Chapter 1379 - 1379: If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them

In a temporary palace near the Ice Palace, over a hundred Daoist Venerable-level executives from the Ten Directions Alliance were gathered.

The one seated at the head was naturally Yuan Guang Daoist Saint.

Right from the start, he directly revealed his stance.

"I've decided to join the Ice Palace."

His words set off a thousand ripples.

The elders in the hall immediately became agitated.

"What?"

"Are we really joining the Ice Palace?"

"This is utterly absurd!"

"I don't agree!"

"I absolutely refuse to join the Ice Palace!"

"That mere Ice Palace doesn't even possess a tenth of our strength, why should we join them?"

"To give up the foundation of the Ten Directions Alliance just because of a joke before? That's too reckless!"

"Exactly, that joke can entirely be ignored!"

The hall turned into a chaotic pot.

Spit flew from the elders' mouths, faces red with fury, some even rolled up their sleeves waving their arms.

Once Yuan Guang's decision came true, the Ten Directions Alliance would disband, breaking apart completely.

At this time, they cared little for reverence.

Their opposition was firm with no room for discussion.

However, the two Vice Alliance Leaders sitting next to Yuan Guang, and the eight Protectors, did not make a sound.

They silently watched the passionately roaring elders before them, completely unmoved.

Because they had seen that segment of footage.

Even now, their minds kept replaying those earth-shattering two sword strikes.

They asked themselves repeatedly, what would the result be if they faced those two swords?

The answer was easily found; they couldn't even make it to the second sword strike.

It wasn't until the crowd's noise subsided that Yuan Guang Daoist Saint spoke again.

"That Invincible Daoist Saint... is much stronger than me."

The other elders hadn't seen that footage.

Hearing this, they couldn't help but pause.

"Much stronger than you?"

"You are a Daoist Saint. Even those Divine Monarchs in the Celestial Palace with Heavenly Dao assistance wouldn't dare claim to be much stronger than you, right?"

"Even if he did kill Yimeng Daoist Saint, it doesn't mean he can definitely defeat you."

"Indeed, maybe he used some special technique."

"Why speak so highly of others while belittling oneself?"

"Alliance Leader Yuan Guang, you're being too modest."

"Moreover, we have a million disciples in the Ten Directions Alliance; they merely have tens of thousands in the Ice Palace. Why fear him?"

Yuan Guang Daoist Saint appeared expressionless, but was actually quite embarrassed.

For heaven's sake, I am far from modest.

I was actually trying to save face.

That guy instantly wiped out Yimeng Daoist Saint in one blow; my power is on par with Yimeng's.

Which means, if he wished to kill me, even if not instantly, it wouldn't take more than three moves.

In this case, Yuan Guang saying "much stronger" counted as being vague and evasive.

Being one small realm higher could also be considered "much stronger," or winning after a fierce battle could be called "much stronger"...

"He not only slew Yimeng Daoist Saint but also exterminated twelve thousand from the Nether Race and the Undead Race."

"And he achieved all this with just one move."

One Vice Alliance Leader of the Ten Directions Alliance stated the fact in a grave tone.

"This man at the time did not have Shengyuan Red Cloud's enhancement."

"Judge this combat power for yourselves."

At this, all the elders were dumbfounded.

"How is that possible?"

"How strong must he be?"

"The Celestial Emperor?"

"Even the Celestial Emperor couldn't achieve such a thing, could he?"

"That's far-fetched!"

Yuan Guang Daoist Saint gazed wistfully at the circle of elders.

"With someone like him in Yunmi Dao, besides surrender, we only have the option to leave Yunmi Dao."

The elders, who had been vehemently opposing earlier, couldn't utter a word.

They finally understood why Yuan Guang Daoist Saint was willing to join the Ice Palace.

It wasn't about sticking to one's word or keeping promises.

It was because he was terrified.

In their eyes, Jiang Cheng's power had already surpassed the limits of Yunmi Dao.

His emergence was like a man-eating shark being thrown into a tranquil lake, leaving no room for other fish.

"This lake of Yunmi Dao already belongs to him."

"Either follow him or leave here, or eventually be killed."

If Brother Cheng heard this, he'd probably cry and laugh.

If you don't oppose me or make enemies, why would I kill you for no reason?

Am I truly that arrogant, violent, and ambitious?

It can only be said that the people of the Ten Directions Alliance were judging others by themselves.

They reckoned that if they were that strong, they'd surely go for the approach of 'those who follow me thrive, those who oppose me perish.'

Thus their stance took a complete turn.

"Joining the Ice Palace is nothing.

"It's simply a change of names, a change of Alliance Leader."

"Besides, with such a strong Alliance Leader, there won't even be rivals in Yunmi Dao."

"Plus, joining the Ice Palace means we can receive help from the Celestial Pill Department."

Upon careful thought, they suddenly felt joining the Ice Palace wasn't unacceptable.

It even seemed rather favorable.

Much later, the meeting of the Ten Directions Alliance concluded.

When Yuan Guang Daoist Saint alongside over a hundred Daoist Venerables from the Alliance reappeared, all the disciples awaited the deliberation results.

"After deliberation, our Alliance along with the Elder Council has unanimously decided that the Ten Directions Alliance will immediately join the Ice Palace!"

The vast sea of people erupted.

"What?"

"How could this happen?"

"Are we really joining?"

"Clearly we are stronger, why join a weaker sect?"

Countless disciples from the Ten Directions Alliance expressed confusion.

However, their opinions were futile.

Yuan Guang Daoist Saint directly dispelled the Red Cloud constraints of the Ten Directions Alliance, releasing all the Soul Link signatures back.

The Ten Directions Alliance formally dissolved.

Immediately after, he was the first to fly towards the Red Cloud Tower of the Ice Palace, partitioning a part of his consciousness to receive the Ice Palace's insignia.

Other Daoist Venerables quickly followed.

In no time, all high-level Daoist Venerables of the Ten Directions Alliance had become members of the Ice Palace.

"Welcome to the Ice Palace!"

"Your joining is a blessing for our Ice Palace!"

Gong Qing maintained her calm demeanor on the surface.

Yet inside, she was indescribably excited.

It has begun!

The scenes she envisioned are finally unfolding!

This is truly thanks to Lord Jiang!

From the day he returned, she knew the Ice Palace would rapidly expand.

Although he appears carefree and unambitious, without desire.

Yet with his level of power, even if he doesn't wish for anything, things will still trend in that direction.

Nowadays, these scenes are even more exaggerated than she initially imagined.

In just a matter of days, the Ice Palace had grown from a mere small temple with one Daoist Venerable to a Dominator Sect in Yunmi Dao with a Daoist Saint and over a hundred Daoist Venerables in residence.

Unifying Yunmi Dao was already a foregone conclusion.

At this point, other members of the Ten Directions Alliance had no choice but to join.

Without the Daoist Venerables, surviving even together after leaving was impossible.

Meanwhile, as disciples from the Ten Directions Alliance partitioned their consciousness into the Red Cloud, several other top sect leaders nearby also flew over.

"We've just had a meeting at the Celestial Flame Sect and decided to collectively join the Ice Palace."

"We at Yunyue Temple also wish to join the Ice Palace."

"And us Divine Mountain Family..."

"I wonder if the Palace Master welcomes us?"

Gong Qing's lips curled slightly.

"Of course, you're welcome!"