319: We should be honest in life. Do you understand that?

With the Due Holy Master not presiding over discussions, within Due Holy Land, from the Grand Elders down to the Qi Refining Disciples, everyone felt insecure.

In the eyes of ordinary people, they were Holy Land Elders and Supreme Prodigies.

But they all knew that in front of Gu Liangyuan, it was just a matter of one halberd strike.

At this moment, their hearts were inclined to surrender, especially with the precedent of Taiyi Holy Land.

Those Disciples who surrendered were now living perfectly well, weren't they?

Not only that, but now that they had merged into Supreme Sacred Ground, their monthly stipends had doubled.

To the outside world, they were still the high and mighty Holy Land Disciples.

In terms of status, Supreme Sacred Ground Disciples seemed even more esteemed than when they were in Taiyi Holy Land before.

At the very least, upon hearing the name of a Supreme Sacred Ground Disciple, ordinary Cultivators would not dare to provoke them.

After all, Gu Liangyuan's fierce reputation was well-known; no one in the Eastern Continent dared to provoke him.

Even people from the other four continents would have to think twice upon hearing of him.

In a way, it could be considered a blessing in disguise.

If a war were to break out...

They truly saw no chance of victory.

Even the Mo Emperor couldn't defeat Gu Liangyuan, so how could Due Holy Land win?

Under this oppressive atmosphere, some Disciples had even begun to flee.

The Enforcement Hall was dispatched, and the grand formation was activated, closing off the mountain gate, which only then somewhat alleviated the situation.

Seven days later, news came from Due Holy Land again: Gu Liangyuan had mobilized his troops.

His intention was to rendezvous with Qianqiu, bringing Loose Immortals, over twenty Undergoing Tribulation Cultivators, over sixty Mahayana Cultivators, hundreds of Body Integration Cultivators, and even bringing out the supreme jade drum, determined to break through Due Holy Land!

This time, it wasn't just the Disciples; even the three Peak Masters of Due Holy Land and a group of Undergoing Tribulation Old Ancestors panicked.

Inside the Due Ancestral Hall, the three Peak Masters and seven Old Ancestors gathered again.

Three days prior, everyone had discussed matters here, finally concluding that even if they had to use Due Holy Land's hidden trump cards, they would fight Supreme Sacred Ground to the death.

However, hearing about Gu Liangyuan's massive array, even willing to deploy the supreme jade drum, they wavered again.

How could such a person exist in this world?

He truly was willing to pay any price just to destroy Due Holy Land.

But thinking about Gu Liangyuan's past insane actions, this happening to Gu Liangyuan seemed perfectly reasonable.

"Let's surrender!"

One of the Due Old Ancestors sighed faintly:

"Since no one else is opening their mouth, I, this old man, will lead the way."

"We, Due Holy Land, and Supreme Sacred Ground have never had much conflict."

"If there was any conflict, it was only the battle at Zhenbei Pass."

"Now that the Holy Master is dead, all grievances are cleared."

"If we surrender to Gu Liangyuan, we might not get the same treatment as Yaochi Holy Land, but similar treatment to other Sects in the Dao Alliance is certainly achievable."

After saying this, the Old Ancestor felt as if all his spirit and energy had been drained.

When the Due Holy Master wanted to form an alliance with Taiyi Holy Land, he had also come to ask him.

It was he who ultimately finalized the decision.

But now, thinking back, he deeply regretted it.

If he had advised the Due Holy Master to join when the Dao Alliance was first established, Due Holy Land would be in a completely different situation now.

Or if they had stood with Supreme Sacred Ground during the Fu Long Court incident, the outcome would also be vastly different.

Thinking about the increasingly prosperous Yaochi Holy Land, his regret deepened.

Now, it was good that Due Holy Land had also changed its fate.

However, this change of fate was from good to bad.

Listening to the Old Ancestor's words, the others remained silent.

Their attitude seemed to imply their agreement.

Although they had decided to surrender, everyone's spirits were still not high.

The Peak Master of Soul-Seizing Peak, seeing the heavy atmosphere, wanted to speak up and lighten it:

"Alright, at least by surrendering, we can preserve our Legacy."

"Think about Taiyi Holy Land; all their high-level members died."

"Speaking of which, Senior Brother's greatest wish was to surpass Taiyi Holy Land and become the number one Holy Land in the Eastern Continent."

