After a moment of thought, Nangong Lingyun ultimately decided to take a step back and find a compromise.
He was not afraid of Shura.
With nearly 300 million balance in the system, he could handle any unexpected situation.
But as a human realm spirit emperor, he had just received a large benefit from a God King in the God Realm, and in the blink of an eye, he was pressing forward aggressively, slapping their faces repeatedly without leaving any room.
It seemed too aggressive and ungrateful.
Creating his own god position required sufficient faith power, so maintaining a basic reputation was still necessary.
Moreover, no matter what, as the biggest source of pleasure points, Tang San definitely could not die here.
In the Feixian Token, the script for the second trial had already been designed; the team composed of Black Zetsu, Tuan Zang, Cheng Xin, Han Paopao, Lin Xian'er, Great Love Immortal Venerable, and others would surely be incredibly satisfying when they fought together.
Hundreds of millions of pleasure points were beckoning; young people needed to understand restraint and the concept of 'there will be a tomorrow,' fishing to extinction was unacceptable.
As for the Clear Sky Sect, there would be other opportunities to deal with them in the future, no need to rush.
With this thought settled, Nangong Lingyun immediately canceled the Archaic Holy Body, returning to his normal size.
He spoke to Tang Chen seriously:
"According to my personality, if someone wants to kill me,
no matter the reason, background, or origin, I will not hesitate to exterminate their entire family, leaving no blade of grass behind.
In a situation where there was no grievance or enmity between us, for the sake of a spirit beast, you shamelessly led so many titled douluo to ambush and sneak attack.
Logically, I shouldn't let it go.
However, since the Shura God King has intervened this time,
out of respect for him, besides the current Sect Master who must die to atone, you can choose one or two people you deem most important among the others to take away.
Furthermore, the remaining ordinary disciples who were unaware will not be implicated."
As soon as these words were spoken,
everyone present instantly changed their expressions.
They never expected that even with a divinity personally guaranteeing them, Nangong Lingyun still intended to proceed with the attack.
Although Tang Chen was indeed spared, even when beating a dog, one should look at its owner; Tang Xiao was Tang Chen's biological grandson.
While shocked, they also felt a strange sense of panic, subconsciously starting to think about whether they had offended the Kaiyuan Sect before.
Even many of the divinities in the Heavenly Palace showed surprised expressions.
Exterminating entire families at the drop of a hat, this murderous intent, how did it seem even more ruthless than Shura?
The elders of the Clear Sky Sect, in particular, had the biggest reaction.
They were just ecstatic, thinking their lives were finally saved, and even secretly delighted that they had connected with a God King, seeing the sect's prosperity on the horizon.
They never expected that Nangong Lingyun wouldn't even consider the God King's face.
With their lives at stake, several of them couldn't care less about dignity, demeanor, or face, and began to curse loudly:
"Nangong Lingyun, we are from the same clan as the ancestor, and the ancestor is protected by a divinity.
Are you going to defy the will of His Majesty the Shura God King?"
"I said long ago that the Kaiyuan Sect is not to be provoked. It's fine if a brainless idiot is crippled; it's not worth offending a powerful enemy.
But you guys just wouldn't listen, and now look at the result?"
"Tang Yuan is not convinced.
This whole matter was planned by Tang Chen and Tang Hao; the others were just forced to obey orders. Now Tang Chen is fine, but we have to die because of this? What kind of logic is this?"
"Ancestor, save me."
...
Tang Chen was also furious.
He already knew his fate was sacrifice.
Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and these few titled douluo elders were the foundation for the Clear Sky Sect's future prosperity.
With such a lineup, they could at least ensure that no one would shake the Clear Sky Sect's position within three hundred years.
If they were all killed, even if other disciples were not implicated, they would inevitably become fish on someone else's cutting board in the future.
But just as he was about to speak, before he could even open his mouth, the voice of the Shura God came from his mind.
"Take Tang San and Tang Hao, and go."
Since the true inheritor and the high priest were both saved, he actually wasn't bothered to pursue other matters; offending Destruction and Life wasn't worth it.
These two had invested heavily; once they caused trouble, they definitely wouldn't let it go.
If Nangong Lingyun wanted to vent, let him.
After a burst of noise, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became eerily silent.
The eight people from the Clear Sky Sect all watched their ancestor with wide eyes,
hoping he could confront the Kaiyuan Sect head-on, or invite the Shura God King out again, or at the very least, take them away.
Tang Chen, however, showed a look of pain,
almost trembling, he quickly pointed remotely at San Zi and Hao Zi.
Then he immediately turned around and ran away like he was escaping.
Before he had run a few steps, several exasperated curses came from behind:
"Why choose Tang Hao?
Back then, it was him who offended the Spirit Hall for the sake of a spirit beast, angering the old Sect Master to death.
This time it's him again, again for the sake of a spirit beast, offending the Kaiyuan Sect, causing the current Sect Master's death, and burying the sect's foundation.
In my opinion, he is the one who should stay and atone the most."
"Tang Chen, you would rather choose Tang San, this useless person, than take away the other titled douluo?"
"Damn you! I shed blood and sweat for the family, and this is the result?"
...
Seeing that Tang Chen had finished his selection,
Nangong Lingyun no longer wasted words.
The Dark Demon Evil God Axe and the Purple Vine Thunder Prison Sword appeared simultaneously, then quickly disappeared before them.
In the next instant,
Swish, swish, swish, Tang Xiao plus the five great elders, six great heads instantly fell to the ground.
The heads rolled far away, their expressions of terror frozen, their eyes wide in death, unable to rest in peace.
With the incredible speed of spatial power, they barely had any time to react, it was as easy as simply cutting a few weeds.
And at this moment, Hao Zi and San Zi hadn't even reacted from the surprise of being chosen.
The Clear Sky Douluo, usually the most hot-tempered and loyal, now only regretted not having four legs, his expression was one of extreme fear, yet he burst out with what could be called his most frantic speed ever.
Tang San was no less.
As a former top assassin, he had taken countless lives, never showing mercy even to the elderly, pregnant women, or children.
He considered his heart to be so cold that no emotions would arise.
However, the instant demise of six powerful titled douluo still sent shivers down his spine,
in an instant, the hairs on his entire body stood on end, and he desperately urged the Dragon Bat Wings behind him with spirit power as if it were free.
Seeing the nine people from the Clear Sky Sect, six dead and three escaped in the blink of an eye,
even the dignified titled douluo had no power to resist, especially Tang Xiao who was a super douluo, yet he didn't even have a chance to react.
In the dimensional space, the atmosphere suddenly solidified,
even the most adaptable Ning Fengzhi began to lose his ability to speak.
From today onwards, perhaps even titled douluo, and even super and ultimate douluo, will no longer be able to remain high and mighty.
With a Sword of Damocles hanging over their necks, a slight carelessness could lead to eternal damnation.