After Qin Xiao finished speaking, the hall fell silent. Everyone looked at each other, unsure of how to respond.
How can you issue an ultimatum like this? It's like saying you'll die if you don't agree.
Qin Xiao didn't care at all and glanced at the woman beside him.
The girl remained seated serenely, holding the sword in her hands as if it held the whole world within her, with nothing else to hold.
Qin Xiao asked leisurely, "Speaking of which, may I ask your sect leader's name?"
A cold voice rang out, "Cold Sword Spirit."
Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow. "The name suits the person perfectly. What's your opinion, Sect Master?"
Leng Jianling didn't even glance at Qin Xiao, but simply said, "Give me liberty or give me death."
As soon as he finished speaking, the soaring sword energy filled the hall, cold, lonely, and unwavering.
In the hall, many white-haired elders looked grim, their faces showing desolation and realization under the cleansing influence of the sword intent.
The crowd shot around and gathered, shouting, "Heavenly Sword Sect, draw your swords!"
The atmosphere suddenly became tense and suffocating.
Everyone looked at Qin Xiao, who was sitting lazily in the main seat of the hall.
In fact, Qin Xiao could have spent more time communicating step by step, explaining the situation clearly, and then considering taking action.
They even went so far as to merge this secret realm with their own, and then slowly manipulate the forces here, guiding their development step by step.
But Qin Xiao simply didn't have that much time or that much patience.
It would be better to cut the Gordian knot and make them realize their situation directly.
As someone who is considered a key figure in the future, it's good for everyone to realize their situation sooner rather than later.
Although Qin Xiao has reflected on his mindset, it doesn't mean he'll become a soft-hearted and indecisive person.
Not killing indiscriminately does not mean not killing at all!
If he doesn't do these things now, is he going to leave them for his wife to do later?
Qin Xiao stood up and looked at the tense crowd.
"It seems that the Heavenly Sword Sect is indeed a sect with integrity. I admire your courage very much, but please do not forget one thing."
These words aroused suspicion among more and more people in the hall.
"The destruction of the Heavenly Sword Sect is not terrible, but because you dared to resist, perhaps the whole world will be cleansed."
Countless lives were lost as a result, and the world's resources were violently exploited, leading to their decline.
And countless men and women in this world will be captured and sold into slavery for generations to come.
In the end, Qin Xiao grinned, exuding the aura of a major villain.
Are you all prepared to face all of this?
This act of moral blackmail caused not only ordinary Sword Sect disciples and elders to change color, but even Leng Jianling, whose sword intent was clear.
If you're going to fight, then fight! But to slap such a huge label on someone, enslaving countless lives and generations of people, who would dare to be the sinner in this?!
Leng Jianling's sword... flinched. Even when it came to risking his life, he showed no fear whatsoever, but upon hearing this explanation, he couldn't help but feel flustered and terrified.
It seems this girl hasn't truly achieved the state of complete detachment from emotions, where only the sword matters.
Well, it's hard to say. Even if someone is truly ruthless and only values the sword, if the other party were given the choice, they probably wouldn't dare to choose the sword.
"Who knew you weren't just spouting empty words? You think you can make my Heavenly Sword Sect your slaves with just a few words? You've seriously underestimated us!"
Then the council elder, Li Jianfeng, jumped out and spoke righteously.
Qin Xiao chuckled, "Don't worry, you won't say that."
"Then come and see. I hope you'll behave yourselves. I reiterate, you're here to work for me and pledge your loyalty, not to be my slaves!"
We walked out of the hall and returned to the cliff edge outside.
Facing the biting, knife-like snow wind, Qin Xiao took a deep breath. "Jianmu, it's your turn to perform!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the Jianmu tree, which had been poised to strike, appeared in the air, its vast and enormous body floating like a mountain peak.
Immediately afterwards, a continent, faintly visible, emerged, filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, teeming with life.
As the Jianmu tree landed on the floating continent, ripples of pale green energy began to emanate from the sky.
Qin Xiao didn't linger; he raised his hand and released his tamed beasts.
"My darlings, guard the four corners of the continent. If anyone comes, tell them to come to the Heavenly Sword Sect. Anyone who dares to trespass will be driven away the first time and killed the second time."
As soon as they finished speaking, Youyou and Jingjing suddenly swelled up and, along with Ilya, Bu Feifei, Bai Ling, and Qianyun, parted ways and leisurely walked away.
It disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Only Yunyun remained by his side, spinning around.
Qin Xiao turned around and looked at the group of dumbfounded figures behind him.
"Well, in three days this world will be mine. Any one of my darlings could destroy this world. Any questions?"
Everyone fell silent, still reeling from the oppressive aura of those giant beasts.
That's the downside of being a Beast Tamer; before reaching the Transcendent or even Demigod level, they don't really have much of an aura of power.
Unless one has a special talent, like Ye Lanfeng, then the other person's temperament was indeed very good at the time.
At other times, most of the oppression actually comes from his own beasts.
Qin Xiao's tamed beasts are at least Platinum Seven-Star level, and the highest level is Diamond Mid-Rank. It's normal that the natives of these Platinum Secret Realms haven't seen them before.
In addition, the beast tamers had just unleashed their full power and pressure without holding back.
In other words, it wasn't targeted at this side; otherwise, Jingjing's dragon might alone would have terrified some people.
Seeing that no one said anything, Qin Xiao immediately began to offer sweet words after the big stick.
"Look, do you have any way to stop me? Do you have any way to beat me? Since you can't do anything, you might as well defect sooner rather than later."
"When the Heavenly Sword Sect works for me, their status will naturally rise, and I will provide them with various opportunities to go out on business and cultivation resources."
After a pause, Qin Xiao continued.
"You'll understand once you've had more contact with the outside world. The outside world is also very cruel, and many people want to curry favor with me."
Moreover, even if I didn't come, other people would still find you. According to your way of thinking, I could barely be considered to be on the right path.
If you encounter those evil and heretical sects, given the strength of your world, you will almost certainly face enslavement or extermination.
Qin Xiao's words were like the whispers of a devil, quietly echoing in the shocked hearts of everyone present.
For a moment, everyone actually felt that being controlled by the other side was actually a good thing...
Leng Jianling coldly waved his sleeve, "Nonsense, sophistry!"
She has a reserved personality and sometimes can't express her thoughts clearly, but everyone knows what she's thinking.
Just like Qin Xiao said, you should be secretly happy that I'm here to invade you.
Qin Xiao didn't bother to care. As long as he showed submission and didn't cause trouble, he would naturally realize that what Qin Xiao said was true after they had more contact.
As Leng Jianling left, Qin Xiao looked at the council elders and asked, "So, what do you say? Do you want war or... cooperation?"
The elder of the council wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. The sect leader has left. What can I do?
"Ahem, well, honored guest, please wait a moment. Our sect's former sect leader will speak with you."
After saying this, he looked at Qin Xiao, fearing that the other party would go berserk.
After all that effort, the person in charge is still hiding. What a waste.
Qin Xiao wasn't too surprised; this kind of thing is quite normal.
Who the hell would risk their entire fortune to meet a powerful figure whose background they don't know?
He was certain that there were still people from the Heavenly Sword Sect behind him who hadn't shown themselves, and were even disguised and being sent away from this place.
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