Chapter 509

Chapter 509: Submit or Die

Yun Ye ignored the gazes of the crowd and gathered enough energy to form a chair and sit down, his eyes sweeping over the nine Mystic Realm figures present.

Five of them were indeed part of the ruling Dao?

This was not Dongwang City; this was the inner circle of Tomorrow Society. Knowing they were guilty, if they were seduced by Su Xinsan and others, there was only death waiting for them.

"I am the king of the New Heavenly Nation, Shui Changdong. You can call me the Water King, or the New Master. As for why I invade Tree City…"

"Everyone, as a king who arrives in an uncivilized land, I must naturally reclaim territory. I wonder if any of you have heard this saying: ‘All under heaven is the king’s land.’

‘All along the borders of the land belong to the king’s ministers.’"

Flames danced at Yun Ye’s fingertips. "I offer you two choices: submit or die."

Submit or die!

The faces of the nine higher-ups turned grim.

They clearly understood that this young man was not joking.

This young man’s power was beyond doubt, and the fact that no one among them had escaped so far proved the overwhelming power gap.

In mere seconds, they had tried various methods, but to little effect.

Mystic Realm being controlled represented that not only their physical bodies in the material world but even their self-Mystic Heaven had been breached. Such things could not be done without crushing-level power.

After many failed attempts, they realized that this was an opponent they could not defeat. Even if the young man before them hardly revealed any aura, the facts would not change.

However, were they really willing to hand over hundreds of years of their legacy and submit at this man’s feet?

Unwilling!

No one wanted to!

"What is this New Heavenly Nation? When did it appear!"

"The monarch voluntarily ventures into enemy territory; how confident could he be?"

The nine were lost in countless thoughts.

After the fall of Tomorrow Nation, they faced this insurmountable calamity. Why would a nation’s leader take action personally?

They could not understand.

To some extent, information between cultivators was crucial. Even the strongest strength could falter when encountering a counteracting ability.

A nation’s leader had many subordinates at their disposal; why not investigate all this information rather than forcefully acting right at the start?

Such actions would be unthinkable even for a general!

Why did they have to encounter this powerful monarch, who was strong to the point of impossibility, crushing all of Tomorrow Society’s current achievements?

"Ahhhh!"

"Stop, stop; I am willing to submit!!!"

In a moment of hesitation, five figures suddenly screamed in horror. Their bodies ignited spontaneously, and a massive surge of energy erupted. Within seconds, they turned to ashes.

Their Mystic Heaven was quietly swallowed by the Heavenly Dry Universe.

The Spiritual Law of devouring cultivation levels exists, but a universal force like the Heavenly Dry Universe is rare.

After consuming the five self-Mystic Heavens, Yun Ye only had a small meal, and his cultivation level increased slightly, but the change was hardly noticeable.

Looking at the remaining four higher-ups, they felt a deep sense of heartache as they watched their comrades die tragically. They felt both rage and fear. The elder in white shouted angrily, "We have not yet given our answer; why attack us? There’s no promise at all? If you think this can intimidate us, you are mistaken! I, Ao Laoshang, am not afraid of death; come and kill me if you can!"

"Ao Laoshang, calm down."

"Yes, Ao Laoshang, think of others as well. The situation in Tree City is already dire; do you truly want to face complete failure?!"

"As long as there’s hope, we should strive for it. We cannot allow the Tomorrow Dao to bury us."

The three around him spoke up to stop him. The current situation was indeed stronger than any individual will.

"I have endured for so many years and done everything that needed to be done; there’s no need for me to back down now! Continue as you wish; let my head be placed on the city wall to end this swiftly!"

Ao Laoshang burned with power, forcing himself to look up, and coldly spoke to Yun Ye, "If you want me to submit, then come! Only death can make me stop resisting!"

The other three trembled and couldn’t help but smile bitterly; it was just like Ao Laoshang to reach his limit.

Things were heading toward an irretrievable point, and the hesitation in their eyes had to disperse. They burned with power and said, "It seems we are not destined to witness the new world. Indeed, the path of tomorrow should not have any cowards."

The four expressed their will and met death without regret.

Yun Ye stared at the four.

He knew the reason behind their decision was the slim hope they held; there was no need for them to live on without purpose. Apart from Ao Laoshang, the other three wanted to negotiate to preserve Tree City.

If they directly refused, Tree City would collapse without top combat power, and the story of Tomorrow Society would end here. This outcome was far beyond what they could bear; even if they lived in hiding, they wanted to preserve their last inheritance.

But Ao Laoshang was too resolute for that. They had no way out unless they cleared the line and offered Ao Laoshang’s head to this new master.

Otherwise…

According to the usual methods of the ruling Dao, all four would be exterminated or turned into slaves, never able to rise again.

They naturally did not want to do this; enduring humiliation and bearing burdens was already too difficult.

In the silent stillness, a flicker of comfort passed through Ao Laoshang’s mind, but it was quickly replaced by a fear of death as deep as an abyss.

At some point, the black-haired youth had placed his hand on his shoulder. At that moment, Ao Laoshang could feel a terrifying energy. It was as if the great sun had risen, and the world had been created anew. This level of despair completely awakened the fear deep within him, almost causing his spirit to shatter.

Then, the black-haired youth spoke, his tone calm: "Indeed, I appreciate your will. Perhaps I did not explain it well. I come to talk with you because the Tomorrow Dao shares my philosophy and has done me a favor. So even though my strength completely surpasses yours, I still give you a choice…"

Did he hear that correctly?

This man appreciates the Tomorrow Dao, and the Tomorrow Dao has done him a favor?

Ao Laoshang’s nearly breaking spirit was awakened. He revealed a clear expression and began to breathe heavily—not with his body, but with his soul.

It was terrifying; this was an unprecedented feeling of fear, not swayed by personal will, but pure status suppression!

The man before him was akin to a world—what an imposing existence! Just a brief touch nearly obliterated him!

The other three did not experience this level of despair but were also startled by Yun Ye’s sudden presence. It was too unexpected; they had completely missed it.

Moreover, this man actually said he acknowledged the Tomorrow Dao?

When did the Tomorrow Dao influence cultivators at such a level?

All four were shaken.

"From the moment I entered, I sensed the unbearable stench. How could anything good come from these five insects?"

"I allow their deaths; letting them turn to dust is already our mercy."

"At the same time, I also allow you to submit and become the creators of the New Heaven. This is no joke; the world awaits my arrival."

Yun Ye extended his right hand and closed his fist.