Just when many deacons, disciples and guards were filled with pride and excitement.
Shang Yunqi, who was at the front of the crowd, suddenly bowed deeply towards Ji Tianxing and bent down.
He lowered his head, holding back the huge humiliation and grief, and said in a trembling voice: "Master Tianxing, I admit defeat!
Although, there are widespread rumors in the outside world that you are cruel and bloodthirsty, killing without restraint and full of evil.
But I trust my own vision and will never see the wrong person.
A man as talented and powerful as you must have the demeanor and magnanimity of a strong man.
I am willing to self-conscious on the spot, I just ask you to let these innocent disciples and guards go, and give Hetian Sect a way to survive!"
Although Shang Yunqi's voice was not loud, it was clearly heard throughout the entire island.
For a moment, more than 700 disciples and guards were frozen on the spot as if they were turned to stone.
Even the more than 6,000 disciples, guards and servants who had rushed over dozens of miles away stopped in their tracks.
Everyone had a look of astonishment on their faces, thinking that they had heard wrongly.
Everyone couldn't believe that the deputy sect leader, who had always been aloof and majestic, actually... surrendered to the enemy!
Moreover, the deputy sect leader had to commit suicide on the spot in exchange for everyone's lives and to preserve the foundation of Hetian Sect!
This...this is simply unbelievable!
If they had not heard it with their own ears, no one would believe that these words came from the mouth of the deputy sect master!
At this moment, Shang Yunqi was not only ashamed.
Countless disciples, guards and servants of the Hetian Sect, more than 10,000 people in total, all felt extremely humiliated, sad and angry!
then.
After everyone came to their senses, they immediately burst into earth-shattering shouts.
Countless disciples and guards tried their best to persuade and stop Shang Yunqi.
"Deputy Sect Leader! Why do you want to surrender to the traitor?"
"Didn't you agree that you would rather die standing than live on your knees?"
"Deputy Master! We can still fight, please don't surrender!"
"We would rather fight the enemy to the bitter end than surrender in humiliation!"
"My life was given to me by the Hetian Sect. Today I want to return it to the Hetian Sect. Please allow me to fight!"
"I will fight until the last moment and live and die with the sect!"
"Deputy Sect Master, how can you surrender? Where is the majesty and integrity of our sect?"
Not only the disciples, but also the three surviving deacons were emotional and spoke to dissuade Shang Yunqi.
However, Shang Yunqi remained unmoved and continued to bend down and bow.
The crowd became more and more noisy. More than 6,000 disciples and servants arrived, making the scene even more chaotic.
The discussions and dissuasion of thousands of people converged into a huge torrent of sound waves, deafening.
Seeing this scene, Shang Yunqi shouted decisively and angrily: "Quiet! Everyone is quiet, how can it be polite?"
The majestic and dull sound enveloped the entire island.
Everyone shut up and the night sky became quiet.
Shang Yunqi looked at Ji Tianxing again and said sincerely: "Master Tianxing, you have formed a deep hatred with Prince Lian and will not stop until death.
And Prince Lian is the chief disciple of our sect, so it is reasonable for you to deal with this sect.
However, this is a grudge between you, Prince Lian, and us. Please do not involve innocent disciples and servants.
I also understand that it is human nature for you to want to eradicate the root cause to avoid future troubles.
But you are an extremely powerful person, and only the top gods are worthy of being your opponent.
These more than 10,000 disciples, servants and servants are all old, weak, sick and disabled, and they cannot pose a threat to you at all.
You are a peerless strong man, don’t you even have the capacity to tolerate others?
Please show mercy to Mr. Tianxing and allow me to commit suicide on the spot, and you can leave here.
Please help me, Master!"
Shang Yunqi's tone was very sincere, and after finishing speaking, he bowed heavily.
The more than 6,000 disciples, guards and servants were no longer noisy and noisy, and no longer discussed or discouraged.
No matter how stupid everyone is, they still understand the deputy sect leader's good intentions.
Sacrifice him in exchange for the survival of more than 10,000 people and preserve the foundation of Hetian Sect.
This is definitely a big profit!
As long as everyone is still alive and the gate of Hetian Sect remains, Hetian Sect will not be destroyed.
In the future, when the sect leader, supreme elders and elite members of the sect return, Hetian Sect will be able to return to its peak!
Even the sect leader, Supreme Elder and others were able to kill Tian Xing to avenge the dead!
When they thought of this, everyone fell silent.
Everyone looked at Shang Yunqi with eyes filled with gratitude and admiration.
but.
Shang Yunqi's idea is good, but the decision-making power is not his.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Ji Tianxing again, waiting for his decision.
Under the spotlight of everyone, Ji Tianxing stared at Shang Yunqi with an indifferent expression, and said in a cold tone: "Shang Yunqi, you are indeed a cunning old fox, you know the trade-offs and weigh the priorities.
That’s right! When I came today, I didn’t want to let you go. You will definitely die!
But you know very well that if you fight to the end, the Hetian Sect will be wiped out and the mountain gate will cease to exist.
When the time comes, you and Prince Lian will be the sinners who caused the downfall of the Hetian Sect and will be infamous for thousands of years!
So, you choose to commit suicide on the spot.
Not only can you save everyone's lives and the foundation of Hetian Sect, but you can also gain a good reputation... You really made a good plan."
Ji Tianxing exposed Shang Yunqi's thoughts, but Shang Yunqi did not refute.
He bowed again and said in a sincere tone: "Master Tianxing, please grant me a large amount!"
Ji Tianxing nodded slightly, with a sneer on his lips, and said: "Okay! I can help you and allow you to commit suicide on the spot.
However, you must hand over Prince Lian, or reveal his whereabouts and whereabouts.
Otherwise, I will still kill everyone, destroy this island, and remove the Hetian Sect from now on!"
Ji Tianxing had already expected that Prince Lian might not be here.
The fighting has lasted so long and caused such a big commotion. If Prince Lian was in the sect, he would have appeared long ago.
really.
After Shang Yunqi hesitated for a moment, he said with a trembling voice: "With your strength and means, you will definitely be the most powerful person in the Great Yan Empire in the future... I believe in you for once!
Even the prince did not return to Qianyang Lake and was not in the sect.
The last time I contacted him was three days ago.
He said on the jade slip that the sect's defense is weak and may not be able to block your attack.
Therefore, he will not return to the sect. He will find another place to take refuge.
This is all I know."
Ji Tianxing immediately frowned and sneered contemptuously: "Shang Yunqi, now that things have happened, you still dare to hide the truth from me?
I will give you one last chance, you understand!"
Shang Yunqi's expression changed, he frowned fiercely, his eyes full of melancholy and struggle.
Although he told the truth, he did have reservations and did not tell the whole story.
Since Ji Tianxing is so shrewd, he can no longer hide it, so he can only send a message and say: "Mr. Tianxing, I really don't know the specific whereabouts of Prince Lian.
He acts cautiously. How could he tell me such a life-threatening secret?
But I can tell you that he only has three choices now..."