Li Yunjing's words plunged the entire Deliberation Hall into dead silence. The Nascent Soul Cultivators exchanged wary glances, the atmosphere so tense it was almost suffocating.
"Fellow Daoist Li is right!"
True Person Ziyang slammed his hand on the table and barked, "If there's a traitor among us, we must root them out at once!"
"Heh heh, this old woman would like to see who dares betray the alliance!"
Granny Xuanyin, her hair white, gave a sinister chuckle.
True Person Flying Cloud, Fairy Holy Sound, Master Xinhu, Master of Azure Sea Palace, the Two Immortals of Azure Wave, and several other old friends remained silent.
They were all among the first elders, and had earned a degree of trust.
They searched their memories for the newcomers' usual words and actions, hoping to find some flaw.
"Fellow Daoists, with our great enemy at the gates, if anyone harbors treacherous intentions, step forward now. I'll let you leave without holding you accountable."
True Person Five Elements' gaze swept across the crowd as he said gravely, "But if we uncover you through our investigation, your entire lineage will be exterminated!"
No one answered.
"Since no one will confess, don't blame me for showing no mercy."
True Person Nine Nether gave a cold laugh.
She produced an antique bronze mirror with a wave of her hand. A faint blue light shimmered across its surface. It was none other than the Divine Firmament Dao Sect's secret treasure, the Heart-Reflecting Mirror!
"The Heart-Reflecting Mirror?!"
Someone cried out in alarm.
This mirror could illuminate a cultivator's soul. Anyone with a guilty conscience would show signs!
"I'll go first!"
Without hesitation, Li Yunjing immediately stepped before the mirror.
"Good!"
True Person Nine Nether nodded and poured her magic power into it. In an instant, the mirror's light rippled