Chapter 48: Are You Worthy?
Murderous!
A monstrous wave of killing intent enveloped the entire battlefield. The laughter that once echoed had gradually faded, and the countenances of the formidable figures from all sides began to fluctuate. An eerie sense of foreboding crept into their hearts.
"According to... according to the suzerain's decree?"
Su Tiange?
Hasn't Su Tiange already ascended?
Are they trying to deceive them?
But in this moment, ripples appeared in the void. As the ripples manifested, hidden Tao of divine brilliance bloomed. Threads of divine brilliance and devilish energy interwove and converged, shaping into auspicious beasts and fierce birds, adorned with golden lotuses, all emerging like ethereal entities.
In an instant, an infinite vision unfolded.
Unnoticed, Su Tiange, sitting on the Supreme Demon Throne, with an indifferent countenance and eyes as cold as a supreme god, had appeared above the battlefield.
Stupefied!
Everyone was left dumbfounded!
The mighty individuals from all sides were rendered numb, their faces drained of color as cold sweat enveloped them. Uncontrollable tremors shook their bodies.
No ascension!
Su Tiange hadn't ascended!
How could he not have ascended?
How can he remain in the lower realm after being promoted to a true god?
Conspiracy! This is a complete conspiracy!
"Su... Su Tiange!"
After an unknown amount of time, a trembling voice emerged from the crowd, awakening all the petrified powerhouses as if they had just emerged from a dream.
"I realize my mistake and implore Sect Master Su to let us live. Our sects are willing to swear allegiance to Sect Master Su and submit to the Heavenly Demon Sect."
"I realize my mistake and implore Sect Master Su to let us live. Our sects are willing to swear allegiance to Sect Master Su and submit to the Heavenly Demon Sect."
"I realize my mistake and implore Sect Master Su to let us live. Our sects are willing to swear allegiance to Sect Master Su and submit to the Heavenly Demon Sect."
First, Hua Tianji knelt down and spoke in a trembling voice like a bereaved child. Then, all the strong men who invaded the Heavenly Demon Sect knelt down. At a glance, countless formidable individuals had already knelt down in the void, creating a spectacular scene.
Beg for mercy!
Surrender!
These were the only thoughts left for everyone.
As for resistance?
Hehe, no one dared; truly, no one dared. Everyone below the true god was considered an ant. Resistance? It didn't work at all. Faced with Su Tiange, they couldn't even think of running away, let alone resisting. They only dared to beg for mercy.
"This seat said, no one should make a fuss before I die; you guys are too hasty."
"It doesn't matter if I ascend; after all, I'm not dead."
"Who gave you the courage to invade this orthodoxy?"
"Huh? Answer this seat!"
From a god's perspective, Su Tiange's voice carried no discernible emotion, neither hurried nor loud as if conversing with a friend. However, to the powerful figures from all sides, it resonated louder than thunder, drowning amidst the persistent war drums.
Who granted you the courage to challenge me?
In an instant, the minds of all the formidable individuals buzzed, and many collapsed to the ground, frightened by the overwhelming power.
"I... I acknowledge my mistake and will never dare again," Hua Tianji said, trembling.
At this moment, the Sect Master of Tianhua Immortal Sect, once proud and confident in claiming the future as theirs, now appeared panicked, trembling like a small animal.
Of course, he wasn't alone; the rest of the powerhouses weren't faring much better.
Summing it up in one sentence:
We thought we could.
Sorry, we really can't.
"I will grant you an opportunity to return and purge your own lineages and blood relatives with the might of my Heavenly Demon Saint Sect. I will only offer this chance once."
"Wait until you've completed the task. Can it be done?"
Su Tiange's voice, calm and devoid of any imposing manner or threat, was not loud. Yet, it instilled fear and palpitations in everyone present, causing them to subconsciously hold their breath.
What is the pinnacle of villainy?
Extermination and massacre?
No!
The scope is narrow!
The pinnacle is that I remain inert, letting my enemies unwittingly dismantle their own doors and eventually drive themselves to self-destruction.
Unbelievable?
This actually occurred!
"I... I will comply."
"I am willing to adhere to Sect Master Su's decree."
"I am willing to adhere to Sect Master Su's decree."
All the powerful figures and giants from various factions spoke with trepidation, their faces ashen.
Refuse?
They dare not.
Everyone knows all too well that often, death is the only true liberation, and not dying is more despairing.
"A group of ants dares to provoke me. Are you even worthy?"
"Get out! Hurry, if you don't see results within a day, your efforts are in vain."
Su Tiange declared indifferently.
You too?
Absurd!
Merely one day; if they fail, they won't even qualify to execute their own family.