Chapter 437 - A Hundred Year Conspiracy (1/2)

On the sixteenth mountain, Sacred Leader Qinglong stood between the Heavens and Earth while emitting a weakened aura, as if his life would dissipate at anytime soon. Opposite him stood Peak Leader Yang in the leading position, followed by the other Peak Leaders, vice-Peak Leaders, envoys, custodians, etc., resulting in a huge formation.

The disciples who decided to stay were furious.

Did these people really forget how Sacred Leader Qinglong helped them to develop their talents?

Sacred Leader Qinglong’s expression remained the same while he slowly scanned each person among the crowd. Those who met his eyes were ashamed of their decision and lowered their heads subconsciously. After a brief while, they could hear Sacred Leader Qinglong speaking at a slow pace, “I will spare your lives only today due to the friendship between us. Leave now.”

Despite the calm tone, the words were accompanied by a hint of disappointment.

“Humph, let’s go!”

Peak Leader Yang let out a hollow laugh.

Under his lead, the huge crowd left the place in a majestic fashion.

In just less than an hour’s time, the entire Qinglong Sacred Area had turned lifeless as only the minority chose to stay, thus causing it to lose its previous imperiousness of a Sacred Area, resulting in a sad sight.

The eyes of the disciples who stayed—together with Sima Kong and his companions—were spitting flames.

Despite the willingness of Sacred Leader Qinglong to nurture them into outstanding experts, they chose to leave the sect just because the Qinglong Sacred Area was facing a mere crisis?

This type of people could be considered as ingrateful animals!

“I’m the reason that all this happened!”

Qin Nan’s heart turned heavy.

Peak Leader Yang and the others had surely planned for this revolt a long time before executing it. However, as a matter of fact, it had only taken place due to the conspiracy behind the Ocean of Death a few hundred years ago. Qin Nan was not the main reason that it occurred, but he just happened to be dragged into it.

“Everyone!”

At that instant, Sacred Leader Qin uttered a roar all of a sudden.

“Thank you for choosing to stay in the Qinglong Sacred Area, but it is not my will to drag you all into this mess. Therefore, the four great Peak Leaders will bring you to a safe place away from the Qinglong Sacred Area!”

“Don’t worry, this will only be temporary!”

“One day, we will make those who betrayed us pay!”

“By the way, I’ve got something important to announce. From today onward, Qin Nan will be appointed as the Saint of the Qinglong Sacred Area! He will inherit the Qinglong Sacred Area if I happen to pass away!”

Sacred Leader Qinglong continued to speak.

The crowd of disciples was startled. However, before they could collect their thoughts, they swiftly opposed the suggestion.

“No way, we will not leave the Qinglong Sacred Area!”

“Right, we will not abandon the sect!”

“I’m willing to die as long as I continue to stand with the Qinglong Sacred Area. I’m in debt to the sect for nurturing me into who I am today. How could I leave when the sect is in need?”

The disciples yelled out respectively.

“Everyone, silence!” At that instant, four figures appeared who turned out to be the remaining four Peak Leaders. One of them said, “The Sacred Leader has already mentioned this is a temporary withdrawal. Be patient! Now that the lower district is in such a mess due to the great conspiracy, if we were to stay here any longer, we would serve as a burden to the Sacred Leader. Do you understand?”

The roar continued to buzz in the minds of the crowd.

They had forgotten that the Feiyang Sacred Area was definitely at their peak right now. If they were to continue staying at the Qinglong Sacred Area, Sacred Leader Qinglong would have to protect them.

As the Peak Leader said, if they insisted on staying, they would serve as a burden!

At that moment, the disciples fell silent.

“Come with us!”

The four Peak Leaders said immediately.

Before the huge crowd left, the four Peak Leaders glanced at Qin Nan and nodded their heads without saying anything.

After a while, the Qinglong Sacred Area fell into a dead silence like a deserted place.

“This…”

Sima Kong and the others were stunned.

They had not expected that they would be the only one remaining at the previously huge Qinglong Sacred Area after just a few hours’ time.

“You three should leave with them too.”

Sacred Leader Qinglong suddenly spoke while waving his hand. Before they could say anything, their figures were swept away.

At that instant, only Sacred Leader Qinglong, Princess Miao Miao, and Qin Nan remained.

A sense of loneliness and desolation could be felt.