A voice also rose from the position of the Law Enforcement Lineage's main branch. It was the Law Enforcement Lineage's First Seat, whose common name was Jiang.
Upon hearing this, the peak masters and elders below fell silent.
First Seat Jiang said in a deep voice, "First Seat Yu, your words are far too alarmist. Our Law Enforcement Lineage has contributed to the Dao Sect for countless years—everyone has seen it with their own eyes. Over the years, how many Law Enforcement disciples have died at the hands of Demonic Cultivators, or devoted themselves to the Demon Land? There is absolutely no such possibility!"
The one who answered him was not First Seat Yu from before, but another voice from the Artifact Refining Lineage—Ren Tianshi, First Seat Ren, the man who had previously called out Wei Zu by name.
Ren Tianshi interjected, "It is merely a possibility. Even the Heavenly Secrets of the Great Dao follow the principle that Heaven unfolds forty-nine, while one escapes. First Seat Yu only raised this matter as a precaution. This operation is being carried out jointly by the Sword Lineage and the Law Enforcement Lineage. If First Seat Jiang has any objections, why not ask Senior Brother Li what he thinks?"
Everyone's gazes turned once more toward the figure in the upper left. Even with the faint formation barrier and the shroud of spiritual power between them, they could still sense that thread of sword intent dangerous enough to pierce the heart.
Li Luoyang said, "Leave this matter to the Dean's arrangements."
At those words, simple beyond simplicity, some frowned while others followed the sound to look toward the figure at the very center—the Dean, who had always spoken little from beginning to end.
Since the council hall had been established, this Dean had