Elder Ruyan did as Chu Kuangren said and gave the disciples the right to choose. This action worried many of the higher-ups.
What would happen if they all ran away?
One had to know.
This time, it was not like any other crisis in the past.
The enemies they faced this time were many times stronger than the Black Heaven Sect. Almost no one believed that the Black Heaven Sect could win.
Humans were always selfish in the face of death.
No matter how much affection they had for the Black Heaven Sect, it was inevitable that they would be swayed in the face of death.
After Elder Ruyan released the news, the Black Heaven Sect fell into chaos. Many disciples discussed among themselves. Some wanted to leave, while others wanted to stay.
"The Black Heaven Sect has always treated us well. How can we abandon the Black Heaven Sect now? I can't bring myself to do such a thing."
"Not leaving? Are we just going to wait for death here? "
"That's right. Even if we leave, there will still be people coming to pay their respects to the Black Heaven Sect. If everyone dies, there won't be anyone to pay their respects to in the future. How sad would that be? Besides, I don't want to die here."
"I grew up without parents. It was the elders who brought me to the Black Heaven Sect. This is my home. I won't go anywhere else."
"You bunch of ingrates. If you want to leave, go on your own."
"Is it wrong for us to be afraid of death? The Sect Leader said that he would give us a choice. What right do you have to call us ingrates … "
The entire Black Heaven Sect was in a state of chaos.
Those who wanted to leave and those who wanted to stay almost fought each other. In the end, Elder Ruyan and the others came out to suppress the situation.
"Those who want to leave, the Black Heaven Sect won't blame you. Those who want to stay and live and die with the Black Heaven Sect, gather in front of the Longevity Hall tomorrow morning."
Elder Ruyan said to the disciples.
The next day.
In front of the Longevity Hall.
Elder Ruyan and the others gathered together. Today was the day to determine how many people would stay in the Black Heaven Sect.
To be honest, they were a little nervous.
After all, the enemies that the Black Heaven Sect had to face this time were too many and too strong. There was almost no chance of winning.
Even if all the disciples left, it was not impossible.
Not many would stay and participate in a battle that was certain death.
The area in front of the Longevity Hall was empty and desolate.
Elder Ruyan sighed softly, "Is there no one?"
"Sigh, this battle's disparity is too great. These disciples are all youngsters with great futures ahead of them. It's good that they didn't stay."
An elder sighed.
At this moment, the sun had just risen, and the first rays of the morning sun shone upon the Longevity Hall.
Not far away, a few figures walked over.
They were Nangong Huang, Murong Xuan, Jun Yi, and a few other Daoists.
Behind them was a dense crowd of Black Heaven Sect disciples, one after another. They walked over in the morning light, their faces full of determination.
Elder Ruyan and the others wore gratified smiles on their faces.
"Great."
"These little bastards have guts!"
Nangong Huang and the other Daoists brought all the disciples who were willing to stay and fight in the Black Heaven Sect to the Longevity Hall.
"Elder, we are willing to live and die with the Black Heaven Sect!"
Nangong Huang said firmly to Elder Ruyan.
"I'm willing to live and die with Black Heaven Sect!"
"I'm willing to live and die with Black Heaven Sect!"
The group of disciples said firmly.
Since they had already decided to stay, they had already cast aside life and death.
Creak.
The doors of the Longevity Hall opened.
Everyone looked over.
Chu Kuangren slowly walked out and looked at the disciples in front of him with a smile on his face. "I promise everyone here that as long as you and I are here, the Black Heaven Sect will not perish!"
Hearing his words, everyone felt a sense of security in their hearts.
"The Black Heaven Sect will not perish."
"That's right. As long as the Sect Leader is here, there's nothing we can't overcome."
"Aiyaya, looking at the Sect Leader's face, I'm willing to die even if you want me to. I don't want to leave the Sect Leader behind."
"Sister, you are absolutely right."
Then, Elder Ruyan did a headcount.
Many people came, but many left as well. There were more than ten thousand people left, which was less than one-tenth of the original Black Heaven Sect.
However, Chu Kuangren was already very satisfied with this.
These disciples were the ones he would focus on training in the future.
