Young Prince Qing was shocked, while Prince Bei shouted angrily, "Lu Yin, don't make things up!" He hadn't said anything before because he was afraid of offending Lu Yin, and because speaking up wouldn't have helped. But now he was panicking.
There was no problem with going after the Eastern Frontier Alliance. Even if Lu Yin had powerful backing, the worst that could happen was defeat. But if they were branded as colluding with the New Human Alliance, that was another matter entirely.
That was a crime that could implicate entire clans. They would be purged not only for colluding, but even for merely being suspected of it. That was the Glory Hall's stance.
Lu Yin was vicious. He actually wanted to use this tactic against the Divine Gu Dynasty.
Grand Tutor Yuan coughed in agitation. "Alliance Leader Lu, even if His Majesty is your enemy, you shouldn't make baseless accusations against the Divine Gu Dynasty. This, this..."
Young Prince Qing glared at Lu Yin. "Lu Yin, either prove that the Divine Gu Dynasty really did collude with the New Human Alliance, or I, Young Prince Qing, will never let you off for making a false accusation. Even if I have to appeal to the council and take this before Elder Chan, I'll demand an explanation. We'll fight to the death."
Lu Yin faced the presiding judge and bowed slowly. "The reason the presiding judge came here was that someone reported—and provided evidence—that Grand Tutor Yuan of the Divine Gu Dynasty colluded with the New Human Alliance to develop the Poison of Life, 'Sorrow,' in the Gu Liu Realm."
Young Prince Qing abruptly looked at Grand Tutor Yuan.
Grand Tutor Yuan's expression changed dramatically. "Alliance Leader Lu, don't speak nonsense."
Lu Yin looked at Grand Tutor Yuan. "The person who