"...P-Prefect Ye."
He immediately took a Jade Slip from his robes and said in a trembling voice:
"I have no excuse to offer."
"It's just...please, Prefectural Lord, for the sake of this Jade Slip, give me a chance to make amends."
He had already grasped the situation.
Ye Li could kill Transcendents at will and directly interfere with the laws of the universe.
Even if all the forbidden lands joined forces, they could pose no threat to Xuanjian Mansion.
The only things he had left to offer-
Were the connections and intelligence he had accumulated over the years!
"..."
Ye Li drew the Jade Slip through the air and briefly examined it.
He discovered that it contained the secrets of more than a dozen forbidden lands.
Blood sacrifice sites, true spirit vessels.
And several Transcendent Old Ancestors who spent their years in seclusion and had long since ceased appearing in public.
"Not bad."
Ye Li offered a casual assessment.
The Heavenly Gate Sect Leader's taut nerves eased a little, and he hurriedly said:
"As long as you're willing to spare my life, Prefectural Lord."
"I can personally guide Xuanjian Mansion."
"The Heavenly Gate Forbidden Land is also willing to serve as Xuanjian Mansion's inside contact."
"If any of the others make a move, we'll report it immediately!"
Ye Li did not interrupt.
Only after the Heavenly Gate Sect Leader excitedly finished speaking did he ask:
"Done?"
"..."
The Heavenly Gate Sect Leader forced a smile:
"If there's anything else you'd like to know, Prefectural Lord, I'll tell you everything."
"Then that's all."
Ye Li nodded lightly.
Then he raised a finger and tapped the tabletop again.
Bang!
In an instant, the bodies of the Heavenly Gate Sect Leader and all the elders behind him exploded together, their true spirits scattering