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There were a total of thirty-seven names on the list.
That wasn’t all that many, but all of them were peak combatants who’d fought on the front lines.
When the middle-aged scholar announced the list, a deathly silence fell over the area. It was so oppressive that the crowd could barely breathe.
But against all expectations, in the end, only one person stepped forth: Wen Ruoxue!
She stood alone before the sect gates, her bright, clear eyes fixed on the sect leader as she asked, “Sect Leader, is offering us to our enemies just part of the price the sect must pay for its surrender?”
Ling Qingfeng had a complicated look on his face. He sighed, “Why… was this necessary!?”
Several days ago, he’d warned Wen Ruoxue to flee as soon as possible. He would never have guessed that she’d stubbornly insist on remaining behind.
“We fought for three years, bathed in blood, and our only reward was to become the sect’s bargaining chips. I finally understand how ridiculous this world can be.” A self-deprecating smile tugged at Wen Ruoxue’s lips.
No one said anything.
There were over seventeen thousand members of the Opening Origins...
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