Everyone stood there in a daze. Xuanming's words had shocked them deeply.
Quite a few people had guessed the reason behind it, but those were only guesses. They had never been certain, much less expected Xuanming to dare say such things in front of everyone. By saying this, he was practically courting death!
Exposing what the Three Pure Ones had done—wasn't that the same as slapping them across the face? They would definitely destroy him without hesitation!
The Three Pure Ones came to their senses and charged toward Xuanming in fury, intending to kill him. We worked so hard to bring you here, and you came to betray us?
However, the Gods still blocked their path, making it difficult for them to approach Xuanming.
The Three Pure Ones could have charged over directly, but Peacock Great Bright King was there as well, so they could not force the issue.
"Xuanming, is everything you just said true?" Peacock Great Bright King asked as she looked at him.
She now thought highly of Xuanming. This fellow was quite impressive. She had assumed he meant to betray Uchiha Shin, but he was actually helping him.
"Every word I said is true. If there is even a single lie in it, may Heaven strike me down with lightning!" Xuanming said with unwavering eyes.
When people like them swore to be struck by lightning, they meant it. Cultivators generally did not dare make such vows, since they all had to undergo tribulation. One slight mistake could cost them their lives.
Peacock Great Bright King then turned her gaze toward the Three Pure Ones and Zhenyuan Daxian.
The few of them stood there, having regained their composure. They knew that showing too much anger now would be unbecoming and beneath their status.
"Everyone, may I ask