"Of course, it's also possible that there was a problem with the records..."
At this, Su Jiu lowered her eyes slightly. The Heavenly Secret Sect's historical annals were no unofficial history; only its personal disciples were permitted to read them.
Rather than an error in the records, Su Jiu was more inclined to believe that something was wrong with Dao Lord Qing Ci himself.
Then Yun Huanling changed tack again. "The historical annals don't record much about Dao Lord Qing Ci, but there's one thing I've never been able to understand."
Everyone's gaze fell on Yun Huanling, yet he seemed oblivious, merely lowering his head as he sifted through his memories...
"The historical annals recorded that Dao Lord Qing Ci died in the great war ten thousand years ago."
Those words sent a chill crawling over Su Jiu's skin.
Of course, some Enforcement Hall disciples remained utterly convinced that the Heavenly Secret Sect's historical annals were mistaken.
Someone immediately retorted, "Impossible. Although Dao Lord Qing Ci never ventures out, he's been in seclusion on Cloudmist Peak all along. Many people in our sect know this.
"Come to think of it, Fellow Daoist Yun may not know this, but our sect master personally invited Dao Lord Qing Ci out of seclusion to lend us a hand.
"By saying this, you're clearly suggesting that Dao Lord Qing Ci is an impostor.
"We still have to make our way through this Demon-Subduing Land together. I hope Fellow Daoist Yun will choose his words carefully."
Yun Huanling pursed his lips, not bothering to argue with them. He merely said, sounding rather aggrieved, "I knew this would happen. That's why I never wanted to say anything. Besides, the historical annals are one of our sect's secrets. If this situation weren't so bizarre, and his disappearance