Published: August 10, 2026
What use is there in having more people? What if there are twelve votes?
His single, simple vote carried more weight than the twelve votes on Golden Light Sect's side. He had directly vetoed twelve votes with one!
If they were unconvinced, they could say so on the spot and see whose "reasoning" was stronger!
Liu Yu's arrogant and unrestrained words slowly echoed through the hall, leaving all the true lords silent.
Clearly, they had no intention of competing in "reasoning." They had already accepted this outcome in advance.
They had no intention of speaking up for Golden Light Sect, and even less of supporting the current result.
Just like before, they stood in a neutral position, on the "right" side, watching the strong take whatever they pleased from the weak.
After all, even if they all added together, they still could not be Liu Yu's match, let alone with two great cultivators, Ink Plum and Yellow Brow, also present.
In a duel of magic at the fourth stage, the side with more people did not necessarily hold the advantage. An individual's cultivation and strength were obviously more important.
"We're saved!"
In just a short time, the situation had undergone a shocking reversal, and Xiahou Ying was momentarily stunned.
When she finally reacted, joy burst into her eyes, and her gaze toward Liu Yu shone brilliantly.
With a single sentence, he had forced twelve true lords to lower their heads.
The visual impact was simply too strong. She could directly feel how weighty the three words "old demon qingyang" truly were.
"With strength reaching Friend Qingyang's level, there are almost no rules that can restrain him anymore. In the Tian Nan cultivation world, he can basically act without fear."
Xiahou Ying inwardly marveled, looking at that domineering figure and feeling an almost reverent awe.
On the other side, Golden Light Daoist's expression changed repeatedly. In the end, he could only force out a smile, his face showing a very rich mix of emotions.
"This..."
His eyes flickered with hesitation as he opened his mouth, wanting to object to the current result.
But when Liu Yu's sharp gaze swept over him, an enormous sense of crisis immediately rose in his heart, and even his breathing slowed.
His fist tightened beneath his sleeve until the knuckles turned white, yet no matter what, he lacked the courage to speak.
No matter how he transmitted messages, the allies he had spent a great price to invite remained utterly silent at this moment.
"Since the current ceasefire terms have already been agreed to by all fellow Daoists, why does Fellow Daoist Golden Light still refuse to state his position?"
"Or could it be that you are dissatisfied with Liu?"
Liu Yu said indifferently with his hands behind his back.
As soon as the words left his mouth, a flash of divine light appeared in his eyes. An invisible force of spiritual consciousness spread out, transforming into two invisible "little swords" that stabbed toward its target.
Golden Light Daoist subconsciously looked up and happened to meet Liu Yu's dark, bottomless eyes, like a deep ancient well.
Those eyes seemed to possess some indescribable attraction, causing him to be unable to avert his gaze for a moment.
"Ahhh—"
"Thump, thump, thump."
The next moment, this man suddenly covered his eyes and let out a muffled cry of pain, stumbling backward several steps.
Two shocking streaks of blood slowly flowed from his eyes, making him look extremely miserable.
"Replying to Friend Qingyang, this old Daoist has no objections. Let us cease fighting under these terms."
"When I return, I will immediately make arrangements and have the sect disciples withdraw to the border as it stood before the war."
Covering one eye, Golden Light Daoist lowered his head and replied.
Facing such blatant threats, no scheme or trick would work. No matter how unwilling he was, he had no choice but to submit.
The chilling silence of the twelve true lords behind him had already made him fully realize reality.
"Very good."
"I hope Fellow Daoist will keep your words and actions consistent. Otherwise, Liu does not mind making another trip to Sang State to have a pleasant 'reunion' with Fellow Daoist Golden Light."