Gongsun Shengheng was about to speak, but Gongsun Linglong interjected, "It all happened so fast that we didn't have time to decapitate the King of Heaven. If you don't believe us, you can cut his head off right now!"
Gongsun Shengheng's heart leaped into his throat. He was terrified the elder might actually behead Ye Fan. If that happened, their plan would be ruined.
However, when the elder saw the siblings' sincere expressions and confirmed there was no issue with Ye Fan's body, he relented. "Since we are cooperating, we must trust each other. Now, please come with me. Bring the coffin. The final decision on how to handle the Gongsun Family will be left to our Sect Leader," the elder declared.
Gongsun Shengheng protested, "Didn't you promise that you would release our family once the King of Heaven was dead?"
The elder simply ignored him. "This was all arranged by the Vice Sect Leader. I have no authority to make decisions or even inquire about it!"
