Primordial Divine Emperor

Chapter 576 - 255: Standoff on All Sides, Cast Aside as a Pawn

Upon hearing Ouyang Qijue’s words,

and feeling the terrifying killing intent from over ten Divine Sects and super major sects led by the six major sects, with their Holy Sons, Holy Daughters, and world-shocking figures, everyone’s face in the Divine Sword Sect turned extremely ugly.

Especially Yao Xifeng, whose entire being erupted with an endless chill, staring at Li Chiyao and Ouyang Qijue with eyes as if she could devour them alive.

Clearly, this was a blatant threat, a dazzling intimidation, threatening Yao Xifeng and intimidating all the stunning figures of the Divine Sword Sect.

However, even though Yao Xifeng emanated a frigid aura, she did not respond for a long time, until she slowly spoke after a long pause.

"Qijue, Chiyao, must you push things to this extent?"

Even though her heart burned with fury, Yao Xifeng was desperately restraining herself. Now that there was a disparity in strength between the two sides, if they truly tore all concealments away, the Divine Sword Sect would gain nothing. If Li Chiyao and Ouyang Qijue truly joined forces to attack, even she, Yao Xifeng, would likely have a grim fate.

Therefore, no matter how angry she was inside, Yao Xifeng still tried her best to control herself, seeking a compromise.

"Chiyao, Qijue, let’s put an end to this matter."

"If everyone is willing to cease hostilities, any grievances between Junior Brother Ye and you all from now on will be written off."

"As for the losses of the major sects, the Divine Sword Sect will spare no effort in compensating them in the future."

"Moreover, in my capacity as the foremost Saintess of the Divine Sword Sect, I hereby guarantee with the inheritance of the Divine Sword Sect that no matter how far Junior Brother Ye grows in the future, he will pose no threat to you at all. For the sake of the Divine Sword Sect, how about sparing him a life?"

In the end, Yao Xifeng decided to take a step back, attempting to transform hostility into friendship as best as possible.

However, in the face of Yao Xifeng’s words, Ouyang Qijue merely smiled indifferently, looking disdainful as he said, "In the name of the inheritance? Sister Yao, do you take us for fools? I only believe that the dead pose no threat. Today, Ye Xiaofan must die. Whether you allow it or not, it’s up to you, Sister Yao."

After speaking, Ouyang Qijue slowly raised his eyes, but a flash of light appeared in his hand, and a Seven-Star Treasure Sword appeared, with a terrifying aura looming on its blade.

Obviously, Ouyang Qijue had lost his patience, or rather, feared the consequences of further delays and no longer wished to drag this out.

Seeing Ouyang Qijue act so decisively, Li Chiyao did not hesitate either, raising her hand to immediately summon an ancient Red Tassel Spear, also exuding a formidable divine might.

Clearly, these two weapons were not ordinary Spiritual Artifacts but terrifying, great killing tools, no less daunting than the replica of the Divine Tower wielded by Yunmo Yue back then.

And at the moment these two ’Divine Mountain’ level powerhouses revealed their weapons, the Holy Sons and Daughters of the Divine Maiden Sect, Cyan Cloud Sect, Qinghe Sect, Yunlan Sect, Celestial Sound Sect, Beixiao Sect, and several other super major sects all took out their Lifebound Magical Artifacts, pointing at the members of the Divine Sword Sect.

Seeing these more than a dozen ’Dominator Level’ presences all pointing their swords at themselves, the myriad stunning figures of the Divine Sword Sect had drastic changes in their expressions. If it were ’one-on-one,’ the ’Dominator Level’ might of the Divine Sword Sect feared no single Divine Sect, but facing the combined force of so many Divine and super major sects’ Holy Sons and Daughters, even the Divine Sword Sect felt a chilling dread.

Yet, even so, Li Chiyao and the others still did not make the first move, though it was clear that the arrow was on the string, the tense atmosphere between the two sides reached its peak.

Yao Xifeng’s face turned even uglier seeing the situation; at this moment, she realized everything. Today, Li Chiyao and the others were determined to kill that figure; there was no room for negotiation at all.

Luo Qingxian, seeing this scene, felt endless anxiety welling up in her beautiful eyes as Yao Xifeng remained silent, clearly having hesitated.

In her heart, Luo Qingxian immediately called out urgently, "Sister...?"

However, facing Luo Qingxian’s words, Yao Xifeng did not turn her head, continuing to stare firmly at Li Chiyao and Ouyang Qijue.

Seemingly noticing Yao Xifeng’s concerns, Li Chiyao saw this and immediately continued to probe emotionally, "Sister Yao, this is the ’Hundred Sects Battle Domain,’ not the Divine Sword Sect. To protect him from dying is simply impossible. Those who want to kill him are far more than what Sister Yao sees at this moment. Sister Yao must be prudent."

"To think a thousand steps ahead, even if Sister Yao can protect him for a while now, can you protect him forever? The ultimate battle won’t end so quickly. Today, with the protection of the Divine Sword Sect’s numerous ropes of Sacred Ao and the time it gives him, even if he survives by sheer luck, what about tomorrow? What of the day after tomorrow?"

"Sister Yao, do you think he can still walk out of this ’Hundred Sects Battle Domain’? Once the ’Dominator Level’ might of the Divine Sword Sect collapses, he will ultimately be unable to escape death; it’s only a matter of time."

"And once he dies, what Empress Inheritance? What ’Four Sword Trials’? What Forbidden Martial Soul? It’ll all be for nothing in the end. The Divine Sword Sect will get nothing and will have paid a heavy price. For the sake of someone destined to die, Sister Yao, do you intend to sacrifice the lives of countless foundational cultivators of the Divine Sword Sect?"

With these words, the entire pinnacle of the void shuddered slightly.

All the stunning figures of the Divine Sword Sect lifted their eyes, a flicker of subtle wavering in their eyes.

Yao Xifeng’s pupils narrowed slightly, the opponent was telling the truth.

If they could ensure Ye Xiaofan left the ’Hundred Sects Battle Domain’ alive, then even if the foundational cultivators of the Divine Sword Sect fell, it would be worth it, even if all of them fell, it would still be more advantageous than detrimental. But if they could not leave alive, then for the Divine Sword Sect, it would undoubtedly be an empty attempt, a basket that fetched no water.