Often, if one did not act, one would not reveal one's hand. One could associate with others as equals and meet them with confidence.
Nor would one fall into [Tianmingzi]'s predicament-terrified after a defeat, with no idea how to conduct himself.
Truth be told, after learning of [True Lord Ten Thousand Longevity]'s deeds, he no longer had the heart to resist such an existence,
the will to fight, or any thought of making an enemy of him.
He wanted to turn weapons of war into gifts of peace. Otherwise, he would feel a thorn in his back, unable to eat or sleep in peace.
Unfortunately, he had found no suitable opportunity to speak, leaving him deeply troubled.
Indeed, when their lives were not at stake, Nascent Soul cultivators valued their dignity greatly. But once their survival was threatened-heh-their long lifespans would drive them to timidity and caution, and dignity no longer seemed so important.
Splash-
Thus, upon hearing the call of [True Lord Buhai] of the [Sea-Ruins Merchant Guild], Tianmingzi felt as though he had seized a lifeline that could lead to reconciliation. Joy rose in his heart, and he immediately parted the water and headed over.
At the same time, a fierce pressure, cold and terrifying, descended upon the group of Core Formation cultivators far behind him.
He was going to lower his head, but only to True Lord Ten Thousand Longevity. How could these juniors witness that? How were they worthy of witnessing it? If they wagged their tongues outside afterward, it would further damage his prestige as a True Lord. Naturally, he intended to clear the area.
Once that targeted pressure descended, how could the Core Formation True Persons fail to realize that the True Lord was driving them away?
Although they regretted being unable to witness