"Nonsense!"
A loud outcry startled everyone. It came from Zi Yun True Immortal. "If he was as you say, why didn't he flee with Liu Xiling and directly join the Demon Cult? Instead, he chose to stay and return to the sect for punishment."
"Moreover, if Ling Chen truly wanted to join the Demon Cult, he could have done it ages ago. Why wait until now? Let's not forget, who was it that activated the Dragon Vein Power at the Martial Arts Conference, repelling the Demon Way elites? If not for that, the Martial Arts Monument might have already fallen into the Demon Way's hands, plunging the world into chaos. Would you all still be sitting here comfortably?"
His words gained the approval of many Elders.
"Zi Yun True Immortal has a point. We watched Ling Chen grow. If he really harbored treacherous intentions, wouldn't we have noticed something?"
"Yes, we must tread carefully in this matter. The punishment shouldn't be too harsh."
