Xiao Yuhan was stunned. He knew how proud his senior brother was. For him to say something like submitting to Wen Xiao must have been more painful for him than death. So he understood that his senior brother must have been prepared to die.
Perhaps through a deal with Wen Xiao, he can save the lives of the people in his sect and then end his own life.
Xiao Yuhan didn't continue thinking about it. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something.
But Liu Jiantang interrupted him directly, saying, "Junior brother, do you think I'm afraid of death?"
"I know you're not afraid to die, but we're afraid you'll die..."
“Everyone dies eventually… How could someone like me be content to die in my bed? I should die in battle against the enemy, I should die on the Great Wall of Demon Control, I should die on that day when everyone is watching, when I, Liu Jiantang, will face the enemy head-on and shed my blood in the netherworld. Junior Brother Xiao, go, do what you must do. You are not a hesitant person.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuhan fell silent. He turned around and said, "Senior brother, I'm entrusting this to you. If you survive, in the future... in the future... I will give you the tassel that Master gave me."
Hearing this, Liu Jiantang smiled slightly. He vaguely remembered that his master had personally removed the tassel from the Wuding Qiankun Sword and tied it to Xiao Yuhan's Gentleman's Sword. At that time, he really wanted it, but he didn't ask. So for many years, when he saw the Gentleman's Sword, he would only be slightly lost in thought.
"Wen Xiao! I promise you, don't hurt my fellow disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Tell those people you brought to stop and let them leave!" After saying that, Liu Jiantang knelt on one knee in front of Wen Xiao.
Wen Xiao slowly walked up to Liu Jiantang. He looked at Xiao Yuhan, who had turned to leave, and did not stop him. He just stared at Liu Jiantang intently for a long time before saying, "Originally, I would have looked down on you for kneeling, and might even have killed you with my own hands. However... there is no sign of submission in your eyes. Not bad, Liu Jiantang. I have no intention of humiliating you. Get up. I will not kill indiscriminately, but no one is allowed to leave the Heavenly Sword Sect today."
Wen Xiao, of course, did not tell Liu Jiantang what Yu Hui had said. The release of Bai Yao and Xiao Yuhan could only be accomplished unintentionally. After speaking, he transformed into a stream of light and flew into the Tianjian Sect's mountain gate, landing on the main hall. At this moment, countless demonic disciples surged up the Tianjian main hall and surrounded the place.
Liu Jiantang followed closely behind, landing in front of Wen Xiao. "What exactly do you want to do?"
Wen Xiao said coldly, "I don't want to do anything. I'm just following Yu Hui's orders. From today onwards, the Heavenly Sword Sect is the territory of my Heavenly Demon Valley. I don't want to kill anyone. Surrender and you can all live."
Liu Jiantang looked at Wen Xiao, his killing intent growing stronger.
"Liu Jiantang, we've already fought. You know very well that you are no match for me. Don't seek your own death. Besides, you just said you would submit to me, which is my condition for not killing indiscriminately. If you make another move, I will make you see the Heavenly Sword Sect drenched in blood!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Jiantang stood rooted to the spot, unable to make another move. He knew Wen Xiao possessed such power; he could easily kill anyone present.
At this moment, Ye Qingyun walked out of the Heavenly Sword Hall. Behind him, on either side, stood Shen Huairu and Nangong Ling'er. Further back were the outstanding second-generation disciples, Lu Yuan, Ai Yue, and Bai Yao. Xiao Yuhan, who arrived late, landed on the hall.
Ye Qingyun looked at Wen Xiao not far away, seemingly also feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from him. "Surrender? I really am a failure. The Heavenly Sword Sect has been passed down for seventy-seven generations, and only I have been beaten to my doorstep for the third time. You are Wen Xiao, right?"
At this moment, Wen Xiao glanced at Ye Qingyun and said, "As the sect leader, you should not put your disciples in danger. If you lead the sect to surrender, I will not harm anyone. Oh, no, Bai Yao and Xiao Yuhan must die. Apart from them, you can all live well."
Hearing this, Ye Qingyun slowly stepped forward, but after taking only two steps, he suddenly remembered something and said, "From today onwards, the Heavenly Sword Sect... is disbanded. All of you have been expelled from the sect. If you ever again call yourselves disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect, you will be killed without mercy!"
Those who know Ye Qingyun understand that he said this to protect his disciples and to free them from the shackles of the Heavenly Sword Sect, so that they would have no worries about whether they fled or surrendered.
Who didn't understand what he meant? The junior brothers and sisters behind him were resolute and would not abandon the sect. Even many disciples shouted that they would live and die with the Heavenly Sword Sect.
But Ye Qingyun immediately stopped them, "Whether you flee or surrender, it has nothing to do with my Heavenly Sword Sect! Shen Huairu! Nangong Ling'er! Xiao Yuhan! Liu Jiantang! You are no longer disciples of my Heavenly Sword Sect! Get out!"
After saying that, Ye Qingyun stood in front of Wen Xiao. "I am the 77th generation sect leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Today, I only ask for death. Please do not harm these innocent people. They are no longer members of my Heavenly Sword Sect."
Wen Xiao scoffed, "How childish! Just because they say they're no longer members of the Heavenly Sword Sect, does that mean I should really consider them not to be?"
“You didn’t intend to kill anyone, right? Otherwise, with your strength, Liu Jiantang wouldn’t be alive now.”
Wen Xiao thought for a moment and said, “Indeed, I don’t like killing. I only kill those who are qualified to die by my hand. Liu Jiantang is qualified, and Xiao Yuhan is barely qualified now. But... you’re quite interesting. I’ll give you a chance to die by my hand. You die, and no matter what they do, I won’t take their lives. Otherwise, no matter what choice you make, these people will fight us to the death, right? Give me a reason not to kill them, and give yourself a reason to fulfill your own desires.”
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