Deities: Starting From Goblins

Elliott Reynolds looked toward Aurelius Azure and said this. As soon as these words were spoken, all the Sect Leaders present were shocked. If these two were to reconcile, wouldn’t that put them in an awkward position?

Aurelius Azure was stunned for a moment before he asked, “What do you mean by taking a step back? Good and evil cannot coexist. It seems there’s no possibility of reconciliation between us.”

“It’s simple. Our two Great Sects divide the entire Central Region. As for the rest of these hundred-plus Sects, they shall become our subordinates and follow our orders. I can assure you, if these hundred-plus Sect Leaders dare to be unwilling, I will definitely suppress them.”

Elliott Reynolds glanced at the crowd. His words enraged the hundred-plus Sect Leaders. They had cooperated with the Blood Drinking Sect for the sake of benefits, but in a blink of an eye, the Blood Drinking Sect had abandoned them. Not only could they not get a single resource, but even the existence of their own Sects was threatened?

At this moment, Aurelius Azure could finally confirm that Logan’s speculation was indeed correct. Elliott Reynolds was not of the Holy See. Otherwise, how could he bow his head to him and even give away half of his territory, with the support of these hundred-plus Sect Leaders? It just didn’t seem possible.

“The Saint Sky Sect seeks not territory, but has always hoped for peace in the Central Region.” Aurelius Azure replied, which caused Elliott Reynolds’ expression to change dramatically as this was a rejection of his offer. Could it be that his Blood Drinking Sect, with over a hundred Sects behind it, wouldn’t even be given the slightest regard?

Although Elliott Reynolds was furious, he knew he was just a false Quasi-Saint. If he were to fight against Aurelius Azure, the whole Blood Drinking Sect would be doomed.

He took a deep breath and pressed on, “The Blood Drinking Sect has already made a significant concession. What do you want? Do you want the whole Central Region to suffer? We’re both of the Holy See, after all. If we really fight, you won’t gain any advantage. There’s no need to turn hostile, is there?”

“There’s only one choice. Lead the Blood Drinking Sect to admit its error, and then never return to the Central Region in this lifetime. Otherwise, the Saint Sky Sect will remain unequivocally opposed to your Demonic Path School.”

Aurelius Azure’s expression was resolute, and he pronounced each word, “If you don’t accept this, the Saint Sky Sect is ready to face the consequences. Even if we have to deplete the entire foundation of our Sect, we will not compromise.”

“If the Blood Drinking Sect concedes again, ceding two-thirds of the Central Region to you, with the hundred-plus Sects following your Saint Sky Sect’s command, and our Blood Drinking Sect only leading the remaining dozens of Sects, would that suffice? This is the greatest sincerity the Blood Drinking Sect can offer.”

At this moment, Elliott Reynolds was cornered. He dared not threaten Aurelius Azure with a fight, nor did he wish to leave in disgrace. Even though he knew speaking these words would offend the hundred-plus Sect Leaders, he had to do it for the sake of the Blood Drinking Sect. Who made him not a true Holy See.

If it had been before, when Aurelius Azure was also disguised, he would have agreed. But now that he knew Elliott Reynolds was not of the Holy See, his demeanor was full of confidence. So as before, he simply shook his head.

At the same time, at this moment, the hundred-plus Sect Leaders glared at Elliott Reynolds, “You have to give everyone an explanation. Why did you push us all out in front of Aurelius Azure? The cooperation with the Blood Drinking Sect sounded so promising initially; you only wanted to support us.”

“And you’re also of the Holy See. Why do you seem so fearful of Aurelius Azure? Could it be your position is fake? If you can’t give a proper explanation now, we, the many Sect Leaders, will not agree.”

The hundred-plus people approached Elliott Reynolds, their anger boiling over. They had regarded Elliott Reynolds as their support, but he merely used them as bargaining chips in negotiations with Aurelius Azure. It was really infuriating. Had they known this was what awaited at the Saint Sky Sect, they wouldn’t have come.

“Do I need to explain myself to you?” Elliott Reynolds waved his hand in irritation, indicating for these people to get out of his way. He was already having an unsuccessful negotiation with Aurelius Azure, and now these people wanted to add to his troubles? In the face of the interests of the Blood Drinking Sect, what did these hundred-plus Sects amount to?

The hundred-plus Sect Leaders felt a chill, as they were facing a Holy See. But when they thought about how Elliott Reynolds used them as sacrificial pawns for Aurelius Azure, they couldn’t swallow their pride. They, too, were prominent Sect Leaders in the Central Region. Why should they be abandoned by Elliott Reynolds?

So, the hundred-plus individuals didn’t back down but grew even more infuriated, “What do you mean by this? We are in a partnership, do you really think we’re part of the Blood Drinking Sect? Even if you are of the Holy See, among us are forty Quasi-Saints.”

While Quasi-Saints are trivial compared to a Holy See, forty Quasi-Saints are still not to be underestimated, especially when each holds an Emperor Weapon. If it comes to blows, even if they can’t win, as long as they can injure Elliott Reynolds, Aurelius Azure, who bears a grudge, will surely deliver the final blow.

“If you keep being annoying, don’t blame me for taking action!” Elliott Reynolds lost his patience, his aura of the Holy See bursting forth. The hundred-plus Sects were nothing but pawns to him, expendable at any time. Did they really naively believe the Blood Drinking Sect was helping them?

“You’re really comical. The Blood Drinking Sect is a Demon Sect, and you are renowned steadfast Sects of the Central Region. We are naturally enemies, good and evil opposed. Would the Blood Drinking Sect really be so kind to help you against the Saint Sky Sect? It was all about sowing discord so that we could reap the benefits in the end.”

Seeing that the hundred-plus Sect Leaders were cowed, Elliott Reynolds continued, “At this point, I’m too lazy to pretend anymore. The Blood Drinking Sect will no longer oppose the Saint Sky Sect. A battle between the Holy Sees will bring no advantage to us. Even if we win, I would be severely weakened, so the Blood Drinking Sect is withdrawing from this conflict.”