"This is just a struggle of interests. How can one truly distinguish good from evil?

"If we were truly the epitome of wickedness, how could we have endured a thousand years of conflict against the Myriad Immortals Alliance without falling?"

The scholar's question thundered through the minds of his listeners once more.

Among the Myriad Immortals Alliance cultivators, many wore thoughtful expressions. Even more looked utterly lost, as if their entire worldview had been shaken to its foundations.

"Very well. Let me first describe to you the current state of the Five Elders Council."

The scholar's colossal form stood firm between heaven and earth, dominating their vision as he began his tale.

"The territory of the Five Elders Council is now divided into five regions. Five Heavenly Venerables...