In the main hall, the main members of the Seven Families were all sitting there, each indignantly discussing what had just happened.

Especially Zhou Junhan and Bai Wenhao, who were injured by the Bloody Monk. Both of them were full of anger, denouncing Helian Tiehua's failure to take action against the Bloody Monk just now. In the eyes of everyone, letting the Bloody Monk cause trouble on the territory of the Seven Families and then leaving was simply disrespectful to everyone from the Seven Families.

"Forget it, when he comes over in a while, let's see how he explains this matter to everyone!" An elder sitting at the front slapped the table and said in a deep voice, "Although Helian Tiehua is a protector of the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance, if he wants to help outsiders, we cannot tolerate him either. The Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance are supported by the Seven Great Families, not by Helian Tiehua alone. Does he really think that without him, we wouldn't be able to manage?"

"Big Brother is right, when he comes over, let's see how he explains it!"

Everyone clamored, each wishing they could personally pull Helian Tiehua over for questioning.

Just at this moment, the door suddenly opened, and the tall, tower-like figure of Helian Tiehua walked in through the entrance. As soon as he entered, the uproar in the room came to an abrupt stop. Everyone was looking at Helian Tiehua, but there was an obvious hint of intimidation in their eyes. Although they had been loudly clamoring just now, how many of them were truly bold enough when faced with Helian Tiehua?

"What are you all discussing? Seems quite lively!" Helian Tiehua walked to the main seat and sat down, calmly looking at everyone present, his gaze finally stopping on the elder who had spoken earlier, saying, "Bai, you are the oldest here and have the highest seniority, if there's anything to say, feel free!"

Everyone turned to look at that elder, who felt somewhat embarrassed under Helian Tiehua's gaze, and he too held some awe for Helian Tiehua. However, with so many people watching him, if he didn't speak up, wouldn't that be losing face?

The elder swallowed and said, "Helian Brother, there's something, I don't know if I should say it."

"Bai, if there's anything, speak freely, we are all our own people, what can't be said?" Helian Tiehua said.

"In that case, I will speak!" The elder looked around at everyone, suddenly gritting his teeth and said, "Helian Brother, are you still good friends with that Bloody Monk?"

"I wouldn't call us friends," Helian Tiehua said.

"In that case, why do you keep helping him but not the people of our Seven Families?" The elder suddenly said in a deep voice, "The Bloody Monk enters the Seven Families as if entering an uninhabited territory, harassing the members of our Seven Families at will, which is something you also saw. However, when we met just now, you not only didn't stop him, but also spoke for him. What does this mean? Are you planning to help outsiders against the people of our Seven Families?"

As soon as these words came out, others also chimed in. When no one had spoken, everyone didn't dare to say them. But once someone brought it up, everyone's courage grew, and they dared to come out and shout.

Helian Tiehua maintained a calm expression, waiting for the commotion to die down before stating calmly, "What do you think I should have done at that moment? Should I have stopped the Bloody Monk or settled this matter with him?"

Everyone was at a loss for words, and the elder said in a deep voice, "Even if we don't settle this matter immediately, we can't just let him go like that. Helian Tiehua, are you afraid of that Bloody Monk?"

"I'm not afraid of him, but it seems to be different for you all!" Helian Tiehua shook his head and said, "The Bloody Monk's strength is on par with mine, if we truly fought, he wouldn't gain any advantage, but I wouldn't be able to defeat him either. But..."

Helian Tiehua paused, looking around at everyone present, and said in a deep voice, "The Bloody Monk has a White-haired Ding San with him, have you all heard of this person?"

"White-haired Ding San?" Everyone looked at Ao Wuchang, who frowned slightly and said, "This person is nothing more than a thug kept by the Bloody Monk, nothing to fear!"

"That was before, but it's different now!" Helian Tiehua said in a deep voice, "As far as I know, White-haired Ding San has now killed three thousand people, his strength far surpasses everyone present. Moreover, he has practiced the Human-shaped Gu, undying and indestructible, even peak masters like the Five Uniques would expend some effort to kill him. In other words, now White-haired Ding San is completely a killing machine. Although his strength hasn't reached the acme, but I believe if everyone here fights him together, the ones who die will definitely be you, not him!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped. They had heard of White-haired Ding San, but never expected his power to be so terrifying now. Among so many experts in this room, could White-haired Ding San really kill them all alone?

"Helian Tiehua, are you overestimating that Ding San?" Zhou Junsheng asked in a deep voice, "A person who has just started practicing martial arts, even if there is the Murderer's Manual and Murderer's Knife to help him practice the Human-shaped Gu, so what? If we can't even kill one of him with so many of us, then according to you, if he truly grows, wouldn't he become Invincible Under the Heavens?"

