Chapter 841: Still Not Surrendering?

**Chapter 841: Won't You Surrender?**

The Tian Shu Domain.

Countless cracks spread across the black bowl. The combined pressure from the five domain representatives was capable of destroying this ownerless secret treasure of the Dao foundation in a very short time.

"...Twilight Society?" The Pagoda Master of Tongtian's brows furrowed instantly upon hearing the transmitted information.

"Yes, the identities of two individuals have been confirmed. One is Heart 6 Chen Ling, the Destroyer of the Aurora Domain, whose notorious reputation has recently spread across all domains. Another is Spade 6, who also publicly killed people in the Aurora Domain and left behind many playing cards. For the last one, we have less information, but his relationship with the other two seems very close, so he is likely also a member of the Twilight Society."

"Wherever the Twilight Society is, trouble is sure to follow," the representative from the Xuanyu Domain sneered. "Perhaps the appearance of the Ghost God Dao this time is also related to them... It's all a conspiracy of the Twilight Society!"

"But they personally killed Kongwang."

This statement silenced the domain representatives.

"Then... perhaps it really has nothing to do with them?" the representative from the South Sea Domain said objectively.

"Ultimately, we all know what the Twilight Society is about... Red Sleeve's oral account from back then, the final documents sent from Aurora City, and the notes of that reporter named Wen – all sufficiently prove that the Twilight Society had no connection to the fall of Aurora City. As for the so-called 'Destroyer of the Aurora Domain,' Heart 6, that was entirely fabricated."

"But someone has to bear the responsibility for all of this," another domain representative said, shaking his head. "Otherwise, how do we explain it to the people of other domains? Tell them that the Aurora Domain's destruction was caused by an irresistible calamity and the regression of material civilization? That would only cause panic..."

"Calamities are uncontrollable, and civilizational regression is too abstract. Telling the public these things would only cause them constant worry... However, shifting everything to the Twilight Society as a concrete enemy can unite the remaining domains more effectively. Moreover, even if the Aurora Domain's destruction had nothing to do with the Twilight Society, what about the Ruoshui Domain?"

"The Twilight Society did indeed destroy the Ruoshui Domain; there's no doubt about that... And who can guarantee that the Twilight Society wasn't secretly at work behind the events in the Aurora Domain?"

"Alright, this is not the time to discuss such matters!"

The Pagoda Master halted their debate.

He looked down to see the distant streets already packed with people. The domain conference itself was the most significant event for the citizens of the Tian Shu Domain recently, and the sudden departure of the representatives mid-conference had left the public utterly confused...

Many, driven by curiosity, were approaching the area. There were even media outlets from various domains, jostling in the streets, pointing at the ominously spectral black bowl, seemingly engaged in fervent discussion.

"What's going on? Isn't this where the Tongtian Star position competition is being held? Did something happen inside?"

"Must be... Can't you see this whole area is cordoned off? And where did that big bowl come from? It feels so chilling around here."

"Have you heard? It seems those young prodigies participating in the competition have been kidnapped!"

"What?!"

"No wonder the domain representatives rushed over; this is a huge matter."

"Indeed, during a domain conference, someone dared to kidnap young prodigies? This is a direct slap in the face to the five great domains!"

"More than just a slap in the face, this is an attempt to sever the very roots of our humanity... Who could be so brazen?"

Amidst the crowd,

Spade 9 watched the black bowl, on the verge of shattering, and the domain representatives poised above, his brows tightly furrowed.

The clamor drifted on the wind into the ears of the domain representatives. The Pagoda Master's expression grew increasingly solemn as he looked at the crowded citizens below...

"Pagoda Master, the bowl is about to shatter... Kongwang is dead, what about those people from the Twilight Society?"

A staff member from the Tongtian Pagoda asked cautiously.

"Under no circumstances must the existence of the Ghost God Dao be revealed. Not a single word about the impending return of the Red Star or the execution of the Nine Monarchs can be leaked..." a domain representative stated, and the others nodded in unhesitating agreement.

"Then, how do we explain this to the public?"

The domain representatives exchanged glances, their expressions complex.

Finally, the representative from the Xuanyu Domain was the first to speak. "Isn't there an obvious answer right here? The Twilight Society kidnapped young prodigies to extort the five great domains... We will execute them on the spot."

The staff member froze for a moment, then ultimately looked at the Pagoda Master of Tongtian...

After a long internal struggle, the latter slowly closed his eyes:

"...Let's do it that way."

"Yes."

As the staff member departed, the domain representatives were filled with mixed emotions... guilt, helplessness, and relief. If no Twilight Society members had infiltrated this Tongtian Star position competition, they genuinely wouldn't have known how to explain things to the public. However, the appearance of Chen Ling and the others undoubtedly provided them with a perfect, ready-made answer to conceal the truth.

With the destruction of some of the Nine Great Domains and the betrayal of others, public sentiment was already highly unstable... For the future and stability of humanity, what did a slight betrayal of conscience matter?

Besides, they were just three Twilight Society members.

Horrific cracks spread like a spiderweb across the black bowl; the slightest additional external force would cause it to shatter completely!

"We will cover your retreat."

Hearing this, Chen Ling and the other two were stunned.

Chen Ling and Jian Changsheng hadn't expected these Twilight Society seniors to step forward at such a moment... After all, there was a host of 8th and 7th-tier experts outside!

With the five great domain representatives allied, it would be almost impossible to resist them, unless it was the four Kings of the Twilight Society, or the Grey King and Red King making a move. And these Twilight Society members present certainly didn't possess combat power above King-tier.

In other words, even combined, they could only hold those people off for a moment... Then what?

Chen Ling didn't know what methods these individuals had. Perhaps they could feign death like Jin Fugui? Or were extremely skilled at escape or disguise? These seemed to be essential skills within the Twilight Society...

But even so, they were still taking immense risks!

"Although you brat killed Jin Fugui, you also, in a way, saved his soul... Let's separate the two. Besides, you fought to the death to kill Kongwang, which indirectly saved us. So, as seniors, we can't always let the youngsters take the lead," Club 7 said calmly. "If outsiders knew, they'd think our Twilight Society was just a bunch of cowards."

Seeing this, Chen Ling was about to say something when a massive roar erupted from above!

BOOM—!!

The black bowl shattered inch by inch, a deafening blast echoing through every corner of the old district, making everyone inside involuntarily cover their ears.

Residual ghostly energy dispersed in the air. Five figures, exuding terrifying oppressive auras, stood together like gods above the old district. Countless high-tier combatants were scattered throughout, resembling heavenly soldiers and generals!

"Kidnapping prodigies, extorting domains, arrogant and utterly lawless!!" The Pagoda Master, leading the group, spoke with a voice like a great bell. He looked down upon the shattered old district, paused for a moment, and then continued,

"Villains of the Twilight Society... Won't you surrender?!"