Xuanyuan City.
The Lin Clan.
Lin Chengtian, the head of the Lin Clan, stood in the center of the main hall, looking like a criminal being interrogated in court, his face ashen and extremely ugly.
On either side of him were a dozen or so powerful figures from the Carefree Holy Land, and the one sitting in the head of the table was the Sixth Ancestor the Carefree Holy Land.
The Sixth Ancestor's face was contorted with rage, his eyes like those of a venomous snake, as he coldly stared at Lin Chengtian standing below, and spoke in a chilling voice:
" Lin Clan Head, what has your decision been? Will your Lin Clan choose to submit and pledge allegiance, or will you refuse? If you refuse, after today, the Lin Clan will cease to exist in Xuanyuan City!"
As the voice faded, a domineering and powerful aura suddenly rose from the Sixth Ancestor, making Lin Chengtian feel somewhat suffocated.
The Lin Clan is a first-rate power, and Lin Chengtian is the head of the Lin Clan. Even in the entire Eastern Wasteland, he is a renowned and peerless figure.
However, no matter how powerful or renowned he was, he was still nothing compared to the Sixth Ancestor of the Carefree Holy Land.
First-rate Lineage are still quite different from transcendent forces like the three holy lands.
Seeing that Lin Chengtian remained silent, the Sixth Ancestor seemed to have lost his patience and said directly, "I will only give you ten breaths. If you do not agree after ten breaths, then the Lin Clan can expect destruction."
boom!
As soon as the voice fell, the powerful figures from the Carefree Holy Land on both sides suddenly intensified their auras and went berserk.
A dozen powerful auras pressed down on the entire hall, causing the protective barriers surrounding it to shake and crackle, as if they were about to collapse at any moment.
Lin Chengtian felt the oppressive aura, his face contorted with rage, and his eyes blazed with fury.
Although he had previously intended to align himself with the Carefree Holy Land, he still found it somewhat unacceptable to be forced into such a forceful situation.
Outside the main hall, countless powerful members of the Lin Clan stood. Sensing these powerful auras, some turned pale and panicked, while others were filled with anger.
"Patriarch, what are you waiting for? Agree now! Do you want to watch the Lin Clan be destroyed? Our Lin Clan's foundation built over thousands of years cannot be destroyed in an instant!"
"Yes, Patriarch, that Ye Xuan is going too far. He slaughtered several Golden Core cultivators from my Lin Clan outside the city. Even the patriarch of the Ancient Desolate Holy Land didn't give you the slightest face. What are you still hesitating for?"
"Outrageous! The Carefree Holy Land is so aggressive, how can we agree to this? We haven't even become their vassal yet, and they're already so domineering. If we agree, won't we be worse than dogs in the future?"
For a moment, the Lin Clan members outside the hall were also making a ruckus.
Some were terrified and suggested that Lin Chengtian agree, while others were furious and said they would rather die than submit.
Lin Chengtian also clenched his fists, his Spiritual Qi surging and roaring wildly within him, as if it might go berserk at any moment.
The Sixth Ancestor squinted at him, his old face contorted, a cold smile playing on his lips.
Ten breaths passed quickly, and the Sixth Old Ancestor stood up abruptly, waving his sleeve. "Time's up. Since Lin Clan Head hasn't agreed, then—"
However, before he could finish speaking, Lin Chengtian suddenly gritted his teeth and said:
"I agree!"
Upon hearing this, the Sixth Ancestor burst into laughter.
Inside a room at the Nangong Lineage's residence, mist swirled around.
Through the thin crimson curtain, one could vaguely see a stunningly beautiful figure bathing in a wooden tub.
If anyone were to witness this scene, they would surely experience a dry mouth and nosebleeds.
Nangong Dai was bathing in a wooden tub, carefully washing her mature, graceful, and alluring body with the cleansing water.
Her already alluring face became even more rosy and captivating due to the steam rising from the water.
It took Nangong Dai a full half hour to stand up from the wooden tub.
With a loud crash, the entire world seemed to darken completely in an instant.
She casually picked up a thin gauze dress and put it on, covering her alluring figure, before slowly walking out of the house.
However, just as she stepped out of the house, a young girl of about sixteen rushed in.
"Aunt, something terrible has happened! The Zhou Lineage, the Lin Clan, and the Carefree Holy Land have joined forces and attacked the Nangong Lineage's territory."
"What?" Upon hearing this, Nangong Dai's alluring face froze slightly, then turned serious. "What's going on? What are they doing at our base?"
At this moment, Nangong Dai suddenly had a very bad premonition.
The girl shook her head. "I... I don't know either."
Just as Nangong Dai was about to ask another question, she suddenly raised her alluring and captivating face and looked into the distance.
There, more than twenty figures stepped through the void, their auras shaking the air, their killing intent undisguised.
" Zhou Changsheng, Lin Chengtian, Zhuang Hai?" When Nangong Dai saw these people, her beautiful face changed drastically in an instant, and she lost all color!
Her alluring body leaped into the air, a smile appearing on her charming face as she bowed and asked:
" Nangong Dai greets all the seniors. May I ask what brings you to my Nangong Lineage?"
At the same time, several powerful Nangong Lineage also took to the air, looking at the people from the Carefree Holy Land with wary expressions.
As for those with lower cultivation levels, they were all pale-faced and terrified, their legs feeling weak.
That aura was truly terrifying!
Zhuang Hai glanced at the alluring Nangong Dai, especially as his gaze lingered on her exquisite and seductive body, and sneered, "I dare not accept the title of 'senior'."
"Previously outside the Mystic Origin Mountain Range, you, Nangong Dai, aided and abetted the evildoer, helping that little devil Ye Xuan intercept and kill Zhou He of the Zhou Lineage. Therefore, we have come here to seek justice for the Zhou Lineage!"
Although the Second Ancestor of the Carefree Holy Land said that there was no need to find a reason, they should just destroy the Nangong Lineage as a warning to others and to deter other forces.
However, after careful consideration, the Carefree Holy Land ultimately decided against it and instead used the excuse of the Zhou Lineage seeking revenge.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Dai's expression changed slightly, but she quickly forced herself to remain calm and forced a smile, saying:
"Esteemed seniors, I was momentarily confused at the time, please forgive me. Nangong Dai is willing to compensate for this matter and apologize."
There was no other way; we were simply outmatched.
Nangong Dai was quick-witted and exceptionally intelligent; she didn't question him at all, nor did she show the slightest anger.
She adopted a very humble attitude, trying her best to avoid trouble.
However, it is clear that her approach was futile.
Because she had no idea what the true purpose of the Carefree Holy Land was, and she had no idea of Carefree Holy Land's determination to eliminate the Nangong Lineage.
The Carefree Holy Land adopted a forceful approach to subjugate the Lin Clan.
To be honest, the Carefree Holy Land doesn't even consider the Zhou Lineage a threat. Even if they forcibly subdue them, it would only be an excuse to deal with the Nangong Lineage.
Now that they've found an excuse, how could they possibly let the Nangong Lineage off the hook?
From beginning to end, the attitude of the Carefree Holy Land was very clear: the Nangong Lineage had to be destroyed; they were the chicken in the story of killing the chicken to scare the monkey.
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Hai laughed heartily, "Apologize? Compensate? How ridiculous!"
"As the saying goes, blood must be paid for blood. Since you aided and abetted the evildoer and killed Zhou He, then today, don't blame us for standing up for the Zhou Lineage and annihilating your Nangong Lineage!"
Having said that, he waved his hand and declared, "Kill them all! Leave no one alive!"