Over three hundred people turned to look at the deacon.0

"This matter is straightforward. Deng Chong colluded with the Hou Clan and intended to kill a disciple of our Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. The Hou Clan has no rights to interfere with the internal affairs of the sect, but a small Hou Clan dares to extend their reach into the sect," the deacon went straight into the topic without any unnecessary words.0

Everyone began to recall what Deng Chong had said. He had mentioned that Hou Yue had sent him and promised him a reward of 500,000 spirit stones for killing Liu Wuxie, which was a significant amount of resources.4

Many people nodded in acknowledgment, finally understanding why Liu Wuxie had dared to kill Deng Chong publicly. Despite the intense internal conflicts, this was a matter within the sect, and a second-rate clan had no right to interfere.0

Thus, the Hou Clan had violated the sect's bottom line by offering a bounty for the head of an outer disciple. This was equivalent to insulting the sect.0

Everyone finally realized what was going on. Regardless of whatever Liu Wuxie did in the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, it was up to the sect to deal with...0