Chapter 1716: Tell me, what can I do for you?_1

Is it that I cannot speak, or that if I do, I'll die?

Lin Chen communicated telepathically, "Senior, do you know which method this is?"

Cao Hechuan responded, "Oath of Promise, similar to the Inner Demon Oath we take, is a contract of honesty. Once breached, there will be punitive consequences, the intensity of which are defined by the oath."

"One can lie to others, but not to the Heavenly Dao."

Lin Chen understood, "Does this mean that the Heavenly Dao Alliance is so secretive because of the Oath of Promise?"

Cao Hechuan nodded, "More than likely, an Oath of Promise is effective at keeping secrets, but it can't be enforced by ordinary individuals. It must either be pledged by a great power who understands the Way of Mantra, or it must be enforced through a tool created by someone who does."

Lin Chen's expression faintly changed, "So this implies that someone in the Heavenly Dao Alliance understands the Way of Mantra?"