Daoist Bone Ruler's presence granted the Wild Peak's investigation considerable legitimacy, and openly refusing to cooperate would amount to questioning the authority of the Law Division itself. That was something the Vault Division elders were unwilling to do.
Furthermore, they were well aware of the Wild Peak's Closed Fist Doctrine.
Although it had rarely been invoked throughout the sect's history, its provisions were recorded within the ancient regulations. The doctrine granted the Wild Peak additional authority during certain emergencies, particularly when dealing with threats to its members or matters concerning betrayal and hostile actions.
The Vault Division elders might have questioned whether the present situation justified invoking those powers, but they had little desire to test the matter. Especially when the Head of the Law Division was standing alongside the Wild Peak.
'What a troublesome situation,' one of the Vault Division elders thought.
