What good could possibly come from an invitation by the Thousand Kings?
Especially after the inheritor of Ba Hun had slain Pei Yuzheng, while Pei Yuxian and her brother had died beneath the shadow outside Overlord Heaven City.
"Grand Heaven Duel, you cannot go. Pei Kuang is likely trying to force you to plead guilty and admit your mistakes." Dong Wu stepped forward heavily.
Yet Murong Jianyun felt it was likely more than that. Pei Kuang must have grown suspicious of his martial realm; he likely already suspected that he had reached the Saint Martial Stage. This trip would inevitably be fraught with peril.
Just then, Nan Feng countered, "You must go. Otherwise, the death of Emperor Yuxian cannot be explained."
Murong Jianyun shot Nan Feng a cold glance. Although he already knew that Nan Feng had pledged himself to the Thousand Kings Holy Tower, he had not moved against him for the time being.
The crowd then began discussing the matter with differing opinions, but Murong Jianyun ultimately slammed his hand down and decided, "First, delay them on the grounds that we have urgent matters to handle. We'll discuss it further after seeing how things develop..."
Hearing this, everyone could only nod. It seemed that stalling was the only way for now.
Just as they were about to continue discussing what came next, another Overlord General arrived to report, "Grand Heaven Duel, Willow Leaf Holy Manor has sent someone requesting an audience. They insist on seeing you personally and speaking with you alone..."
The moment those words fell, everyone in the Heavenly Judgment Hall exchanged looks. Several words immediately flashed through their minds: Ba Hun's inheritor, Sikong Jing!
He must have done something in Willow Leaf City. Requesting a private meeting with the Grand Heaven Duel—this was surely no