After all, the Elder Token is still with the Zong Family. If we search carefully, we'll find it eventually, and at worst suffer some punishment. But if the Supreme Elder Token leaves the Zong Family and goes too far for the Supreme Elder to sense, that's a disaster of epic proportions.
Even if we were to kill these guards, it still wouldn't quell the Supreme Elder's anger.
Listening to his words, Han Yan's heart sank further, wishing she could curse at the Supreme Elder: Use blood as a covenant for a worthless token, are you tired of living?
Divine Artifacts recognize their owner usually through a blood covenant. Once recognized, the artifact and owner can communicate mentally, just like the Star Plate turned Jade Pendant hanging on Han Yan's chest. Since Divine Artifacts possess spiritual nature, a blood covenant doesn't harm the owner.
