They all exchanged a look.
What did that mean?
"Sect Master, what do you mean by that?"
An old man asked.
"Everyone, at the beginning, that's right—it was indeed because we protected an unrelated girl that this happened. But think about it now. The Heavenly Emperor Palace is threatening us. Just because they threaten us, we have to compromise? They're threatening us to hand over that girl, saying that if we don't, they'll attack Linglong Sea. And then what? We have to compromise?"
They exchanged a look again.
"Everyone, they're the ones threatening us right now! If we do as they say and hand over that girl, how will People of the World view Linglong Sea? Forget People of the World—even I would look down on myself! We're all top-tier sects. Why should Linglong Sea fear them? They threaten us now, and we compromise. What about later? Will every stray cat and clown dare to piss and shit on Linglong Sea's heads?"
Lan Tianchao then said, "Linglong Sea may not be as strong as it once was, but it is absolutely not something just anyone can come and trample on. If they want to fight, Linglong Sea will accompany them to the end!"
They fell silent for a while.
"I think the Sect Master is right! This battle is actually a battle for Linglong Sea's dignity. If we don't even dare to fight this one, then just as the Sect Master said, Linglong Sea truly won't have any standing in the future. Anyone will dare to shit on Linglong Sea's head!"
"I'd like to see whether the Heavenly Emperor Palace really dares to fight! Let's see who's the coward!"
"Fight! Fuck them up!"
"..."
In an instant, everyone became hot-blooded.
"Pass down my order: prepare for battle at any moment!"