Even though Ji Tianxing was already mentally prepared.
But when he heard these words with his own ears, he was still stunned.
Seeing that he frowned slightly but didn't interrupt, the Sand Leaf Martial Lord mustered up his courage and continued.
"Young Master Ji, to be honest, the reason why the 72 cities were able to form their own faction and not fear the invasion of the Northern Underworld Mountain was because everyone was united.
Not only did we have two alliance leaders, but they were also Martial Saints, so all the City Lords were convinced.
However, in the past two to three hundred years, the two old alliance leaders have passed away one after another, and the 72 cities have not been able to give birth to a new Martial Saint.
The City Lords fell into a situation where they were without a leader, and they gradually became estranged from each other, lacking help and care for each other.
Because of this, when the foreign race led the demon army to invade, we couldn't even take care of ourselves, and one city after another was captured. "
When he said that, the Sand Leaf Martial Lord sighed with a heart full of sorrow.
The twenty or so City Lords also lowered their heads, their expressions somewhat heavy.
The Sand Leaf Martial Lord continued, "This time, the 72 cities were invaded by a strong enemy. If it weren't for Young Master Ji's help, more than twenty cities in the north would have fallen long ago.
Tens of millions of people would have been slaughtered by the demons or reduced to lowly slaves.
It was you who saved all of us. We will always remember such a great kindness in our hearts.
This time, the demon army was repelled, but it is hard to guarantee that there will be a next time.
We, the City Lords, are unable to protect the people under our rule, so we can only place our hopes on the Pillar of Heavens Mountain.
This old man and the City Lords earnestly ask Young Master Ji to be merciful and take in the twenty-six cities in the north! "
After saying that, the Sand Leaf Martial Lord knelt on one knee in front of Ji Tianxing and bowed deeply.
The other twenty-five City Lords also knelt down and bowed, shouting in unison, "We earnestly ask Young Master Ji to be merciful and take in the twenty-six cities in the north, protecting fifty million people!"
A deep and vigorous voice converged into a mighty sound wave, echoing in the Great Council Hall.
Everyone knelt on the ground. If Ji Tianxing didn't speak, they wouldn't get up.
Seeing this scene, Ji Tianxing slowly stood up and said with a solemn expression, "City Lords, there is no need to be so courteous. Please rise."
The Sand Leaf Martial Monarch raised his head and looked at him. With a sincere tone, he said, "Young Master Ji, this is our greatest wish. It is also the wish of the fifty million people.
If you don't agree, we will kneel for a long time. "
Ji Tianxing immediately frowned and said with a solemn tone, "Martial Monarch Shaye, City Lords, even if you keep kneeling here, it's useless. Give up on this idea.
I helped the 72 cities to resolve the crisis and fight against the alien race and the Demon Race army. It was not only out of righteousness, but also to protect the Pillar of Heavens Mountains.
A long time ago, many City Lords came to the Huanglong Daoist and expressed their desire to submit to the Pillar of Heavens Mountains, but they were all rejected by me.
Now that chaos is about to break out, I will also be caught in the eye of the storm and will be unable to fend for myself.
They didn't even have enough spare energy to protect the Pillar of Heavens Mountains, so how could they have the energy to protect the 72 cities?
So, everyone, please give up. "
After saying that, Ji Tianxing brought Yun Yao and walked towards the entrance, preparing to leave.
More than twenty City Lords were stunned on the spot. Their faces were filled with regret and disappointment, and the light of hope in their eyes was also extinguished.
The Sand Leaf Martial Monarch hurriedly followed Ji Tianxing and pleaded with a sincere tone, "Young Master Ji, please wait! We know that this is too abrupt and that we have extravagant hopes in our hearts.
But we have no choice. In order to protect the fifty million people under our rule, we have no choice but to do this!
Young Master Ji, everyone knows that you are benevolent and virtuous, and you care about the people of the world.
Could it be that you have the heart to watch the people of the various cities tremble under the iron hooves of the Demon Race and wait for the fate of death?! "
Ji Tianxing had just walked to the entrance of the main hall when he heard the Sand Leaf Martial Monarch's words. He stopped in his tracks.
He didn't turn around and said solemnly, "It's not that I don't want to save them, but I don't have the strength to do so. I don't dare to give the people hope and promise.
If the Demon Race army comes south in the future and invades the 72 cities, disaster will befall again.
If I have the spare strength, I will definitely come to save the people of the various cities.
Other than that, everyone should think about how to strengthen themselves and strengthen their defenses. "
After saying that, he didn't stay any longer and left the City Lord's Mansion with Yun Yao.
The Sand Leaf Martial Monarch and more than twenty City Lords all stood up and walked out of the main hall.
Everyone stood in the spacious courtyard and looked up at Ji Tianxing and his wife flying away on the dragon. They were all filled with regret as they shook their heads and sighed and began to discuss.
… …
The Glazed Fire Dragon flew across the sky at lightning speed and headed straight south.
It was evening, and the dim yellow sunset shone on Ji Tianxing and Yun Yao.
Their figures were hazy, as gorgeous and glorious as gods.
Yun Yao turned her head to look at Ji Tianxing's side profile and asked calmly, "Why did you reject the requests of those City Lords?
As long as you agree, with your current reputation and status, the 72 cities will be under your command, and the power of the Pillar of Heavens Mountains will also be doubled. "
Ji Tianxing looked at the sky calmly and said with an indifferent expression, "Merging the 72 cities into the Pillar of Heavens Mountains may seem to expand the territory and power, but it's actually asking for trouble.
The 72 cities have just experienced the flames of war, and those cities have been plundered clean. Nearly ten million people are stranded outside, and it will take a lot of money and time to deal with the aftermath.
Moreover, the 72 cities are close to the North Underworld Mountain, and they may be invaded many times in the future.
If I accept the 72 cities, I have the responsibility and obligation to protect them.
When the disaster really comes, I won't be able to split myself, so how can I protect them? "
Yun Yao nodded and said with a smile, "Seems like you have already thought it through. This is also good, we only need to protect the foundation of the Pillar of Heavens Mountains."
Ji Tianxing turned his head to look at her and asked with a smile, "Yao Yao, seems like you plan to stay in the Pillar of Heavens Mountains and not return to the Luoshen Mountain?"
Yun Yao nodded and said, "I won't return to the Luoshen Mountain for the time being.
I have been cultivating in seclusion in the Luoshen Mountain for so long, and it wasn't easy for me to reach the Martial Sage Realm. I can accompany you to travel the world, so how can I stay there?
In the future, I will follow you, and no matter what hardships we face, we will fight side by side, and we will be inseparable. "
"Mm." Ji Tianxing replied and nodded with a smile. He reached out and pulled her into his arms.
The two of them snuggled intimately, standing on the back of the dragon and facing the setting sun, their shadows were elongated.
…
On the morning of the third day.
The Glazed Fire Dragon carried Ji Tianxing and Yun Yao back to the Pillar of Heavens Mountains.
In the half a month that they were away, the Huanglong Daoist and a few Elders were filled with worry.
Fortunately, every two to three days, the scouts of the Pillar of Heavens Mountains would send back news.
The Huanglong Daoist and the Elders had already known about Ji Tianxing and Yun Yao exterminating the Demon Clan and saving the 72 cities, and they were happy and proud of it.
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