The more astute observers naturally suspected this strange phenomenon was related to whatever had trapped the Zhe Family's experts. However, not a single one of them could explain the principles at work!
Even Gongsun Huang, a Tier Six Sword Venerable, was no exception.
Ling Xiao observed Zhe Wanqian with a cold detachment. He didn't believe a word Zhe Wanqian said.
It was true that after seven days of relentless assault by illusions and his Heart Demon, Zhe Wanqian was completely spent. But Ling Xiao refused to believe that a powerhouse of the Sword Venerable Realm lacked even the strength to stand.
'The dignity of a Sword Venerable?' Ling Xiao sneered inwardly. 'In the face of death, dignity is a laughably fragile thing. Some might die for their honor, but not this Sword Venerable from the Zhe Family!'
