The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2620 - 2595: The Tenth Elder!

When Lin Bai's voice rang out, Gu Daozhi lifted his gaze toward him and replied, "Yes, you are the Saint of the East Continent Academy. According to the rules of the East Continent Academy, once you become a Warrior of the Wending Realm, you will become the tenth Elder of the Order Divine Court!"

Lin Bai responded, "Then, can I make a choice right now?"

Gu Daozhi and Lan Ling shared a quick look, nodding in unison.

Lan Ling declared, "I agree with allowing Lin Bai to join the Order Divine Court immediately and become the tenth Elder!"

Gu Daozhi nodded as well, "I agree!"

Right away, all Nine Elders consented to Lin Bai joining the Order Divine Court at once and serving as the tenth Elder!

Lin Bai cupped his fists respectfully, a smile on his face as he said, "Thank you, Nine Elders!"

"Now that I am the tenth Elder of the Order Divine Court, may I share my opinion?"

Lin Bai stated with utmost seriousness.

Gu Daozhi warned, "Saint Lin Bai, the tally stands at four votes for and four against. Your decision is pivotal, so consider it carefully, as it will shape the East Continent's future for millennia!"

"Vote wisely, and you shall be hailed as the East Continent's hero!"

"But vote wrongly, and you become the East Continent’s Warriors' eternal sinner, cursed forever. Your Family, relatives, and friends will suffer varying fates due to your choice!"

"Do you understand?"

Gu Daozhi spoke to Lin Bai with grave sincerity.

Under this crushing pressure, Gu Daozhi refrained from voting himself, opting to abstain!

Lin Bai smiled faintly, glancing at Bai Xiaoxiao, and remarked, "I believe my Family and friends will all back my decision!"

"I support Emperor Xiao’s view: Sword Realm Warriors, Soul-breaking Area Warriors, and the Strong Ones from the Vast Territory of the East Continent should forsake their Territories and converge in the Jianghai Region for a brutal showdown against the Demon Sect!"

Lin Bai proclaimed resolutely.

Lin Bai’s words sent a wave of shocked gasps rippling across the Order Divine Mountain.

With Lin Bai’s approval, the vote tipped to five in favor against four, meaning the East Continent Academy would dispatch an Under Heaven order, commanding Sword Realm Warriors and Soul-breaking Area Warriors to relinquish Territories and march to the Jianghai Region!

The four opposing Elders sighed deeply upon hearing Lin Bai, shaking their heads in dismay.

Lin Bai fixed a somber gaze on Bai Xiaoxiao.

Bai Xiaoxiao remained utterly stoic.

Murmurs of discussion filled the Order Divine Mountain.

Gu Daozhi turned to Lin Bai and announced, "With five votes for and four against, the Order Divine Court’s verdict stands, Lady Bai..."

Gu Daozhi glanced toward Lan Ling and the rest.

Lan Ling drew a heavy breath and commanded, "Let’s ignite full-scale war!"

Gu Daozhi affirmed, "Very well, I shall issue the East Continent Academy and Order Divine Court’s order to all East Continent Warriors, directing Sword Realm Warriors and Soul-breaking Area Warriors to abandon Territories and rush to the Jianghai Region for a ferocious clash with the Demon Sect!"

"At the same time, the East Continent Academy summons every Warrior above the Flying Sky Realm Under Heaven to advance on the Jianghai Region and unite against the Demon Sect!"

"Everyone, commence action now!"

Gu Daozhi addressed the Warriors atop the Order Divine Mountain with iron resolve.

The assembly then deliberated intensely on the Order Divine Mountain for an entire day and night before the Warriors gradually dispersed.

Bai Xiaoxiao and Chu Jiangliu readied themselves to depart as well.

At that instant, Li Jiuge approached Bai Xiaoxiao, smiling as he offered, "Emperor Xiao, since you’ve just reached the East Continent Academy without a place to stay, the Island of Stars has plenty of residences where my Shenwu Kingdom army rests—and you can recover there too!"

Bai Xiaoxiao replied flatly, "No need, I have matters to discuss with Saint Lin Bai!"

Hearing this, Lin Bai nodded and said, "Let’s head out—to Dragon Raising Island!"

With that, Lin Bai soared skyward, leading Hu Xiner straight to Dragon Raising Island.

