A lot of people nodded along, quickly deciding that Lu Yi was just made up—nothing more than some wild rumor.
But not everyone was convinced. Some figured the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace wouldn't throw around baseless accusations, so they stayed cautious, unsure what to believe.
In response, the City Lord and the disciples of the Purple Crest Immortal Sect publicly announced that anyone who still had doubts was welcome to keep searching for Lu Yi.
That was enough to sway another group. More people dropped the issue and accepted the explanation.
The disciples of the Purple Crest Immortal Sect left soon after, smug smiles on their faces.
Inside Burning Sun City, tension was rising. Cultivators who sided with the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace and those loyal to the Purple Crest Immortal Sect started clashing, stirring up chaos in the city.
But all of that was just the surface.
The real fight was only beginning.
