The Struggle Between Orthodoxy and Demons, Bloodshed and Tragic Death—when wind and clouds converged, the Stars shone brilliantly.
Atop Sky Devil Mountain, the various Heaven's Prides had gathered together. This extraordinary grand event had actually diluted the pervasive smell of gunpowder by a few points.
As for the focus of the whole scene, it was none other than Dugu Jue.
He had traveled abroad for many years and was one of the few survivors of that upheaval. That identity alone was enough to make him the target of everyone's ire.
"I don't know any more than you do."
Dugu Jue's voice was hoarse. His expressionless face remained impassive as he said, "Lu Chen can vouch for me on this."
As soon as his voice fell, someone stepped out from the crowd. It was none other than Jade Void Palace's direct disciple, Lu Chen.
He let out a soft sigh and spoke to defuse the situation: "Unfortunately, everything he said is true."
Since parting at Drunken Immortal Tower, the two had traveled west together and gone to the Ten Thousand Buddha Grottoes to discuss the Dao.
Later, inspired by Wan Jinsheng, they had each gained their own insights. On the return journey, they had sparred and verified their understanding, benefiting immensely.
They should have returned with a full haul, but who could have expected that just after reentering the Heavenly Domain, they would hear the shocking news that Sky Devil Mountain had been destroyed?
The two had rushed to the Hong Domain without pause, traveling day and night.
There was no need to explain what happened next. The moment they stepped into Sky Devil Mountain, they had been seized on the spot by the various Heaven's Prides and brought here for questioning.
"Looks like all that work was for nothing