The commotion Black Bamboo caused was not concealed; instead, she deliberately raised her voice.
Nearly everyone at the banquet heard Black Bamboo. Many Seekers of Dharma could not help pricking up their ears, moving more quietly as they took their seats, while all whispers ceased.
There was certainly an element of wanting to watch the show, but some sects also shared thoughts similar to Nine Realms Gate's—what caliber were these people around them, and did they deserve to sit with them?
Among them was the group of Great Divine Ability Users from the Ask Immortal Association. It was one thing that they were seated behind Nine Realms Gate, but what the hell were those in the middle?
And why was that Laoshan seated even ahead of Nine Realms Gate?
"This is going to be troublesome now~"
Haishan Liao sat rather far back, but he had no objections. Penglai was not the sort to seek the spotlight in the first place, and he was quite pleased to be sitting with Gao Haoguang and the others.
"I just wonder whether the headmaster of Forgetfulness River Academy can withstand this."
As he spoke, Haishan Liao looked at the still-empty banquet tables and sighed.
"That woman from Nine Realms Gate really is something. Couldn't she wait until after the meal to stir up trouble? The invitations used so much gold; there must be plenty of delicious food at this feast. Now I don't even know whether we'll get to eat it."
"Huh? But isn't she only asking for an explanation? If the explanation is reasonable, they shouldn't have to fight, right?"
Miao Qingqing asked in confusion.
"Little girl, this is the world of Seekers of Dharma... Reasonable? There is only one principle recognized in the world of Seekers of Dharma."
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