At these words, everyone turned to look at Xie Junjie.
Some marveled at the "boldness" of his idea, but he was still too young-he did not care about his reputation at all.
Then their attention returned to Yan Hongyu, as they waited to see what she truly thought.
Yet Yan Hongyu did not immediately state her position. Her face betrayed nothing, leaving her thoughts inscrutable.
"Senior Sister Yan, I believe this would be most inappropriate!"
"Our Sects are not a demonic sect, after all. If word of this spreads, it could damage the Sects' reputation!"
"In my opinion, we should give this matter further consideration."
The speaker was an ordinary-looking female cultivator, plainly dressed, with a slightly round face.
Her cultivation was also at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Usually taciturn, she had very little presence.
But upon hearing Xie Junjie's words, she seemed to have been moved by compassion and had therefore spoken up.
After speaking, she shot Xie Junjie a fierce glare with her clear, dark eyes, plainly showing her disgust.
"Indeed. I also find it inappropriate."
"These are unusual times. If an enemy Sects learns of this, they will very likely spread the news throughout the Chu Kingdom."
"They could claim the moral high ground and denounce us, putting our Sects in an unfavorable position."
"If this truly damages the Sects' reputation, none of us could escape responsibility!"
Another person offered his opinion, stepping forward to oppose the proposal.
The eight Foundation Establishment cultivators present then launched into a heated discussion, each with a different view.
Liu Yu remained silent, merely listening without expressing his own opinion.
The eight discussed it for roughly seven minutes, each holding to their own views, with no one able to persuade anyone else.
Overall, however, the majority favored giving the