When Pandu's dreadful words thundered, regardless of their respective ranks, fright surged within the Sea Dream Temple's disciples' hearts. They may not fear the Primal Sun Sect, but they did fear Surya! Once a battle broke out, they didn't stand a chance! Deacons and protectors, all looked to Rati, pleading her with their eyes.

　　However, the G.o.ddess remained silent, with her eyes shut close as she sat on her Temple Lord seat.

　　"Acting Temple Lord, sacrificing one Rudra for the Sea Dream Temple's survival is undoubtedly a wise move! Please don't hesitate!"

　　One of the new protectors exclaimed with a low bow. Rati ignored him.

　　"Acting Temple Lord, at the end of the day, it is your lack of judgment that gave the Primal Sun Sect the opportunity to strike and caused this tragedy. What's so wrong about becoming their branch? With Lord Kama's forgiving heart, he will surely not make things difficult for you!"

　　"Acting Temple Lord, the situation nears a catastrophe. Please no longer hesitate!"

　　The new protectors said one after the other. Those were recent recruits with no blood or history tie to the Sea Dream Temple. They joined because they yearned for a better future. None wished to perish before enjoying the fruits of their new position! And as the succession of supplications carried on, Rati shook her head.

　　On the outside, death-fearing Sea Dream Temple disciples gathered en ma.s.se to request Konrad's handover and the Sea Dream Temple's capitulation.

　　"Acting Temple Lord, we are in the wrong!"

　　"Acting Temple Lord, please make a fair judgment!"

　　"Acting Temple Lord…"

　　And so it went on. Seeing this, Pandu flashed a victorious grin while Kama inwardly sneered. Ultimately, the world belonged to might. Even if Rati wished to protect her new lover, before the Primal Sun Sect, before Surya's might, she could only capitulate. Soon, he would wash this humiliation in that Rudra's blood!

　　But never did they expect that as the majority of the sect disciples requested his head, Konrad's lips would curl into a wolfish grin.

　　"See? This is why my Myriad Dreams Valley only tests the heart. The battle has yet to start that they grovel and request surrender. They s.h.i.+ver like frightened children and seek the simplest road to salvation. With that kind of mindset, with that kind of will, what can you build? All wastes!"

　　Konrad scoffed, targeting not only the Primal Sun Sect's disciples but the rejected contestants who now found delight in the Myriad Dreams Valley's misfortune. Propelled by formless force, his words echoed in the minds of all gathered. But while some felt their cheeks redden, others disagreed.