"Speaking of this matter, there is something I must inform you all about."
"There is currently a situation that requires your decision," Jie Tianran said.
"What is it?"
The many powerhouses of the Prison Sect all looked toward Jie Tianran.
"When I was breaking apart the suppression formation that Chu Feng had hidden within the Sacred Artifact…"
"I discovered that Chu Feng had actually concealed an Ancient Talisman within that suppression formation."
"This talisman contains an extremely powerful destructive force, and it is quite difficult to handle."
The moment Jie Tianran said this, the people of the Prison Sect visibly tensed up.
"I can now completely destroy the suppression formation that Chu Feng planted inside the Sacred Artifact."
"Without the suppression formation, my teleportation formation will be able to recover, and you will naturally be able to capture Chu Feng."
"But that talisman hidden by Chu Feng within the suppression formation will release its destructive force, and it will damage your Prison Sect's Sacred Artifact."
"I am not certain whether your Prison Sect's Sacred Artifact can withstand the destruction of this talisman."
"If you wish for me to neutralize that Ancient Talisman, it will require a much longer period of time to handle."
"By then, it is very likely that Chu Feng will have already left this place."
"So I need to discuss this with you all and come to a decision as quickly as possible."
Jie Tianran said.
His meaning was quite clear.
He could remove the suppression formation right now, but the Sacred Artifact might be damaged.
If they wanted to protect the Sacred Artifact, he would not be able to remove the suppression formation within a short time.
He had effectively passed the buck entirely.
"No discussion needed. Protect the Sacred Artifact," Cang Li said immediately.
Right after him, the other neutral faction powerhouses, along with Baili Xukong of the New Faction and Dongfang Hansong of the Ancient Faction, all spoke up in unison: "Protect the Sacred Artifact."
After all, for the people of the Prison Sect…
The Sacred Artifact was more important than their very lives. Whenever it involved the Sacred Artifact, anything else could be set aside.
But what they did not know was that the moment they gave their answer, the voice of the old monster within Jie Tianran's body also rang out.
"Jie Tianran, you are scared too, aren't you?"
The old monster asked. His words, naturally, could only be heard by Jie Tianran.
"What makes you say that?"
Jie Tianran asked.
"There is no Ancient Talisman inside Chu Feng's suppression formation, nor any other destructive force aimed at the Sacred Artifact."
"The only reason you fabricated this story to deceive the people of the Prison Sect…"
"…is simply because you are not confident in removing that suppression formation quickly, and you are also afraid you cannot stop your grandson from escaping."
The old monster said.
"Whether or not we can stop Chu Feng depends on you. Do you have confidence?"
Jie Tianran asked.
However, the old monster did not answer. Instead, he asked: "So you have no faith in me? You think I lack the capability?"
Jie Tianran chuckled before saying, "Of course not. This junior still has full confidence in your abilities, Senior."
"It is simply that the Prison Sect wants us to make guarantees and give our word."
"Naturally, we cannot agree to that."
"Otherwise, knowing their nature, they would surely pin the blame on our Seven Realms Sacred Palace."
"What I did just now was merely a precaution."
"But… actually, there is an even more important reason I did this."
Jie Tianran said.
"Oh? Do tell," the old monster asked.
"From my observations, the power contained within the Prison Sect's Sacred Artifact should not be underestimated."
"If we truly help them awaken it, even if the cultivation of these Prison Sect members does not improve, their combat strength will certainly increase."
"Before we gain control of that Sacred Artifact, I will absolutely not help them awaken it."
"This awakening is destined to fail."
"Furthermore, from my observations, it will not be easy to gain control of this Sacred Artifact."
"With the changes that have occurred in the Era of the Gods, I cannot remain here indefinitely to sustain this formation."
"The best course of action is for me to inject more Ancient Formation Runes into the control formation."