At those words, more people gathered around.
Duan Dongqing's Voice-Transmitting Talisman also drifted slowly over. "Have you thought this through?"
"Why say we've come to defect?"
"Only this way can we meet the Imperial Clan higher-ups. Only by meeting them can we win their trust, and only by staying at their side will we have a chance to change the current situation."
Lin Ke transmitted these words to the other six.
They sent no further transmissions, evidently accepting his plan.
The so-called Formation Master from the Jade Great Radiance Church immediately slipped into the depths of the crowd, preparing to flee, but Mu Dan San saw him clearly. "Hey! Don't let that fraud get away!"
Apart from Mu Dan Yi, the other Peony Female Cultivators immediately gave chase, intent on recovering their Spirit Stones.
Shaoyao stepped forward instead. "That's right. They're cultivators from the Illusionless Gu Sect whom I brought back from outside the realm."
"They really do want to defect. What should we do? Report it to our superiors?"
Unexpectedly, Mu Dan Yi hurriedly said, "These people are beasts from the Illusionless Gu Sect!"
"Surround them!"
At those words, the surrounding female cultivators of the Imperial Clan drew all manner of Spirit Artifacts. The weapons rose into the air with a clatter, aiming at Lin Ke and the others.
Mu Dan Yi said sternly, "We have no need for a Formation Master from a sect of beasts. Our two sides' alliance has plenty of Mid-Rank Formation Masters!"
After a moment's thought, Lin Ke said without a change in expression, "I'm also a High-Rank Artifact Refiner."
Naturally, he intended to draw on the Eldest Princess's abilities; he simply could not let everyone turn their attention to her.
"Besides, if my defection were false, why would I help treat your cultivator?"