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Setting aside Meng Zhao's thoughts for the moment, after the Immortal Palace Senior Disciple cleared up everyone's doubts, he continued,

"It is precisely because this Demon Gathering has changed, and because the Inner Demon Gathering demands extremely high aptitude and endowment, that Master has newly established these rules. He has ordered us twelve disciples to patrol the mountain lands in six directions.

"If you encounter people fighting, mediate as best you can and preserve their strength. Those who defy orders may be apprehended and sent back to the Immortal Palace for my master to deal with."

"You two possess extraordinary foundations and fine talent. You are very likely to be chosen for the Inner Demon Gathering, where great fortune awaits you. Cherish this blessing. Do not waste your fine lives on such meaningless slaughter.

"If you truly bear a hatred that cannot coexist beneath the same sky, you may settle life and death after the Demon Gathering ends and you leave the mountain. By then, each of you will have gained something, and however much you comprehend will depend entirely on yourselves. Your odds of victory will be greater as well. Would that not be wonderful?"

The Immortal Palace Senior Disciple's first remarks explained the new rules. In truth, they carried a somewhat overbearing air, leaving quite a few people displeased and resentful.

They had come merely for the Demon Gathering's reputation, hoping to join it and gain some benefits. Yet from the looks of it, Mishui Immortal Palace regarded them entirely as people to be kneaded and trampled at will. Who could willingly accept that?

Then again, Mishui Immortal Palace's contributions were real enough. Since they had come to take advantage of the opportunity, it was only reasonable for them to contribute a little in return. They could hardly