The sect is full of evildoers, but I am the eldest brother.

Gu Yi was about to say something, but the Sword Forging Guard didn't give him the chance at all. He took a step and swept past Gu Yi, who was about to question him.

We walked towards the central square where the crowd was dense.

You can still hear it from afar...

"Hurry up and escape, or you'll miss your chance."

Gu Yi's lips twitched involuntarily.

I thought to myself, this show-off is even better at it than Old Ye...

Sooner or later he'll be struck by lightning!

"Hey!"

Gu Yi called out to the retreating figures of the sword-forging guards, "Where's Ji Cang?"

Upon hearing this, the sword-forging guard paused slightly, stopped, turned his head, and looked back. His eyes, as calm as still water, revealed no emotion. He simply said, "This is not your concern. Also, next time you address 'Dragon Emperor,' remember to use honorifics."

Having said that, the sword-forging guard withdrew his gaze from Gu Yi.

He continued walking leisurely with his hands behind his back.

"Even if the Dragon Emperor is gone, we are still here."

Watching the retreating figures of the sword-forging guards.

Gu Yi hesitated for a moment, then put aside the puzzled Gu Junjun and decided not to leave, muttering, "Ji Cang isn't here..."

This is not good news.

Gu Yi was able to leave with peace of mind because he saw several familiar figures.

For example, there's Zuo Liren, the Poison King of Qishi Mansion; He Xiangu, who was hailed as the "Medical Saint" before the emergence of the Divine Physician; and Yang Yi, the double agent, second-in-command, sharpshooter, who was responsible for recording the Dragon Emperor's every word and action and secretly transmitting them back to Xiaoyao Tower!

Among them, apart from the sharpshooter Yang Yi, who has the second-in-command as an intermediary, there is the outside world.

The Poison King and the Medical Saint, as well as the Hundred Weapons Master and the Sword Forging Guard who had swindled Gu Yi's money before leaving the Hundred Refinement Pavilion, were all the Dragon Emperor's earliest followers who were captivated by his personal charisma in the early stages of his life.

From just one person at the beginning to a group of people now...

The Dragon Emperor experienced many things.

Human hearts are not made of stone; even the toughest men have tender feelings.

Even a powerful dragon emperor has encountered setbacks and wanted to give up several times.

But in the end, they were all awakened by the Poison King's scolding and patiently enlightened by the Healer...

Although the Sword Forging Guard usually presents himself with an iron face and rarely smiles, whenever the Dragon Emperor makes a decision, he is always the first to stand up and support him silently.

Even if it means going through fire and water, I will not hesitate!

The Dragon Emperor, who could inspire such people to willingly follow him, risking their entire fortunes and even their own lives, must possess extraordinary qualities.

Once upon a time, the man in green robes affectionately jokingly referred to the Little Dragon Emperor as a "succubus."

He has an ordinary-looking face.

Yet he possesses a charismatic personality that makes people "willing to take the bait".

But this succubus, with her captivating personality and extraordinary temperament...

Why wasn't he there at the crucial moment?

Do you think these few from Qishi Mansion can hold them off?

It's not that Gu Yi looked down on the Qishi Mansion, which gathers geniuses from all over the country in various fields.

However, given the size of Qishi Mansion...

Even the overlord of the Western Paradise, who had revealed all his trump cards, couldn't stop them. How could the Qishi Mansion, lacking a key figure, possibly stop or repel a formidable enemy?

I'm afraid they can't even delay it for a little while!

"Qian Rou is here too. Given Ji Cang's temperament, he would never allow Qian Rou to be in danger..."

Gu Yi covered his chin, seemingly deep in thought, muttering to himself.

Not only the people from Qishi Mansion, but Gu Yi also saw the Thirteenth Princess Ji Qianrou.

Anyone who cultivates knows that both the Qishi Mansion and the Dragon Emperor himself cherish the Thirteenth Princess, a member of the Great Dragon Royal Family, immensely.

If it weren't for the thirteenth princess.

The Dragon Emperor, whose grudges had not yet been resolved, had already killed the Martial Emperor to avenge the murder of his mother!

But it was because he met the Thirteenth Princess.

The belated warmth finally touched the Dragon Emperor's lonely heart.

Only then did the moment finally arrive when the clouds parted and the moon shone brightly.

But since the Thirteenth Princess is here, the Dragon Emperor should logically be present as well.

Could it be that something has delayed you?

"Gu Yi, shall we go?"

Gu Junjun asked innocently.

Xie Wenwen also cast an expectant glance at Gu Yi.

"Maybe we should wait a little longer..."

Gu Yi drawled out the last syllable, indicating that he himself was not entirely sure.

Although the Dragon Emperor was not around and it was none of his business, Gu Yi still couldn't completely be at peace with himself watching his former friend go to his death.

But even if he stayed, what good would it do?

Having a companion on the road to the underworld, and finding a home in the netherworld without loneliness?

Moreover, Xi Zhaozhao and Yan Xixi, those two rebellious girls, were also in the Hundred Refinement Pavilion, and despite several days of persuasion, they hadn't changed their minds.

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn is probably not enough, even with two more mouths!

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"Those who want to leave can leave now."

Yu Ji Xian Shi slowly opened his eyes and repeated what he had said before. This time, however, he added a few more words: "I have only one request: those who cannot live or die with the Hundred Refinements Pavilion must not identify themselves as members of the Hundred Refinements Pavilion after they leave!"

"Those who can meet this requirement can leave now."

After he finished speaking, with the Emperor's humble request and Mo Xinren's promise preceding him, some people in the crowd immediately began to waver.

“Sir, Ancestor…I’m sorry.”

The one who spoke was a relatively young person with great supernatural powers.

He sighed deeply, took three steps forward, knelt down, and silently kowtowed three times to the three patriarchs, including the Supreme Sage.

That wasn't all. He then stood up again, adjusted his direction, faced the crowd behind him, no, with a flick of his robe, he knelt down with a "thump".

He kowtowed three times to the bewildered crowd.

The first three were silent because this great supernatural being who rose to prominence later had not received any favors from the three patriarchs, including the Supreme Sage.

The last three resounding words were not because he had let down the people standing behind him.

Instead, he felt sorry for the Hundred Refinements Pavilion, which had made him who he is today!

Now, this great master is quite old, but compared to the old monsters present, he still has hundreds of years of life ahead of him.

In other words, his future achievements will go far beyond this.

If I were to fall here...

Then all the previous efforts would have been in vain!

It was so difficult to climb to this height...

And so it ended...

I'm so unwilling to accept this!

"It's not your fault, it's just human nature..."

Old Master Dongfang witnessed the scene. Although his heart was in turmoil and filled with mixed feelings, he knew that everyone has their own ambitions, and staying behind would only lead to death.

Leaving now is also a choice to pass on the torch.

At least, there were no enemies who turned against their former friends and relatives, and no one who turned against them with swords.

It was just another instance of differing ideologies...

There's nothing to be reluctant about...