Persuasion was futile, arguments ineffective.
Even when entering the Minor Spiritual Realm, the clan leader only concerned himself with his own interests, and did not hesitate to destroy the Spirit Realm Gate. However, when it came to the welfare of his entire clan and the lives of tens of millions, he did not feel the weight of such responsibility.
Were the still joyful people of Xiling aware that in three days, a fierce flood would wash away everything they hold dear, submerging the brightest "Pearl of the Lingjiang" under a layer of silt?
Since it was impossible to prevent the natural disaster, he would do his best to save as many common people as possible.
Knowing the Xiling clansmen as he did, he realized that they didn't care about the lives of common people at all. They probably wouldn't spread the news about the incoming flood until it was too late. He had to do something about it.