Chapter 325

Chapter 325: Reactions from All Sides

Just as the Zhengyang Sect made their decision, the other Immortal Gates occupying the former territory of the Divine Fire Sect, whether righteous or demonic, almost all came to the same conclusion: they would relinquish the territory they had taken from the Divine Fire Sect.

Faced with someone capable of killing a Tribulation stage great emperor in an instant and obliterating an imperial quality Immortal Gate with a single sword strike, they dared not confront her.

Moreover, more than a decade ago, when Kenai Ling destroyed the Divine Fire Sect, her cultivation level was only at the Integration stage.

Now, she had reached the Great Ascension stage and was on the verge of becoming a Tribulation stage great emperor. Who would dare to provoke such a being?

Furthermore, Kenai Ling hailed from the Demon Gate; if anyone dared to confront her, they might find themselves facing a catastrophic disaster.

Several Supreme Elders from top-tier Immortal Gates fled, unwilling to look directly at Kenai Ling’s brilliance. As juniors, what right did they have to oppose her?

Thus, after Kenai Ling issued her three-day ultimatum, various Immortal Gates quickly arranged for their members to evacuate.

Some sects even decided to send envoys to the Sword Demon Palace, returning all the resources and wealth they had once held from the Divine Fire Sect.

As the Immortal Gates made their decisions, the immortal families that formerly occupied the territory of the Divine Fire Sect also met to discuss whether to stay or leave.

“Everyone, what do you think about this situation?”

In the Lin family of East Sea City, the family head asked all the attending members in the meeting hall.

“Family head, we are an affiliated family of the Zhengyang Sect. Shouldn’t we check with them before making a decision?” one elder inquired.

Upon hearing this, the family head lightly replied, “I have already asked the Zhengyang Sect. They said it’s up to us to decide whether to stay or leave.”

Hearing this, one of the clan leaders immediately said, “Family head, if we leave, will the Zhengyang Sect coordinate to return our former territory and benefits?”

“Unfortunately, I fear not,” the family head shook his head.

More than a decade ago, when the Zhengyang Sect occupied a large part of the Divine Fire Sect’s territory, they had mobilized the Lin family to relocate and provided them with substantial benefits in exchange.

Now, if they wished to return, the Zhengyang Sect might not be able to return their former territory to them.

“Family head, since the Zhengyang Sect allows us to decide for ourselves, why don’t we stay…”

“I agree we should stay. Although the Sword Demon Palace is newly established, its might is indeed considerable. If we could affiliate with the Sword Demon Palace, it might be better than joining the Zhengyang Sect…”

“I also agree we should stay…”

At this moment, an elder stood up and asked, “If we choose to stay, the Zhengyang Sect won’t take action against us, right?”

Hearing this, the family head waved his hand, “There’s no need to worry about that because the Zhengyang Sect wouldn’t dare.”

Since Kenai Ling allowed the families to remain and affiliate with the Sword Demon Palace, the Zhengyang Sect absolutely wouldn’t dare provoke the Lin family.

If the Zhengyang Sect were to act against the Lin family, it would be tantamount to slapping Kenai Ling’s face.

Should Kenai Ling become angry, the Zhengyang Sect could very well face the risk of extermination.

Thus, even if the Lin family chose to stay, the Zhengyang Sect would not dare to act against them.

“In that case, I also support staying.”

“I agree as well.”

Others echoed their support.

“Since everyone agrees, let the Lin family remain.” The family head made the decision.

"I hope this decision is the right one."

Three days quickly passed.

Everyone noticed that Kenai Ling would supervise the situation at regular intervals.

After three days, all the Immortal Gates that had once occupied the Divine Fire Sect had completely evacuated.

Some families also left.

Only those families unwilling to leave remained in the area.

Of course, the family heads of these families mostly gathered outside the Sword Demon Palace.

At this moment, the Sword Demon Palace stood where the former Divine Fire Sect once was.

The site of the Divine Fire Sect had transformed into a deep lake stretching a thousand meters long and several dozen miles wide.

On both sides of the lake lived countless citizens.

In the relatively flat areas on both banks, several cities had been built.

Now, the Sword Demon Palace floated above the lake.

At this time, countless people had already arrived outside the Sword Demon Palace.

These were all members of the immortal families that once occupied the territory of the Divine Fire Sect.

The territory of the Divine Fire Sect spanned a massive area of nine hundred thousand square kilometers, with a population of hundreds of millions and thousands of immortal families.

The arrival of these immortal families immediately made the area bustling with activity.

Many familiar immortal families exchanged greetings with one another.

“Everyone, do you think our submission will go smoothly this time?” a family head from one immortal family asked others.

“Well, I think as long as we obediently comply, we should be able to submit without any issues…”

Aside from the members of the immortal families, there was also a group of people who felt out of place outside the Sword Demon Palace.

This group consisted of individuals from various Immortal Gates who had come to congratulate them.

Among them was the Elder from the Zhengyang Sect, accompanied by several of his disciples.

"You all, be respectful when you meet Lady Kenai Ling later, understand?" the Elder instructed his disciples.

"Understood, Master, you’ve told us a hundred times already," a female disciple at the Integration stage replied.

“There’s someone coming out from the Sword Demon Palace…”

At that moment, a loud exclamation arose, and everyone turned their attention toward the Sword Demon Palace.

Then, they all saw a man flying out from the Sword Demon Palace.

Upon seeing the man, many immediately thought he must be Kenai Ling’s partner.

The person who had emerged from the Sword Demon Palace was indeed Kenai Ling’s partner, Zuo Tianyang.

At that moment, Zuo Tianyang had broken through from the Golden Core stage to the Nascent Soul stage.

However, even though he had reached the Nascent Soul stage, he was still not particularly noteworthy among the other Immortal Gates.

Nevertheless, no one dared to show any disrespect to Zuo Tianyang, who was merely at the Nascent Soul stage.

Most people displayed attitudes of lower-ranking individuals toward someone in a higher position upon seeing Zuo Tianyang.

However, one person widened her eyes in disbelief when she saw Zuo Tianyang.

“Ji Ruo Lan, what are you doing?”

Seeing her disciple display such an incredulous expression, the Elder of the Zhengyang Sect immediately transmitted a reprimand.

“Master, Master, I recognize him!” Ji Ruo Lan quickly transmitted to the Elder.

“You know him?” the Elder asked, turning to look at Ji Ruo Lan in surprise.

“I know him; his name is Zuo Yang. He is my disciple’s disciple. When my disciple brought him to meet me, I even gave him a welcoming gift…” Ji Ruo Lan transmitted back.

“Zuo Yang? Your disciple’s disciple?” The Elder from the Zhengyang Sect was very surprised.

“Isn’t Kenai Ling’s partner named Zuo Tianyang? Oh, he may have changed his name. Are you sure you’re not mistaken?” the Elder asked his disciple.

“Master, I can’t be mistaken. His divine sense tells me he is Zuo Yang. Look ahead; Zuo Yang is looking at me; he recognizes me,” Ji Ruo Lan transmitted to the Elder.

In the cultivation world, a person’s appearance can change at will, but their spirit cannot change. As long as the spirit remains unchanged, their divine sense will also not change.

While the master and disciple were communicating, Zuo Tianyang, who came out of the Sword Demon Palace, had also noticed familiar faces over at the Zhengyang Sect.

Soon, he flew over toward them.

“Disciple Zuo Tianyang, paying my respects to the Ancestor.”

Upon reaching the representatives of the Zhengyang Sect, Zuo Tianyang respectfully performed a gesture of greeting towards Ji Ruo Lan.