The dust once again fell into complete silence.
Xie Xuanyi's words left Shang Yi with no response to give.
The previous guarantee she had made had brought her great humiliation.
The reason for the "downfall" of the Taoist sect was actually quite simple.
The sect was so large that even the Great Perfected could not keep everyone in check.
With such a huge sect, rituals having persisted for a thousand years, and disciples from the Seven Huts traveling all over, how could every subordinate cherish their reputation and value the teachings?
"Master Xie, I was wrong."
A moment later, Shang Yi looked disheartened, lowering her head in defeat, "The incident of Yan Xie's Divine Thought taking possession was truly unexpected... I was not aware of it before. But these disciples of the Taoist sect are inherently good, and I earnestly beseech Master Xie to show mercy with your sword, to avoid further slaughter. Should there be any need for Shang Yi, just speak, and I will fulfill it."