This analysis undoubtedly put everyone somewhat at ease.
Although everything was merely speculation, no one knew what the truth was, and no one dared to be certain. Still, at least, this possibility wasn't unlikely.
However, even though most of them found the analysis fairly convincing, most were already having second thoughts.
"Let's hope so. But in my opinion, we'd better lie low for a while and see how things unfold. We shouldn't take any rash action."
"Indeed. If the powerful figure who intervened earlier really has ties to Xuan Yuan Mang and the secular authorities—or if the secular authorities truly have a True Immortal-level expert in hiding—then going to Kyoto as planned would be walking straight into a trap. Besides, we're all seriously injured. It would be safer to observe the situation for a while."
"Exactly! If everything remains peaceful from here on, or if the secular authorities don't send a True Immortal-level expert after us, then that proves the powerful figure who intervened earlier really had no connection to Xuan Yuan Mang or the secular authorities. We can make new plans then!"
Hearing this, the others nodded in agreement.
Wan Fa Zhenjun knew it was indeed unwise to take any further action right now. He himself was badly injured, and with the situation unclear, it was best to wait and see.
Besides, he could tell that the others had all been frightened by what had just happened. If he stubbornly insisted on proceeding with the original plan and heading to Kyoto, few of them would likely be willing to follow him.
In that case, their brief "alliance" would fall apart completely...
Of course, he had been badly shaken by what had just happened himself.
Wan Fa Zhenjun took a deep breath and nodded. "All right! We'll do as you