151: Chapter 151 Spineless!

After Master Tianjizi stepped down.

Soon, more people arrived at the Xuantian Sect.

However.

Those who came were all from minor forces, mostly those located near the Xuantian Sect!

To be honest.

Whether these forces came or not was essentially useless, and they were well aware of it themselves.

What the others cared about.

Were only the major powers of the Xingyuan Continent; at the very least, a force had to be first-rate to catch their Dharma Eye.

But.

Whether it was useful was one thing.

Whether you showed up or not was another matter entirely...

Others might not care about you.

But you couldn't truly not care yourself.

This was a matter of attitude!

On the plaza of the entire Xuantian Sect, besides Ge Nie and the others on the high platform.

Below.

Some empty seats were also arranged.

Yet.

After paying their respects to Ge Nie, those from the minor forces all consciously walked to the edge of the plaza, not sitting in those empty seats.

It wasn't that they didn't want to.

It was that they didn't dare!

One must know.

In any place, strength is what matters!

It was like this on the Xingyuan Continent, and it would remain so after they submitted to the Tianxuan Dynasty.

Everyone knew in their hearts.

Those who could sit in those seats were definitely the first-rate forces and above of their Xingyuan Continent!

Because only they.

Were the decision-makers of this world, and the only ones the other party cared about!

Time passed minute by minute.

More and more major forces began to arrive one after another.

The first major force to arrive.

Was the Tianxuan Sect.

Led personally by Daoist Xuanji, followed by over ten Sect Elders, each exuding a powerful aura of the Cave Heaven Realm or above.

From within their Sect.

They directly tore through the Void Realm and descended about a hundred miles away from the Xuanyun Sect, then switched to walking, approaching the Xuanyun Sect step by step.

Their posture.

Was kept extremely low, comparable to Master Tianjizi of the Tianji Sect...

Daoist Xuanji walked at the very front, his expression calm, but his eyes held a hint of complexity that was hard to conceal.

When he stepped into the plaza.

And saw Ge Nie sitting on the high platform, along with the five figures behind Ge Nie who looked like deities.

The hint of complexity in his eyes instantly transformed into deep awe.

Only one thought remained in his mind.

"I'm truly too brilliant; luckily I came, otherwise I wouldn't even know how I died!"

When Daoist Xuanji reached the area directly in front of Ge Nie, he didn't hesitate for a second and knelt down on the spot.

His movements.

Could be described as incredibly smooth!

"Xuanji, Sect Master of the Tianxuan Sect, leads the Sect Elders to pay respects to the Great One!"

"We are willing to lead the entire Tianxuan Sect to submit to the Tianxuan Dynasty and serve as subjects for all eternity!"

Ge Nie's gaze fell upon him, and he nodded slightly.

"Granted."

Daoist Xuanji kowtowed deeply, then rose and led the Elders to stand aside.

His gaze swept over the empty seats; he hesitated for a moment but ultimately chose to stand beside a seat without sitting down.

He knew.

Those seats were prepared for major forces like them.

However.

Now was not the time for him to sit.

At the very least, he had to wait until everyone had arrived; only then would it be most appropriate to sit!

Following closely behind the Tianxuan Sect.

Was the Tianjian Sect.

Sect Master Jianchenzi, dressed in white, walked with his sword on his back, followed by over ten Sword Cultivators with sharp auras.

Their steps were steady, and their gazes were like swords, but the moment they stepped into the plaza, everyone's sharpness was unconsciously restrained.

Because on the high platform, that grey-robed swordsman had only given them a faint glance.

That single glance.

Made all of their Sword Intent feel as though it had been frozen.

Sect Master Jianchenzi's heart tightened.

As a fellow Sword Cultivator of the Unity Realm, he keenly sensed that the Sword Intent emanating from the other party was far more pure than his own.

If the two were to fight, he would undoubtedly lose!

Although he was shocked, he reacted quickly.

Then.

With a respectful expression, he bowed deeply toward Ge Nie.

"Sect Master Jianchenzi, Sect Master of the Tianjian Sect, leads the Sect Elders to submit!"

"We are willing to serve the Imperial Dynasty with total devotion!"

Ge Nie still nodded slightly and calmly uttered a single word.

"Granted."

After receiving permission.

Sect Master Jianchenzi rose and led the Elders to the side, standing shoulder to shoulder with Daoist Xuanji.

The two looked at each other.

Both saw the same complexity and helplessness in each other's eyes.

But more than that.

It was a sense of relief from having survived a disaster.

Only after seeing the other party with their own eyes did they realize how wise their decision to submit had been...

In the time that followed.

More forces began to arrive one after another.

The Huoyun Sect of the Southern Region, the Hanbing Valley of the Northern Border, the Bibo Pavilion of the Eastern Sea, the Wanshou Mountain of the Western Wasteland...

One Sect Head of a first-rate force after another.

Led their respective teams, kneeling respectfully and submitting in fear and trepidation.

Those who were once high and mighty.

Beings who could make the Xingyuan Continent tremble with a mere stamp of their feet, were now all kneeling humbly before the Divine Martial Guard.

On the plaza.

Those empty seats were now completely filled.

The Tianxuan Sect, the Tianjian Sect, the Huoyun Sect, the Hanbing Valley, the Bibo Pavilion, the Wanshou Mountain...

In every seat.

Sat a renowned figure of the Xingyuan Continent.

Meanwhile, more second-rate and third-rate forces stood densely packed at the edge of the plaza, not even daring to breathe loudly.

Across the entire plaza.

Despite the crowd of tens of thousands, there was absolute silence.

Only the occasional sound of a new force kneeling to pay their respects could be heard.

Finally.

The one-day deadline set by Ge Nie.

Had arrived...

Great Elder Yun Ming now very consciously stepped forward.

Then.

He walked to Ge Nie's side with a flattering expression, bowed respectfully, and said.

"Reporting to the grand commander!"

"According to my verification, there are a total of three thousand six hundred and seventy-two forces of the third-rate and above within the Xingyuan Continent—"},{

All have arrived!

Not a single one is absent!

Seeing Great Elder Yun Ming's fawning behavior, Li Youming and Master Tianjizi couldn't help but glance at each other, both understanding the meaning in the other's eyes.

"This person is so shameless; he's a formidable rival..."

As Great Elder Yun Ming's voice fell.

The entire plaza.

Instantly fell into a dead silence.

Everyone gasped inwardly.

Three thousand six hundred and seventy-two forces...

Not a single one was missing?

What kind of concept was this?

It meant.

That within a single day, every notable force in the entire Xingyuan Continent had made the same choice.

And that was—submission!

Without a single exception!

Even those old fellows who were usually the most arrogant and stubborn had all come here obediently!

On the high platform.

A hint of surprise also flashed in Ge Nie's eyes.

His original setting of a one-day deadline wasn't truly expecting every force to arrive within a day.

His true purpose.

Was to use this opportunity to make an example of those forces who dared not to come or who delayed—to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys!

Using blood and death.

To make the entire Xingyuan Continent thoroughly understand the consequences of defying the will of the Imperial Dynasty!

But now...

They all came?

Not a single one missing?

Not even giving him a chance to establish his authority?

Facing such a situation, even the usually calm and steady Ge Nie couldn't help but feel speechless.

These people have no backbone at all; you could at least resist a little...

Not even daring to resist a bit, it's so damn embarrassing.

And this is supposed to be an Intermediate world.

They aren't even as good as those forces on their Xuantian Continent back then; it really leaves him quite disappointed...

[Effort in progress...]