The mysterious expert froze for a moment, then shook his head.
"Though the world is in chaos, it cannot yet be called utter turmoil. The Beitang Imperial Clan and the Great Yong Dynasty have not reached the end of the road. They still have the possibility of sweeping away the disorder and restoring order to the realm. We have already settled down and established ourselves here on the Arctic Ice Plains. Why take such an enormous risk?"
In truth, this was merely an excuse. The real reason was that they lacked sufficient strength and did not trust Meng Zhao.
Granted, this man's martial arts were profound and his divine abilities boundless, but that did not mean he could secure for them a place to live and work in peace within the vast Land within Divine Continent Passes.
The Great Yong Dynasty still held sway over the realm, and the Beitang Imperial Clan still called the shots. No matter how many ideas others might have, they might not be able to carry them through.
What this man said did indeed make sense.
Legitimacy and righteous cause were the Beitang Imperial Clan's greatest reliance at present, as well as their most conspicuous banner and defining trait.
They had held the realm and governed Divine Land for more than a century. They still possessed a foundation of popular support and strength. Unless one was truly determined to rebel, it was unlikely that one would openly refuse an order issued by the Beitang Imperial Clan.
The Nine Surnames Li Family could serve as an example. Though everyone knew they were among the supporters of the southern rebellion, perhaps even among its instigators, the Li Family still did not dare act openly in its own name. That was why they had pushed out several people