How to deal with them?
At these words, the bodies of all the ancient martial artists around trembled. Fear and unease instantly made their already anxious hearts beat faster.
It was finally their turn.
"Miss... Miss Fang, we were actually forced! Spare us!"
"Yes... yes! Facing Bai Fenglang's coercion, we really had no choice, only..."
"As long as Miss Fang spares our lives, we will definitely follow your lead from now on!"
"Right! Right! We'll all listen to you!"
"..."
Faced with Fang Junxue's inquiry, the ancient martial artists had no other option but to beg for mercy; there was no other path left.
So, one by one, they knelt down. Dignity and face were long worthless in the face of life and death.
Fang Junxue, however, paid them no mind. Instead, she turned to Fu Tianxing and the others and asked, "You two seniors are among the overlords of the ancient martial world. What advice do you have for these ancient martial artists?"
It was clear that Fang Junxue wanted Fu Tianxing and the others to handle this matter.
"Miss Junxue, regarding..."
"Just call me Junxue!"
Fang Junxue smiled faintly.
"Hahaha! Good! Junxue!" Fu Tianxing laughed heartily, "Since you trust us, then I'll offer a small suggestion."
"Although these people are not very strong, they are still a significant force. They might not be noticeable now, but that may not be the case in the future!"
After hearing this, Fang Junxue's smile remained, but a sharp glint flashed in the depths of her beautiful eyes.
Fu Tianxing and the others had clearly grasped some indication of future trends.
"Junxue, you've been by Young Brother Ye's side for so long; you must have sensed some things!"
Fairy Luo Xia, standing beside him, also spoke solemnly, with a trace of heaviness in her expression, "It won't be long before a new era arrives. We must all be prepared!"
"I understand!"
Fang Junxue nodded, looking at Fu Tianxing and Fairy Luo Xia. She could naturally sense the goodwill they expressed.
Afterward, Fang Junxue turned around and faced the ancient martial artists, saying coldly, "I will not pursue this matter. However, there is one thing you must remember."
Hearing this, those people rejoiced in their hearts and spoke repeatedly.
"Miss Fang, please instruct us, and we will definitely comply!"
"Yes! Yes! We will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
"Miss Fang is merciful; we are deeply grateful!"
"..."
At this moment, the gloom in their hearts vanished, and they all beamed with joy, thanking Fang Junxue profusely.
Fang Junxue's expression barely changed. She merely looked at them coldly and said, "Don't celebrate too soon. Although I said I would spare you, it doesn't mean you won't have to pay anything."
Making the wrong choice would always come with a price.
These words were like ice blades, chilling the hearts of the ancient martial artists again.
"Remember this, I only have one requirement!" Fang Junxue swept her gaze over everyone and continued, "After you return to your respective sects, I will arrange for someone to meet with you."
"At that time, you will be told what to do and how to do it."
"Do you understand?"
As her words fell, a cold current seemed to pervade the atmosphere, drifting through everyone's hearts, making their bodies feel stiff.
After a brief silence, they dared not remain silent any longer and expressed their compliance.
"We... we understand!"
"We will obey your orders then and will never dare to disobey!"
"Yes! We will await the honored envoy's visit upon our return to the sect!"
"..."
At this point, they had no choice.
Fang Junxue's willingness to spare them was already a great kindness.
"Very well!"
Fang Junxue knew that some harbored ulterior motives, or perhaps a sense of luck.
However, she didn't care.
Because in the face of absolute power, submission was their only choice. As for whether to use forceful means, that would depend on their choices.
To better welcome the arrival of the new era, Fang Junxue had to do this.
"You may leave!"
She waved her hand and paid them no further attention.
Finally, the group of ancient martial artists left dejectedly, their emotions the complete opposite of when they arrived.
But at least they had saved their lives.
After they left, besides Fu Tianxing's faction of ancient martial artists, only one ancient martial sect remained.
Tian Jian Mountain.
This was the only ancient martial force that had not participated in Bai Fenglang's faction.
Previously, Bu Jianqiu and others had been in the main hall with Bai Tai, completely avoiding the outside conflict. Looking back now, that choice couldn't have been wiser.
Speaking of which, it brought to mind a young girl.
Bu Qingyu.
If it hadn't been for this girl's "intuitive metaphysics" at the time, perhaps Tian Jian Mountain would have also been forced to leave in disarray, just like those other ancient martial sects.
And lost their "freedom."
"Miss Fang!"
Bu Jianqiu, accompanied by Zhuang Jian and Bu Qingyu, bowed to Fang Junxue.
"Hmm?"
Fang Junxue naturally did not recognize Bu Jianqiu and his group.
However, she remembered clearly.
When she first arrived at the Bai family courtyard, they were indeed not present among Bai Fenglang's ancient martial forces.
At this moment, Bai Tai also walked over. Knowing that Fang Junxue did not recognize the people from Tian Jian Mountain, he quickly introduced them, "Miss... Miss Fang! This is the Sect Master of Tian Jian Sect, Bu Jianqiu. They did not participate in that scoundrel's plan earlier, I can..."
"I know!"
Fang Junxue raised a hand to interrupt Bai Tai and nodded, "Sect Master Bu, you have great courage to have withstood Bai Fenglang's pressure and temptation. You are indeed worthy of being a sect master!"
"Uh!"
Upon hearing this, Bu Jianqiu's expression became somewhat unnatural, but he quickly adjusted and spoke frankly, "I am ashamed to say that the reason Tian Jian Sect did not join Bai Fenglang's side was not my decision."
"Oh!"
Now Fang Junxue was a little curious.
Although she didn't know exactly what Bai Fenglang had done and said, given Tian Jian Sect's strength and circumstances, they should not have been able to resist Bai Fenglang's pressure at all.
After all, even the Dragon Gate had sided with him then.
Yet, Tian Jian Sect remained.
It should be known that if Bai Fenglang had achieved victory, Tian Jian Mountain would have faced a devastating blow.
Precisely because of this, Fang Junxue was somewhat curious about who had made Bu Jianqiu make that decision.
At this moment, Bu Jianqiu smiled wryly, slightly shifted to the side, and pulled Bu Qingyu, who was hiding behind him, forward. The little girl immediately lowered her head shyly, not daring to look at Fang Junxue.
"It was her?" Fang Junxue was greatly surprised.