At this, the elders standing on both sides clasped their fists and bowed toward the old man above, jointly applying pressure.
Outside the grand hall stood countless disciples, all waiting for the verdict.
That aura had terrified them just moments ago, and several unlucky fellows had even been struck dead by lightning.
After an investigation, they discovered that Yang Xiu was the culprit.
Such a huge incident, and he had acted so brazenly in full public view—his ambitions were as savage as a wolf's.
"From what I know, Senior Brother Yang Xiu is definitely not that kind of person. There must be some hidden truth here."
"Hmph, hidden truth? What hidden truth? Everyone saw it. He possesses strength comparable to the late True Immortal realm, yet he has been presenting himself as only at the mid-stage Heavenly Immortal realm all this time. What exactly is he trying to prove?"
"That's right. If Yang Xiu isn't eliminated, I won't feel safe staying in Dao Heaven Sect."
The disciples buzzed with discussion. At that moment, Ye Lin and the other two arrived. Under the astonished gazes of the disciples, the three entered the grand hall.
Inside the hall, the old man looked at the silent Yang Xiu below. A trace of pity flashed through his eyes before his expression once again turned stern.
"Yang Xiu, do you still have nothing to say?"
Hearing the Sect Master's questioning from above, Yang Xiu gave a faint smile. What could he say now?
Say that he had come from the Star River Cosmos? Say that Li Shanchang had plotted against him first? Say that he had only acted in self-defense? Say that the deaths of those Inner Sect disciples had merely been an accident?
If he said any of that, he had no doubt the