word I said to heart."
"Did you honestly think you'd hidden yourselves perfectly, without leaving a single clue?"
As he spoke, Chen Changan took out the list in his hand, then continued, addressing the crowd. "I have a list here. On it... are a lot of names."
"But I can give you one more chance—a chance to confess and receive lenient treatment."
"If you're willing to step forward and leave the Myriad Worlds Sect now, we can still let bygones be bygones."
"I'll give you the time it takes for one incense stick to burn. Once it's gone, everyone on this list will be doomed to eternal damnation, their