One by one, they washed their hands of the matter, claiming they would never have ambushed Yi Xingchen's group for personal gain. Their words were pleasant to the ear, and the onlookers were largely convinced; they didn't believe the Elders would do such a thing. An act like that would not bode well for the future of the Sealing Heaven Divine Kingdom.
Even though Yi Tianyun had pointed out the key issues, the people still refused to believe it. They looked so united, how could they possibly commit such an act?
Yi Yuanlong stood there, his face dark, turning a deaf ear to their denials. "Find me the Royal Phoenix Essence Blood and the Celestial Fragrance Divine Grass," he commanded. "If we don't have them, then buy them! Spare no expense!"
The Second Elder's aura erupted, causing many to tremble inwardly. Now *this* was the true presence of the Second Elder.
