Why not surrender?

Originally, everyone thought that the Demon Palace was just a newly risen parvenu power.

Even if it stirred up trouble in Demon City, how could it compare to Heavenly God Mountain, which had deep foundations and had stood proudly in the Northern Region for countless years?

But they never expected that the true culprit they had previously suspected of destroying Fu Wang Palace was this power.

If they were to name the only power they feared in Demon City, who would it be?

The true culprit who destroyed Fu Wang Palace naturally came first.

It was precisely because they saw the demise of Fu Wang Palace that they conceived the idea of allying with the North Demon Cave.

The purpose was that one day, they would confront this mysterious power.

But even so, it would probably be a long time from now.

Perhaps when contending for the True Demon Legacy.

They never expected that their side would be directly targeted.

Therefore, everyone became anxious.

Their previous arrogance all disappeared, replaced by solemnity, shock, and a hint of panic.

As Jing Changqing was once again invited into the tent, Sect Master Ling personally poured him tea.

He spoke kindly, “Brother Jing, I was quite negligent earlier, please don’t take it to heart!”

“I have a few questions, and I hope Brother Jing can answer them!”

Jing Changqing’s expression was somewhat complex.

Earlier, he had been cold and seemed about to kick him out, but now he was enthusiastically treating him like an honored guest.

He even called him ‘brother’.

The stark contrast truly made people sigh with emotion.

“Sect Master Ling, please speak freely. I will certainly tell you everything I can answer.”

“For what I cannot say, please forgive Sect Master Ling.”

Sect Master Ling Tian pondered for a moment and then said, “Brother Jing, where did you get this information from?”

“Is it convenient to tell me a little?”

Jing Changqing was quite candid.

“Not long ago, I was recruited by the Demon Palace and was favored by Palace Master Chicken Lord, becoming his follower.”

“Sect Master Ling, you don’t need to doubt the truthfulness of this information.”

“Of course, tomorrow, when we attack Heavenly God Mountain, I will also be one of them.”

“I came here this time only to repay a debt of gratitude. Now that the debt is settled, we will be enemies from now on.”

“If Sect Master Ling considers me a threat, you can kill me today, which would also repay the life-saving grace from back then!”

Ling Tian quickly waved his hand, “Brother Jing, you exaggerate!”

“Your coming to inform us this time is already a great kindness to my Heavenly God Mountain. How could we do such an ungrateful thing?!”

“I still have one question. My Heavenly God Mountain has no past grudges or recent enmities with the Demon Palace, nor any conflict of interest. Brother Jing, do you know why the Demon Palace wants to attack my Heavenly God Mountain?!”

This was not only Ling Tian’s confusion but also the confusion of all the high-ranking officials of Heavenly God Mountain.

Under everyone’s puzzled gazes, Jing Changqing said in a deep voice, “The North Demon Cave and the Demon Palace have a deep-seated grievance.”

“The Demon Palace has a total of twelve Palace Masters!”

“Each of these twelve Palace Masters is a being above the Three Yang.”

“And above the twelve Palace Masters, there is also a supreme master.”

“The North Demon Cave has long been on the Master’s kill list, but for some reason, it is not suitable to act against the North Demon Cave right now.”

“But you have formed an Alliance with the North Demon Cave. The twelve Palace Masters, constrained by the Master’s command, cannot move against the North Demon Cave, so their spearhead will naturally point directly at Heavenly God Mountain!”

As soon as these words came out, everyone present changed color, and a level twelve gale swept through each of their hearts.

Jing Changqing saw this.

He said loudly, “The words have been spoken; I should leave!”

“I hope Sect Master Ling will take care of himself!”

At this moment, everyone was still in shock from the news he brought.

They had no mood to make him stay.

Moreover, strictly speaking, the two sides were potential enemies, and it was already an act of utmost benevolence for him to come and deliver the message at such great risk.

There was no need to make him stay further!

