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"Your Majesty, shall we attack?"

Behind him, the general from Licheng asked.

"No need to rush, let's wait a little longer."

Su Chen looked at the location of Yancheng. The reason he did not order an attack was that he understood the personality of the Salt Demon God.

Now that the enemy is at the gates, they are unlikely to have the courage to lead their people in a hopeless war against Licheng. Therefore, there is only one possibility for Yancheng to survive.

surrender.

If Yancheng surrenders, the Licheng army will naturally not suffer any casualties, which is what Su Chen wants to see.

However, Yancheng did not react in any particular way, which puzzled him.

The army is already at your doorstep. Even if you don't surrender, you shouldn't have no reaction at all.

Otherwise, you could cede territory, pay tribute, and sign a treaty to seek peace.

"Jin Peng, come inside with me and take a look."

[You keenly sensed something was wrong, so you decided to go in and investigate. Unbeknownst to the people of Yancheng, you and Jinpeng Yaksha had already ventured deep into the palace.]

There, you witnessed a scene that enraged you.

Deep within the palace.

The dazzling gemstones refracted a mesmerizing light, and on the magnificent throne, a woman with a gentle demeanor sat quietly.

A touch of sadness appeared on her beautiful face and bright eyes.

She looked down at her subjects, who were approaching her with weapons in hand, below the throne.

As a demon god, she devoted all her energy to protecting her people, but now she is being killed by them. The sorrow in her heart is something that probably no one can understand.

But she had no intention of resisting. Heuria knew that her strength was indeed insufficient to protect the people of Salt City. In the midst of this chaotic war, she couldn't even hold onto a corner of the city.

She could have run away, leaving everyone behind and leaving on her own.

But Heuria couldn't bear to see her people, who had lost the protection of the demon god, swept away by the storm outside, leaving not a trace.

Well, now that the Xuanyuan clan's army has arrived, as a human, he should be able to spare the people of Yancheng.

Heureia closed her eyes, quietly waiting for the final moment to arrive.

She died, but her people lived on; this was the best ending.

"Lady Heureya, I'm sorry."

Seeing that Heureia had given up resisting, the people who had been anxious finally felt relieved. They finally believed that the gentle god who protected them would not have the heart to harm them even if he died.

The high priest bowed to Heuria and said, “Your will has always led us forward, but now, Salt City has nowhere to retreat. Hundreds of thousands of people are about to face the blades of foreign enemies. You do not have the ability to repel the enemy, so for everyone’s sake, we have no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.”

Heureia opened her eyes, her expression sorrowful: "Your thoughts are like a gecko cutting off its tail, but in the end, what is cut off is life or a superfluous burden... My people, the road ahead is full of unknowns. May the noble Emperor accept you, and may you find a peaceful place to live."

After saying that, Heureia completely gave up resisting.

Those who were attacked all showed expressions of sorrow.

Some began to regret, some hesitated, some closed their eyes and prayed... In the end, everyone drew their weapons before the gentle deity.

"Human nature is indeed difficult to withstand the test."

A sigh echoed throughout the hall.

"Heureia, your gentleness is a haven for your people, but you are too gentle, and it has become a weapon to kill them. Instead of begging for the kindness of others, you should become strong yourself, otherwise one day you will be unable to protect anyone."

"You traitors who attempt to kill the gods, I, in the name of the Human Emperor, hereby grant you all equal death."

Inside the hall, Heureia was stunned. As an inexplicable power descended, she cried out anxiously, "No!"

However, things did not go according to her will. When Su Chen finished speaking, the power of the true words was activated, and none of these weak mortals could escape.

Looking at her people lying lifeless on the ground, Heureia said sorrowfully, "Human Emperor, why do you kill humans like yourself? Aren't they your own people?"

Su Chen's figure appeared from the void, and he said calmly, "In my eyes, they are not worthy of being called human. Even if they look human, they are nothing more than 'beasts' wearing human skin but having lost their humanity. As the Human Emperor, I will not allow such despicable and vile creatures to pollute the nobility of being human."

"If they can kill you today, they can kill others in the future. In order to survive, they have abandoned their faith, lost their reverence, and also lost their gratitude."

“I do not believe in any gods, but humans should have a sense of awe, not only because of who is stronger or weaker. It is a kind of quality. Otherwise, humanity will be destroyed by its own infinitely expanding desires.”

Heureia remained silent.

"You are the noble emperor, Xuanyuan. I beg you to spare the lives of the people of Yancheng, even if it costs me my life."

“I don’t need your life.” Su Chen shook his head. “Heureia, I want you to pledge your allegiance to me and then become powerful.”

Licheng only has Su Chen, a demon god-level fighter, which is far from enough.

"If you don't agree, I will slaughter the entire city of Yancheng."

Heureia shed tears.

