"I refuse!"
When Gan Tian's commanding voice spread through heaven and earth, the previously noisy surroundings seemed to freeze at that very moment.
Countless experts looked at one another, shock appearing in their eyes.
Lin Langtian, who had just been preparing to flee, was also abruptly stunned. His gaze flickered slightly as he looked at Gan Tian.
Huang Kurong narrowed his eyes slightly. Clearly, he had not expected the other party to refuse despite such generous terms.
The Chaos Domain side was equally astonished.
The Qiankun Sect Master had actually refused Earth Desolate Hall's lavish offer and chosen to protect an utterly insignificant little commander.
Although there were irreconcilable grudges between the Qiankun Sect and Earth Desolate Hall, a mere commander was not someone who could not be sacrificed.
Only the Great Elder behind Gan Tian narrowed his clouded old eyes slightly. His gaze continually swept between Gan Tian and Huang Kurong, a thoughtful glint flashing through his eyes.
"Hehe, it seems Senior Brother Gan is unwilling to show this junior brother any consideration. Such generous terms, yet you still refuse to exchange them for a little commander."
Huang Kurong promptly recovered. A trace of gloom finally appeared on his usually indifferent face as he said coldly.
"Since the founding of the Qiankun Sect, there has never been a precedent of sacrificing the weak to save the strong. Even a pawn cannot be abandoned."
Gan Tian's tone remained imposing. "As long as they are members of my Qiankun Sect, I will naturally protect them."
"Hehe, the Qiankun Sect of today is no longer the Qiankun Sect of old. It has long lost its status and glory as an overlord. I never expected Senior Brother Gan to still cling to outdated principles. Do you not understand that this will only drag