185: If you can't beat it, join it

At this moment, let alone Marquis Yan of the Vermilion Bird Palace, all the Heavenly Pride in the Divine Hall had reacted.

Obvious, too obvious.

The three Celestial Swords of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace had almost carved the words 'Can't Afford to Offend' on their foreheads, or even posted them for everyone to see!

Before the three from South Chu arrived, the three Celestial Swords of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace were aloof, indifferent to everything, and ignored everything. Except for Marquis Yan of the Vermilion Bird Palace, who could barely make the three Celestial Swords look at him twice, the rest, even the Heavenly Pride who also came from Northern Qi, were treated as nothing by the three Celestial Swords.

The Heavenly Pride from the other Southern Countries, even those as strong as the Chief True Disciple of the Barbarian Sect from Zhao Country, and the Great Flood Dragon from Jiaoren Country, were sent to act as doorsteps and wash away the low-level Heavenly Pride from various countries.

To put it bluntly, they threw the dirty and tiring work to the Heavenly Pride of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country, bossing them around, and yet the Heavenly Pride of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country, known for their fierce reputation, did not dare to show any defiance.

This was the status of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace and the dominance of these three Celestial Swords.

But now, with the arrival of the three from South Chu, the attitude of the three Celestial Swords of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace changed so quickly that they were like different people compared to before.

Their current words, if not outright flattery, were definitely close to it.

Anyone could tell with their toes that these three from South Chu definitely had a great background, perhaps even a terrifyingly great one.

Even the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace had to retreat three steps, and even voluntarily give up the position of leader. What was his Vermilion Bird Palace?

Marquis Yan's mind raced, and for a moment, he even had the urge to curse the three Celestial Swords of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace, 'Damn you three Celestial Swords!'

When you encounter a tough opponent, you don't say a word. When I step into a pit, you jump out faster than anyone, almost handing me a knife!

But he didn't dare to curse the Great Sword Immortal of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace, and he also didn't dare to offend someone whom even the Great Sword Immortal didn't dare to offend. Hardening his heart, he immediately turned to Lu Chen, bowing all the way to the ground: "It was I, Marquis Yan, who was blind and offended fellow Daoist. Please forgive me."

As for Face, even the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace didn't care about it anymore, so what Face did he, from the Vermilion Bird Palace, need?

As the old saying goes, a wise man knows when to adapt. His bowing his head at this moment was not about swaying with the wind, nor was it about yielding, but a weighing of pros and cons after recognizing the situation, a wise choice.

'This Marquis Yan of the Vermilion Bird Palace is quick to fall!'

Hundreds of Heavenly Pride in the Divine Hall silently watched everything, all feeling something in their hearts.

'Can pick it up, and can put it down. This Marquis Yan is extraordinary.'

'I wonder what is the background of these few from South Chu, that even the three Celestial Swords of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace have to humble themselves so much? This Marquis Yan is also good at assessing the situation. Seeing that things were not going well, he immediately backed down. Although he lost Face, at least he saved his life!'

"I actually prefer your arrogant and unruly appearance!" Lu Chen said with some regret.

If this Marquis Yan was still as strong as before and wanted to trouble him, he could just take the opportunity to surround and kill this person here. Not only could he raise another Divine Travel Dao Soldier, but he could also gain another accompanying Spirit Treasure.

Unfortunately, the three guys from the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace ruined it.

'Arrogant and unruly?' Marquis Yan's body stiffened, and a dry smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "It was my fault before, I made fellow Daoist laugh."

Lu Chen no longer looked at him, his gaze instead falling on the Great Sword Immortal, Feather Sword Immortal, and Thunder Sword Immortal of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace.

In an instant, the three Celestial Swords felt like they had thorns in their backs, and their entire bodies stiffened in place.

Why was this jinx looking at them?

They clearly didn't do anything!

"Three of you, have we met before?" Lu Chen said lightly.

He remembered now. When he went to the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace with Sect Leader Zhao Yujing, these three Celestial Swords were also there, but they were very well-behaved, not even saying half a word.

