Chapter 2094: Live Kneeling or Die Standing
Chang Ao on the Divine Shuttle Ship above the gate could clearly see the Soldier Killing Array Pattern inside the East Dominator Branch.
He also saw that the Soldier Killing Array Pattern emerged from the Ba Jue Building, naturally assuming it was Duanmu Chun’s doing.
In response, Chang Ao shouted, "Duanmu Chun, I just came to talk to you, and you activated the Soldier Killing Array?"
Chang Ao then began, as Sikong Jing had said, to stand on the high ground and criticize the Overlord Commerce, his voice booming throughout Hanluan City, making the entire city more oppressive to the extreme...
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Meanwhile, at the large manor where Sacred Canggu Peak was stationed in Hanluan City.
The atmosphere was equally oppressive to the extreme. A young disciple quietly asked, "Elder, what should we do? Chang Ao really plans to attack the East Dominator Branch, and after they finish, it might be us next."
"Is there still no contact with the Peak Master?"
Currently, Sacred Canggu Peak was the most miserable. They had always opposed the Qianwang Holy Tower and had thus been in danger, suffering greatly since the Willow Leaf City war.
They were ostracized by all parties, and no one dared to make contact with them...
Those stationed at Hanluan City were worse off, having been unable to contact their Peak Master Tie Binghun for several days, leaving them at a loss...
These days, they felt as if all the factions stationed in Hanluan City were eyeing them fiercely.
As if at the slightest outbreak, they would be completely devoured.
The highest elder stationed there was even more at a loss.
Hearing the urgent voices of the disciples, the highest elder replied, his face pale and bewildered, "Apart from watching and waiting, we’re afraid there’s nothing else we can do... Let’s wait for any notification from Duanmu Chun."
They often liaised with Duanmu Chun, and now they awaited his advice.
However, a disciple agitatedly retorted, "What if Duanmu Chun doesn’t notify us? What if he’s unable to protect himself?"
On hearing this, another Canggu disciple immediately continued...
"We originally thought the contest for territory was a great opportunity for us, but it turned out to be a disaster. We shouldn’t have joined the Soul Dominator’s Heir, Demon Master Sikong, against the Qianwang Holy Tower. Now they don’t care about our lives or deaths."
The contest for territory, because of Saintess Canggu, Tie Ti’er.
They had allied with Sikong Jing to seize a lot of territory, but now that same opportunity has become their doom.
Even before it began, the disciple was already flustered and judged Sikong Jing as setting them up.
But just as he finished speaking, a low voice suddenly rang out: "Who said Demon Master Sikong doesn’t care about your lives, who said I, Duanmu Chun, can’t protect myself, am I not here now?"
As this voice fell, the Canggu people widened their eyes.
Then they saw a middle-aged figure stride into their gate, who could it be but Duanmu Chun?
They were all dumbfounded...
They looked towards the direction of the East Dominator Branch and then at Duanmu Chun in front of them.
What is happening? He’s not at the East Dominator Branch dealing with Chang Ao’s siege; what is he doing here?
But the leading highest elder quickly reacted, stepped forward, and said, "Duanmu Dabajue, it’s just young people’s reckless words, please don’t mind, what is the situation now, and do you need anything from us?"
Facing Duanmu Chun, the Canggu elder naturally had to apologize immediately and cling to this lifeline.
But he was also very puzzled as to why Duanmu Chun came here.
At that time, Duanmu Chun smiled indifferently: "I have to leave Hanluan City for a while, but before I leave, a certain demon asked me to tell you that after he fights his way out of Hanluan City, he will need you to clean up the aftermath in the city."
As these words came out, everyone was once again confused.
What demon? What does it mean to fight out of Hanluan City?
Duanmu Chun didn’t care if they understood, continuing, "Now the Ten Thousand Grass Saint Sect and other forces that have defected to Qianwang are ready to destroy your Sacred Canggu Peak, which is why you can’t contact Peak Master Tie and others, they’re surrounded."
"So a certain demon plans to lead the East Dominator Branch to Sacred Canggu Peak for support."
"After fighting their way out, the East Dominator Branch will be left unguarded and without troops, and Hanluan City will fall out of the East Dominator Branch’s control and easily become chaotic, so someone is needed to manage the aftermath and deter other forces."
"It also needs to show other forces our Overlord Commerce’s strength..."
"So, dear Canggu members, are you willing to take on this task, or do you wish to survive by any means?"
As Duanmu Chun spoke with a stern and even harsh voice, the leading Canggu elder gradually reacted and began to understand. He already guessed who the demon Duanmu Chun referred to was.
His expression changed slightly, then he decisively said, "Of course, willing, Sacred Canggu Peak has never submitted to the Qianwang Holy Tower."
His words gradually firmed up, showing no sign of wavering.
He was confused before but never intended to surrender to the Qianwang Holy Tower. Now, with Duanmu Chun’s words, he was no longer confused.
Duanmu Chun, upon hearing this, also smiled and nodded: "Then I leave it to you, Elder, I’ll take my leave now."
After speaking, Duanmu Chun was about to turn and leave...
But then the Canggu elder asked again, "Duanmu Dabajue, can a certain demon really win against Chang Ao?"
To this, Duanmu Chun simply smiled indifferently: "Chang Ao, tonight will die!"
After leaving these words, he strode out of the manor belonging to Sacred Canggu Peak, leaving behind a group of bewildered Canggu members.
The next moment, the leading highest elder slowly looked at the disciple who had just berated Sikong Jing, coldly saying, "Remember, the moment we obtained the Qianyuan Soldier Fragment, the Qianwang Holy Tower wanted to annihilate us..."
"Or rather, they only gave us two choices, to live kneeling or die standing."
"Our Peak Master chose to stand, so it’s not Young Master Sikong who put Sacred Canggu Peak in this predicament, it’s our own choice, because we don’t like to kneel..."
"Among the top powers, Sacred Canggu Peak is indeed weak, to stand is to invite death!"
"But now Young Master Sikong has given us a lifeline, he wants us to stand and still live, but we can’t rely completely on Young Master Sikong, we must also fight with all our might for our path to survive."
"In the future, not a word of slander against Young Master Sikong is allowed."
With the rolling voice of the Canggu elder, everyone stood tall and silent.
In most people’s hearts, a fiery blood was already burning.
"Duanmu Dabajue has already said that now is the critical moment of life and death for Sacred Canggu Peak, our home has been surrounded, we must listen to Young Master Sikong."
With these words, the Canggu members once again straightened their bodies fiercely, ready to fight for their home.