Chapter 2301 Give Up
Although Ji Tianxing was mentally prepared.
But when he heard these words with his own ears, he was still taken aback.
Seeing that he frowned slightly but didn't interrupt him, Mr. Sha Yewu plucked up the courage to continue.
"Young Master Ji, to be honest, the Seventy-two Cities were able to form their own faction back then, and they were not afraid of Beiming Mountain's invasion because they were united as one.
Not only do we have two lords, but they are also strong warriors, who can convince all the city lords.
But in the past two to three hundred years, the two old alliance leaders passed away one after another, and the seventy-two cities failed to give birth to a new martial saint.
The lords of the major cities fell into a situation without a leader, and gradually became unfamiliar with each other, without help and care.
Because of this, when the foreign race led the demon army to invade, we were all overwhelmed, and one city after another was captured. "
When he said this, Wujun Sha Ye let out a sigh full of regret.
More than 20 city lords also lowered their heads, looking a little heavy.
Wujun Sha Ye continued: "This time the seventy-two cities were invaded by powerful enemies, if not for the help of Mr. Ji, more than 20 cities in the north would have fallen long ago.
Tens of millions of Limin people will be massacred by the demons, or reduced to lowly slaves.
It was you who saved us all, such a great kindness, we will always remember it in our hearts.
This time the demon army was repelled, but there is no guarantee that there will be a next time.
We city owners are powerless to protect the people under our rule, so we can only pin our hopes on Tianzhu Mountain.
The old man and all the city masters, implore Mr. Ji to be merciful and merciful, and take us in the twenty-six cities in the north! "
After finishing speaking, Wujun Sha Ye knelt down on one knee in front of Ji Tianxing, bowed deeply and kowtowed.
The other twenty-five city lords also knelt down and saluted, and shouted in unison: "I implore Mr. Ji to be merciful, take in the twenty-six cities in the north, and protect fifty million people!"
The deep and forceful voice gathered into a mighty sound wave, echoing in the main hall of deliberation.
Everyone fell to the ground, and if Ji Tianxing didn't speak, they couldn't get up.
Seeing this scene, Ji Tianxing stood up slowly, and said solemnly: "You city masters don't need to perform such a big ceremony, please get up quickly."
Lord Sha Ye looked up at him, and said sincerely: "Young Master Ji, this is our greatest wish, and it is also the wish of fifty million people.
If you don't agree, we won't be able to kneel down forever. "
Ji Tianxing frowned immediately, and said in a solemn tone: "Wujun Sha Ye, all city lords, it's useless even if you keep kneeling here, let's get rid of this idea.
I helped the seventy-two cities resolve the crisis and fight against the powerful alien race and the demon army, not only out of moral help, but also to protect Tianzhu Mountain.
A long time ago, many city lords approached Taoist Huanglong and expressed their desire to join Tianzhu Mountain, but I rejected them all.
Now that there will be great chaos, I will also be caught in the center of the storm, and I will definitely be overwhelmed.
They don't even have much energy to protect Tianzhu Mountain, so how can they have the energy to protect the Seventy-two Cities?
So, please give up. "
After finishing speaking, Ji Tianxing took Yun Yao to the gate, ready to leave.
More than 20 city lords were stunned on the spot, their faces were full of regret and loss, and the light of hope in their eyes was also extinguished.
Wujun Sha Ye hurriedly followed Ji Tianxing, pleading sincerely: "Young Master Ji, wait a minute! We know that this move is too abrupt, and we have extravagant expectations.
But we have no choice, in order to protect the 50 million people under the rule, we have to do this!
Mr. Ji, everyone knows that you have both benevolence and virtue, and you have all the common people in your heart.
Don't you just have the heart to watch the people in every city trembling under the iron hooves of the demons, waiting for the fate of death? ! "
Just as Ji Tianxing walked to the entrance of the main hall, he stopped after hearing Wujun Sha Ye's words.
He didn't look back, and said in a solemn tone: "It's not that I don't want to save you, it's just that I'm powerless and dare not give hope and promise to thousands of people.
If the demon army goes south in the future and invades the seventy-two cities wantonly, disaster will strike again.
If I have spare energy, I will definitely come to rescue the people in every city.
In addition, everyone should think about how to strengthen themselves and strengthen their defenses. "
After saying that, he didn't stay any longer, and took Yun Yao out of the City Lord's Mansion.
Martial Lord Sha Ye and more than twenty city lords got up and walked out of the hall one after another.
Standing in the spacious courtyard, everyone looked up at Ji Tianxing and his wife Yulong Fei away, shaking their heads and sighing with regret, and began to discuss.
...
The glazed fire dragon flew across the sky at lightning speed, and flew straight to the south.
It was evening at this time, and the dim sunset sun fell on Ji Tianxing and Yun Yao.
The figures of the two were hazy, as gorgeous and brilliant as gods.
Yun Yao turned her head to look at Ji Tianxing's side face, and asked in a calm tone: "Why do you reject the request of those city lords?
As long as you nod your head and agree, with your current prestige and status, the seventy-two cities will be included under your command, and the power of Tianzhu Mountain will double. "
Ji Tianxing looked at the sky calmly, and said calmly: "Merging the Seventy-two Cities into Tianzhu Mountain seems to expand the territory and power, but it is actually asking for trouble.
Seventy-two cities have just experienced the flames of war, and those cities have been looted, and nearly tens of millions of people have been displaced. It will take a lot of money and time to deal with the aftermath.
Moreover, Seventy-two City is adjacent to Beiming Mountain, and it is likely to be invaded many times in the future.
If I accept the seventy-two cities, I have the responsibility and obligation to protect them.
When the time comes when the disaster really strikes, I will be at my wits end, how can I protect them? "
Yun Yao nodded, and said with a smile: "It seems that you have thought it through long ago, so that's fine, we just need to keep the foundation of Tianzhu Mountain."
Ji Tianxing turned to look at her, and asked with a smile: "Yaoyao, it seems that you plan to stay in Tianzhu Mountain and not return to Luoshen Mountain?"
Yun Yao nodded and said, "I won't be going back to Luoshen Mountain for now.
I have practiced in Luoshen Mountain for so long, and finally reached the Martial Saint Realm. I can ride the world with you, so how can I stay there?
From now on, I will follow you. No matter what storms and tribulations we face, we will fight side by side and be inseparable. "
"En." Ji Tianxing responded, nodded with a smile, and reached out to embrace her in his arms.
The two cuddled closely, standing on the back of the dragon facing the setting sun, their figures stretched very long.
...
Early morning of the third day.
The glazed fire dragon carried Ji Tianxing and Yunyao back to Tianzhu Mountain.
During the half month they left, Taoist Huanglong and several elders were always full of worries.
Fortunately, every two or three days, the scouts on Tianzhu Mountain would send news back.
Taoist Huanglong and the elders have long known about Ji Tianxing and Yunyao exterminating the demons and saving the seventy-two cities, and they are also happy and proud of it.
Now seeing the two of them returning safely with their own eyes, everyone was finally relieved.