Liu Xiao couldn’t be bothered to respond.
Instead, he looked at the people behind him and said, "What about you all? If you think that my Star Pavilion cannot withstand this, you are free to leave my Star Pavilion."
"You can speak out your thoughts loudly. Rest assured, with me here, I will ensure you remain safe and sound!"
Ye Tianjun declared loudly.
However, as his voice fell, another voice rang out—
Undoubtedly slapping Ye Tianjun in the face.
The speaker was none other than Ling Chen.
Liu Xiao had once offered him refuge, and even went to battle with the Burning Flame Sect for his sake. How could he possibly leave?
Ye Tianjun snorted coldly and said, "You little rat, even if you leave Star Pavilion, I will take your life to avenge my son, Fen Tian!"
He held a vendetta against Ling Chen for killing his son.
The reason things had even come to this point was because of Ling Chen.
"Old fool, you’ll be dead, but I won’t die. Your son has been dead for so long, he probably can’t rest in peace, right? I really don’t know how you can call yourself a father, not even being able to protect your own son! What a waste!"
Irritated by Ling Chen’s taunting, Ye Tianjun was enraged, gritting his teeth, "Boy, don’t be arrogant! Just wait, I’ll flay you alive!"
"Shen Keqing, what about you?"
Regarding Ling Chen’s choice, Liu Xiao was not surprised at all.
Shen Xing said, smiling.
Liu Xiao nodded in approval, smiling, "That’s right. With your skills, these people might not be able to kill you."
Many emperors on the opposing side began to discuss.
This person’s cultivation level was a mere five layers of the Palace Mansion Realm.
Such cultivation was nothing in their eyes.
However, he was a guest elder of the Star Pavilion,
which naturally stirred curiosity among the crowd.
"My fellow emperors, don’t underestimate this man. His cultivation is weak, but his power is extremely strong. Especially his physical body—it’s incredibly powerful. Even I, as Sect Master, can do nothing to him!"
Chen Yuxuan spoke earnestly.
Upon hearing this, the emperors’ faces showed a burst of shock.
Chen Yuxuan, who was he?
He was a super-powerful being, late in the third layer of the World Realm.
A top-five powerhouse in the Eastern Domain!
Such a person couldn’t even handle him?
It was downright baffling!
"This person possesses the Star Divine Body! He must be from one of the greater forces in the Central State!"
Ye Tianjun declared loudly.
As the Eastern Domain Master, his insights were above that of ordinary emperors.
Being able to refine one’s physical body to such an extent, yet still with such weak Spiritual Power, seemed to be a feat only someone with a Star Divine Body could achieve.
"The Star Divine Body?"
The crowd’s eyes nearly popped out as they stared unwaveringly at Shen Xing.
A Divine Body—not to speak of East Qing Province, even the entirety of Qing Province might not have one.
In each era, each kind of Divine Body would only give birth to one.
In other words, at any given time, there would be at most only eight Divine Body possessors.
"Yang Shen, what about you?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Shen recovered from his shock.
So it turned out that Shen Xing was one of the possessors of the Eight Divine Bodies, the Star Divine Body.
His own defeat at the hands of such a person was not unjust!
He could even take pride in it!
He had actually crossed hands with a possessor of the Star Divine Body!
Spreading this word would probably make a large group of people envious.
Yang Shen hastily said.
His rise to the rank of emperor was inseparable from Liu Xiao’s cultivation.
He wasn’t an ingrate.
Plus, if even the possessor of the Star Divine Body chose to stay, what excuse did he have to leave?
Liu Xiao smiled and nodded his head.
Then he looked toward the first Guardian and said, "Elder Lei?"
"Young Xiao’er, you have grown up under my watchful eye, what do you think?" replied the first Guardian, Lei Lie, with a smile.
"Ah, it was presumptuous of me."
Next, he turned to the other eight Guardians, questioning each in turn.
Among the eight, three chose to leave.
"Good! A wise bird chooses a tree to perch on, rest assured I will treat you well!" exclaimed Ye Tianjun with a smile.
As long as there are people who surrender.
What he needs is not one or two emperors, but the influence that surrender brings.
Even if the will of the Guardians is not firm, it will surely affect morale.
At this time, Yang Shen returned.
He had brought with him all of the Pavilion Master’s Elders, Stewards, and disciples.
When the crowd felt the powerful aura of the several dozen people opposite them, they were immediately astounded.
"The current situation, you’ve all seen it. Nearly all the emperors of the Eastern Domain have arrived, whether to stay in the Star Pavilion or not, the choice is yours!"
Liu Xiao declared loudly.
His voice echoed within the Star Pavilion.
"The entire Eastern Domain?"
The crowd was almost stupefied.
Especially when they saw among the opposite crowd there were actually three Guardians of the Star Pavilion, their hearts were even more shockingly overwhelmed.
"As you can see, I, the Domain Lord, personally lead the emperors’ army of the Eastern Domain. The Star Pavilion is now in a dire plight. I have no grievances with you, as long as you leave the Star Pavilion, I will forgive the past! If you wish to join other sects, as long as you meet the standards and pass the assessment, you can join," said Ye Tianjun with a smile.
Then, his tone turned icy cold, and a chilling intent of murder surged to the heavens: "If you fail to appreciate the gravity of the situation, then I won’t hesitate to send you on your way!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiao added, "Hmm, I will respect your choice!"
Looking at Liu Xiao’s utterly indifferent demeanor, Ling Chen couldn’t help but doubt what means Liu Xiao had to dare to confront Ye Tianjun’s army of emperors with the power of just one sect.
"I swear to share the fate of the Star Pavilion!"
The Young Pavilion Master Liu Yu yelled loudly.
"Yu’er, just stand aside, let them make their own choice," Liu Xiao said.
If they were to be defeated in this battle, his son Liu Yu would not have a good outcome, either.
There was no need to entangle others in this affair.
Many disciples, who had received kindness from Liu Xiao and Liu Yu, spoke up one after another.
Most of these disciples were those eliminated by the Burning Flame Sect.
Others were recruited by the higher-ups of the Star Pavilion from various cities.
However, a greater number of people chose to leave the Star Pavilion.
After all, the strengths of the two sides were not on the same level.
In just a quarter of an hour, two-thirds had left.
Indeed, it was within the Star Pavilion that they had the opportunity to cultivate to such realms.
But, compared to other things, life is somewhat more important.
"Liu Xiao, as a Pavilion Master, you have spectacularly failed," said Ye Tianjun with a smug smile, watching this scene.
How powerful the Star Pavilion is, how it has defeated his Burning Flame Sect, what of all that?
In the end, isn’t it facing the outcome of everyone’s betrayal?
No, it’s not just betrayal from everyone!
It is the downfall of the Star Pavilion!
But Liu Xiao simply smiled serenely and said, "I don’t think so. I should thank you for showing me who is truly trustworthy."
Then, he turned back.
Looking at those who stayed, he declared loudly, "Rest assured, esteemed ones, our Pavilion will make the utmost effort to ensure your safety!"
"Haha, how ridiculous!" Ye Tianjun laughed proudly: "Liu Xiao, what right do you have to contend with me, the Domain Lord? Protect them thoroughly, are you dreaming?"
Then, he extended his right hand and pointed his index finger toward the crowd, saying, "I, the Domain Lord, gave you a chance, you didn’t cherish it, so I have no choice but to erase you!"
"Annihilate the Star Pavilion!"
Ye Tianjun led the charge towards Liu Xiao with a wave of his left hand.
The other emperors immediately followed.