The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1084: Chapter 1084 Pleading Guilty

In fact, Chang Yan could almost be certain that the leader Xiao Tian was already dead.

The closeness of his relationship with Xiao Tian was beyond what most people could imagine. Strictly speaking, Chang Yan was actually Xiao Tian’s slave, and there was a Divine Soul Contract between them. At the moment Xiao Tian’s Divine Soul was completely extinguished, Chang Yan had a strong sensation; he was free.

Then, after various investigations over the past two days, it was confirmed that Xiao Tian was indeed dead, and his soul was annihilated.

Since Xiao Tian was already dead, the Divine Soul Contract between Chang Yan and Xiao Tian naturally disappeared. In other words, Chang Yan got rid of Xiao Tian’s control. Chang Yan’s loyalty to Xiao Tian had, imperceptibly, vanished into thin air.

This time, Xiao Tian gathered the elders of the Black Water Tribe for one primary purpose: to surrender, to surrender to Jing Yan.

Since Jing Yan was able to kill Xiao Tian, his strength must be above that of Xiao Tian. The Black Water Tribe, having lost its True God as a deterrent, was definitely unable to resist Jing Yan’s attacks. It could be said that now was the best time to surrender. Once Jing Yan came to kill, pledging allegiance at that time would significantly reduce its effects.

”If the leader is truly dead, then our Black Water Tribe has no chance of resisting Jing Yan anymore.” A relatively young Nine-star Void God elder said with a glint in his eyes.

Nobody opposed his statement. Being able to cultivate to the Nine Stars Void God realm, who could be a fool lacking intelligence?

This matter would definitely not end with Xiao Tian’s death. The Black Water Tribe was Jing Yan’s next target for attack.

”Think Tank, what do you think?” The relatively young elder looked at Chang Yan.

Chang Yan’s mouth slightly rose.

”I think we should be prepared early. If we wait for Jing Yan to arrive at the Black Water Tribe, it’ll be too late to leave. So, those who want to leave the Black Water Tribe might as well pack up and leave now.” Chang Yan said.

All the elders remained silent again.

Leave the Black Water Tribe?

This was indeed an option, but who was willing to leave just like that? The Black Water Tribe was the overlord of the northwest border in the Luojiu City Wilderness, and it controlled a significant amount of resources. Leaving just like that would entail massive losses; they couldn’t take the ore veins directly controlled by the tribe or the numerous other tribes that remit eighty percent of their ore vein income to the Black Water Tribe.

”Besides escaping now, there seems to be another viable way.” After a moment of silence, the young elder spoke again, ”In my opinion, Lord Jing Yan might not want to completely annihilate us. Most of us do not have deep enmity with Lord Jing Yan.”

The elder had already changed his address for Jing Yan, now referring to him as lord.

Many people’s eyes lit up after hearing this, understanding the elder’s implication.

If Jing Yan took over the Black Water Tribe and didn’t kill these elders, it might not be a bad thing for them. As for their loyalty to the former leader Xiao Tian, it was obviously long forgotten by now.

Can loyalty be eaten?

In the face of the threat of death, those who could maintain loyalty were rare indeed, no matter where they were.

”Elder Fang is absolutely right!”

”We only have two paths in front of us. One is to immediately escape from the Black Water Tribe. The second path is to pledge allegiance to Lord Jing Yan.” Chang Yan nodded to the relatively young Elder Fang and then turned to look at the others, ”Lord Jing Yan not only is a member of the Fourth Palace Green Wood Department of the Luo Jiu Divine Palace, but his cultivation is also very terrifying. This is evident from Xiao Tian being killed. Therefore, having Lord Jing Yan lead the Black Water Tribe is beneficial for us.”

”Hehe, Think Tank, what do you think we should do next?” Elder Fang smiled slightly, looking at Chang Yan.

”It’s simple, we should take the initiative to seek forgiveness and request Lord Jing Yan to lead the Black Water Tribe in the future.” Chang Yan laughed.

”That’s right!”

”We cannot sit and wait for death; we must take the initiative.”

”The sooner we take action, the greater the chance that Lord Jing Yan will forgive us.”

”What are we waiting for? Let’s set off now!” The elders spoke one after another, and some of the impatient elders even stood up from their seats.

”Wait a minute!” Elder Fang’s voice suddenly sharpened as he sat in his seat.

”Hmm?” Everyone looked at Elder Fang.

”Elder Fang, do you have anything to add?” Chang Yan frowned slightly, looking at Elder Fang.

”That’s right, there are indeed a few things to add.” Elder Fang nodded, ”Gentlemen, I shouldn’t need to remind you of the main reason for Lord Jing Yan’s anger towards the Black Water Tribe, should I?”

”I recall that Lord Jing Yan once came to the Black Water Tribe, and on that visit, his intention was to discuss the allocation of large ore veins with our tribe. From this, it can be seen that Lord Jing Yan bore no ill intentions toward the Black Water Tribe at the time.” Elder Fang said slowly.

Everyone nodded when they heard this; his words were true. At that time, the leader Xiao Tian did not show up, and it was Think Tank Chang Yan who received Lord Jing Yan.

”And later? Our Black Water Tribe seized that large ore vein and killed many members of the Heavenly Origin Tribe. Therefore, Lord Jing Yan was furious, first reclaiming the ore vein and then killing Xiao Tian. Gentlemen, do you not understand now? Lord Jing Yan bears no grudge against most of our tribe, only against those scoundrels who committed atrocities at the Heavenly Origin Tribe’s ore veins. For instance, Xiao Tian and Hu De and the like.”

”What I want to say is, if we capture all those who committed atrocities at the Heavenly Origin Tribe’s ore veins and hand them over to Lord Jing Yan, wouldn’t the chances of Lord Jing Yan forgiving us be greater?” Elder Fang said calmly and unhurriedly.

At this moment, Chang Yan’s face completely darkened.

Back then, among those who went to the Heavenly Origin Tribe’s ore veins, he, Chang Yan, was included.

Elder Fang’s words now seemed to be aimed at putting Chang Yan to death.

”Boom!” Elder Fang abruptly made his move.

His target was none other than Think Tank Chang Yan.

Chang Yan was only a Seven-star Void God and was certainly no match for Elder Fang, who was a Nine-star Void God. Without even the chance to resist, Chang Yan was subdued in the blink of an eye.

Inside the Council Hall, after a brief moment of silence, chaos erupted. The few elders who participated in the raid on the Heavenly Origin Tribe’s ore veins were attacked by multiple elders simultaneously. This battle soon ended, and those few elders were all captured.

This internal strife then spread from the Council Hall to the entire Black Water Tribe.

In just an hour, the members of the Black Water Tribe who had once been to the Heavenly Origin Tribe’s ore veins were all but captured alive.

”Let’s go!”

”Bring these culprits and head to the Heavenly Origin Tribe’s ore veins to meet Lord Jing Yan!” Elder Fang waved his hand and said.