Chapter 085：Life or Death Decision

Duan Tianlang lifted his feet and walked down from the stands. 

Beside him, Chu Qing and others were all closely following him, and together they stepped forward, heading straight towards the central Death and Life Platform. 

This group of people were all extremely powerful. Each step they took seemed slow, but the distance covered was over ten meters. In just a few breaths, they reached the highest death platform. 

Strolling leisurely, it seems as if one were wandering in a garden. 

"Zhenhai Sect, all disciples of the sect, listen up!" 

With a domineering gaze sweeping across the crowd, Duan Tianlang shouted loudly, "I, Duan Tianlang, on behalf of the Emperor, have selected outstanding younglings to go to the Imperial City and enter the strongest academy, the Snow Moon Holy Academy, which was founded by the Emperor himself. However, your sect leader has rejected my request and defied the Emperor's order. Now, the Emperor is furious and wants the Yunhai Sect to be expelled from the Snow Moon Kingdom from now on." 

Duan Tianlang's voice shook the hearts of the crowd. "To expel Yunhai Sect from the list of members of the Snow Moon Kingdom?" 

To expel such a large sect from the list, there is only one way left, and that is... to wipe it out. 

These people are determined to wipe out the Yunhai Sect!!! 

The panic of the crowd grew even stronger. No, they came to Yunhai Sect to pursue martial arts and become strong. How could they just die like this for no reason? How could they die unjustly? 

"However, Your Majesty is merciful and gives you the chance. Core disciples, Inner Gate disciples and Outer Gate disciples - all those who have their names engraved on the ranking stone wall and are willing to defect from Yunhai Sect and join Xue Yue Holy Order and other sects, can be spared from death." 

Duan Tianlang said again, causing the crowd's minds to go numb and deaf in a deafening roar. 

To have them defect from the Yunhai Sect? And, only the top-ranked disciples whose names are engraved on the ranking stone walls have the qualification to defect? 

Those who failed to engrave their names on the stone wall felt a sudden chill all over their bodies. They even lost the option to save their lives. 

From the stands, Guan Ling and others all looked extremely pale and gloomy. These people, who had come together to destroy him, were actually planning to wipe out the entire Yunhai Sect. 

For a thousand years, Yunhai Sect has existed. Despite the constant friction among various forces, none of them has crossed the bottom line and caused a major conflict or battle. But this time, it was a shocker. 

The皓月宗, the Ice and Snow Villa, the Ten Thousand Beasts Gate and the Heavenly Wolf King, all came together to demand that Yunhai Sect be expelled from the competition. 

Obviously, it was the intervention of the royal family and the interference of Tianlang Emperor that completely disrupted the balance among the major sects. Yunhai Sect became the victim. 

"Why did you choose our Yunhai Sect?" 

Nan Gong Ling's expression was extremely cold and icy. He stared at Duan Tianlao intently, as if he wanted to devour his flesh. Could it be that the thousand-year-old sect would be destroyed in Nan Gong Ling's hands? 

"South Gong Ling, don't you understand yourself? " said Duan Tianlao with a sneer. "You're not even aware of it!" 

"If it's because I turned down your son, don't say I won't believe it. I'm afraid you yourself won't believe it either, because the Haoyue Sect and the Ice and Snow Villa would surely reject such an absurd request." 

Nan Gong Ling gave a quick glance at Chu Qing and Han Xue Tian. 

"Ha ha, you're right. The Chu Sect leader and his team initially refused as well. However, when I informed them that I would use the entire Yunhai Sect as compensation, they immediately agreed." 

Duan Tianlang's indifferent voice sent a shudder through the crowd. It led to the division of the entire Yunhai Sect among other sects. 

"I guessed it." Nan Gong Ling gave a bitter smile. After learning the purpose of the visit by Duan Tianlao and his group, Nan Gong Ling had already been speculating as to why Chu Qing and his group would also come here. 

As for the reasons you mentioned, it's quite simple. Because your Yunhai Sect is the weakest and the easiest to deal with. Only when all the sect leaders send their strongest members to assist me in this operation will the Yunhai Sect be wiped out in an instant. 

"You are lying." 

Suddenly, a voice rang out loudly. In the midst of the crowd, a graceful figure slowly made her way onto the stage of life and death. Her expression was cold, yet it betrayed an overwhelming hatred. 

"Segment Tianlang, you are lying." 

Liu Fei's beautiful cheeks looked particularly pale at this moment, and her body was slightly undulating due to her anger. 

"The reason why you chose Yunhai Sect was that my father, Duan Tianlang, you envied my father, envied his strength, envied his talent. So, you chose Yunhai Sect to attack and, moreover, you used a stratagem to lure the Red Blood Iron Cavalry here. You wanted to make my father suffer injustice and be driven to despair." 

Liu Fei's gaze was filled with hatred. She said coldly, "Duan Tianlao, such a cruel heart and such ruthless tactics." 

When Liu Fei's words were heard, many people were shocked. In Yunhai Sect, only a few knew about Liu Fei's identity and who her father was. When listening to her words, it seemed that her father was a very remarkable figure. Even the famous Sky Wolf King of Xue Yue Kingdom, Duan Tianlao, was envious. 

Also, the Crimson Blood Cavalry, is it the army of Li Fei's father? 

"Divine Arrow, Liu Canglan." 

