At this moment, the faces of the six Neutral Faction elders had all turned green with fright.
After the Prison God vanished, Chu Feng's Prison Infant had seemingly taken his place, becoming the sovereign of this entire realm.
The sheer size of Chu Feng's Prison Infant might have been because they were visible to it.
But there was another possibility — that Chu Feng had truly become the ruler of this world, obtaining power over it as he wished.
Under such circumstances, it was entirely within reason that they had been discovered.
The six great elders of the Neutral Faction, their minds racing with countless thoughts, were so thoroughly frightened by Chu Feng's interrogation that not a single one of them spoke.
After a moment of recovery, Cang Li was the first to speak: "It was us."
Cang Li's words were, in truth, what the other five had also wanted to say.
They could have denied it, disguised their identities.
But their powerful pride would not allow them to do so.
They had originally believed that admitting it would mean certain death.
Yet to their surprise, after they confessed, the cold intensity in Chu Feng's gaze actually dissipated entirely.
"I had no intention of making an enemy of the Prison Sect."
"It was Baili Kongxu who pushed too far."
"I had heard that the six elders of the Neutral Faction were reasonable people. I never expected that today you would also aid that Baili Kongxu against me."
"However, considering that I previously had a favorable impression of Elder Cang Li, I will give you all one chance today."
"I hope the six of you will think carefully about who your true enemy is — is it me, Chu Feng, or Jie Tianran?"
"But this is the last time."
"If the six of you still insist on opposing me, then Chu Feng will show no mercy."
The very moment Chu Feng's words fell, everything around them began to change.
The consciousness of the six Neutral Faction elders returned to their physical bodies.
It was over — they had been saved.
Yet as the six elders looked once more toward the direction where Chu Feng stood, a tidal wave of shock surged through their hearts all over again.
The phantom image of the Prison God's bestowed power was dissipating, and fading along with it was the power that had been enveloping Chu Feng.
However, Chu Feng was already surrounded on all sides by the Prison Sect's army.
The closest to Chu Feng was Baili Xukong.
They stared at him with predatory eyes, ready to launch their assault the moment the Prison God's bestowed power completely faded.
This was their plan — under normal circumstances, they would have been rejoicing.
But right now, none of them could keep their composure.
Chu Feng's confident expression just moments ago had convinced them of one thing.
Chu Feng could have annihilated them, yet he had chosen to spare their lives.
As for the reason, Chu Feng himself had stated it plainly.
This filled them with overwhelming guilt, making them feel utterly wretched.
"Everyone, no matter what you're thinking."
"But Chu Feng absolutely must not die. If you brothers disagree with my position,"
"Then you'd best seize control of me right now, because if Baili Xukong truly intends to make a move against Chu Feng, I will absolutely step in to stop him."
Cang Li's secret voice transmission reached the other five elders first.
"That's right, Chu Feng cannot die. Even if we capture him, it must be alive."
"He could have killed us just now, but he let us go. That's true honor right there."
Lie Shan immediately voiced his stance.
"Capture Chu Feng alive!!!"
And at that very moment, a voice that blanketed the starry sky rang out across the heavens.
It was Ting Yun.
He spoke directly, issuing a command to the entire Prison Sect.
"Capture him alive?"
Sure enough, upon hearing Ting Yun's order, Baili Xukong's first reaction was shock.
"My lord."
The subordinates behind Baili Xukong exchanged meaningful glances with him.
They only took orders from Baili Xukong.