Someone I couldn't kill, who might very well become a Ruler Realm powerhouse in the future—wasn't that a disaster of apocalyptic proportions?
Besides, given the combat strength Chen Changan and Mu Yunyao had shown so far, they didn't even have the means to trap him.
What could they do?
The Heavenly Pillar Tower's old ancestor furrowed his brow, cold sweat streaming down his forehead. He couldn't summon the courage to resist.
"Old Ancestor, is there really no way?"
"The Heavenly Pillar Tower has connections everywhere. We can still ask for help."
"With those people backing us, can't we do anything to stop him?"
"There has to be something we can do, right?" Wei Fenghua asked anxiously.
A way?
What way?
Help from far away couldn't put out a fire right under their noses. And even if those people were here, could they really do anything?
Over the years, the Heavenly Pillar Tower had used marriage alliances to weave a vast web of connections.
But when it came down to it, those allies cared more about their own interests. Even a marriage alliance wouldn't make them risk everything to help.
"Don't panic. We may still have a chance."
"Chen Changan is incredibly powerful, and his potential is immense. But don't forget, he can't kill us either."
"As long as we stay alive, we still have a chance."
"Whatever you were planning before, give it up now."
"There's only one path left if we want to turn this situation around."
Hearing that, Wei Fenghua understood what the old ancestor meant.
Submit!
That was their only choice!
"Esteemed Young Master Chen, the Heavenly Pillar Tower is willing to submit. Please stop."
"From this day forward, the Heavenly Pillar Tower will become your subordinate force. We will never betray you."
"If we break this