Heavenly Punishment Cliff had never been a silent place.
For the law did not hide in obscurity; the law did not shine only in dark chambers. The law was like the great sun, illuminating all under heaven, spreading its authority abroad!
Wu Bingyi's voice seemed to become an inscription carved upon Heavenly Punishment Cliff, writing with such unalterable certainty: "Gongsun Buhai, because you and I share the same suspicion. That is why you are here, speaking to me of the Equality State."
"Yes, I have had such suspicions." Gongsun Buhai admitted it directly.
"Gu Shiyi conducted himself openly and honorably throughout his life. The only grounds for suspicion lie in whether he possesses some hidden identity. Ordinary organizations could not match his strength, nor would they be enough to draw your attention."
The master of Punish People Palace held all ten fingers spread, without the slightest bend—a posture of candid exchange. "One Truth Sect could not possibly contain anyone outside the Daoist Sect. Then your suspicion can only be confined to the Equality State—mine regarding him lies there as well."
Wu Bingyi waited quietly for him to finish.
"But Gu Shiyi cannot be one of the Equality State." Gongsun Buhai said, "He is free by nature, lives by his likes and dislikes, and hates restraint most of all. He could not possibly join any organization, particularly one with such a tightly structured hierarchy."
Wu Bingyi said lightly, "You were once as close as brothers, yet ultimately went your separate ways. That proves that, at least in some regard, you could not understand him. May I take it to mean—you do not truly know him?"
Gongsun Buhai lowered his gaze slightly. "The Equality State has endured for so many years. Judging by its past manner of action, Gu Shiyi would never