The debate over the matter continued, and there were various opinions about Ethan Smith's fate.
Some people sympathized with his plight and lamented that he was once a prominent figure among the chosen ones, but eventually ended up in such a dire situation.
Others sneered and scoffed at him, thinking that he deserved such a fate, as he coveted the Holy Woman of the Taylor family, and eventually got his comeuppance.
The news quickly reached the Great Families, but they were not too surprised by the matter, thinking that it was only natural.
"Finlay Taylor letting him go doesn't mean other families would let him off."
"Yeah, Ethan Smith, once he leaves the protection of Thunder Courtyard, how could he survive? Without even thinking about it, there must be people waiting for him in the dark."
"It's just a pity that the Traceless Immortal Scripture will most likely disappear."
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