And as Jing Changqing left, the atmosphere became heavy.

Everyone felt as if a great mountain was pressing down on their hearts.

With this incident, the meeting, which should have ended long ago, naturally had to be rescheduled.

Fortunately, all the high-ranking officials were present, so there was no need to re-convene.

Ling Tian sat in the main seat and said to everyone, “Everyone, the situation of my Heavenly God Mountain can be said to be precarious.”

“What should we do now to help Heavenly God Mountain avoid this calamity?”

“Does anyone have an idea?”

As soon as these words came out, everyone exchanged bitter glances, and each saw the fear and panic in the other’s eyes.

An Elder said with a tingling scalp, “Sect Master, the strength of this Demon Palace is far more terrifying than we imagined.”

“Earlier, when we realized that Fu Wang Palace had been destroyed, we thought that by forming an Alliance with the North Demon Cave, we would be able to contend with the other party.”

“But now it seems that we were too naive!”

“Twelve beings above the Three Yang, this force alone is something we cannot contend with!”

As soon as these words came out, everyone’s hearts grew heavier by three points.

It could be said that every piece of news Jing Changqing brought was explosive.

Twelve beings above the Three Yang were already an irresistible force, not to mention that these twelve terrifying powerhouses had a Master above them.

Another Elder said with a face full of regret, “Originally, we thought forming an Alliance with the North Demon Cave was a brilliant move, but who would have thought that this would be the beginning of my Heavenly God Mountain’s descent into the abyss.”

As everyone spoke one after another, thoroughly laying out the disparity in strength between the two sides, everyone’s hearts were filled with sorrow.

The two sides were simply not on the same level.

If they were to wait for the other party to attack tomorrow?

They couldn’t hold on! They absolutely couldn’t hold on!

The tragic fate of the former Fu Wang Palace had already shown them a live demonstration of the outcome.

For a time, a mournful emotion spread, and panic spread like a virus.

Just then, Seventh Elder said weakly, “Sect Master, why don’t we surrender?!”

“What did you say?!”

In an instant, countless gazes simultaneously swept towards the speaker.

Those gazes seemed to brew with fire, making Seventh Elder ashamed to the point of wanting to hide.

How much he regretted it!

Heavenly God Mountain was one of the Four Transcendent Powers in the Northern Region.

It had its own dignity and pride.

How could he have been so foolish as to say such a spineless thing?

How would the Sect Master look at him from now on?

How would his colleagues look at him?

Would they think he was a soft-boned coward?

Afraid of death, without integrity?

As soon as he thought of this situation, Seventh Elder became anxious.

“Sect Master, I spoke out of turn.”

“I will certainly swear to live and die with the Sect!”

“As a person of Heavenly God Mountain, there is only standing to die, no reason to kneel to live!”

“Please give me a chance to atone for my mistakes!”

He explained in a hurry.

However, at this moment, Ling Tian had already excitedly grasped his hand.

“Seventh Elder, why would you say such a thing?!”

“This suggestion is excellent!”

“I wholeheartedly agree!”

Seeing that the Sect Master had expressed his stance, everyone else no longer hid their thoughts.

Compared to death, can integrity be eaten as food?

The tragic state of Fu Wang Palace was still vivid in their minds.

It was just that before understanding the intentions of others, no one dared to express the idea of surrendering.

Now that someone had spoken, they were naturally more than willing.

“I never thought that Seventh Elder would possess such great talent!”

“To come up with such a brilliant idea that can save my Heavenly God Mountain from disaster!”

“I had seen before that Seventh Elder was no ordinary person.”

“Now it seems that my judgment of people is indeed not bad!”

“Seventh Elder definitely has the demeanor of Sleeping Dragon and Fledgling Phoenix!”

Facing the overwhelming praise, Seventh Elder was completely dumbfounded!

Who am I?

Where am I?

What did I do?

He merely suggested surrendering, so how did he become Sleeping Dragon and Fledgling Phoenix?