The attitudes of the eight chiefs were unyielding. Even under Ming Jianyu's coercion, they did not agree.
If even the eight chiefs did not acknowledge Nie Tian's status as a Holy Duelist, then it was even more impossible for the people of the eight clans to acknowledge him.
Nie Tian came to Shui Jing's side and looked at him strangely.
Shui Jing also looked at Nie Tian and frowned. He said Coldly, "Brat, what do you want?"
"Nothing." Nie Tian smiled faintly. He then transmitted his voice to Shui Jing. "Chief Shui, I want to make a deal with you."
"A deal?" Shui Jing was stunned and almost shouted. His frown deepened as he transmitted Coldly, "What deal?"
"Your attitude in exchange for Shuiyuan Kaori's life." Nie Tian nodded and transmitted his voice, but he did not show it on the surface.
"Hmm?" Shui Jing's eyes narrowed, and his expression changed the next moment as he understood.
Nie Tian wanted him to acknowledge his status as a Holy Duelist. In exchange, Nie Tian would use his status as a Holy Duelist to save Shuiyuan Kaori's life.
After understanding Nie Tian's intentions, Shui Jing's expression changed, and a trace of surprise flashed across his face.
He did not expect that Nie Tian would dare to make a deal with him directly.
From the look of it, Nie Tian seemed very confident and calm.
Shui Jing stared at Nie Tian with a burning gaze. He was considering whether this deal could be made.
Using his compromise in exchange for Shuiyuan Kaori's life was indeed a good deal.
However, Shui Jing could not be sure if Nie Tian had the ability to protect Shuiyuan Kaori.
If he acknowledged Nie Tian's status as a Holy Duelist, but the latter did not protect Shuiyuan Kaori, then it would be troublesome.
"Chief Shui, I know what you are worried about." The corner of Nie Tian's lips curled up as he transmitted his voice to Shui Jing. "I can guarantee you that I will definitely protect Shuiyuan Kaori. However, I must become a Holy Duelist first.
"Moreover, as you can see, Lord Ming Jianyu has long since decided that I am the best candidate to become a Saint Duelist."
"To put it bluntly, even if you eight Patriarchs don't acknowledge me, with Lord Ming Jianyu's support, my position is still very stable. At least none of you can kill me. "
"I think you know better than me how powerful a Half-saint expert is."
"You should first compromise and acknowledge my position. Not only will you be able to save Mizuhara Kaori's life, but Lord Ming Jianyu will also owe you a favor. Why not?"
Nie Tian's words were very calm and indifferent. However, when Shui Jing heard them, it caused great waves in his heart.
Shui Jing was not a fool. On the contrary, he was very smart.
Although what Nie Tian said was beneficial to him, if he thought about it carefully, it was the truth.
In order to protect Nie Tian, Ming Jianyu was willing to give up on a Saint Duelist, so how could he let anything happen to Nie Tian?
No one knew how strong Ming Jianyu was. However, judging from the strength he had displayed earlier, he could instantly kill the eight Patriarchs.
Therefore, even if the eight Patriarchs and everyone from the Jiuli Demon Region refused to acknowledge Nie Tian's identity, they could not do anything to Nie Tian.
"Kid, why should I believe you?" Shui Jing's eyes flickered as he asked in a deep voice.
"You don't have to believe me. Just trust your own judgment." Nie Tian's lips curled up slightly as he said, "Mizuhara Kaori's current situation is already a dead end. As the new Saint Duelist, I am the only one who can save him."
"Patriarch Shui, your son's life is now in your hands. To save him or not to gamble, it's up to you."
Shui Jing could not help but frown when he heard Nie Tian's words. His expression was very conflicted.
He did not expect Nie Tian to be so calm.
A young human martialist was surrounded by people who wanted to kill him, but he could still maintain his composure. He could even clearly see the situation in front of him.
Just this calmness alone was not something an ordinary person could achieve.
Shui Jing's eyes flickered as he looked Nie Tian up and down. "Lord Saint Duel risked his life to protect this man despite the pressure from the nine clans. Could it be that he's really someone who can change the fate of the nine clans?"
Nie Tian stood where he was with a faint smile on his face. He did not panic in the slightest.
"I'll gamble!" Looking at Nie Tian, Shui Jing felt a domineering confidence. He immediately steeled his heart and decided to gamble.
Since Mizuhara Kaori was already dead, as a father, how could he give up the last hope of saving his son?
Seeing the change in Shui Jing's expression, Nie Tian knew that Shui Jing had thought things through and smiled faintly in his heart. "Shui Jing, you are indeed very wise."
"Kid, I hope you don't disappoint me." Shui Jing's eyes darkened as he thought to himself. He immediately took a step forward and knelt in front of Nie Tian. He respectfully said, "Shui Jing, the leader of the Water Fairy tribe, pays his respects to the Saint Duelist."
"This …" The sudden scene caused everyone to be stunned, and they were immediately shocked speechless.
Of course, they did not know about the conversation between Nie Tian and Shui Jing. They only saw Nie Tian walk over and look at Shui Jing for a while before the latter knelt down.
This scene was too strange for everyone.
It must be known that Shui Jing hated Nie Tian the most. He was the first to vote for Nie Tian's death.
But now, he was the first to acknowledge Nie Tian's identity as a Saint Duelist and kneel down in front of everyone. How could anyone not be shocked?
"Brother Shui, you are …" The other leaders of the Water Fairy tribe were stunned for a long time before they reacted. They looked at Shui Jing in shock and did not know what to say.
"Leader Shui, please rise." Nie Tian did not pay attention to the others. He smiled faintly and gestured for Shui Jing to stand up.
Shui Jing nodded slightly and rose to his feet. Then, he turned to Little Fatty and the others and said, "High chieftains, I believe that since Lord Nie Tian was chosen by the Nine Li Stone Stele, he must be someone who can influence the fate of our nine clans."
"The Nine Li Stone Tablet is the Nine Tribes' Sacred Stone. As the people of the nine tribes, we should not doubt the Sacred Stone's choice."
Little Fatty and the others were stunned. They stared at each other and were speechless for a long time.
Shui Jing's change in attitude was too sudden, and no one could accept it.
Ming Jianyu's expression was also stiff. He did not know what Nie Tian had said to Shui Jing to change the latter's mind.
A moment later, Ming Jianyu reacted and stepped forward. "Leaders, as a former Saint Duelist, there are some things that I cannot tell you. However, please think about it. Why did I put in so much effort to protect Nie Tian?
"I have been a Saint Duelist for hundreds of thousands of years. I have never done anything that would let down the nine tribes.
"Even when you decided to expel the Ancient Ming Tribe, I did not oppose it even though I was unwilling.
"I, Ming Jianyu, can say without guilt that what I am doing now is not for myself or for Nie Tian, but for the nine tribes!
"I can only tell you that Nie Tian is very important to the nine tribes. He really can't die! "
After saying that, Ming Jianyu closed his eyes. The corners of his eyes were moist.
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