Just finding a random reason was enough to make the Shrines fall into eternal damnation, this was the benefit of strength. In front of strength, perhaps even your excuses would seem weak. It wasn't that no one believed you, but rather no one cared about what you said.
It sounded very cruel and hard for people to accept. After all, everyone loved the light and thought that the world should be bright, but where the light couldn't reach, there would always be darkness. This was something that no one could change.
Just like the Shrines, they could have chosen to submit like the Dan Valley and the Talisman Sect and nothing would have happened, but the Shrines weren't willing. Perhaps it was because they didn't want to be swallowed by the Sword Sect, or perhaps it was because of some other reason.
But no matter what the reason was, the Shrines had made their choice, so they had to accept the consequences of their choice.
Xuanyuan Ling didn't want to have anything to do with Xiao Chen, so he directly took the initiative to take care of it. Regarding this, Xiao Chen didn't say anything. The two brothers had a tacit understanding, so there was no need for words of thanks.
After chatting for a while, Xiao Chen left and Xuanyuan Ling directly targeted the Shrines. Of the Ling Tian Sects, only the Shrines hadn't been taken care of yet. Since the Shrines weren't willing to join the Sword Sect, there was no need for them to exist.
Compared to the Heavenly Plan Palace, the Shrines and the Sword Sect didn't have a good relationship, it had been like this since the beginning. So, if the Sword Sect wanted to deal with the Shrines, there wouldn't be many people in the Sword Sect who would oppose it.
It was like Xuanyuan Ling said, it was too easy to find an excuse. Since the Shrines didn't take the initiative to contact Xie Tian, Xuanyuan Ling could only take the initiative to make a move.
After a night of silence, the next morning, a piece of news that shocked everyone came from the Sword Sect. The Shrines had secretly contacted Xie Tian with the intention of colluding with the evil martial artists. Now that the Shrines were under Xie Tian's control, the Sword Sect was publicly attacking the Shrines.
When this news came out, the entire world was in an uproar. But very quickly, there were many people who understood the crux of the matter. It seemed like the Sword Sect was planning to make a move against the Shrines.
Only the Shrines hadn't submitted, it seemed like the Sword Sect didn't have any patience. If they didn't submit, then they could die.
The Shrines's decision.............. at this time, the Shrines wanted to remain silent to stall for time........................
It was a pity that their thoughts were too simple. Perhaps they thought that the Sword Sect was too gentle. Stalling for time, but would the Sword Sect be willing?
Everyone knew that the Sword Sect's words were made up, but so what? In the vast world, if the Sword Sect said you were guilty, then you were guilty. Even if the Shrines tried to explain themselves, it was useless.
As expected, after the Sword Sect released the news, in just a few hours, the Shrines made a statement to the outside world. They insisted that they had been prayed and accused the Sword Sect of being overbearing, no different from the evil martial artists of the past.
However, the Divine Hall's explanation didn't have much effect because everyone had already guessed the truth of the matter. Hence, the Divine Hall's explanation seemed so feeble and powerless.
Even if the Shrines were telling the truth, so what? Could everyone argue with the Sword Sect over this matter? It was definitely impossible, and no one dared to stand up. With the current attitude of the Sword Sect, anyone who stood up would be beaten to death.
In the Shrines, Shen Hui and the Lord of the Shrines sat opposite each other. Their expressions were somewhat serious, and the Great Ancestor of the Shrines asked in a deep voice, "Has there been a response?"
"Yes, but the effect is not obvious," Shen Hui replied.
"Is it not obvious, or is there no effect at all?"
"No effect."
The Great Ancestor of the Shrines had long guessed that the Shrines' response would not have much effect because no one dared to respond to the Shrines, let alone stand on the side of the Shrines at this time.
Therefore, even if the Shrines tried their best to explain, and even if everyone guessed that this was a groundless accusation, so what? There was still no way to change the situation, and the Shrines could not clear their names.
The Temple Patriarch sighed and said helplessly, "Forget it, forget it...." "You're right. You're right...." "You're right.
The Great Ancestor of the Shrines had already guessed that this would be the result, but the Shrines did not choose to submit to the Sword Sect because many Shrines were opposed to this.
Given the relationship between the Shrines and the Sword Sect, the Shrines were unwilling to submit to the Sword Sect, or even be annexed by the Sword Sect. They would rather die than accept such an outcome.
It could not be helped. The Shrines and the Sword Sect had always been on bad terms. Unlike the Dan Valley, the Talisman Sect, the Saber Sect, and other forces, during the era of the Ten Great Lingtian Sects, the Shrines and the Sword Sect had a rift. This rift caused many Shrines to be unable to accept such an outcome.
The Divines were arrogant, and the Shrines were even more so. Many people in the Vast Thousand Domains knew this very well. Therefore, the Shrines would rather be destroyed than be annexed by the Sword Sect.
Seeing the Great Ancestor of the Shrines sigh, Shen Hui's expression did not change as he asked, "Then what do we do now?"
"Since we chose this path, we can only bear the consequences. Although we are no match for them, we have already made our decision. Even if we die, we have to fight." Hearing this, the Great Ancestor of the Shrines calmly said.
Like Li Chun, the Shrines were also seeking death. They knew that they were no match for the Sword Sect and knew the consequences of not submitting, but the Shrines still chose this path of death.
However, Li Chun sought death because of the hatred in his heart, while the Shrines sought death because of the pride in their hearts. Their pride would not allow the Shrines to be annexed by the Sword Sect.
Hearing the words of the Great Ancestor of the Shrines, Shen Hui nodded and did not say anything else.
The Shrines had already prepared themselves for battle. On the other side, Xie Tian and the others were in the Sect. During this time, Xie Tian had been very quiet. The Sword Sect did not take the initiative to attack, and Xie Tian did not provoke the Sword Sect either.
However, after hearing about the Shrines, Xie Tian, who was sitting in the courtyard, revealed a faint smile and said, "These guys from the Divines are still stubborn, ah."
Xie Tian did not seem to be surprised by the Shrines' choice. In response, an Emperor Realm cultivator behind him spoke up. His voice was cold, without the slightest trace of emotion.
"Then, should we help?"
Hearing this, Xie Tian coldly smiled and said, "Of course we should. After all, after the Shrines' matter is over, the Sword Sect will probably make a move against me. Since that's the case, we might as well make them unhappy first."
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