Boom!
A dazzling burst of divine light erupted at the Heavenly Venerable's mountain gates.
In an instant, the Mountain-Guarding Grand Array shook violently, ripples spreading through it layer upon layer. It nearly shattered outright!
Yet there was not the slightest response from within the gates.
Suddenly, several powerful auras emerged from every direction, surrounding Indra Heavenly Venerable Mountain completely!
A voice rang out clearly across heaven and earth!
"All disciples of Heavenly Venerable Indra who surrender willingly will be spared!"
"Those who persist in resisting will be killed without mercy!"
The voice was ice-cold, devoid of any warmth. To Heavenly Venerable Indra's disciples holding fast within the mountain gates, it was practically a demonic summons to their deaths!
Inside the mountain's great hall, the disciples' faces were ashen.
They had not even had time to confirm whether their Master had truly fallen, yet the thieves coveting the mountain's opportunities and cultivation resources had already stormed their gates!
At this moment, Lu Qian, Heavenly Venerable Indra's eldest disciple,
had become the pillar of support for every disciple within the gates. With panic gripping their hearts, they were all waiting for his command!
Would they surrender, or fight to the death?
Hearing the voice outside the gates, Lu Qian's face was livid as well.
"Disciples, our Master has never denied us his blessings and kindness!"
"Besides, our Master is a Heavenly Venerable of the God Realm. Only an avatar of his remained in this realm. Even if that avatar has been slain, he will surely find a way to return from the God Realm and save us!"
"We must hold the mountain gates for our Master!"
At these words, every disciple roared in outrage, showing not the slightest fear of the enemy!
"Kill!"
"Defend the mountain gates to the death!"
"Master will