After all, in front of Zhao Yujing, even their Old Palace Lord of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace didn't have the qualifications to speak casually, let alone the three Great Sword Immortals.

"Indeed... indeed, we have met before!" The Great Sword Immortal answered with a forced smile.

However, he felt even more uneasy in his heart. He didn't know what this jinx from the Dongming Sect meant by suddenly bringing this up.

Could it be that killing Sword Lord was not enough?

Marquis Yan's eyes immediately lit up. 'Is this mysterious big shot from South Chu going to make a move on the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace?'

These three guys are not good people, they deserve a knife.

He, Marquis Yan of the Vermilion Bird Palace, suffered a silent loss in front of Lu Chen, so how could the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace be an exception?

In an instant, Marquis Yan inexplicably began to look forward to it!

"Let's talk about the Qing Ming Great Cleansing!" Lu Chen felt quite bored.

He thought that bringing up old matters would shatter the Dao Hearts of these three young Celestial Swords of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace, and it would be best if they drew their swords in anger and fought him to the death.

Unfortunately, the result was that the Sword Cultivators, who were always known for their strongest killing power, were now as timid as quails!

The Great Sword Immortal, Feather Sword Immortal, and Thunder Sword Immortal felt a sense of relief in their hearts. Unbeknownst to them, their backs were already completely soaked with cold sweat. Fortunately, fortunately, this killer from the Dongming Sect did not go crazy at this time.

Otherwise, the fate of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace would be unpredictable!

'This mysterious existence from South Chu did not make things difficult for the Celestial Swords of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace!' Marquis Yan, who was standing by, felt a sense of regret, and immediately stepped forward, rushing to answer: "The Qing Ming Great Cleansing gathers the Heavenly Pride of countless major sects from the entire Azure Underworld. The strength of our single sect and country is ultimately weak. To gain a foothold in this trip, the Heavenly Pride of our Southern Countries must join forces.

"Therefore, we are waiting here for the Heavenly Pride of the Southern Countries to arrive."

An existence that even the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace fears. It's definitely right to quickly latch onto this big leg.

Lu Chen nodded. Ji Nian and Ren Xiaoxiao had already mentioned the cooperation of the Heavenly Pride of the Southern Countries: "When are we leaving?"

Marquis Yan replied cautiously: "We will leave in two days!"

He quickly added: "There are far more people from the Southern Countries than these. The vast majority should still be on their way."

'That makes sense!' Lu Chen nodded thoughtfully. If the entire Southern Countries combined only had these hundred or so Heavenly Pride, then going to the Qing Ming Great Cleansing would result in them being cleansed into idiots.

At the very least, there should be more than five hundred Heavenly Pride to gain a foothold in the Qing Ming Great Cleansing, otherwise the Heavenly Pride from the other sides could directly overwhelm the Heavenly Pride from their South with sheer numbers.

The entire Azure Underworld is too vast, with thousands or even tens of thousands of countries, and countless major sects and Heavenly Pride. He couldn't even count them all. Even with hundreds of Dao Soldiers in hand, he couldn't say he could gain a firm foothold.

Of course, the various sides of the entire Azure Underworld are not a single entity. For example, on their Southern side, the Qing Ming Great Cleansing has not even truly begun, and the Heavenly Pride of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country are already blocking the way and starting a great cleansing.

Up to now, who knows how many Heavenly Pride from various countries have died at the hands of Zhao Country and Jiaoren Country.

"Then we will wait two more days." Lu Chen waved his hand.

"All according to fellow Daoist's instructions."

Marquis Yan seemed determined to hold onto Lu Chen's big leg, serving him diligently, personally leading the way for Lu Chen, and accompanying him.

The goal is clear: if you can't beat them, join them!

The eyes of the Great Sword Immortal and the other three Celestial Swords of the Spring and Autumn Sword Palace were cold, occasionally sweeping over Marquis Yan of the Vermilion Bird Palace, but Marquis Yan pretended not to see them.

Now he has a backer, is he still afraid of your Spring and Autumn Sword Palace?

Let's ask this big shot Lu from South Chu first.

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