Shen Funian's words were undoubtedly a threat.
The cultivators at the foot of the iceberg, upon hearing these remarks, felt that Shen Funian had lost face, but they couldn't say anything.
After all, they're stronger than you; they could crush you with a single step.
So when someone says it's East, it's East, and there's no way to refute it.
Throughout the Drifting Snow Sect, every disciple and elder wore an expression of anger.
This is outrageous!
The Drifting Snow Sect looked at Shen Funian and sneered, "It seems that we only have one choice left: to form a marriage alliance with your Ice God Hall?"
Shen Funian nodded seriously. "It seems so."
"Of course, you can also choose not to agree. With the Ice God Hall's resources, defeating your Drifting Snow Sect will come at a price, but it will be within our means."
Among first-rate forces, the Drifting Snow Sect holds a mid-tier position.
However, the Ice God Hall, with its powerful foundation inherited from High Antiquity, possesses top-tier strength among first-rate forces, perhaps even surpassing those top-tier forces...
At least above the Jade Lake Immortal Palace...
The Drifting Snow Sect's face darkened. He said, "Does your Ice God Hall really think that Glacier Valley and Extreme Ice Prison will stand idly by and allow your Ice God Hall to break the balance of the Extreme Cold Star Region and become the sole power, given your domineering behavior?"
There is an unspoken understanding between each faction to maintain the balance of power in this star field.
The Ice God Hall is the strongest of the four major powers.
In the past, with the three major forces balancing each other out, the Ice God Hall would have been somewhat wary.
If the Drifting Snow Sect were to be swallowed up, it would inevitably become uncontrollable, disrupting the balance and allowing the Ice God Hall to become the true master of the Extreme Cold Star Region.
"How much longer are you going to watch?" With that, the Drifting Snow Sect looked into the clouds and said calmly, "Do you two old fogies really intend to let the Ice God Hall run rampant?"
The words had barely left his mouth.
The clouds on the horizon were starting to part in half!
Between the two halves of the clouds, golden light shone down, illuminating the two elderly men with ethereal and otherworldly airs.
The cultivators below who witnessed this scene couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
"He is the leader of the Extreme Ice Prison and the master of the Glacier Valley!"
Both of them were at the level of Half-Step Divine Lord.
"With such a strong sense of hostility, what can't be resolved through conversation?" The Valley Master of Glacier Valley appeared kind-hearted, with a friendly smile on his face, and long eyebrows that hung down on either side of his cheeks like a beard.
The leader of the Extreme Ice Prison was a fat old man who said with a smile, "We're all from the same star region, why bother fighting?"
Although he seemed very approachable, everyone in the Frozen Starfield looked at this fat old man with nothing but apprehension and fear.
They may appear smiling, but they can be incredibly ruthless and cruel when it comes to doing things.
Seeing this, Drifting Snow Sect said, "We would like to talk, but it seems that Sect Master Shen's proposal does not indicate any intention to negotiate peacefully with us."
"Then it must be that your Drifting Snow Sect did something wrong." The Glacier Valley smiled.
The leader of the Extreme Ice Prison also smiled and looked at the Drifting Snow Sect, saying, "Snowdrift girl, the conditions proposed by Sect Master Shen seem quite good, especially since he has offered such a valuable item as the Heavenly Ice Extraordinary Vein. Agreeing to them will only benefit you."
Hearing what the two said.
The Drifting Snow Sect's heart sank to the bottom.
The elders' expressions also changed drastically.
Ye Qiubai, Mu Fusheng, and Fang Qiong exchanged a glance.
The situation is bad...
The Drifting Snow Sect looked at Shen Funian, only to see a calm smile on Shen Funian's face.
His smile, however, was full of confidence, as if he had the matter completely under control.
"Are you trying to use this incident to forge an alliance between the Extreme Ice Prison and the Glacier Valley? To put pressure on the Ice God Hall and resolve this matter once and for all?"
Shen Funian said with an inscrutable expression, "The method is quite good, but among our four sect leaders, you are the least senior, aren't you? Do you really think that what you can think of, I can't think of?"
The Drifting Snow Sect's face was grim. "Of course I wouldn't presume to think I couldn't have imagined this, but I simply can't fathom what promises you made that would make these two old geezers risk disrupting the balance of the Extreme Cold Star Region."
Shen Funian laughed, "Then I'll promise them that even if the Ice God Hall becomes the overlord of the Extreme Cold Star Region, I won't interfere with their resources and interests, and they'll even have more than before, isn't that enough?"
The Drifting Snow Sect sneered, "You two old geezers actually believe that?"
"We have no choice but to believe it."
"Sect Leader Shen has sworn Heavenly Dao Oath for this, how could he not believe it?"
Both sect leaders smiled calmly.
Hearing this, the Drifting Snow Sect looked at Shen Funian and said in a deep voice, "That's quite a grand gesture. What benefit will you gain from doing this?"
Shen Funian looked at the weakened Chen Yuning beside him, "Because of the bloodline of your sect's Holy Maiden, my son's Ice God Bloodline will be completely complete."
"You should know what this means."
The Drifting Snow Sect's face showed shock.
A complete Ice God Bloodline means that as long as one does not perish along the way, one will surely step into the realm of Divine Lord!
In this light, losing some resources in the Extreme Cold Star Region is indeed not a big deal.
"Alright, it's time for you to make a decision." Shen Funian smiled broadly and said, "Will you accept the betrothal gifts from my Ice God Hall, or face destruction?"
This moment.
The disciples and elders of the Drifting Snow Sect all showed expressions of defeat.
Things have progressed to this point, and there's no turning back now.
Now, there is not only the Ice God Hall, but also the Extreme Ice Prison and the Glacier Valley for assistance.
The chances of the Drifting Snow Sect surviving in the gap between these three major powers are zero...
Mu Fusheng's expression turned solemn, ready to unleash his power at any moment.
"I reckon another fierce battle is about to break out..."
The Drifting Snow Sect also gave a wry smile.
The choice was between the Drifting Snow Sect being wiped out and handing over Mu Ziqing.
She had to make a decision.
Being the head of a sect is very difficult.
After all, as a sect leader, her primary goal is to preserve the sect while ensuring its smooth development.
But...
The Drifting Snow Sect glanced at the elders behind him, then looked down at the anxious disciples below.
She suddenly remembered what her master, the previous sect leader, had said to her.
If you can't even protect your own disciples, how can you protect an entire sect?
yes...
"If the sect's safety is guaranteed by sacrificing others, then even if it survives, it will only exist in name only..."
Hearing the Drifting Snow Sect's mutterings.
Shen Funian frowned slightly.
Both the leader of the Extreme Ice Prison and the Valley Master of Glacier Valley shook their heads regretfully.
The elders and disciples of the Drifting Snow Sect were stunned for a moment, then their eyes hardened and their faces revealed a powerful Battle Intent. At the same time, they roared!
"War!"
"War!"
"War!!!"
The Drifting Snow Sect would rather die than live a life of dishonor!