When Fang Yun heard Xiong Tu reveal his identity in public, he smiled calmly, withdrew the power of his Second Realm Painting Way, and revealed his true appearance.
The leaders of the three great families remained composed, but the others stared at Fang Yun in astonishment. Some were delighted, some dubious, and some extraordinarily tense. Then the Grand Academicians leading the three families opened their mouths and transmitted messages through Literary Qi that outsiders could not hear. Only then did the others settle down.
"You treacherous bastard!" Wei Huangan cursed, his face darkening. "Who betrayed Fang Yun? Though I don't know exactly who Fang Yun is, he is a member of the Human Race and a Hanlin Academician. That is enough! Whoever betrayed Fang Yun is no different from a Rebel Species traitor. Exterminate all ten degrees of their kin!"
Xiong Tu, however, said in surprise, "Wei Huangan, wasn't it you who transmitted a message to me in the side hall? Why did I feel that the message came from where your team was standing?"
The scholars erupted in an uproar. Those from the three Second Saint Families in particular swept sharp gazes over Wei Huangan and those beside him.
Wei Huangan froze. An Ancestral Hall Literary Platform appeared above his head, and he turned to look at two Grand Academicians.
"I trust the others. Only you two came from the Saint Origin Continent. Were you the ones who transmitted a message to Xiong Tu? Fang Si, Fang Mie, give me an answer, or neither of you will leave this place alive!" Wei Huangan's voice was icy, a hint of killing intent surfacing.
Fang Yun also looked at the pair. These were the unfamiliar faces Yun Zhaochен had mentioned: disguised Grand Academicians who were not from the Bloodmang Ancient Land.