Chapter 6756 Coercion

After Long Chen’s shout, the twisting space in the distance gradually settled.

Youlan and the others were stunned. One shout from Long Chen was enough to make the other side stop?

However, even after a few breaths, the other side did not show themselves.

Long Chen casually said, “Is there really anything left to consider? The Rock Crystal race is already crippled. Their destruction is only a matter of time.

“Your Golden Horn race has also lost your divine sons. Your inheritance has been severed in this generation. Even with a Heavenly Sovereign Dao Weapon, how long do you think you can last?

“When the Fullmoon race’s divine sons become Divine Sovereigns, your Golden Horn race would be the first to be destroyed.

“I know someone has been manipulating things from the shadows. The fact that they still haven’t appeared proves one thing—you are nothing more than pawns for them to use.

“Pawns must have value to be protected. This time, you suffered a devastating blow and still failed to destroy the Fullmoon race. You’ve already lost that value. You are nothing more than a sacrificial pawn now.

“The future of the Golden Horn race will be decided right here and now—by you.”

Long Chen’s voice rang throughout the battlefield.

Hearing this, the remaining members of the Rock Crystal race fell into despair.

They truly had no hope left. The moment news spread that their patriarch was dead and the Ice Flame Demon Spear had been seized, their old enemies would pounce on them like hyenas.

The Golden Horn race was in a similar predicament. But at least, their patriarch was still alive, and they had their Heavenly Sovereign Dao Weapon. That was their final lifeline.

This battle should have been effortless. With two races joining forces, crushing the Fullmoon race should have been easy.

However, Long Chen’s appearance had overturned that certainty.

Long Chen’s analysis shook them deeply. The battle was already over. And even if the Golden Horn race’s patriarch wanted to keep fighting, there was no chance for them to turn the tables.

Even two against one, they had been unable to beat the Fullmoon race. So, one against one was no longer worth discussing.

Although Long Chen looked as if he had expended all his energy in this battle, his calm appearance still made them nervous.

In theory, someone who had lost the ability to continue fighting would show at least a hint of tension or pretense. But Long Chen did not seem the slightest bit nervous.

Long Chen stood there calmly.

The space around him still twisted faintly, and the world itself seemed to be groaning. Cracks left by his earlier attacks had yet to heal.

Even though Long Chen’s aura was weak, he still gave off a sense of being the master of the world.

A large, elderly figure carrying a strange wheel-shaped weapon slowly stepped forward. He was the Golden Horn race’s patriarch, Jin Ming. His expression was extremely dark, and he seemed uneasy.

Another white-haired elder appeared not far away. He was Li Wangshu, patriarch of the Fullmoon race.

Seeing him, the Fullmoon race’s experts cheered.

Li Wangshu appeared calm on the surface, but he was actually shocked inside. Whether among patriarchs or the younger generation, the enemy had greatly outnumbered them. Yan Wuxin alone had posed a genuine threat to Li Wangshu.

Moments earlier, he had barely managed to hold off two patriarchs alone. And at the critical juncture, Long Chen had somehow drawn one of them away.

Li Wangshu had been certain the Fullmoon race would lose this battle. Yet, a single young man had overturned everything.

“I, Li Wangshu of the Fullmoon race, thank you for your aid. Although I do not know how such a debt could ever be repaid, my Fullmoon race will exhaust every means to do so.”

Even as the patriarch, Li Wangshu bowed respectfully to Long Chen.

This kind of favor was too much. Even if Long Chen demanded that he kneel, Li Wangshu would not refuse.

“Senior is too courteous. Xu Changchuan is a good brother of mine, so this is simply my duty,” Long Chen replied, cupping his fists toward Li Wangshu.

Their exchanges left Jin Ming rather awkward.

He thickened his face and said, “My Golden Horn race acted foolishly after being deceived by the Rock Crystal race. I am glad that the Fullmoon race did not suffer many losses as a result. For the sake of our past friendship, I ask the Fullmoon race to forgive us.”

Jin Ming paused, then continued heavily, “If you feel like this isn’t something that can be settled so easily, I am willing to offer my life as an apology. I only ask that you spare my people.”

“Patriarch!”

The Golden Horn race’s experts cried out in alarm and rushed forward.

“Get back!” Jin Ming roared, blocking them.

Turning to Long Chen, he said, “I have never seen someone like you before. I am sure you will definitely become an unmatched existence in the future. My Golden Horn race fully accepts our defeat.”

Then, he turned to Li Wangshu.

“Brother Wangshu. Although we are rivals, I have always admired your character. If you are willing, I ask that you accept the Golden Horn race as subordinates. Only... don’t let them be abused by other races. This is my atonement to you.”

All of a sudden, a dagger appeared in Jin Ming’s hand. Its cold light flashed as he swung it at his own neck.

Startled cries rang out from all sides.

Jin Ming was surprisingly ruthless, offering up his head just like that.

Li Wangshu was also shocked and could not stop him in time.

Just then, sparks flew.

Blood-colored petals blossomed in front of the dagger, halting it mid-air.

“We can discuss what will happen to the Golden Horn race in a bit,” said Long Chen.

Looking over the Rock Crystal race’s experts coldly, he shouted, “I’ll count to three! If you’re still here by then, you won’t ever leave alive. One—”

Instantly, the Rock Crystal race fled for their lives, disappearing without a trace. There was no need for Long Chen to even count to two.

On the other hand, the Golden Horn race’s experts approached Long Chen and the others. Even though Jin Ming had scolded them, they refused to leave.

If death awaited them, they would face it alongside their patriarch.

Seeing this, the Fullmoon race’s experts felt a trace of respect rise in their hearts.

“Jin Ming,” Li Wangshu said at last, his voice heavy, “our races were once brothers. Why did you join forces with the Rock Crystal race against us?”

However, Jin Ming gritted his teeth and refused to respond.

“I’ll explain,” an elder of the Golden Horn race said grimly. “We were coerced. If we refused to attack the Fullmoon race, our Golden Horn race would have been annihilated.”

“What?”

Li Wangshu was shocked by this. The Fullmoon race experts stared at this elder with a mix of disbelief and suspicion.

Xu Changchuan and the others exchanged looks. An existence as powerful as the Golden Horn race had actually been threatened with complete annihilation? By who?

“Who did this?” Li Wangshu demanded. “Why didn’t you tell us earlier? We could have stood together!”

“Brother Wangshu, there’s no need to ask further,” Jin Ming said bitterly. “This was my mistake. If you wish, you may take my head at any time.”

“It was Lord Brahma, correct?” Long Chen spoke calmly.

His statement provoked a clear reaction from Jin Ming.

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