Atop Si Ming Peak.
The crowd fell silent, witnessing Lu Qingfeng's thunderous methods, none daring to speak out.
Lu Qingfeng paid them no mind, his gaze shifting to the respectfully standing Chuanshan True Immortal.
With a bitter taste in his mouth, Chuanshan True Immortal glanced at Zheng Chi, who knelt on the ground, never rising. His eyes trembled, and ultimately, he stepped forward, bowing deeply to Lu Qingfeng and said, "I have sinned. I beseech the Alliance Leader to mete out a light punishment. From now on, Chuanshan will follow the Alliance Leader's lead without a shred of disloyalty!"
"Hmm?"
Zhang Jingshan, Gongyang Ye, and the others showed puzzled expressions on their faces. Chuanshan True Immortal had been the first to speak out earlier, defending his teacher, so why was he now—
The thought dawned on them, and they all understood.
