The two could not help exchanging smiles, feeling rather fortunate about their decision to join Cloud Palace. Before this, how could they ever have imagined slaughtering a great clan like the Jin Clan?
"Do you know what crime you have committed?"
Amid the bewildered looks of the Jin Clan's collateral-branch cultivators, they were told about the secret collusion with the Foreign Realm. At once, the many cultivators' faces turned ashen.
"If you wish to atone for your crimes, that will depend on your performance."
When Jin Kaiyuan was told to serve as bait with them, his expression changed immediately. He wanted to refuse, but circumstances were stronger than he was.
They had not been given a choice at all. Death awaited either way, but on the battlefield, they would at least have some chance of surviving.
As for turning around and joining the Foreign Realm, he was certain that if they really did so...
These people before him would surely charge over, shouting about executing traitors. Besides, why would the Foreign Realm take them in?
Feeling two terrifying gazes fall upon him, every thought in his mind instantly scattered. He braced himself and nodded.
The killing intent weighing upon him dissipated as well.
The first light of dawn rose, golden sunlight falling upon everyone's faces. A flame of hope for survival also rose in Jin Kaiyuan's eyes.
If death awaited either way, why not fight for a chance!
Shi Qingyun landed at the highest point of Imperial Pass. Looking out over the boundless battlefield, he said slowly:
"Let the grand show begin!"
Figures of Supreme Beings emerged beside him, while specks of dark cloud slowly formed in the sky above.
Everything was ready!
Chapter 313: Immortal Shield, Crimson Peak Spear!
The Foreign Realm camp.
The golden sun had just risen,