The emergency meeting at Heart Peak happened immediately.
Grand Hall.
Highest security.
Peak Heads.
Hall Masters.
Ancient Elders.
Everyone gathered.
The atmosphere was so heavy that even breathing felt difficult.
The Patriarch Hong Tianyue sat at the head.
His expression was darker than anyone had seen in years and his aura was seething.
The hall was noisy as everyone spoke at once.
Accusations.
Theories.
Frustration.
Anger.
Finally the Patriarch raised his voice.
"ENOUGH!"
BOOM!
The hall trembled as the Patriarch's Immortal Ascension realm aura descended.
Everyone fell silent instantly.
His gaze swept across them.
"One by one." He said coldly. "Report."
The surviving elders from the Artery Peak began first.
They recounted everything.
Elder Chen leaving seclusion.
The sudden attack.
The destruction.
His ravings.
The explosion.
Formation recordings were brought.
The entire scene replayed.
Everyone watched.
Again.
And again.
