Everyone looked curiously at Taishang Laojun. At a time like this, what else did he have to announce?
Uchiha Shin watched Taishang Laojun warily as well. Was this man trying to pull some trick again?
Taishang Laojun paused, then said, "Everyone, we were wrong this time. But the only ones at fault are Tathagata Buddha and me. As for Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian Cult Leader, and Maitreya Venerable, they acted under our orders.
"The two of us were the leaders, and everyone from these two sects had to obey our commands. The three of them originally opposed what we planned to do with the East Blue tsunami, but we forced them to come. At the same time, we offered them benefits, so they had no choice but to help fuel the situation. Therefore, when it comes time for punishment, punish only the two of us."
Hearing this, everyone fell silent for a moment, unsure how to respond.
Uchiha Shin listened from the side, a cold smile curling at his lips. Taishang Laojun and Tathagata Buddha truly had their methods. They knew there was no way to argue their way out of this, so they simply admitted it.
But they also knew that if all of them admitted guilt, it would be difficult for them to contend against Uchiha Shin. So, they had to preserve some people.
The two of them were the leaders, so they naturally had to accept the punishment. That was why they took all the blame upon themselves.
"You two really are willing to sacrifice yourselves for righteousness," Uchiha Shin mocked.
"This matter was indeed the work of the two of us. The other three were coerced by us and can at most be considered accomplices. I ask that you show them leniency. The two of us are