Capítulo 2010: Chapter 2010: Why Not Just Surrender?

Celestial Palace.

“Report!”

Alfred Weaver raised his head, looked at the guard in front of him, and spoke calmly, “Speak!”

The guard reported respectfully, “The Star Domain Flying Boat of the Three Saints Sect has traveled all the way west, reaching the Ghost King Tomb. The Sect Master of the Ghost King Tomb, Jimmy Hinton, went aboard the Flying Boat to visit the powerhouses of the Three Saints Sect, but before the time it takes for an incense stick to burn was over, Jimmy Hinton was executed.”

“The Ghost King Tomb activated the Mountain Protection Array, closed its gates, but the Star Domain Flying Boat used its giant cannon to shatter the Mountain Protection Array and then proceeded to storm into the Ghost King Tomb.”

“The Ghost King Tomb has fallen. All who resisted were killed, and all disciples with Immortal level strength or above became battle slaves, following the Three Saints Sect Flying Boat, heading westward.”

“According to the trajectory of the Three Saints Sect Flying Boat, their destination seems to be the Celestial Palace.”

Alfred Weaver widened his eyes and said in shock, “Even the Ghost King Tomb has fallen?”

“Yes!”

Alfred Weaver turned his head to look at the silent Daniel Patel beside him: “Grandpa Patel, what are they planning to do, not even sparing the Ghost King Tomb? Are they preparing to conquer all sects?”

Daniel Patel said with a serious expression, “They are preparing to storm all the way to the Celestial Palace, demonstrating to everyone a clear stance: either surrender on your knees, or die standing.”

Alfred Weaver had a difficult expression, “We probably can’t stop them.”

Daniel Patel gave a bitter smile and slowly shook his head.

“The Palace Master has been in seclusion and has yet to succeed in breaking through to the Great Land; with the indomitable momentum of the Three Saints Sect and a Great Land Sovereign leading them, who can stand against them!”

Alfred Weaver sighed, “So, when they arrive, that’s when we’ll have to flee?”

Daniel Patel nodded, softly advising, “We’ve done all we can, as long as we have no regrets, it’s enough. Forcing ourselves to fight will only trap ourselves, without achieving anything.”

Alfred Weaver gave a bitter smile, “Great Land, it’s truly an insurmountable chasm!”

Daniel Patel remained silent for a few seconds, then softly said, “Even if the Palace Master succeeds in breaking through and ascending to the Great Land, he might not be able to withstand the incoming Three Saints Sect. They are coming with the intent to seize the Thunder Immortal Realm with thunderous momentum, leaving us no opportunity.”

Alfred Weaver hummed in acknowledgment, “Any news of Carson Flores?”

Daniel Patel shook his head, “After sending messages from the Heavenly Demon Continent, he went to the Fresh Flower Plains in the Extreme Southern Lands of the Heavenly Demon Continent, and has since vanished. However, if he learns of the Three Saints Sect coming toward the Celestial Palace, he’ll certainly rush here ahead of time…”

Alfred Weaver showed a worried expression, “I actually hope he doesn’t come. By the way, what’s happening at the Divine Wood Palace?”

Daniel Patel replied, “The Divine Wood Palace is not on the path of the Three Saints Sect; unless they intentionally head there, the Divine Wood Palace shouldn’t be in danger.”

Alfred Weaver remained silent for several seconds, “Keep monitoring their movements; if they arrive and Father hasn’t emerged from seclusion, we will leave!”

“Alright!”

After Daniel Patel left, Alfred Weaver turned his head, looking at Carson Flores’s Longevity Lamp.

Carson Flores, where have you gone?

Are you alright?

…

Heavenly Demon Continent.

Heavenly Fox Palace.

In the hall, six sects from the Round Table Council had already arrived, with only the Sky Wolf Palace yet to reach.

Lucille Austin sat in her seat, her expression solemn, as were the expressions of the other sect leaders; they whispered among themselves, evidently uneasy.

“No more waiting!”

Lucille Austin gently tapped her slender fingers on the table, drawing everyone’s attention.

“The Three Saints Sect have crossed the Star River, coming from the Extreme East and marching westward, clearly targeting the Celestial Palace. Every sect along their path has been conquered, with those who surrendered becoming slaves and those who resisted evaporating into oblivion. Now, trailing behind their Star Domain Flying Boat, more than ten thousand Immortals are following.”

“One of the Top Ten Immortal Sects, the Ghost King Tomb, simply because the Sect Master hesitated, was executed, and the Ghost King Tomb was forcibly captured, leading to countless casualties, and all survivors became slaves, following the Flying Boat into battle.”

“Now, every sect on the path of the Three Saints Sect Star Domain Flying Boat either submits on the spot or flees at the sight of them; no single sect dares resist.”

“Though this is currently occurring on the Heavenly Profound Continent, the Three Saints Sect’s aggressive advance suggests that after seizing the Heavenly Profound Continent, other continents will undoubtedly face similar fates. Forget their Star Domain Flying Boat and Great Land Sovereign; even their recruited slave army could well suffice to overrun the entire Thunder Immortal Realm.”

“Our Heavenly Demon Continent has always been independent, but given this situation, continuing our independence seems increasingly difficult. What are your thoughts, everyone?”

Everyone’s faces were collectively anxious. After all, the momentum of the Three Saints Sect is overwhelmingly powerful.

Like a mountain weighing down!

Destruction overwhelming!

Who can withstand them?

One of the Top Ten Immortal Sects, the Ghost King Tomb, simply because they hesitated to surrender promptly, was taught a brutal lesson by the Three Saints Sect, with its gates broken and family destroyed. If the Ghost King Tomb couldn’t withstand it, who else can?

“Seal the Domain Gates!”

Someone suggested, “Let’s close all the Domain Gates. If they find they can’t enter, maybe they’ll give up; after all, our Heavenly Demon Continent is but one of many continents. If it’s lengthy and laborious, perhaps they’ll deem it unnecessary?”

“That’s certainly one strategy!”

“At least, it could delay their arrival. Isn’t it said that Great Land Sovereigns can’t stay long in the Middle Immortal Realms? Delaying could potentially cause them to retreat and let the Heavenly Alliance handle affairs; worst-case, we negotiate with them.”

“Yes, I support closing the Domain Gates!”

Most responded in favor, yet soon rebuttals arose.

“But if we seal the Domain Gates, aren’t we disrespecting the Three Saints Sect, showing we refuse to submit? If they attack afterward, do you think they’ll spare us?”

“Forget the Three Saints Sect’s Great Land Sovereign; the Heavenly Alliance is on our Heavenly Demon Continent. With them here, can we truly close off the Domain Gates?”

“As I see it, isn’t there an old saying that knowing to adapt marks a wise person? The Three Saints Sect rule over the Thunder Immortal Realm—this is the trend. Why not seize the chance to proactively surrender, offering the Heavenly Demon Continent to the Three Saints Sect?”

“They will need management assistance, right? Our Heavenly Demon Continent has always been managed by the Demon Race, so if we offer the continent, management tasks might still fall to us. Though we’d have a superior, we’d continue as actual managers.”

“I find it feasible; those who surrendered didn’t face harm, right? Let’s not stubbornly resist. With what can we resist them?”

Suddenly, laughter sounded at the entrance of the hall. Accompanied by laughter, a group entered, led by the Demon Emperor Samir Coffey, alongside Aydin Hatfield.

Samir Coffey laughed heartily, “To know when to act is wise; what insightful words! We’re at this point, yet thinking of resistance—how would you resist? Moreover, the Domain Gates are in our possession; even if you wish to seal them, you can’t. Why not just submit?”