Deities: Starting From Goblins

Chapter 711: Chapter 431: Shrink a Thousand Mountains, Take the Sun and Moon_1

Unable to withstand the onslaught alone, he waved his hand and disappeared without a trace, but not before casting a resentful glare at everyone present as he left.

The Master of Blackwood City breathed a sigh of relief and said to the crowd, “Stay alert, we cannot give Oliver Bennett any opportunities, the restoration of Cloud Valley is at a critical juncture.”

Everyone nodded, and the most awkward among them were the group of subordinates of Earth Profound Sect’s leader, thinking, what should they do now that their Sect Leader had fled?

One of them whispered, “Should we run too? After all, since the Sect Leader ambushed Oliver Bennett, if he seeks retribution, we will be the first to be punished!”

“How can we run? There are just over a hundred of us, and there are thousands of eyes on us here. They would attack us at the slightest attempt to make a move, let alone if we tried to leave!”

The lead Elder forced a wry smile, utterly baffled as to why the Sect Leader suddenly made his move, something the Sect was totally unaware of. Could it be that the Sect Leader wanted to destroy the Immortal Realm?

Another Disciple suggested, “The moment the Sect Leader acted, he had offended all the Immortal Realm Sects. Even if he could unite the entire Sect, he still couldn’t defeat Oliver Bennett alone, let alone the others from the Immortal Realm. Given the current situation, why don’t we just side with the Blackwood City Master?”

“Isn’t that betraying the Sect?” The Elder instinctively frowned, yet the argument was logical, and it seemed they couldn’t follow the Sect Leader’s foolhardy actions.

“It’s not. It’s clearly the mistake of one person; the whole Earth Profound Sect shouldn’t have to bear the consequences. Besides, as one of the two major powers in the Immortal Realm, could we really let our Sect be destroyed just like that? The other Elders of our Sect would certainly not agree; they will not condone the egregious actions of the Sect Leader either.”

The Elder was swayed and thus approached the Blackwood City Master, “Blackwood City Master, our Sect Leader was momentarily foolish, but we disciples of the Earth Profound Sect are not ignorant, and we will definitely stand on the side of justice!”

“You all?” The Blackwood City Master was momentarily taken aback, almost forgetting about these individuals. Indeed, how should he deal with the disciples of the Earth Profound Sect?

As Sect Leader of the Earth Profound Sect, he had just attempted to ambush Logan and Oliver Bennett, so naturally, the disciples of his Sect would be expected to pay a price.

Yet, the Blackwood City Master felt that these individuals were not privy to the plan and it seemed unfair to let the misdeeds of one man result in the destruction of the entire Earth Profound Sect.

While inclined to be lenient, it was then that someone spoke up, “We disagree. The only reason they’re bowing their heads is that Earth Profound Sect’s leader has fled, and these disciples fear our retaliation!”

“They should all be taught a lesson; who can guarantee they won’t harbor resentment for today’s events once they return? If the Sect Leader was capable of such action, how could his disciples be any better? Blackwood City Master, you must think this through; though you are usually kind-hearted, you cannot afford to make a wrong move now!”

Hearing the dissenting voices, the Blackwood City Master started to hesitate again; apart from the locals of Blackwood City, many here were from the Immortal Celestial Gate, disciples of Oliver Bennett, and their opinions couldn’t be ignored.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

If he let the Earth Profound Sect disciples off easily, what if Oliver Bennett later held him accountable? He didn’t want to draw his wrath upon Blackwood City.

“Blackwood City Master, we may be from the Earth Profound Sect, but are we naturally guilty? Should the mistake of one man mean the whole Sect must bear it?”

The hundred or so gathered there furrowed their brows, agitated upon seeing the Blackwood City Master convinced by the argument, knowing that if he were to take action, they wouldn’t last ten rounds.

“Interesting. Earth Profound Sect’s people are so proud, aren’t they all because of Earth Profound Sect’s leader? The moment there’s trouble, they immediately start distancing themselves!”

The Immortal Celestial Gate’s people sneered, looking at the Blackwood City Master, “Have you thought this through? If you just let this slide, what do you think our Sect Leader will think later? Might he suspect you’re in league with Earth Profound Sect’s leader?”

“Both sides make good points, but since I’m the strongest here, it should be my decision. The remaining disciples of the Earth Profound Sect are at fault; given they chose to stand by and watch during Earth Profound Sect’s leader’s assault, they naturally can’t be absolved of ties that easily.”

“But they didn’t take advantage of the situation; if we hadn’t united just now, we might not have been able to defeat Earth Profound Sect’s leader or even let him escape. From this standpoint, the Earth Profound Sect disciples did contribute. Since they recognize their wrongdoing, why not give the Earth Profound Sect a chance?”

The Blackwood City Master looked around and slowly said, “So, from now on, you will follow the City Lord Mansion Guard Brigade, and leave the Earth Profound Sect to come to Blackwood City. I will be watching over you and should I detect anyone with a second heart, I will personally intervene to suppress them!”

“Blackwood City Master, you’re not even giving face to Immortal Celestial Gate?” As he decided with finality, the disciples of the Immortal Celestial Gate clearly disagreed.

Their Sect Leader was nearly ambushed just a moment ago, and it seemed just that the entire Earth Profound Sect should be held accountable. The Blackwood City Master, with just a word, wanted to brush off the entire affair?

“What are you suggesting? I am, after all, ranked third among the most powerful in the Immortal Realm; I don’t need to explain myself to you. If you’re dissatisfied with my decision, you are free to discuss it with Oliver Bennett when he arrives!”

With a hint of frost in his gaze, the Blackwood City Master indicated that the Immortal Celestial Gate’s disciples were overstepping their bounds by telling him what to do, while he didn’t feel they had the right. The Immortal Celestial Gate may be the predominant force in the Immortal Realm, and although he generally avoided offending them, his concern was not the disciples but Oliver Bennett.

Seeing the Blackwood City Master angered, those who were dissatisfied retreated a few steps, realizing they dare not provoke him. They could only wait until the rift was mended and their Sect Leader awoke; then, they would exaggerate the day’s events and accuse the Blackwood City Master of complicity with Earth Profound Sect’s leader.