The entire Demon Sect Headquarters fell into a deathly silence.
Six high-ranking members were conferring on a raised platform. They had set up a sound-proofing barrier, and their elevated position completely shielded them from the eyes and ears of outsiders.
Gu Xiangzhu's expression was unsettled.
She was lost in thought for a long time.
She looked utterly conflicted.
This sight only made the others more uneasy.
They knew Gu Xiangzhu well. She was normally impassive, never letting her true feelings show. On the rare occasion she displayed any emotion, it was a deliberate act to make her stance known.
But now, she was showing an emotion that left her vulnerable.
'What did this mean?'
'It most likely meant she was agonizing over whether or not to kill the Demon Monarch.'
'Her killing intent was anything but small.'
"Gu Xiangzhu!"
