962: Zhang Wei pressures 011, the two sides confront each other.

Luo Xiu's violent and peerless pressure, which was almost tangible, was like a mountain-toppling and sea-overturning tsunami, instantly enveloping the entire field with an unstoppable force.

In an instant, the world changed color, and wild winds rose from all directions.

This pressure was like an invisible yet incredibly massive palm, precisely focusing on and firmly enveloping Baili Ziyuan.

In that moment, the surrounding space emitted an overwhelmed buzzing sound, sharp and muffled, as if the air was struggling and wailing in pain.

It was not just the oppression of energy; it also contained this Devil King's sky-high rage and chilling Killing Intent.

This rage was like a blazing fire, enough to incinerate everything; this Killing Intent was like an incredibly sharp blade, capable of easily slicing through a person's Soul.

"Looking at you, you should be about the same as that trash 015; dying will save me the eyesore!"

Luo Xiu's voice was low like rolling thunder, rumbling out from his broad chest; every word was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's mind with powerful force.

Everyone felt a roar in their heads, as if countless heavy hammers were constantly striking their hearts, and their heartbeats couldn't help but quicken.

Luo Xiu's heterochromatic eyes, one gold and one dark, were like two stars shining with an eerie light, emitting a chilling aura as they locked onto Baili Ziyuan.

Around his body, the dark gold God-Demon Flame rose again, the flames leaping and rolling, emitting a scorching light and a "crackling" sound.

Although not as fierce and blazing as in his prime, the essence of that power, which seemed to originate from a high rank, still made the vast majority of people present feel suffocated.

The power of a half-step fourth stage was displayed to the fullest at this moment!

The people of the Human Race only felt that breathing had become exceptionally difficult, as if a huge stone was pressing on their chests, requiring great effort for every breath.

It turned out that Luo Xiu had noticed earlier that Baili Ziyuan had actually chosen to stand on the side of the Great Xia Human Race.

In the previous incredibly intense battle, he had seen with his own eyes Baili Ziyuan's various actions, which might even have indirectly made him an enemy of Li Wuji.

Thinking of this, the rage in Luo Xiu's heart grew even more vigorous, and the pressure became even more violent.

The terrifying pressure was like an invisible shackle, causing the space around Baili Ziyuan to distort slightly.

Where the space distorted, black cracks were faintly visible, as if they would swallow him at any moment.

The ground beneath his feet was even more overwhelmed, making a "cracking" sound as it instantly shattered, with cracks spreading out like sinister snakes.

However, facing this oppression that was enough to shatter the courage of an ordinary third-stage expert, Baili Ziyuan's body only sank slightly. His feet were like a green pine rooted in the earth, firmly nailed to the ground, and then he forcibly straightened his back.

His spine was like a towering mountain, resilient and unyielding.

His face was slightly pale due to the immense pressure he was enduring, but his gray-white eyes were exceptionally calm, like a deep lake without the slightest ripple, even carrying a hint of determination.

Baili Ziyuan slowly raised his head, his movements steady and firm, meeting Luo Xiu's oppressive gaze. His voice was clear and stable, without any hint of fear.

"Luo Xiu, I, Baili Ziyuan, have always been a person of Great Xia. From the moment I was born, I have had the blood of Great Xia flowing through me, engraved with the mark of Great Xia, and I have never committed betrayal."

He admitted it frankly, looking directly at Luo Xiu without any evasion, his eyes revealing determination and confidence.

"However, the Sequence Number was bestowed by Your Excellency Li Wuji, intended to screen the strong, not to create slaves.

If I become stronger, he can also benefit; I will repay the debt of saving my life in the future!

Furthermore, Your Excellency Li Wuji did not force me to do anything, nor did he turn me into a tool to be driven by others.

Therefore, I can pursue my own heart and seek my own freedom!

My resolve has never changed; protecting the Great Xia Human Race is the foundation of my existence."

His words were neither humble nor arrogant, each word powerful and resonant, clarifying both the origin and essence of the Sequence Number—not absolute slavery—and making clear his position and the reasons for his choice.

This was not begging for mercy, but a statement, a declaration, his adherence to and defense of his own beliefs.

"Choosing Great Xia is not abandoning the Dao of the strong, but adhering to the Dao in my heart!

In my heart, the Dao of the strong is not about using any means for personal power and interest, but about protecting the justice and kindness in one's heart, and protecting one's home and clansmen.

In all of this, I have a clear conscience, and I have no need to repent to anyone!"

"What a 'clear conscience'!"

Luo Xiu laughed out of extreme anger, his laughter filled with mockery and Killing Intent. The Killing Intent grew even stronger, as if to completely swallow Baili Ziyuan.

"What a 'Dao in the heart'!

Whether it is strength or life, everything you have was given by the Master!

You enjoy the Master's grace and the future the Master has given you, yet now you betray the Master. Betrayal is betrayal!

Even if you are silver-tongued, it won't change your fate today!

Since you are unwilling to serve the Master, then this King will now extract your Soul and refine your spirit, and see if your strange methods can help you escape!"

Boom!

Luo Xiu took a step forward, and the ground beneath his feet instantly collapsed, turning into countless flying stone fragments.

The God-Demon Flame erupted, the flames like a ferocious beast, carrying scorching high temperatures and powerful force as they swept toward Baili Ziyuan.

"Luo Xiu! Stop!"

Almost at the same time, Bai Yuan, Azure King, Phoenix King, and Human Alliance experts like Constantine, who had barely recovered, all shouted in anger.

Their voices were as loud as a great bell, and their figures moved instantly, boldly blocking the area around Baili Ziyuan.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

One after another, powerful auras soared into the sky, like surging tides, carrying majestic power.

Although their individual strength might not be equal to Luo Xiu's, at this moment, they united to form a resilient and majestic collective force, forcefully withstanding the impact of Luo Xiu's violent pressure.

Where the energies collided, a muffled thunderous roar sounded, and the Void Realm trembled, as if the entire world was teetering under the impact of this force.

Bai Yuan held a longsword that flickered with cold light, his Killing Intent and Evil Qi soaring to the skies.

"Luo Xiu! Ziyuan is our Great Xia's Dragon Lord and a pillar of our Human Race!

He has performed illustrious military service for the Great Xia Human Race and is the pride of our Human Race.

His choice is our choice! If you want to touch him, you'll have to go through us first!"

The Azure King was surrounded by green light, which was like flowing emerald, emitting a dense aura of life.

The Demon Refining Pot in his hand breathed out life force, continuously healing the injuries of everyone around him.

"Luo Xiu, do not go too far! Do you really think our Human Race is without anyone?

We of the Human Race have gone through countless hardships and obstacles, but we have never yielded. Today, we will certainly not allow you to act willfully!"

A Fire Phoenix phantom appeared behind the Phoenix King, its wings brilliant and dazzling, with flames leaping.

A hint of anger and unyieldingness revealed in her eyes.

"If it's war, then so be it!! We will never back down!"