Several people in the hall turned to look at Zhang Yu as well. When dealing with foreign enemies, the Guardian of Rectitude held considerable authority. Moreover, Zhang Yu was the permanent Guardian of Rectitude, making his status all the more exceptional. Naturally, his opinion carried great weight.
After taking charge of the Guardian of Rectitude Palace, Zhang Yu had learned quite a great deal. He had also read records concerning the Clear-Heaven Star Compass.
This object was chiefly used to counter all manner of unpredictable magical instruments and methods. If operated at full power, it could even calculate coming tribulations and derive methods of avoiding them from within, making it a major defensive treasure.
As things stood, it was still difficult to determine whether someone had truly infiltrated the Inner Layer. Using this artifact over such a matter did not seem worthwhile.
Nor could they rule out the possibility that Upper Firmament Heaven had deliberately revealed this sliver of heavenly secret, hoping to make them misjudge the situation and activate the artifact, thereby concealing an even greater move to come.
Yet Zhang Yu had his own considerations. He raised his head to look at everyone, but just as he was about to speak, Zhu Yisheng said, "This is no small matter. In Zhu's view, we should not make a hasty decision here. The court deliberation will be held in two days. It would be better to settle this matter there."
Wu Qingxu glanced at him and said gravely, "Very well."
Seeing this, Zhang Yu said no more. After giving a few more miscellaneous instructions, he took his leave from the hall and returned to the Guardian of Rectitude Palace.
After taking his seat in the hall, he drew a Jianyuan flying letter from his sleeve and said, "Tell me this: