C140 Exodus
A choice.
This choice was simply too heavy, making it hard for the audience to breathe.
Looking at Ling Xiao who was hesitating, Bai Yu Tang laughed out loud: "Sect Leader Ling Xiao, you must think carefully, the fate of the Li Huo Sect is entirely in your hands. Whether you choose this new disciple who just joined two months ago, or choose the foundation of the Li Huo Sect that is thousands of times stronger and the safety of thousands of disciples, it all depends on your words."
The entire arena was deathly silent.
For a moment, there was complete silence.
The silence was thick with breathing.
"You only have half a cup of tea." Bai Yu Tang shrugged, turned around and leaned against an ancient book, and then quietly waited for Ling Xiao's decision.
Half a cup of tea later, the entire Li Huo Sect would experience a tremendous change.
Ling Xiao's breathing quickened as he was forced to do so. This choice was simply too shocking. No matter which one he made, he would not be able to make it.
"So despicable!"
"Yes, isn't this forcing the Sect Leader?"
Shao Yang and the other six disciples were instantly enraged.
"This beast!" Su Ming could not help but curse loudly.
Yin Mo stomped his feet, pointed at the White Jade Soup under the tree, and shouted angrily at Ling Xiao, "Sect Leader Ling Xiao, what are you afraid of? Even if our Li Huo Sect isn't powerful, we're still part of the two great sects of the ancient city. As the saying goes, a strong dragon won't crush a snake in the ground, at most, we'll just receive this Burning Heaven Killing Order! "
Ling Xiao shook his head, his face ashen. "Yin Mo, you're underestimating the Burning Heaven Clan. In front of a huge dragon like the Burning Heaven Clan, we're not even considered local bosses.
Hearing that, Yin Mo clenched her fist in dissatisfaction, and used the same aura she usually used to have when arguing with Qin Shi, and shouted: "So what? At most, we can just fight them to the death. Even if I, Yin Mo, were to die, I will not be someone who breaks my word. "
Perfidy.
These four words were like an ear-splitting bell sound, striking towards everyone present.
However, there were only a few who were willing to sacrifice their lives for justice. Some of the disciples who had heard of the Burning Heaven Clan revealed despair and powerlessness towards the Burning Heaven Clan, and said with trembling voices: "That's impossible right? Fight? How can we possibly win against such a colossus? "
"Yeah, we can only die, right?"
"Honorable Sect Master, you must consider this carefully. You can't destroy the entire Li Huo Sect just for one person."
Hearing these words, Yin Mo was driven mad, he roared at the crowd: "What did you just say? Have you forgotten? If not for Stone, you would have already died in the Burning Heaven Secret Realm.
Qin Shang and the others were equally furious.
Su Ming was even more outrageous. He grabbed the disciple who spoke just now and swung his fist at him before roaring angrily, "What the fuck did you say? Say it again to your father if you dare? The stone has helped you, and the dog even knows how to be grateful. What kind of things are you? "
After he was sent flying by Su Ming, the disciple became angry, "Yes, senior brother Qin Shi did show us kindness, but are we destined to die for him?"
His words echoed through the valley.
Receiving the attention of the public, some of the disciples who were afraid of death started to quietly discuss, "Yes, that's right. The Li Huo Sect is the foundation of many sect leaders. Since Senior Brother Qin Shi is a disciple of the Li Huo Sect, he must sacrifice himself for the sect."
The discussion became increasingly intense.
"You … I'll kill you! " Su Ming raged with anger and went completely berserk.
Pata!
Yet at that moment, Qin Shi ignored him and suddenly stopped Su Ming. "Forget it, he's right. No one owes anyone in this world. Just treat it as me seeing the wrong person."
"Shitou …"
Su Ming was not willing to be stopped and felt discontent for Qin Shi.
However, Qin Shi only shook his head. The discussions in his ears made his heart go cold.
"Flattery in the beginning, but treachery in the future. Perhaps this is the cruelty of reality?" Qin Shi shook his head like he was answering a question or answering a question. He mocked himself. Then, he turned his gaze to Ling Xiao. The final decision was in Ling Xiao's hands.
Qin Shi knew that his life and death today were all in Ling Xiao's hands.
As long as Lin Xiao nodded his head, Lin Yun would not hesitate to bring the Cloud Tripod Sect disciples to slaughter him. Facing Lin Yun, he had no confidence at all. Even if he had a talisman, it would still be the same. Moreover, Bai Yu Tang was just beside him.
Everyone fell silent.
Standing behind Ling Xiao, Mo Chen and a few other elders opened their mouths wide, then closed them without a word.
Time seemed to slow to a standstill.
After an unknown period of time, the time for half a cup of tea to be brewed had finally arrived. Ling Xiao raised his head indifferently. The moment he faced Qin Shi, his eyes revealed a heavy sense of guilt. He opened his mouth and said weakly, "Qin Shi, I'm sorry …"
I'm sorry!
These three words caused Qin Shi to tremble.
"From today onwards, you are no longer … My Li Huo Sect disciple … " Ling Xiao closed his eyes and finished his sentence.
Boom!
In an instant, the entire audience was silent as still water.
The rustling wind swept through the fallen leaves of the forest.
It was raining.
The sky was filled with dark clouds, and raindrops filled the forest.
This was the second time in Qin Shi's life that he had been betrayed by someone. His heart felt like it had been twisted by a knife as despair filled his heart. A feeling of helplessness spread through his mind.
The last time was for Yu Lin'er.
And these two times, it was all because of Bai Yu Tang. An unprecedented wave of anger surged through his heart as he laughed bitterly to himself. He raised his head to look at the clouds that filled the air, "Haha, god, you sure know how to joke."
"Shitou, I won't let you die! "Absolutely not."
Fen Shuyun was slightly hot, and Yu, who was in the book, said this very firmly.
However, Qin Shi only shook his head. He did not believe that the Jade in the book would betray him, but when facing Lin Yun, Bai Yutang and the entire Cloud Tripod Sect, was there really a chance of survival? He could already feel death beckoning to him, calling to him.
Pah pah pah!
At this time, a few applause rang out. Bai Yushuang stood up beside the tree and smiled, "Haha, Sect Leader Ling Xiao is indeed intelligent. It is said that a wise man knows what is good for him."
Hearing this, Ling Xiao kept quiet, lowering his head.
Ignoring Bai Yu Tang, Yin Mo, Su Ming, Qin Shang, Hao Shuang, Xu Qiao'er and the rest all had looks of disbelief. At that moment, they all looked at Ling Xiao with bloodshot eyes, "Leader, Sect Leader, you're not speaking the truth, right? You won't give up the stone, will you? "
Ling Xiao did not reply to any of them. For a moment, he seemed to have aged several times, and his eyes looked as if he was enduring the pain of being separated from his family. He shook his head and said, "Qin Shi, I'm sorry. "I hope you can understand …"
Understanding?
"Hehe, hehehe, hahahaha!"
Suddenly, wild laughter reverberated from within the forest. Qin Shi raised his arms, full of self-mockery: "Good, good, good, how f * cking funny, you want me to understand you? "Fine, I will understand. If the King of Hell falls, I will definitely praise you well with the King of Hell, saying that you are impartial and that everything is for the good head of the sect."
The sound was deafening and filled with grief.
"Qin Shi …" Ling Xiao lowered his head in silence.
But just then, a few disciples yelled out, "Qin Shi, what are you talking about? How dare you disrespect the Sect Leader? "
"Rite?" "Good God, all of you better remember this, your lives are in exchange for your father's life, you have to live on the risk of betraying your father!"
An unprecedented curse was spat out from Qin Shi's mouth. He immediately raised his hands and allowed the rain to drip down. He washed his pale face, "Haha, what nonsense! Justice! On the surface, you look righteous, but behind the scenes, you're just a bunch of treacherous villains!"
Self-deprecating, mocking, lamentable.
All sorts of expressions appeared on Qin Shi's face.
