readsfreenovel Chapter 494 The Sealing Begins
Chapter 494 The Sealing Begins
Chapter 494 The Sealing Begins
"The Demonic Sect? What is that?" Everyone present was puzzled when they heard Lin Fei's request.
Among those present, apart from Lin Fei, the people from Zhusheng Island, and the Hidden Sword Elder who already knew the inside story, the others were unaware of the existence of such a demonic sect on Zhusheng Island, and also did not know what the demonic sect was.
Lin Fei looked at Zhao Wuji, who then stepped forward and explained to everyone the matter of the Demonic Sect and the potential dangers it might pose to the land of China.
After listening, everyone finally understood what kind of existence this Demonic Sect was.
However, the attitude of the crowd towards sealing the demonic sect was quite ambiguous, and many people even expressed their reluctance.
At this moment, someone asked, "I'm afraid sealing that demonic sect is not as simple as you say, is it? It might even affect our own cultivation foundation."
Zhao Wuji did not intend to conceal the truth about this. He knew that if he did not explain things clearly, it would be impossible to get these people to take action. So he nodded and replied, "That is indeed the case. Sealing the Demonic Sect will consume a lot of everyone's spiritual energy and may even damage your vital energy. Even on this Island of Saints, it will probably take one or two months to recover."
It's important to know that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on the Island of Saints is much more abundant than in other places. If it takes one or two months to recover on the Island of Saints, it would probably take a year and a half to recover outside.
This period of time is certainly not long; for a Celestial Master whose lifespan is almost infinite, it is merely a fleeting moment. However, what they are concerned about is that if their respective sects lose the deterrent power of a Celestial Master during this year and a half, some unpredictable things may happen.
Across the vast land of China, numerous sects stand, and the reason why top powers can subdue others is because of their Grandmaster-level combat strength. If they lose their Grandmaster-level combat strength, even if it's only for a short period of a year or two, it might mean the annihilation of their entire sect.
The greater the power, the more enemies it has. If others were to learn that these Celestial Masters have temporarily lost their fighting ability, it would likely cause a great upheaval across the land.
Compared to the strength required to seal the demonic sect, this is what these Celestial Masters care about most.
Looking at the expressions on the faces of these grandmasters, Lin Fei was perfectly aware of their thoughts. He himself shared their concerns.
The Southern Tang Kingdom occupies the most fertile and prosperous land in the Central Plains, naturally attracting many unscrupulous individuals who covet its territory. If news were to spread that the Southern Tang Kingdom had suddenly lost its top-tier experts, a period of turmoil would inevitably ensue.
Therefore, Lin Fei took the initiative to speak to everyone, saying, "To relieve everyone's worries, everyone present can swear a soul oath that no one shall divulge the events that occurred on the Island of Saints. Furthermore, if any faction or sect encounters misfortune during this recovery period, all other factions must lend a helping hand. What do you all think?"
If all the forces present were united and helped each other, even if they temporarily lost their Grandmaster-level combat power, there would be no need to worry about any trouble. But this is precisely the most difficult thing to do.
The world today is no longer the medieval era. The reason why the sages of the Middle Ages could unite as one was because they didn't have so many schemes against each other. But now, each of these different factions has its own agenda, to varying degrees. Getting them to work together is no easy task.
If this suggestion had been made by anyone else, even a master like the Hidden Sword Elder, they certainly wouldn't have agreed. However, Lin Fei had just obtained the position of Supreme Ruler, and the condition of working together for the Supreme Ruler was still in front of them. Even if the people were unwilling, they couldn't very well contradict Lin Fei at this moment. They had to give this Supreme Ruler some face.
After a moment of silence, Master Yongcheng spoke first: "What Your Majesty says is correct. In my opinion, this is feasible. I am willing to stay on the Island of Saints to help Your Majesty seal the Demonic Sect!"
Master Yongcheng's words in the Lesser Thousand Worlds were not just empty talk. When everyone was silent, Master Yongcheng was the first to speak up and express his support for Lin Fei.
Then, the abbot of Leiyin Temple, the monk who saves people from suffering, spoke up after Master Yongcheng: "Amitabha, since this is a meritorious deed that benefits all living beings, this old monk is also willing to contribute!"
With both Buddhist and Taoist leaders having agreed, the pressure on the others was considerable.
In a situation like this, everyone either agrees or everyone firmly refuses. If the majority agrees while the rest disagree, they will certainly be seen as having ulterior motives, and it's uncertain whether they will even be able to leave this island of saints.
Master Yongcheng and the Divine Monk Du Nan are not only the leading figures of Buddhism and Taoism, but also highly skilled masters, ranking among the top five on the Dragon Ranking. Add to that Lin Fei, the newly appointed Supreme Ruler of the World, the five Celestial Realm experts on the Island of Saints, and the enigmatic Elder Yin Jian standing by. Anyone wishing to oppose them would have to carefully consider their own strength.
After Master Yongcheng and the Divine Monk Dunan agreed, the others, whether they liked it or not, had no choice but to agree reluctantly. Even the evil sorcerer, the Demon Master, had to temporarily agree under pressure.
Then, everyone gathered before the Hall of Saints and swore a solemn oath, vowing not to divulge a single word about what happened on Saints Island. Furthermore, during the time everyone was recovering their strength, no faction was allowed to secretly attack other factions. If any faction encountered a crisis during this period, the other factions were obligated to lend a helping hand.
A soul oath is a grand vow that directly binds the cultivator's soul; even a Celestial Grandmaster cannot escape its constraints. Therefore, even a Celestial Grandmaster would not easily make such a soul oath. Its binding force is self-evident.
After everyone swore an oath, Zhao Wuji said to them with great satisfaction, "There is no time to lose. The situation of the Demonic Sect is extremely dangerous. Now that you have all sworn an oath, please follow me and seal the Demonic Sect as soon as possible!"
After speaking, the five experts on the Island of Saints opened the doors of the Academy of Saints and led all the Celestial Masters inside. They were preparing to immediately begin sealing the Demonic Sect.