Suddenly, a voice emerged in the hearts of many people. In the Snow Moon Kingdom, if there was someone whose radiance surpassed that of the Sky Wolf King and whose glory spread across the entire land, then this person must be the Divine Archer Liu Canglan. 

Godsman Liu Canglan, he once led several thousand men to defend an isolated city for ten days, killing tens of thousands of enemies and saving the people within. 

God-awarded Archer Liu Canglan, once he carried an ancient arrow, rode alone and single-handedly, charged into a battalion of a thousand soldiers, pursued and killed the enemy's general for thousands of miles. Eventually, with one arrow, he claimed the life of his opponent. But upon his return, he was covered in blood all over his body and immediately fainted. 

The Divine Arrow is the guardian of Xue Yue. His name is renowned throughout the land. The name of the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry has made enemies tremble at the mere mention of it. 

What made the people of Yunhai Sect feel extremely honored was that the mighty Archer Liu Canglan, who was one of them, even though he served the royal family, remained the pride of Yunhai Sect all along. 

Liu Fei, she has the same surname as me. Her father is undoubtedly a person who has won the admiration of countless people. 

"Feifei, how could you think so highly of your Uncle Duan? My father and I have been close friends and brothers. He has earned a great reputation throughout history. I am happy for him. How could I possibly be jealous of him?" 

Duan Tianlang smiled and shook his head. His gaze on Liu Fei revealed a tender expression. His cunningness was so profound that it made people feel frightened. 

He was a close friend of Liu Fei's father. So when he just now told Nan Gong Ling that he should blame someone, it was Liu Cang Lan. He was so hypocritical and so false that it made people feel disgusted. 

"You and my father are brothers, are you? Then why do you still want to destroy the Yunhai Sect? And the sect where my father and I belong?" 

Liu Fei felt disgusted at the hypocritical appearance of Duan Tianlao. 

"Fifi, this is what His Majesty wants. I exterminate the Yunhai Sect solely for the sake of Xue Yue. I have no ulterior motives. Besides, the Yunhai Sect is deteriorating day by day. It will only mislead the young and inexperienced. Those who are truly talented should be taken away from here. We should provide them with more favorable conditions." 

"Moreover, I believe they will all be very willing to do so. If you don't believe me, just watch." 

Duan Tianlang's false smile remained on his lips all the time. Turning around, when his gaze turned towards the crowd, his expression instantly became cold. 

" What I said just now still holds true. The names are engraved on the ranking stone wall of your sect. Those who are willing to leave Yunhai Sect and turn away from the darkness to embrace the light, now, go immediately to the Red Blood Army side. Remember, the time you have for your choice is limited." 

When Duan Tianlang finished speaking, the atmosphere in the space instantly became extremely solemn. Everyone in the crowd had their own thoughts. 

There were still many people who turned their gazes towards the stands, looking at the Lord and those elders of the sect. 

"Those who are willing to go, go ahead. I, Yunhai Zong, will not hold back." 

Suddenly, Bei Laoren spoke up and waved his hand, causing many people's gazes to briefly linger. 

"Old Brother North." 

The eyes of Nan Gong Ling held a hint of confusion. 

"Master, respect their choice." 

Bei Lao's voice was tinged with sadness. This was no doubt a helpless act. Those whose names were engraved on the stone wall were all talented individuals. They didn't achieve what they have today without great efforts. And they might go even further in the future. To die like this would be a pity. 

"OK." Nan Gong Ling knew that Bei Lao had a kind heart. She didn't need to argue back and simply nodded slightly. 

"Master Xie and the senior monks." 

Seeing Nan Gong Ling nod, someone immediately spoke up. Then his body trembled and he rushed towards the direction of the Crimson Blood Army. 

Someone took the lead and many people began to move. In just a short period of time, several hundred people rushed towards the Crimson Blood Iron Cavalry. The number was still increasing and even exceeded the total number of names on the Outer Gate, Inner Gate and the Core Stone Wall. Clearly, many people joined in just to survive, filling the ranks with nameless ones. 

"Stop it, this is the limit." Duan Tianlao waved his hand, a peculiar smile flashing in his eyes, showing great pride. 

"Feifei, did you see this? This is human nature. I gave them better opportunities, and they all cherished them very much and were willing to break away from Yunhai Sect." 

However, Nan Gong Ling's expression was exactly the opposite of his. There was a sense of desolation radiating from him. 

"Lin Feng, you're right. When the disciples of the sect were still weaklings, the sect didn't show them enough respect. Once they gained some strength, how could they talk about respecting the sect and serving it?" 

Nan Gong Ling's gaze fell upon Lin Feng on the Death and Life Platform. His voice carried a hint of sadness. Although he had given his consent, seeing so many people betray without any sentiment, without even giving it a moment's thought, his heart still ached deeply. 

At the critical moment of life and death, when the fate hangs in the balance, it is precisely in such circumstances that one's true heart and feelings can be tested. These disciples of Yunhai Sect have no trace of affection for the sect at all. 

"Unfortunately, you arrived too late. Had you been born a few decades earlier, perhaps this position of the Lord would have been yours. Or maybe you would have achieved something as great as Cang Lan's lasting fame and glory." 

At this moment, Lin Feng was expressionless. He never expected such a situation to occur. 

Regarding Nan Gong Ling, Lin Feng also felt a certain degree of admiration. Not to mention how he treated Lin Feng himself, at least Nan Gong Ling had no regrets in his heart towards the sect. Everything he did was centered around the sect. He considered everything from the perspective of the sect.