Helian Tiehua glanced at Zhou Junsheng and said, "The power that the Murderer's Manual and the Murderer's Knife can bring is also limited; it won't increase his strength indefinitely. However, now Ding San's strength is not much different from yours, and the key point is that you simply can't kill him, but he can kill you!"

Everyone exchanged glances; this time, no one refuted because they had some understanding of the human-shaped Gu. If they couldn't kill Ding San, then Ding San was already in an invincible position. If they really started fighting, the ones who would suffer would definitely be them.

"Moreover..." Helian Tiehua paused and said, "The Bloody Monk's arrival this time might not be a bad thing!"

"His coming could be considered a good thing?" Everyone around looked at Helian Tiehua in astonishment, not understanding how he could say such a thing.

"I've heard that the peak masters entering Humeng City this time not only include people from Sha Men but also Prince Nalan of the Capital. Moreover, I've received word that King Yan Ning Qianshu's apprentice has also entered Humeng City. Both Prince Nalan and Ning Qianshu are peak masters, very difficult to deal with. And this doesn't even include some hidden masters, some of whom might rival the Five Uniques." Helian Tiehua said solemnly, "If these people all stand against our Seven Steering Committees of the Hong Alliance, our situation will undoubtedly be very difficult!"

Everyone's faces changed; they didn't expect so many masters to come this time. Hearing Helian Tiehua's words, everyone felt anxious.

"All these people have come for the Sun Shooting Bow, so they are certainly our enemies!" Bai Wenhao said in a deep voice, "Brother Helian, even if you didn't attack the Bloody Monk earlier, do you think he would help us when the time comes?"

"But if I had fought him earlier, the situation would likely be even more troublesome." Helian Tiehua shook his head and said, "Sha Men is extremely powerful. If we fight them, even if we win, we must pay a heavy price. With the Sun Shooting Bow about to appear, both sides would suffer heavy losses. By then, with what could we compete for the Sun Shooting Bow?"

This question made everyone lower their heads; indeed, it was a significant problem.

"Moreover, Prince Nalan is sinister and treacherous, skilled at stabbing in the back, and is most untrustworthy. Ning Qianshu is from the Twelve Green Halls, and he must be against us!" Helian Tiehua said, "When you calculate it all, the only alliance we can form is with Sha Men. Although the Bloody Monk is arrogant, he is definitely trustworthy."

"Hmph, I'm afraid that by then, the Bloody Monk will attack us first!" Zhou Junhan said coldly; having been injured by the Bloody Monk earlier, he harbored the deepest hatred for the Bloody Monk and spoke with no hint of cordiality.

"That may not be so!" Helian Tiehua shook his head and said, "With the four forces appearing, the final result will certainly be two-on-two confrontations. The Bloody Monk certainly doesn't trust Prince Nalan, and he has a grudge with Ning Qianshu. If he doesn't want to be defeated by their alliance, his only way is to ally with us. So, I'm sure that in tomorrow's battle, the Bloody Monk will be a significant help to us!"

At the same time, while everyone here was hotly discussing, three uninvited guests arrived outside the manor. Two of them were King Yan Ning Qianshu's disciples, Liu Ruxiang and Zhou Yuliang.

Zhou Yuliang and Liu Ruxiang followed behind the person in front, looking at the manor ahead. Zhou Yuliang asked in a low voice, "Why are we here?"

Liu Ruxiang gestured for him to be silent and said nothing, only watching the person in front with surprise. He received word from Ning Qianshu to assist this person fully; they did not know this person's identity. However, he asked nothing, as it was Ning Qianshu's order, and they only needed to follow it.

The leading person stared at the manor for a while, then turned to the two behind him and said in a deep voice, "You two go to Dragon Burial Mountain and act according to plan. I have some matters to resolve!"

"What matters?" Zhou Yuliang asked in surprise.

Liu Ruxiang quickly pulled Zhou Yuliang behind him, cupped his hands to the man, and said, "In that case, we'll go up the mountain and wait for you, senior!"

The leading man nodded and no longer paid attention to the two, but directly walked into the manor. He seemed very familiar with the paths in the manor, easily avoiding the defenses and traps, and headed straight to the manicured outer garden.

Over here, Liu Ruxiang and Zhou Yuliang watched the person walk in, both somewhat puzzled. Zhou Yuliang couldn't help but say, "Senior brother, who exactly is this person, ordering us around like children? Does he really think he's something special?"

Liu Ruxiang glared at Zhou Yuliang and said in a stern voice, "Watch your words; I suspect he is our Master!"