Before the Sword Martial Elder's voice had even faded.
A razor-sharp flying sword barred the way before the monks of Great Compassion Temple.
Sword light flickered from the flying sword, its edge fully bared as it radiated icy killing intent.
Some of the weaker Nascent Soul Realm monks of Great Compassion Temple felt fear rise in their hearts.
In the instant Zigang hesitated, Xie Lingyun had already been seized back into the air by that enormous hand of spiritual power and dropped among the people of the Nine Heavens Sword Sect.
Xu Jianjiu swept his sleeve, his expression cold. "This villain murdered an elder of our Nine Heavens Sword Sect. His crimes are unforgivable. Great Compassion Temple, you would do well to consider your position!"
Zigang drew a deep breath.
The corner of his eye twitched. He wanted to step forward, but when he thought of how this demon had killed a Nine Heavens Sword Sect elder first, he knew that if he went to war with the Nine Heavens Sword Sect over this, Great Compassion Temple would suffer grievously.
It was no exaggeration to say that, apart from him, everyone else risked perishing.
"Senior Brother Zigang!"
Zilin looked anxious as he called out softly.
His meaning was obvious: he wanted Zigang to act and save Xie Lingyun.
"Xie Lingyun killed first. His sins are indeed heinous. Great Compassion Temple should not wade into these muddy waters."
Zigang sighed softly.
"But..." Zilin hesitated, wanting to speak yet holding back.
"The junior brothers of our sect who came to Great Compassion Temple all possess compassionate hearts, but there are times when you must also gauge the situation. Do not drag yourselves into danger as well..."
Looking at the monks of Great Compassion Temple, Zigang said earnestly, "If this battle begins, all