Chapter 458 (1/2)

Chapter 458: Resistance and Surrender

Translator: Yukidaruma Translations Editor: Yukidaruma TranslationsAs the three people in the air were recognized in succession, gasp after gasp could be heard from the crowd.

The abilities and reputations of the Darkness Demon Lord, one-eyed old man, and The School of Sword Arts’ Supreme Chief were truly far too astonishing.

In particular, the Supreme Chief from The School of Sword Arts was a leading character in the Empire’s sword arts domain. It was said that amongst those under the Divine level, there was no one who could surpass him in terms of sword arts.

Simultaneously, Ye Huang and the Illumination Society’s Chief, who had been knocked unconscious earlier, were now awake. They were, after all, second transition level 29 experts who were masters of body regeneration and had powerful vitality.

Although they had taken a toll in their battle prowess, it was no problem for them to regain consciousness.

The two of them looked at the scene in the air with grim countenances. This situation was too unfavorable for them. Although they did not know what the trio wanted to do, just thinking of how they had set up traps like that made it clear they were up to no good.

Furthermore, both Ye Huang and Illumination Society’s Chief had taken a huge toll in their battle prowess after fighting with Fang Xingjian. This made them feel even more insecure.

The one-eyed old man looked at the many factions and sent information currents sweeping out through his martial will. Then his voice rang out in everyone’s brain directly.

He said, “We’re subordinates of the First Prince. We’re not only here today to subdue Fang Xingjian but also the many factions of the Great Western Region.

“Today, all of you only have a single option, which is to submit to the First Prince and serve the Empire.

“Those who are unwilling can only die.”

Hearing what the one-eyed old man said, everyone’s countenances changed. The countenances of Ye Huang and Illumination Society’s Chief turned increasingly bad as well.

Even in their best condition, it would be impossible for them to win against a Demigod like the Supreme Chief, let alone now that they were suffering from serious injuries.

The people from the other factions seemed to have lost all hope too. With The School of Sword Arts’ Supreme Chief taking the lead, along with an ex-Governor and the Darkness Demon Lord… Moreover, not forgetting that they were backed by the First Prince who would attain Divine level anytime soon… Who would dare to act presumptuously?

Where the members of the Black Wings stood, the Black Wings Demon was at the front, watching with great interest the way everyone’s expressions were changing.

From the beginning to the end, everything was within the First Prince’s plan. As someone who knew of the entire plan, when he looked at this scene, he had a feeling of exhilaration as one of the people plotting behind the scenes.

Conforming to the general trends of events, supporting the strongest, and becoming a part of the strongest faction… These were the things which he had always enjoyed doing the most.

Therefore, at this moment, he was the first to stand out and say, “It’s god’s will for the First Prince to be the future ruler of the world with an unprecedentedly great splendor. We, the Black Wings, are of course, all willing to come under the First Prince’s rule.”

Although everyone had expected this to happen when they saw the Darkness Demon Lord appear in the air, everyone’s countenances turned increasingly grim when they personally witnessed that the Black Wings had truly become subordinates of the First Prince.

Soon after, five to six small factions consecutively swore their allegiance to the First Prince, and the situation seemed to become increasingly disadvantageous.

Ye Huang let out a cold snort and spoke while looking in the Black Wings Demon’s direction, “Lackeys, the First Prince exhausted all his resources to build up military power and levied exorbitant taxes. If you join them, you won’t have a good ending. In the end, all of you will just become cannon fodder.

“Furthermore, by joining the Empire, all your Killing technique secret manuals will be taken, and all of your disciples and Elders will be split up to various departments. It will just be a matter of time before your sect dies out. Are you guys really so willing to see the legacies of your sects to end in your hands?”

The Illumination Society’s Chief also said, “Isn’t today’s situation clear to you? The First Prince continuously created disagreements between us and Fang Xingjian, watching from the distance while we exhaust ourselves. Despite this, you guys are still going to join him?”

The Black Wings Demon smiled and said, “To think that you guys have been out in the world for so many years! Don’t you think that what you’re saying is very childish? Today, everyone who doesn’t swear his allegiance to the First Prince will have to die.

“Ye Huang, Illumination Society’s Chief, do the two of you want to drag down your sects and perish together?”

Ye Huang and the Illumination Society’s Chief both fell silent. The greatest problem right now was the difference between their powers, along with the terror of being caught between life and death.

However, a short moment later, Ye Huang stood up and laughed. “Eternal night shall descend upon the mortal world. Everything in the world will eventually wither away and die in darkness.

“We, the Eternal Night Society, have never been afraid of death.”

As Ye Huang spoke, black aura exuded from his entire body. Compared to how the Illumination Society’s Chief had detonated his specialty seeds and activated his secret arts, Ye Huang had only suffered serious physical injuries and lost all of his Divine Weapons. After regaining consciousness, he still had about 50% of his battle prowess.

Ye Huang’s entire body was encompassed by black aura. It avoided being perceived by all senses, as if his physical body had entered an alternate dimension. With a dash, he charged head-on toward The School of Sword Arts’ Supreme Chief, who was up in the air.

Under everyone’s gazes, Ye Huang suddenly disappeared. Accompanied by a hint of sword light, he then reappeared before the Supreme Chief.