As he finished speaking, he turned his head towards Li Chang and spoke coldly:
"This person has embraced the darkness, becoming a creature of the Restricted Area!"
Li Chang might not care about the support of these Loose Practitioners in Celestial Pill City, but Ye Jingshan could not ignore it.
Even though he knew he would lose, he still wanted to fight for it.
For this, he did not hesitate to reveal the truth, even if no one believed him, he would still do his best.
However, obviously, this sudden news, without any evidence.
Just as Ye Jingshan had guessed, it was met with the audience’s disdainful laughter.
"Hahaha, this framing method is too crude, isn’t it?"
"Who wouldn’t say so? Anyone who believes this is a fool. Who would abandon the esteemed title of Pill King to become a lackey of darkness?" ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝙣𝙚𝙩
"Tch, this Pill Saint is just like that, willing to lose face for the position of Pavilion Master..."
Laughter rose from the crowd below the pill platform.
In the past, if Ye Jingshan had said such things, they might have doubted it for a moment.
But now, with Pill Saint and Pill King being competitors, and the situation unfavorable for the Pill Saint,
Saying that Li Chang is a creature of the Restricted Area in such a setting just doesn’t seem true.
Some strong individuals or Pill Masters who had interacted with Ye Jingshan actually believed him at first.
They knew of the Pill Saint’s character and believed he would never commit such shameful framing for the position of Pavilion Master.
However, listening to the discussions around them, they too began to waver.
Seeing this, Ye Jingshan’s expression hardly changed, as this was something he had anticipated.
When the noise below subsided, he spoke once again,
"If I gain the position of Pavilion Master, all who support me, I, Ye Jingshan, will owe you a favor!"
As these words were spoken, the crowd erupted in shock.
This promise from Ye Jingshan was of significant weight.
The favor of a Pill Saint was far more precious than the so-called preaching Pill City of the Pill King.
Everyone could see clearly now the extent of Ye Jingshan’s determination to win!
As the Pill Saint and Pill King finished their speeches, many cultivators below the pill platform began making their choices.
A dense crowd soared into the sky, standing behind the side they supported.
At the same time, powerful and resonant shouts rang out from the void.
"The Sect Leader of the East Domain’s Yen Quail Sect, here to lend a hand to the Pill King!"
"The Patriarch of the North Domain’s Zhao Martial Family, here to help the Pill King ascend to the position of Pavilion Master!"
"The Sect Leader of the South Domain’s Xiao Liang Sect, here to support the Pill Saint as the top contender..."
One after another, powerful presences appeared to assist the Pill Saint and Pill King.
These people included powerful loose cultivators, leaders of various powers, and even members of top families.
They were connections made by the two over the years.
Below, everyone looked on in shock.
It was the first time they clearly perceived the true might of Pill Masters.
As time went on, the gap between the two sides became apparent.
The crowd covering the sky was clearly greater on the side of the Pill King, and the aura they exuded was stronger.
Until the Restricted Area Quasi-Emperor, leading over ten Kings, Saints, and Great Saints, appeared.
This gap became a direct crushing advantage!
"Hahaha, Ye Jingshan, it seems your people are not numerous nor strong enough."
Li Chang raised both hands, the sky filled with experts behind him as his backdrop, laughing arrogantly.
"With you, how will you defeat me!"
Ye Jingshan turned back, looking at the eyes of trust and support behind him, and could not help but smile bitterly.
Knowing he would lose, yet considering his friends who had come from afar only to let them down...
This feeling was not pleasant.
Ye Jingshan made a respectful gesture toward the people behind him, speaking with shame: "Thank you all for showing up, but this round..."
Before Ye Jingshan could finish speaking, a loud sword cry suddenly echoed through the heavens and earth!
A surging imperial pressure descended from the sky, with purple-gold light illuminating the firmament.
A gigantic sword traversing the skies, carrying supreme imperial intent, slowly descended.
At this moment, Celestial Pill City’s entire city rang with the sound of swords, as if worshiping the descending emperor, wailing continuously.
Such a phenomenon left everyone on the scene greatly alarmed.
The next moment, a calm voice boomed from heaven and earth.
