Some great powers made up their minds. They absolutely could not follow East King Duke down this dark path. They secretly contacted fellow cultivators who wanted to leave, preparing to withdraw from the Immortal Court together.
Before long, this sentiment spread throughout the Immortal Court. Many had joined only for its benefits or under duress. Now that someone was organizing an escape, they were naturally willing to join the group.
One day, while East King Duke's confidant was patrolling Penglai Island, he discovered a large group gathered together. Without drawing attention, he quietly approached them.
"Fellow Daoists, what are you gathered here for?"
In order not to alert them, the confidant spoke softly as though he understood their intentions. He even deliberately made some noise to draw the attention of the other patrols away.
"Fellow Daoist, thank you for helping us just now. We don't want to be buried alongside the Immortal Court, so of course we want to leave quietly. You're also a great power—what a pity it would be for you to die here. Would you like to join us?"
That person even kindly tried to persuade the confidant.
This time, I'll earn great merit. These people actually wanted to flee. They only wanted to enjoy the Immortal Court's benefits, yet refused to bear its risks.
As long as he reported this, East King Duke would surely reward him. Perhaps he might even have a chance to rise into the Immortal Court's core ranks.
"Fellow Daoist, I have several friends who share this idea. How about I call them over as well? The more people we have, the stronger we'll be. What do you think?"
After the confidant spoke, that person was delighted. He had not expected him to bring in several more Grand Luo Golden Immortals. Their