Bai Xiaoxiao and Chu Jiangliu trailed right after, bound for Dragon Raising Island.

Li Jiuge lingered on the Order Divine Mountain, watching Bai Xiaoxiao’s retreating figure with a lonely expression.

Lin Bai and Bai Xiaoxiao arrived back at Dragon Raising Island successively.

Lin Bai noted, "Dragon Raising Island has ample space now; feel free to settle in anywhere!"

Bai Xiaoxiao instructed, "Chu Jiangliu, position the Warriors for watch."

Chu Jiangliu gave a slight nod.

Lin Bai strode forward and vanished into his own palace.

As Bai Xiaoxiao strolled across Dragon Raising Island, her eyes landed on Hu Xiner perched atop the cliff, admiring the view.

After throwing a few more glances at Hu Xiner, Bai Xiaoxiao made her way to Lin Bai’s palace.

At the palace entrance, Bai Xiaoxiao spotted Lin Bai seated inside with a gloomy expression.

Bai Xiaoxiao stepped inside and settled down opposite Lin Bai.

Lin Bai nodded, "How did you meet Li Jiuge?"

Bai Xiaoxiao replied, "After the Demon Sect annihilated several Dynasties and Territories, I departed for the East Continent Academy. During the journey, I encountered Li Jiuge and Xing Hen fleeing from Demon Sect Martial Artists. Learning I was heading to present strategies at the East Continent Academy, they escorted me there."

Lin Bai nodded, "I see!"

Lin Bai drew a deep breath and remarked, "I never imagined you’d head to the East Continent Academy to devise plans against the Demon Sect. The Demon Sect’s objectives don’t encompass the Southern Corner’s 180 Domains, correct?"

Bai Xiaoxiao explained, "Under the nest, no egg remains unbroken. Should the Demon Sect eradicate all Ten Great Dynasties and Nine Great Domains, including even the East Continent Academy, their power would surge beyond control!"

"At that point, the Southern Corner’s 180 Domains would find no refuge!"

Lin Bai let out a chuckle, "Is that truly your belief?"

Bai Xiaoxiao smiled, "What else could it be?"

Lin Bai chuckled again, "You seek to have Sword Realm and Soul-breaking Area Warriors forsake their Territories for the Jianghai Region, while summoning all East Continent Warriors above the Flying Sky Realm to the Jianghai Region as well."

"Then, every Territory in the East Continent will lie defenseless, ripe for shadowy forces to seize advantage!"

"Don’t claim Shenwu Kingdom harbors no such ambitions?"

Upon hearing Lin Bai’s words, Bai Xiaoxiao responded with a faint smile, "The East Continent bears deep wounds from the Demon Sect’s rampage—Nine Dynasties obliterated, six Domains conquered!"

"Even without Shenwu Kingdom’s involvement, once the Demon Sect’s turmoil subsides, rival powers will rise to claim these territories!"

"If such powers are inevitable, why not let it be Shenwu Kingdom?"

Lin Bai sighed softly, "So you still plan to meddle after all."

Bai Xiaoxiao smiled, "You discerned my schemes yet offered no resistance; on the contrary, you aided me in crafting this strategy atop the Order Divine Mountain!"

Lin Bai stated, "The East Continent in your grasp fares better than in the Demon Sect’s clutches!"

"Can you swallow the entire East Continent?"

Lin Bai gazed at Bai Xiaoxiao.

Bai Xiaoxiao shook her head gravely, "No, I cannot!"

Lin Bai smiled, recognizing that Bai Xiaoxiao retained a measure of self-knowledge.

Bai Xiaoxiao smiled, "Though I cannot devour the whole East Continent, I’m certain I can seize a handful of Dynasties and Domains!"

Lin Bai inquired with curiosity, "Which Dynasties and Domains are you eyeing?"

Bai Xiaoxiao smiled, "The ones bordering the Southern Corner’s 180 Domains: Longteng Dynasty, Dayan Dynasty, Xuan Ying Dynasty, East Mountain Area, Blade Area, and Pill Cauldron Region!"

"Securing these three Dynasties and three Domains would grant me one-third of the East Continent’s lands!"

Lin Bai inhaled sharply and said, "You aspire to claim a third of the realm?"