The Grand Elder wanted badly to say no, but this was clearly not a natural formation—there could not possibly be such a vast series of natural formations.
Setting that aside, if he refused to acknowledge the formations, then they naturally had nothing to do with the Dixiu Wood either.
Besides, with so many cultivators present, he could not bring himself to deny it against his conscience—he could not afford that embarrassment.
Losing a battle was temporary; ruining one's reputation lasted a lifetime.
So he barely hesitated before nodding decisively. "The formations are also my sect's... the Upper Sect's."
"It is good that you admit it," Feng Jun said expressionlessly, nodding. "Then you should know that a formation is maintaining the entrance to the Heavenly Demon passage, right?"
"I know absolutely nothing about that," the Grand Elder replied without hesitation, shaking his head. He did not think he was passing the blame; he even gave a reason. "The formations here have all been managed by Upper Sect cultivators. There are not many areas where we can intervene."
"I can state with certainty that the entrance to the Heavenly Demon passage does exist, and it is maintained through formations," Yide True Immortal said expressionlessly. The matter was indeed extremely serious. "Who specifically maintains it is unimportant. What matters is that it is in the Eastern Region."
The Grand Elder steeled himself and retorted, "So what if it exists? As long as the situation can be controlled, isn't that enough?"
Shan Lin looked at him coldly. "Is this the Chunren Sect's answer? Fine. I will tell all cultivators in the Eastern Region about this and see whether the families of those who died at the hands of Soul Bodies are willing to accept your explanation."
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