Atop Shenxiao Mountain, Pei Xuanjing quietly practiced his spells, observing all the events unfolding in the world beneath him. However, he let everything take its course, not showing the slightest intention to interfere.
Pei Xuanjing's attitude naturally influenced many people. At least while Pei Xuanjing remained noncommittal, those from the Taoist Academy, as well as the Shenxiao Sect and various forces from the Taoist Schools, contained themselves, observing the situation with detached interest, even though they were qualified and had the opportunity to intervene.
The Witch Deity Teaching sought to restore its position as the chief ritual in the human race. The issue was indeed serious, yet, to the Confucian Gate, it meant the weakening of their authority, while for other forces, it seemed to have little impact. In fact, some were even pleased to see it happen.
