"So, I ask that you put the greater good first, fellow Daoist, and do not deal a killing blow."
The blue-robed elder's words were well-founded and reasonable. Once he finished speaking, several Enlightenment stage cultivators nearby nodded in agreement and echoed his sentiments.
Seeing this, Zhou Mian knew that he still held the initiative. He took out a pill and swallowed it. As some of his vital energy recovered, he slowly rose to his feet and hurriedly stated his position.
"It was indeed my fault that I framed the people of your Tai Void Sect earlier. I apologize to you. If we successfully leave this place, you may kill or torture me as you see fit."
"What everyone says makes sense." Ye Tian swept his gaze around the area before returning it to Zhou Mian. He said calmly, "I can spare your life for now. I trust you are not a fool. If you try any tricks later, then even if I can never leave this place, I will kill you first!"
Ye Tian could think this way because he had previously obtained a divine ability inheritance within Yuan Du Battle Venerate's tomb.
However, Ye Tian had not obtained it through a cultivator infusing spiritual energy into him; rather, it had required sacrifice.
Of course, Ye Tian merely harbored suspicions for now and did not truly voice them. After all, he did not know much about the Abyss of Sin, and some of what Zhou Mian had said did match the circumstances they had already discovered.
Zhou Mian's lips were pale and his expression listless. A flash of hatred vanished from his eyes as he forced out a smile, cupped his hands toward Ye Tian, and said:
"Thank you. It is a deal."
After saying this, Zhou Mian turned to