As rumors multiplied, the public's perception of the Ye Family worsened.
Sometimes, they didn't need irrefutable evidence.
Once they believed it to be true, it was true to them.
The Ye Family had made a fortune recently, causing jealousy among many.
They were keen to see the Ye Family's downfall.
The Divine Dynasty, being part of the Ye Family, was also affected.
With the spreading rumors, the average Cultivators within the Divine Dynasty began to see it differently.
Although most Cultivators still trusted the Divine Dynasty, the relentless rumors swayed some to believe otherwise.
Several kind-hearted Cultivators even hoped the Divine Dynasty would aid these factions freely, without charge.
In this world, there's no shortage of these altruistic people.
As long as they didn't have to lift a finger, they could perpetually sympathize.
While they weren't destructive, they were such a nuisance!