Ye Chen did not even glance at him, instead retorting with a question:
"If we are unable to resist the Immortal Lord, what will the outcome be?"
Upon hearing this, they were all stunned. But, after a moment’s thought, they realized Ye Chen’s words were not without reason.
If they couldn't stand against the Immortal Lord, the result would be exactly the same: the Immortal Lord would awaken and devour their souls as if they were mere medicine, leaving them without even the chance for reincarnation.
Chapter 2707: The Immortal Tower
"Very well, I will do as you say," Protector Bai said immediately.
Ye Chen nodded in satisfaction and continued, "You must not harbor any delusions of luck. This time, it is a fight to the death, with no path of retreat."
The several Protectors wore grave expressions, but they began to slowly comprehend the situation.
Indeed, since they had chosen to oppose the Immortal Lord, they could not afford to rely on luck. It was either the Immortal Lord dies, or they live.
Years of serving as slaves to the Immortal Lord had left their minds conditioned; they hadn't realized the reality of their situation. Now, prompted by Ye Chen, they made a painful decision to completely abandon all fantasies about the Immortal Lord.
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