World-Ending Demon Emperor

Chapter 2135 - 1019: The Great Purge of the Sky Holy Palace! (Part 2)

Shi Tian said, "Indeed so!"

Ji Xiuning said, "Right now, the Sky Holy Palace is on a very precarious edge; the surrender order from Demon Emperor Lanling has made the entire Sky Holy Palace restless. Moreover, Hell Knight No. 4 is hidden within the Sky Holy Palace; unless this person is eliminated, the Sky Holy Palace cannot find peace. Have all Your Majesties heard a rumor that tomorrow at noon, Hell Knight No. 4 will appear before the Driftsquare in front of the Palace of Joy? We shouldn’t announce to the outside world that Demon Emperor Lanling has been destroyed but use this opportunity to capture all the traitors in one fell swoop. Whoever appears on Driftsquare tomorrow will prove to have the intention to surrender."

Everyone couldn’t help but look towards Ji Xiuning; truly, this woman’s heart is ruthless and decisive.

This net cast down will result in the death of countless people.

Ning Wuya suddenly said, "Even if someone wants to secretly surrender to Lanling, without a leader, probably no one will dare to go to Driftsquare. Wouldn’t that be too obvious of their intentions?"

Ji Xiuning said, "At this moment, someone needs to take the lead, a great figure needs to step onto Driftsquare first. This will lure out others with ulterior motives; as long as there are tens or hundreds, it will create a mindset that the law doesn’t punish the majority. Then, others will have the courage to stand forward."

Tian Daoqi’s gaze shrunk sharply, confirming Ji Xiuning’s matchless cunning and decisive ruthlessness.

Gu Ban suddenly said, "I don’t think it’s necessary to do this anymore. Previously, Demon Emperor Lanling was powerful, and the Sky Holy Palace was totally closed-off with a lack of energy, making it inevitably frightening. Now, Demon Emperor Lanling has been destroyed; why not just remain blissfully ignorant instead of making a fuss and causing self-harm of thousands?"

Ji Xiuning said, "Teacher, you are indeed compassionate, but it is precisely because Demon Emperor Lanling is finished that the Sky Holy Palace needs to be cleared. Otherwise, with so many people, how can there be enough positions? Those with disloyalty are not loyal to the Dragon Temple. If we show compassion to them, it will be akin to cruelty to ourselves. What shall we do if a new enemy arises in the future?"

"A new enemy?" Gu Ban said, "Demon Emperor Lanling has been destroyed; where would a new enemy come from?"

Ji Xiuning said, "According to our latest intelligence, after Demon Emperor Lanling escaped from Tan State Plane prison, Yao Xing has been in the Dragon Prison Secret Realm, possibly trying to mend the imbalance of heavenly energy caused by the destruction of the Heavenly Demon Tower. Demon Emperor Lanling obtained the Chaotic Bloodline and no longer needs Yao Xing, so the two have already separated. Since Demon Emperor Lanling is destroyed, Yao Xing might look for a new host."

Then Ji Xiuning added, "I am only making a suggestion; whether to conduct a major cleansing in the Sky Holy Palace, I’ll leave the decision to Your Majesties."

Ning Wuya decisively raised his hand and said, "I agree to the major cleansing, to pull out those with disloyalty."

Tian Daoqi remained silent for a moment and said, "I agree too, and foremost, we need to see if we can pull out Hell Knight No. 4. However, this cleansing should not expand excessively. Do my intentions make sense to all of you?"

Shi Tian said, "Alright, I agree as well."

With the three heads agreeing, Gu Ban naturally had no choice but to say, "I agree too."

Ji Xiuning said, "Then, a Majesty might need to intentionally step forward onto Driftsquare tomorrow, to make those with disloyalty boldly appear. This person’s position needs to be very high to earn the trust of those with disloyalty."

At these words, Ning Wuya looked towards Gu Ban.

Moments later, Shi Tian also looked towards Gu Ban.

Gu Ban felt immeasurable bitterness inside; Zhi Yan staying by Lanling’s side has harmed him greatly, and now he needs to take the blame!

"Alright, I’ll go!" Gu Ban said, "Tomorrow, I’ll voluntarily go to the Driftsquare in front of the Palace of Joy, and pose as the leader of the surrender faction. To lure out those with disloyalty to Lanling."

Shi Tian stepped forward and said, "Apologies. Everyone must remember, the matter of Demon Emperor Lanling trapped in Dark Void should never be leaked. Since we’re going for a major cleansing, it must be thoroughly clean; who is loyal and who is treacherous should be crystal clear this time!"

...

At this moment, the rumor that Hell Knight No. 4 would appear on Driftsquare had spread throughout the entire Sky Holy Palace.

Countless individuals were restless, unsure how to choose.

Everyone was afraid of becoming the first to surrender and be executed, yet scared of becoming the last to not surrender in time.

Back when Emperor E Tian wanted to attack the Sky Holy Palace, there was also a call for surrender, and indeed a batch of people surrendered, opening the energy channel.

Emperor E Tian invaded the Sky Holy Palace and killed all non-surrendered.

Later, when Emperor E Tian was destroyed, this group of surrenderers once again took control of the Sky Holy Palace, passing down through generations.

So, in Sky Holy Palace, never be a fool. But also, never be the first bird out.

The next day, at noon...

The countless people of the Sky Holy Palace were all watching, at the Driftsquare in front of the Palace of Joy, and no one appeared.

Because, no one dared to be the first bird out.

Noon was getting closer and closer...

Suddenly, the first person appeared!

Amazingly...it was Priest Gu Ban of the Sky!

After appearing on Driftsquare, he directly sat cross-legged on the ground, eyes closed.

His appearance almost shook the entire Sky Holy Palace.

What does this mean?

Is Gu Ban Your Majesty Hell Knight No. 4? Or is he merely expressing a desire to surrender?

However, even after Gu Ban appeared, no one dared to appear on Driftsquare.

A full half-hour later, the second person appeared.

Demon Pavilion Master Kui Shuangshuang!

Soon, the third appeared, the utterly neglected Ji Yingsha.

Then the fourth appeared, the completely disregarded Ji Mengbai!

Immediately, the situation broke.

More and more people surged towards Driftsquare, without saying a word, merely sitting quietly beside Gu Ban.

...

Ning Wuya and Ji Xiuning watched everything from afar, saying, "Interesting. In the predicament of a trapped animal, anyone’s intelligence will decrease, unable to see through an obvious trap."

Ji Xiuning said, "Actually, the trap isn’t obvious. When Emperor E Tian called for the surrender of Sky Holy Palace, the situation was similar. There even appeared first surrenderers who blocked late surrenderers. Inside the Sky Holy Palace are the most intelligent people, who have long cast aside loyalty and shame."

Ning Wuya said, "And you?"

Ji Xiuning said, "I was just taking a gamble, betting that Lanling was truly that foolish. Unexpectedly, he really was."

Ning Wuya said, "A cleansing, interesting, very interesting!"

Ji Xiuning said, "Congratulations Your Majesty; Gu Ban is no longer able to contest with you for the title of primary leader."

...

Meanwhile, within the large vortex leading to the Dark Void.

Lanling transformed into light shadow, adhering to the vortex, flying in the opposite direction of it, maintaining absolute balance.

Neither inside the Dark Void nor outside, seemingly completely disappeared.

At this moment, Demon Emperor Lanling was like an evil spider, waiting for the Sky Holy Palace, its prey, to walk into the web.

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