Old Man Wu had gathered in full.
On the other side, the patriarchs of the major families, the top Elder Groups, and the Old Ancestors had all appeared as well.
All the top Experts were here, discussing a solution at close range.
The Drunken Elder said, "If everyone joins forces and instantly forms defensive resistance below, shooting the Destruction Pearl up into the sky, perhaps... we can save these people."
Everyone looked at one another.
Caisangzi said, "That works! I agree!"
The Drunken Elder glanced at him. "I wasn't asking you. You need to ask whether the people inside agree first."
Tang Wanli shouted, "I agree! I agree! Wonderful! All the martial-world comrades joining together to resist... this Destruction Pearl—this is simply a legendary tale of the jianghu, one that will be remembered for all ages. I agree! Start! Hurry! Hurry and start!"
King Tiechi laughed loudly. "Good! We'll all protect our heart meridians, and let's see whether you can push this Destruction Pearl or not, ahahahaha!"
Song Sheng Chaoying took a deep breath. "In that case, it will spare the world from devastation. I agree."
At that moment, two people said at the same time, "I don't agree!"
Jiang Shang and Lu Chengwen spoke at once.
Jiang Shang said, "Chengwen, get out."
Lu Chengwen said, "Grandpa, I can't get out. I... have been caught by the Destruction Pearl too."
After Lu Chengwen said that, he burst into laughter. "Anyway, I already made a huge mess of things. I don't regret it!"
Then he lowered his head. "Only... I failed to protect Little Monkey. I... couldn't break the formation in time to save her..."
Lu Chengwen lowered his head and choked out, "I'm sorry."
Jiang Shang looked at Lu Chengwen. "Chengwen, lift your head. For you to have done this