"The Lord of Sword God Mountain, Su Changqing, here to aid the Pill Saint in securing the position of Pavilion Master!"
With these words, the whole city instantly became a boiling pot!
"Sword God! The present Sword God has actually come in person!"
"Dear heavens, this person is the current leader of Sword Dao, actually coming personally to support the Pill Saint!"
"Not only that, Su Sword God also founded Sword Emperor Sect, which is now the number one sect of Sword Dao!"
"I thought the Pill Saint faction was destined to lose, never imagined they could enlist such a person..."
The whole city was abuzz with excitement, especially some sword cultivators, nearly going crazy with glee.
The current Sword God!
Ignoring their age and cultivation, just the two words Sword God put this person on par with the Celestial Pill Pavilion Master!
Now the leader of Sword Dao, the sect leader of the world’s number one sword sect, the current Sword God, embodying the imperial intent of Sword Dao...
The resplendent halo shrouding that young man, even just one beam, was enough for people to look up to.
The many forces that arrived today, among them were many formidable sects and families.
But of all the present, none could compare to those few words of the Sword God’s personal arrival!
This was truly top tier!
And truly an absolute peak of the ’Dao’!
"Hahaha, it’s Su Changqing, Su Changqing really came!"
Chu Xi leaped up with joy at this moment, "I knew it, he owes a favor to my teacher."
"If Su Changqing knew about my teacher being in trouble, he would surely come!"
Beside him, Ye Jingshan looked at the descending imperial sword, his face full of astonishment.
He murmured reproachfully, "This kid, hasn’t even sorted out his own mess."
"Yet he’s come all this way to support me."
Although his words were reproachful, the gratitude and relief in his eyes were unmistakable.
Today, it was understandable for Su Changqing not to come.
Because of the matter of the Imperial Tomb, Su Changqing’s situation wasn’t much better than his.
But knowing all this, he still came, this friendship was heavier than mountains and seas!
At the very least, this act was worth as much as the favor of his past teachings.
"Haha, who would’ve expected such a bond between the Pill Saint and the Sword God; it seems we’re not necessarily going to lose after all."
"Tell me about it, Old Ye, at that time you’ll have to make an introduction."
"Absolutely, the current Sword God, he truly is a world-renowned prodigy, I must see for myself..."
Those who chose to support the Pill Saint now each showed a look of surprise and delight.
They knew Chu Xi knew Su Changqing, but they had never thought the connection was this profound.
The pinnacle of modern swordsmanship, with a status of such a degree, they too naturally wanted to form a connection.
While one family rejoiced and another worried, the Pill Saint faction all showed excitement.
While the Pill King faction, each looked at one another, as silent as a grave.
At this moment, the pressure brought by the single presence of the Sword God was even greater than the entire Pill Saint faction earlier.
The apex of swordsmanship, the weight of it was just too immense.
So immense that some began quietly leaving the group, fearing offending the Sword God.
Among them, especially sword Dao families or sword cultivators.
They had no hesitation, descending from the void, no longer participating in this affair.
Compared to the Pill King’s favor, they were more afraid of displeasing the Sword God.
In the forefront, Li Chang and the Restricted Area Quasi-Emperor showed faces of iron, their expressions dark.
To one side, Jun Yu, hearing the name Su Changqing, instinctively took two steps back, eyes filled with fear.
The appearance of the Sword God brought a myriad of reactions, each with different expressions.
Behind the pill platform, Xuan Yan, seeing this, looked at the quietly standing young man beside him and could not help but chuckle:
"Why not go up and meet him?"
"Tsk tsk, the momentum of the Sword God, truly marvelous to behold for an old Daoist."
"Should you show yourself, even the Pavilion Master of the Pill Pavilion might have to accompany you."
Next to him, Su Changqing also appeared somewhat dazed at this moment.
While at Sword God Mountain, he had never felt the so-called Sword God had too many unique aspects.
But now, stepping out of Sword God Mountain and appearing for the first time as Sword God, the uproar caused...
It was somewhat beyond his belief.
Su Changqing looked down at his hands, murmuring softly:
"I didn’t realize when, but I’ve reached a stage where I can be revered by the world."
After a moment of reflection, he chuckled softly,