Chapter 5665
Faced with the Soul Devourer, the Yama Heavenly Sect dared not make any significant moves.
Yan Nantian, along with his disciples, wore solemn expressions.
He hadn’t expected the Soul Devourer to target them.
“What’s your decision?” the Soul Devourer asked slowly. “Submission, or death?”
Yan Nantian frowned. He knew Kai was at odds with the Soul Devourer. If they submitted now, wouldn’t that be tantamount to opposing Kai?
He had experienced firsthand the power of the strong figures behind Kai; a single thought could wipe out his sect.
However, if they refused, they feared they too would be slaughtered.
Yan Nantian was caught in a dilemma.
“Soul Devourer, could you give us a day to consider? After all, the Yama Heavenly Sect isn’t entirely under my control.”
“We have several elders in seclusion. If we don’t obtain their consent, they’ll be furious when they emerge.”
Yan Nantian invoked the Yama Heavenly Sect’s elders.
In reality, the Yama Heavenly Sect had no elders in seclusion; Yan Nantian was currently the most powerful person in the sect.
He was merely saying this to scare the Soul Devourer, hoping to prevent him from attacking the Yama Heavenly Sect.
The Soul Devourer frowned slightly upon hearing Yan Nantian’s words, then nodded and said, “Fine, I’ll give you one day. If you don’t make a decision after one day, the Yama Heavenly
Sect will cease to exist in the Nine Heavens.” With that, the Soul Devourer vanished instantly.
Seeing the Soul Devourer leave, Yan Nantian finally breathed a long sigh of relief.
Many of the other members of the Yama Heavenly Sect were already trembling with fear.
The Soul Devourer was a notorious demon who had risen to fame in the Nine Heavens ten thousand years ago.
The Yama Heavenly Sect had suffered many deaths at the hands of the Soul Devourer back then, but fortunately, both sides were demonic cultivators, and the Soul Devourer hadn’t gone for the kill.
But just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, an invisible pressure suddenly enveloped the entire hall, and instantly, everyone knelt on the ground.
Yan Nantian gritted his teeth, barely managing to resist the oppressive force.
As the sect leader of the Yama Heavenly Sect, if he knelt, it would be a disaster.
This was the Soul Devourer’s way of intimidating the Yama Heavenly Sect.
All the disciples of the Yama Heavenly Sect were utterly shocked.
Yan Nantian, his face filled with shock, gazed out of the main hall and muttered to himself, “Mr. Chen, when are you coming back? Otherwise, we can’t hold on any longer…”
Now, Yan Nantian could only place all his hopes on Kai.
Although Kai was no match for the Soul Devourer, he had powerful backers.
If a powerful figure intervened behind Kai, the Soul Devourer would certainly be no match.
Between Kai and the Soul Devourer, Yan Nantian would still choose Kai. After all
, no matter how powerful the Soul Devourer was, he was just a small fry in front of the powerful figure behind Kai.
Yan Nantian would naturally choose the stronger one.
Just then, Kai arrived at the Yanluo Heavenly Sect with Liu Xue.
Seeing Kai arrive, Yan Nantian was so excited he almost cried.
“Mr. Chen, you’ve finally arrived…”
Yan Nantian stepped forward to greet Kai.
“The Soul Devourer has been here?” The moment Kai landed in the main hall, he felt the lingering power of the Soul Devourer.
“That’s right, that Soul Devourer came to demand that our Yama Heavenly Sect submit to him.”
Yan Nantian nodded.
“What did you say?” Kai asked.
“Of course I refused. Our Yama Heavenly Sect is willing to follow Mr. Chen, how could we possibly follow that Soul Devourer?”
“I cursed that Soul Devourer and risked the lives of the entire sect.”
“The Soul Devourer asked me to consider it some more, and then he left.”
Yan Nantian said.
“Sect Master Yan, you still dare to curse the Soul Devourer?” Liu Xue asked incredulously.
“Of course, your Earthly Fiend Alliance might not dare, but that doesn’t mean my Yama Heavenly Sect wouldn’t dare. After all, our Yama Heavenly Sect is one of the oldest sects in the Nine Heavens.”
Yan Nantian’s face was tough, completely unlike his previous fearful demeanor.