166: Chapter 166 Never Surrender

Overbearing!

Too overbearing...

No one present, whether from the Human Race or the Desolate Beast Clan, was a fool.

The meaning behind the other party's words was already abundantly clear.

Agree and live.

Disagree, and you must die!

At this moment.

Some were fearful.

Some were unwilling.

But.

There were also some... who felt a sense of relief.

The first to break the silence were the three severely injured Old Ancestors of the Human Race within Tianqiong City below.

After exchanging glances, a flicker of complexity flashed in their eyes, but more than that, it was the relief of having survived a disaster.

Surrender?

Of course they had to surrender!

And they must surrender!

Did this even need consideration?

If they didn't surrender.

Even if the other party didn't kill them, they wouldn't be able to escape the clutches of the Desolate Beast Clan!

But if they surrendered.

At least they would have a chance to live... Most importantly.

Looking at the lineup of this army, this so-called "Tianxuan Dynasty" was definitely a super faction from some large world.

Following such a faction was better than being exterminated by the Desolate Beast Clan, right?

At the very least, it could leave a spark of hope for their Human Race in the Qingyu Continent!

Thus—the old man who had previously prepared to self-destruct was the first to kneel.

He knelt so decisively.

So cleanly.

So unhesitatingly...

"The Human Race of the Qingyu Continent respectfully welcomes the arrival of the Tianxuan Dynasty's heavenly troops!"

His voice, though weak, was exceptionally clear as it spread throughout the entire Tianqiong City.

"Many thanks to the Imperial Dynasty for saving our lives! From this day forward, our Human Race of the Qingyu Continent is willing to serve the Tianxuan Dynasty like dogs and horses, with absolutely no disloyalty!"

Behind him.

The other two Human Race Unity Realm Old Ancestors also hurriedly knelt down.

"We are willing to serve the Imperial Dynasty!"

After that.

It was the countless Human Race Cultivators.

As if waking from a dream, they all knelt on the ground in unison, a vast, dark sea of people that stretched as far as the eye could see.

"Respectfully welcome the arrival of the Imperial Dynasty's heavenly troops!"

"We are willing to serve the Imperial Dynasty!"

"We are willing to serve the Imperial Dynasty!"

...

In an instant.

The sound echoed throughout the entire world.

In the sky.

The leading Monster Ancestor, upon seeing this scene, couldn't help but nod slightly.

The Human Race is sensible.

Very good.

This saves him the trouble of taking action.

However—just at this moment, an untimely voice suddenly rang out.

"Hehe..."

The voice carried undisguised mockery.

Everyone looked toward the sound.

They saw Moyuan, a Genius of the Desolate Beast Clan, looking at all the kneeling Human Race members with a look of disdain, his eyes filled with contempt.

"Haha... Human Race... truly a lowly race."

"Just a moment ago you were shouting 'fight to the death', 'the Human Race will not perish', and now what?"

"The enemy just appeared, hasn't even made a move, and you're already kneeling all over the ground."

"Tsk tsk tsk... shameful..."

As he spoke.

He couldn't help but shake his head, the mockery on his face growing even stronger.

"This seat thought you Human Race had some backbone, but it turns out, you are nothing more than this."

"Such a race is worthy of competing with my Desolate Beast Clan for the Qingyu Continent? Simply laughable!"

These words.

Could be said to be dripping with sarcasm.

Those Human Race Cultivators kneeling on the ground, upon hearing this, all had somewhat unnatural expressions.

Some of the younger ones.

Flushed red, wanting to stand up and retort, but they were firmly held down by those beside them.

Because—the guy is speaking the damn truth, what the hell are you retorting for... Just be happy you can save your life. Why waste your breath?

Among them, the ones who felt the most uncomfortable were the three Human Race powerhouses of the Unity Realm.

As powerhouses of the Unity Realm.

And managers of the Human Race of the Qingyu Continent, when had they ever suffered such insults?

Immediately.

The three of them began to argue with Moyuan of the Desolate Beast Clan.

"Moyuan! This is our Human Race's business, what does it have to do with you? Do we need you to meddle?"

"That's right! A mere Desolate Beast, daring to meddle in our Human Race's affairs, simply absurd!"

"Moyuan, if you have the ability, you can choose to resist? Do you dare?"

"That's right Moyuan, if you dare to resist, this old man would respect you as a man, if you don't dare, then shut your mouth for this old man!"

Seeing the three of them acting as if they were proud rather than ashamed.

Moyuan of the Desolate Beast Clan was so angry he laughed, then said with a look of disdain.

"Hmph! Never have I seen such shameless people!"

"Our Desolate Beast Clan stands tall and upright, and will absolutely never bow our heads to anyone or any faction!"

After speaking.

He no longer looked at those kneeling on the ground, but cast his gaze toward the six massive figures in the sky.

To be precise.

He cast his gaze toward the Monster Ancestor at the head.

"Your Excellency."

"This seat admits, your strength is very strong. Six Unity Realm, a million-strong army, indeed enough to sweep across our Qingyu Continent."

"But—"

Moyuan of the Desolate Beast Clan changed the subject.

A flash of unruliness crossed his eyes.

"Wanting our Desolate Beast Clan to surrender, it's not that easy."

"This seat and the entire Desolate Beast Clan, death before surrender!"

At the same time.

The three Desolate Beast Old Ancestors behind him also stood out one after another.

"That's right! We would rather die than surrender!"

"Want us to surrender? Only if you step over our corpses!"

For a time.

In the Desolate Beast army, roars rang out one after another.

"Roar...!"

"Roar...!"

Terrifying beast roars.

In an instant, they shook the entire world...

And in the Void Realm.

That Monster Ancestor of the Imperial Dynasty had been quietly watching this scene.

On his face.

Not a single expression was revealed. But in his eyes, a trace... of oddity flashed!

A moment later.

He shook his head and sighed.

"Sigh... still too young, not knowing how to cherish the opportunity before you!"

In his voice.

There was a trace of pity, and a trace of hard-to-detect memory and relief!

Moyuan, upon hearing the other party's words.

Was stunned at first. Then his face turned from green to white, and finally, it turned the color of a pot bottom.

"Ah... get lost!"

"You, a brat who has only lived for ten thousand years, actually dare to say I am too young? I am old enough to be your grandfather!"

It's no wonder Moyuan of the Desolate Beast Clan was furious.

If the other party's age was truly greater than his, even by a day, saying he was young, he could endure it!

But.

The other party was clearly not as old as him, yet still said he was young, isn't this typical insulting behavior?

Who could endure this?

You must know.

He had lived for nearly twenty thousand years, and the other party?

He could tell at a glance, only ten thousand plus years!

Although the other party's age was smaller than his, their cultivation was higher than his, which made this Desolate Beast Genius feel a bit stung.

But.

This still couldn't cover up the fact that the other party's age was smaller than his! This is a matter of principle. Cannot back down!

"Hehe... truly courageous..."

"This seat will give you one last chance—surrender? Or perish?"

The voice was not loud.

But clearly reached the ears of every Desolate Beast.

In that voice.

There was no threat, no killing intent, only a kind of... matter-of-fact calmness.

As if asking an ant: do you want to live, or do you want to die?

It was this matter-of-fact attitude that directly made Moyuan of the Desolate Beast Clan's face turn even darker.

"Too bullying! Screw your grandfather, my Desolate Beast Clan will never surrender, death before surrender!!"