“Spare your life?”
Lu Fan glanced over, smiling as he said, “That’s probably not appropriate, is it! After all, you’ve already made your move, and you’re their hope. If I really let you go, what would they think?”
As these words were spoken, the Saint City Ancestor gave an embarrassed smile, “Their matters are their own, it has nothing to do with me. Little brother, you probably don’t want another enemy, why not do me a favor!”
Gu Tongtian stood frozen, gazing at the scene before him with disbelief. He never imagined his own ancestor would say such things; it was utterly insane and difficult for them to accept.
“As expected, when in danger, everyone only looks out for themselves!”
Lu Fan shrugged, “However, as the Saint City Ancestor, saying such things is indeed disheartening!”
“This is a last resort. I hope little brother can understand!”
The Saint City Ancestor’s voice rang out again, his gaze more serious. With matters having come to this point, he could no longer afford to care about anything else; survival was the most important thing.
Although Lu Fan had only just broken through to the Heavenly Lord realm, the strength he displayed was not something ordinary people could contend with. A single misstep could lead to immense trouble.
“Even the Saint City Ancestor is begging for mercy, and you people of the Saint City still aren’t kneeling!” City Lord Xueluo’s voice sounded, carrying a resounding force.
They now had the upper hand and no longer needed to be overly cautious. More importantly, the Saint City was ultimately nothing in their eyes.
The various experts of the Saint City exchanged glances, their eyes filled with uncertainty. They truly didn't know what to do. Even their ancestor was this terrified; no matter how great their abilities, how could they possibly be stronger than him.
“Little brother, how about this: you spare our lives, and we will all follow you until you achieve godhood!” The Saint City Ancestor spoke earnestly, his gaze once again falling on Lu Fan.
“That’s not a bad idea!”
Lu Fan nodded, smiling as he said, “In that case, won't I have many subordinates? In the entire Desolate Ancient world, there will be no one to defy my will!”
“Your Excellency is incredibly powerful, we naturally admire you greatly, how could we dare to disrespect you!” The Saint City Ancestor’s voice echoed again, his expression earnest.
“Don’t listen to them, they have malicious intentions!” City Lord Xueluo spoke up, her brows furrowing slightly.
“I’m speaking the truth!”
The Saint City Ancestor said repeatedly, “After all, now that it’s come to this, why speak falsehoods? This is a matter of life and death. I can even hand over my primordial spirit!”
As soon as the words fell, the Saint City Ancestor produced his primordial spirit, his expression solemn, showing no hesitation.
Seeing this, everyone present was startled. They hadn’t expected the Saint City Ancestor to be so direct.
For a cultivator, their primordial spirit was their life. To hand it over to another would undoubtedly cause endless turmoil and eventually lead to their death.
“You are indeed sincere. If that’s the case, I shall accept this primordial spirit!”
Lu Fan smiled faintly and directly took the primordial spirit, his eyes growing cold, as if all the laws of heaven and earth were within his grasp.
Gu Tongtian stumbled and fell to the ground. He couldn’t believe that the Saint City Ancestor would surrender so readily, so shamelessly, as if that life wasn’t his own.
“How could this be!”
Gu Tongtian’s face was filled with disbelief and unwillingness. At least in his eyes, Lu Fan was not someone who could lead them. How could such a greenhorn lead them to glory.
“Even the Saint City Ancestor is being so sensible, do you still want to rebel?”
Lu Fan smiled faintly, his gaze falling on Gu Tongtian. “Hand over your primordial spirits immediately, or I won’t show any mercy!”
Gu Tongtian initially intended to resist, but in that instant, the many experts of the Saint City, one after another, handed over their primordial spirits without the slightest hesitation.
Even the Saint City Ancestor had submitted; they were merely a disorganized mob, how could they possibly be Lu Fan’s match. Handing over their primordial spirits was the most sensible choice.
“You…”
Seeing this, Gu Tongtian was completely stunned. He couldn't believe that things had turned out this way.
“What? Do you think you alone can stand against me?”
Lu Fan looked at Gu Tongtian, the corner of his mouth curling up in a meaningful smile.
Gu Tongtian’s face was grim, but he no longer dared to retort. He slowly took out his primordial spirit, saying, “Now that it’s come to this, resistance is futile. How can I be unappreciative of favors!”
“That would be for the best!”
Lu Fan nodded and took Gu Tongtian’s primordial spirit into his possession, appearing utterly unfazed, as if everything was under his control.
Gu Tongtian’s mouth twitched, but he was helpless. Things had reached this point, and it wasn’t what he had wanted. However, with matters as they were, there was no need to say more.
“City Lord Xueluo, from now on, the Saint City will not be an enemy to the Four Cities. You don’t need to worry too much!”
Lu Fan said, “In the Desolate Ancient world, the five great cities still exist!”
“Your current strength is probably just one step away from godhood. Even if you want to control the entire Desolate Ancient world, perhaps no one will be able to stop you!”
City Lord Xueluo smiled and said, “So whether these Four Cities are separate or not is no longer important!”
“I won’t force things, nor do I wish to become the master of the Desolate Ancient world. My goal is to become a god!”
Lu Fan smiled faintly, “However, the Saint City will still be controlled by me!” Su Dan Novel Network
City Lord Xueluo nodded, quite satisfied with the outcome. In this way, their plan had been successfully completed.
It was just that the means this time were truly astonishing. Lu Fan had, by his own strength, turned the tide, catching them off guard.
Even the Saint City Ancestor had appeared, yet ultimately lost. This was enough to show just how powerful Lu Fan’s strength was.
After this great battle, the people of the Four Cities gradually departed. With matters having reached this point, there was no longer anything to worry about.
At the same time, everyone could clearly feel the Saint City’s aura growing stronger and stronger. With Lu Fan presiding over it, the entire Saint City seemed to radiate brilliance.
The only one unhappy, perhaps, was Gu Tongtian. He was originally a city lord, but in the end, he could only submit to another’s authority, and naturally, he was unwilling.
The Saint City, in the darkness of night, appeared particularly beautiful. High in the sky, there were brilliant colors, stirring the imagination and evoking a sense of wonder.