Sikong Po’s gaze fell upon Gu Cheng, lost in thought. Whether Gu Cheng’s surrender was genuine or feigned, it would only strengthen Chen Xiao’s resolve to suppress the heroes of the Southern Islands first. As for Lin Zheng and Gu Cheng, they were perfectly positioned to act as conduits between Chen Xiao and those island factions. To exterminate every single Ancient Martial Artist on an entire island was clearly impractical. Setting aside whether it was even possible, the resulting public outrage and the heavy burden of blood debt would likely make for a disastrous endgame. Gradual infiltration and encroachment were the superior strategies. However, with the emergence of the Dragon Rising Site imminent, such a slow process was out of the question—suppression was the only immediate recourse.
Chen Xiao beckoned. "You, come here."
Gu Cheng’s internal energy had been sealed by Ke Shuai’s sword qi, leaving him unable to circulate it. He walked over, trembling and tense, not daring to draw a full breath. Chen Xiao sized him up. "Are you really surrendering?"
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