Lin Yun’s declaration shocked the disciples in the surrounding. Everyone knew that the Sword Firmament Pavilion requested their disciples to be like their swords, to break rather than bow. But they were shocked that this youth could make such a declaration even when he was facing the elders. Not only the disciples, but even the elders standing behind Bai Ting were shocked.

“Elder Bai, let’s wait for Guardian Plum to arrive before making a decision.”

“We’re still unsure of the cause. It’s improper to kill Lin Yun before we find out about the case.”

“Lin Yun has violated the rules, but we should do an investigation. After all, wouldn’t the truth be hidden if we kill him before we even conduct an investigation?” Several elders spoke out.

Whosoever kills must be killed. That was the sect’s rules, but Lin Yun wasn’t the same as an ordinary disciple. Guardian Plum had placed a great importance on Lin Yun. Not to mention that Lin Yun’s growth in the Demonlotus Realm was simply monstrous. In no...