Many people looked toward Immortal Old Man, puzzled. This councilor had always avoided conflict and cultivated good relations with everyone. Could he really have openly offended Changtian Island today? That seemed unlikely.
No one believed it. Immortal Old Man was simply too mild-tempered, and his reputation was excellent.
But the few other councilors remained expressionless. As fellow councilors, how could they not know what kind of person Immortal Old Man was? Putting on one face in public and another in private was perfectly normal.
Xin Jiao looked at Immortal Old Man. "Is that so?"
Immortal Old Man's face paled. He bowed to Shang Sheng Wudi. "Senior Wudi, I had no intention of slandering Changtian Island. It's just that True Martial Night King's accusation against First Law Child Lu Yin was so vehement at the time. He even staked twenty Glory Points to prove that Lu Yin was a traitor to my Fifth Continent. Although there was no evidence, I was certain that True Martial Night King was telling the truth."
"Just now, when I argued with First Law Child Lu Yin, he claimed to be a disciple of Changtian Island and tried to threaten me. In my panic, I said some things unfavorable to Changtian Island. It was my fault, and I'm willing to accept punishment."
Lu Yin raised an eyebrow. What an old fox. He'd actually dragged Lu Yin into this to shift everyone's attention.
Shang Sheng Wudi glared. "You're still trying to smear him? You must be tired of living." As he spoke, the starry sky collapsed and bore down on Immortal Old Man.
Lu Yin was closest to Shang Sheng Wudi and felt an unimaginable force tearing apart the void. He couldn't comprehend this power, like an ant facing a storm.
Before he'd taken part in the