She was a graceful middle-aged woman with long black hair that flowed behind her like silk. Her robes fluttered gently beneath the spiritual winds high above the city, giving her an elegant yet imposing appearance.
Her beautiful face was devoid of emotion.
"Shin Riku..."
Her calm voice echoed across the sky.
"What exactly is the meaning of this?"
For a brief moment, silence descended upon the heavens.
Shin Riku sighed once more before slowly cupping his fists toward everyone present.
"Fellow Daoists..."
He paused before continuing in an even voice.
"This man's disciple has been investigated thoroughly and found guilty of crimes committed not only against Sky Mist Sect, but against the cultivation world itself."
The expressions of several Sect Masters changed slightly.
Shin Riku continued without hesitation.
"He secretly abducted both humans and members of the non-human races before selling them to the Secret Order."
