Xiao Ye's questioning made Gu Chudong's expression stiffen.
Indeed, he had never actually seen that ferocious beast. Neither had the other Sect Elders. They simply estimated the level of the beast and tossed the task to the Outer Disciples.
Or perhaps, Outer Disciples are hardly given attention by the Sect, hence no thorough validation of the risk was made before assigning them the task.
If the higher-ups in the Sect knew that the beast was a Treasure Beast, likely even the mysterious Silver Robed Elder would personally get involved.
"This newbie really has guts to question an Elder," many Outer Disciples discussed, but deep down they felt secretly pleased.
They had long disapproved of Gu Chudong's actions, and now they couldn't help but stand with Xiao Ye.
"Hmph, a mere Outer Disciple dares to question me!" Gu Chudong's gaze turned icy, as Innate True Qi swept out from his body, making all the Outer Disciples in the Great Hall feel their breathing turn labored.