News of one force after another arriving was like an invisible mountain, silently pressing upon everyone's hearts. The atmosphere had clearly grown several degrees heavier than before.
Yet amid this oppressive silence, a soft laugh abruptly rang out.
"Demonic Sect, Demon Race, Gu Race... Heh heh, quite a few have indeed come. But isn't this very scene exactly what we've been hoping for?"
Everyone followed the sound and discovered that the speaker was Chu Ge of the Dragon Abyss Sword Palace.
At that moment, he stood with his arms folded and the corners of his lips raised. Not only was there not the slightest trace of fear between his brows, but a battle intent eager to give things a try burned there instead. His gaze blazed like a sword tempered in fire.
"If our Southeastern Province seeks to stand independent in this world, then we must possess the courage and edge to defeat every powerful foe. With ten thousand sects gathered here today, this is precisely the moment for people like us to draw our swords—let the world see who truly holds the pieces on this chessboard."
Before his words had faded, Yin Ruoxi of the Qiongyu Immortal Sect took over with a charming smile.
She lightly gathered her cloudlike sleeves. Her voice was like shattered jade, while her tone carried an innate calm confidence. "Fellow Daoist Chu is right. This is also precisely what my senior brother hoped for. All of you may act without restraint. Even if something goes wrong, Senior Brother will cover for you."
"The sky will not fall!"
Having said that, she suddenly blinked. A glint of mischief crossed her eyes as she added with a soft laugh, "Besides, the Demonic Sect, the Gu Race, the Aquatic Race of the Eastern Sea, the Demon Race