"Now, that wish is half fulfilled; we've surpassed Taiyi Holy Land."

As he spoke, the Peak Master of Soul-Seizing Peak amused himself and started laughing.

But when he saw the serious faces, his laughter abruptly ceased.

"Isn't it funny?"

"Is it very funny?"

"Jiang Gu, come here."

"Grandmaster, what are you doing?"

"Your Master passed away early, so today, I, your Grandmaster, will let you experience a Master's love, as vast as a mountain!"

"Look at this Magic Treasure!"

"Ah! He's killing me!"

"Senior Brother Zhang, I'll join in too!"

After everyone gave the Peak Master of Soul-Seizing Peak a good beating, much of the gloom in their hearts dissipated.

The Peak Master of Suppressing Victory Peak said, "Esteemed Grandmasters, Senior Brothers, since a decision has been made, I will send someone to negotiate the peace terms."

"Mm, go ahead. We can make concessions on other aspects, and even allow them to participate in Due Holy Land's internal affairs."

"But there's one point: Due Holy Land's Legacy is not to be shared with them like Yaochi Holy Land or Taiyi Holy Land."

"We won't take advantage of them either; we won't go to any Enlightenment Tower."

"Otherwise, we truly would have no face to meet our Ancestral Master."

"Mm, I understand."

"Go."

The Peak Master of Suppressing Victory Peak received the order and immediately dispatched a trusted confidant to Supreme Sacred Ground to discuss peace terms with Gu Liangyuan.

When the Due Disciples received this news, their anxiety immediately vanished.

Some thought about the treatment they would receive after joining the Dao Alliance and even secretly rejoiced.

Outside Forget-Love Hall in Supreme Sacred Ground.

Li Buzheng slowly walked over.

Looking at Forget-Love Hall with its defensive grand formation activated, Li Buzheng frowned deeply.

Why was Forget-Love Peak's defensive grand formation activated without any disaster or trouble?

Li Buzheng wanted to go forward and investigate, but he was stopped by Elder Sha:

"Junior Martial Uncle has important matters in the main hall. Please, Peak Master Li, come back in an hour."

Seeing this, Li Buzheng didn't think much of it, simply nodded, and turned to leave.

Just after Li Buzheng left, Elder Wang slowly walked over.

Elder Sha gave the same explanation.

However, Elder Wang clearly understood the meaning of Forget-Love Hall's defensive grand formation being activated better than Li Buzheng.

His gossipy heart burned fiercely:

"Old Sha, is it our Cult Master inside, or the Sacred Lord of Yaochi?"

Elder Sha glanced at Elder Wang and slowly shook his head.

Elder Wang was surprised: "Could it be both?"

Elder Sha shook his head again.

"Huh, that's strange."

"Old Sha, spill the beans, won't you?"

Elder Sha flatly refused:

"The Cult Master's private matters are, in principle, not to be disclosed."

Elder Wang immediately understood, took out a storage ring, and subtly handed it to Elder Sha:

"I get it, I get it. In principle, it's not allowed, but actually, it's fine."

Elder Sha swept his Divine Sense, counted the Spirit Stones in the storage ring, and then returned the storage ring to Elder Wang:

"One must be ten times honest!"

Elder Wang was stunned: "Honest?"

He quickly reacted, somewhat exasperated:

"I say, Old Sha, you're too greedy!"

After cursing a few more times, seeing that Elder Sha was unmoved, Elder Wang truly couldn't suppress his curiosity.

Finally, he handed over another storage ring.

Elder Sha swept his Divine Sense again, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Elder Wang said, "Now can you tell me?"

Elder Sha spread his hands: "I didn't see who it was. I was originally going to report to Junior Martial Uncle, but seeing this situation, I just stood guard."

Elder Wang became anxious: "You, Elder Sha, what kind of benevolent and righteous paragon, bah!"

Seeing Elder Wang anxious, Elder Sha pulled him aside:

"Why are you so anxious? Although I didn't see, I know that Lin Furen (Lady Lin) was already waiting in the hall before Junior Martial Uncle even arrived."

Elder Wang's face showed shock:

"Are you saying..."

Elder Sha lightly coughed: "It can only be understood, not spoken."

Elder Wang nodded: "I understand, I understand."