A Karmic Debt Must Not Be Underestimated

Just as Daniel finished speaking, the faces of the two elders contorted in hideous expressions. One of the two was about to talk, but before he could, a few voices were heard coming from their surroundings.

"He is right, I saw that too.. The last two attacks were way too powerful for an early fourth stage."

"Wasn't a limit to the early fourth stage agreed beforehand?"

"That lightning bolt didn't save your sect from the loss.. Only the kid's life."

All of the people who had spoken were cultivators at a level of power similar to the elders of the Sect of the Illusory Edge, so, the two elders were unable to refute their words without looking like sore losers.

Their faces twisted in irritation once more, until one of them finally said "Very well. It was our fault. We will pay what is owed."