Chapter 529: The Testamentary Letter

The elder bowed to the various sects and said, "This matter concerns the succession ceremony and the reputation of our sect. Please bear with us, and do not take this amiss. Today's succession ceremony is hereby suspended, pending further investigation."

Zhang Shuntian's face turned pale. He was already dressed in the Sect Leader's attire, holding the Sect Leader's insignia. Now they were saying to pause it just like that. What did this mean?

Everyone else was also unclear about the reason. Was it possible that the Sect Leader had changed his will on his deathbed? Zhang Shuntian immediately stepped forward, bowed to the elder, and asked, "Elder, what exactly does this letter say?"

However, the elder did not hand the letter to Zhang Shuntian but instead turned around and said, "This matter needs further discussion."