In the rain, the loneliness in Qin Shi's heart expanded several times: "Haha, hahaha, laughable righteousness. It is just a villainous person who looks like he has betrayed his trust on the surface. For a sect like this, it's fine if you don't want to stay! "
As they looked at Qin Shi, Su Ming, Yin Mo, Xu Qiao'er, and the others were left speechless.
"It's fine if you don't want me to be your friend, but I will accompany you to your death!" Who would have thought that at that moment, Su Ming would suddenly step forward and stand beside Qin Shi. He laughed as if he was looking at death. "Even if I were to die, I, Su Ming, will not betray my brother."
Qin Shi was stunned. 'Su Ming …'
"Su Ming, what are you doing?" You are now still a disciple of my Li Huo Sect. I order you, in your capacity as Sect Master, to return! " When he saw Su Ming's actions, Ling Xiao shouted in anger.
Unexpectedly, Su Ming turned his head around in a very mocking manner. He immediately grabbed the fire medallion by his waist and poured in his spirit energy to crush it. He said disdainfully, "Order? I'll order you, uncle, to leave the sect right now. Whoever you want to order, go. "
"You …" Ling Xiao was stunned by Su Ming's actions and was left speechless.
As he looked at the stunned Ling Xiao, Su Ming shouted once again, "Hmph, as the head of a sect, I'll teach you something today. Remember this well. "Life is what I want, righteousness is what I want, and I want it to be as well as I want it to be. I will give my life for righteousness!"
His excited voice echoed along with the tokens' fragments.
Bang!
At this moment, just as everyone was astonished, there was another explosive sound. Soon after, Xu Qiao'er stepped forward, holding a handful of broken pieces in her hands. "Shitou ge, I'll also accompany you!"
Bang! Bang!
At this time, Qin Shang also stepped forward. "Rock has done me a great favor. Count me in!"
"Count me in!" Yin Mo also crushed the command medallion in his hand, and stepped forward with his head held high.
"Qiao'er... Brother Shang, little flat-chested... "You guys …" Looking at the four of them, Qin Shi's dead heart seemed to have been ignited once more.
"Don't be hypocritical. I've said it before, even if I were to die, I, Yin Mo, will not go back on my words." Yin Mo interrupted Qin Shi.
At this moment, Qin Shi suddenly did not know what to say. The helplessness of being abandoned by the sect pushed him into the abyss. However, he absentmindedly felt that it was worth it to be able to clearly see these friends who were willing to risk their lives for him in this moment of life or death.
"You all …"
Ling Xiao was speechless.
Looking at the few people sitting side by side, Bai Yu Tang was startled, and then burst out laughing: "Hehe, such a moving scene. It's really touching to the point of tears." At this point, he stopped talking nonsense, turned to Lin Yun and said, "I say, Sect Master Lin Yun, shouldn't you keep your promise?"
Lin Yun was stunned for a moment before nodding his head, revealing his vicious fangs. He glared fiercely at Qin Shi, "Heh heh, little bastard. Now that I don't have Ling Xiao and the Li Huo Sect to back you up, I want to see who can save you."
"Hmph, a shield made out of dogs doesn't need it!"
Who would have thought that Qin Shi's laughter would be so ear-piercing as he openly cursed.
"What a good dog, you scolded so happily." Lin Yun teased. He then raised his hand and beckoned to the elders of the Cloud Cauldron Sect beside him. "Kill them all …"
In the blink of an eye, the elders rushed forward and a burst of violet light suffused the entire sky.
As he looked at the halo, Qin Shi took a deep breath and looked at Su Ming, Yin Mo, and the others. He laughed bitterly, "You must think this through. If you follow me, you will die."
"Who's afraid of death? "Have you forgotten the people above me?" Su Ming laughed.
Yin Mo and the others nodded in agreement. "That's right. When death comes, it's better to die gloriously."
Looking at their expressions, Qin Shi's heavy heart suddenly relaxed. A wave of anger rose, and the corners of his mouth curled into the usual ruffian smile: "Hehe, before this, I did not realize that you guys actually had the ability to not change your expressions even after Mount Tai had collapsed. If that's the case, then I will be being hypocritical!"
"In that case, let's fight side by side!"