…
Apart from the internal changes in the Black Heaven Sect.
Following the news of the unknown lands' plan to attack the Black Heaven Sect, some of the forces related to the Black Heaven Sect also made their moves.
For example, some of the affiliated forces of the Black Heaven Sect.
In the eyes of many affiliated forces, the Black Heaven Sect would not be able to turn the tide this time, so they all expressed their intention to cut ties with the Black Heaven Sect.
The Black Heaven Sect could not be bothered to respond to them.
However, there were also some reliable affiliated forces, such as the Horizon Wing Sect that Chu Kuangren had rescued in the past. The Snowstorm Sect expressed that they would live and die with the Black Heaven Sect, and they even sent many people to the Black Heaven Sect.
Besides that.
Two of the Black Heaven Sect's allies, the School of White Lotus and the Royal Azure Dynasty also made their moves. Among them, the School of White Lotus's Sage personally headed to the Black Heaven Sect.
However, she did not bring anyone with her.
She knew very well that with the Black Heaven Sect's current situation, even if she brought the entire School of White Lotus, it would be useless against anyone below the Sage level.
She might as well head there alone to support them.
The Royal Azure Dynasty.
In the palace, Empress Linglong sat on the throne.
In the grand hall, there were many ministers.
"Your Majesty, the Black Heaven Sect is our ally. Now that they are in danger, we cannot just sit by and do nothing. I'm willing to lead an army to support them," one of the generals stepped forward and said.
The general was a straightforward person. In his opinion, Chu Kuangren had helped the Royal Azure Dynasty a lot, helping the Royal Azure Dynasty King overcome his ascension and retrieving the Nine-Headed Snakelet Pearl. In addition to their original alliance, it was only right for them to help.
"Foolish."
At that moment, an elder scolded. "The Black Heaven Sect's current situation is no longer something we can interfere with. Not to mention the unknown lands, just the Thirty-Six Oceanic Islands alone have a bunch of Sages."
"What can those few troops of yours do?"
"Even if we go, we'll just die in vain. Besides, if the unknown lands find out that the Royal Azure Dynasty is helping the Black Heaven Sect, do you know how many people will die because of that?! With the unknown lands' methods, they can easily wipe out the Royal Azure Dynasty!! "
The elder saw it clearly.
The Black Heaven Sect was already in a desperate situation. No one could save them!!
"Are we just going to watch and do nothing?"
The general said unwillingly.
"No one in the world can save the Black Heaven Sect now."
The elder sighed softly.
"Your Majesty, please make a decision. As long as you say the word, I and a million soldiers will follow you to the Black Heaven Sect!"
The general looked at Empress Linglong and said.
"Your Majesty, do not be reckless!"
"No one can save the Black Heaven Sect. Even if the Royal Azure Dynasty sends out all their forces, it will be useless. Your Majesty, please think of the people!"
The elder immediately knelt on the ground with a thud.
Empress Linglong looked at the elder and said, "As a ruler, I must put the people first. I understand this. The Royal Azure Dynasty will not send out their troops. Minister Liu, please get up."
"Your Majesty is wise." The elder breathed a sigh of relief. He had already prepared himself to be executed by Empress Linglong.
He knew that Empress Linglong and Chu Kuangren had a close relationship. If he stopped her from helping the Black Heaven Sect, he would undoubtedly be disobeying her.
However, for the sake of the people, he had no choice but to risk his life to persuade her.
Fortunately, Her Majesty was much more rational than he thought.
"Your Majesty, what are you doing!"
"Your Majesty …"
At that moment, a commotion broke out in the hall.
Then, Empress Linglong took off the crown on her head and placed it on the throne, causing many officials to gasp in shock.
"As a ruler, I must put the people first. Therefore, I will not send out my troops, nor will I implicate the people. However, as a wife, it is my duty to go through thick and thin with my husband! From today onwards, I am no longer the ruler of the Royal Azure Dynasty. Everything I do has nothing to do with the Royal Azure Dynasty. "
"I … No, I'm going to the Black Heaven Sect. I'll leave the dynasty in your care." Empress Linglong smiled at the officials.
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