"Xuanyuan, I am but a weakling, forced to bear the power of a demon god. I have no desire to fight with anyone. Please let me be imprisoned in this palace for the rest of my life."

Su Chen remained silent for a moment, then did not grant Heuria's request.

The enemy's cruelty is a result of your inability to do anything about it. If you didn't even try to resist, you have no right to blame the enemy.

In times of peace and prosperity, Heureia can do whatever she wants.

[You didn't give Heuria any other choice, but you also didn't immediately force her to try to become stronger. Salt City is now completely under your control, and Glass City is about to take over. You decided to let Heuria see with her own eyes the brilliance that shines on humanity, one that doesn't need her fragile weakness to protect it.]

In the seventeenth year of the Xuanyuan calendar, Licheng conquered Yancheng, thus significantly expanding its territory.

Because of Heureia's submission, the people of Salt City had no intention of resisting. In fact, you discovered that after occupying Salt City, their faith had increased significantly.

[Thus, you deeply understand the principle that in chaotic times, the strong rule. Heureia, a demon goddess, was reduced to being attacked and killed by her own people, who even worshipped you more than the salt goddess.]

Your Dark Will has triggered an effect, increasing your strength.

In the same year, Li City began to expand towards Yan City, and more and more human tribes came to worship you, their human emperor.

[Your faith power has greatly increased, enhancing the strength of the Human Emperor template.]

Just as you decided to rest and recuperate, a devastating war swept across Qiongji Wilderness.

...

Collection of Escaping and Returning.

Dust and sand filled the sky, obscuring the sun and turning the sky a gray expanse.

In the sky and on the ground, countless dark figures collided, and pungent blood fell like a rain of blood.

"A thousand cliffs stand firm, towering peaks remain unmoved, a fortress of armor stands tall, pacifying demons and vanquishing evil!"

"Kill!!!"

The soldiers of the Thousand Rock Legion, clad in black and gold armor, formed ranks and fought against the invading demons.

These are the bravest warriors of Guiliji, wielding the Thousand Rock Spear, their bodies bathed in golden power, unleashing unimaginable fighting strength.

The behemoths submitted to their spear tips; even the gods' kin could not withstand their charge.

One after another, figures flashed by, releasing their immortal power, and the immortals displayed their unique abilities.

A massive battle is about to erupt!

On the land of Liyue, no one dares to challenge Morax's authority, but if several demon gods unite for common interests, they might fight to the death.

After all, the allure of the throne high in the heavens is fatal to demons.

"Morax, today is your death day!"

A roar came from the sky.

It was a black dragon, its body covered with patches of green scales, and its hooked tail could knock down a mountain a hundred feet high with a casual flick.

As the dragon soared and moved, a terrifying poisonous fog spread, turning the sky into a suffocating black.

Besides the Chilong, there is a divine ape with a body as large as a mountain, a giant bird resembling a fire phoenix, and a black Qilin.

Between the four demon gods, a sacred golden light shone—a young man holding a golden rock spear stood in mid-air, his fitted robe fluttering in the wind, his braid swaying gently, and the spear tip tilting downwards.

The young man remained unmoved; despite the overwhelming aura emanating from him, it seemed unable to affect his state of mind.

My heart is as firm as a rock.

The girl once told him that he was like a stone, knowing nothing.

But living in this era, having a heart as firm as a rock is exactly what's most suitable.

With a flick of his spear and a sway of his sleeves, Zhongli's aura instantly surged to its peak.

With another thrust, the golden spear pierced the armor, its golden light like flames, causing the dragon to let out a painful howl.

Roar! ——

The divine ape leaped high into the air, its fangs like knives, and its giant club pierced through the air.

thump~

The stick slammed down on Zhongli, producing a dull thud like a heavy object striking a rock. The immense force stirred up a storm, sweeping over boulders and forests, but Zhongli remained unmoved.

This attack was extremely powerful; if it hit any other demon god, it would either kill them or leave them severely injured. However, the Rock King controlled the power of rock and had a deep understanding of this power, making him terrifyingly strong in both offense and defense.

Otherwise, the name Morax would not have been able to awe the gods.

Tweet! ! !

As the divine ape's attack landed, the fire phoenix let out a fierce cry, and a raging inferno swept over.

Immediately afterwards, the black Qilin spewed black flames, seemingly with the power to scorch the heavens and boil the seas.

The four demon gods were over a hundred feet tall, and their every move could shake the heavens and the earth.

Moreover, they are extremely powerful.

How many weaklings have managed to persist until now, daring to come despite hearing the name of Morax?

"Zhongli, I'm here to help you!"

A sandstorm swept by, transforming into the shape of the final resting place.

Amidst the sea of ​​fire, Zhongli raised an eyebrow slightly, remaining silent, but his divine power in his hands intensified.