Chapter 511

Chapter 511: Mu Lin Is More Important Than a Billion Humans!

“?!!”

“Bastards, have you lost your minds?”

“How could you go this far for mere Mu Lin!”

“Tianwu, do you realize the consequences… This world will become a demon nest! Nine out of ten human homes will lie empty! Our race’s dominance will crumble!”

“Thunderbolt, do you truly care nothing for a billion human lives?”

The Human True Lords’ sudden all-out assault—abandoning their usual vigilance against outer realm threats—caught the Masters of the Forbidden Zones completely off guard.

They’d expected the Human True Lords to swallow their pride for the greater good. But from the first moment, events defied their predictions. This reversal overwhelmed them, for despite the terror of the forbidden zones, humanity still ruled this world.

The human race’s control over the richest lands proved their collective strength surpassed the Dark Forbidden Zones. Otherwise, the forbidden zones’ masters themselves would’ve been the world’s rulers.

Previously, humanity held back due to threats from demons and monsters, particularly the Dragon Palace water tribe. But now Tianwu and the others had cast aside all restraint, unleashing force the forbidden zones couldn’t withstand.

Desperate, these terrifying Masters of the Forbidden Zones tried reasoning: “If you stop guarding the world, catastrophe will follow!” But their pleas fell on deaf ears.

“I told you—none of that matters,” came the cold reply. “Touch our Mu Lin, and you die.”

Thunderbolt True Lord roared with laughter. “Let nine homes empty! Let our lands burn! Even if humanity perishes, we’ll drag you all to hell for harming Mu Lin!”

Boom… ROAR!

As thunder drowned his words, lightning veiled the great sun, battering the Dark Forbidden Zones’ masters like celestial artillery. Another True Lord’s voice shook the continents:

“All humans hear this! For Mu Lin’s sake, arm yourselves and march on the West Desert! Eradicate the Dark Forbidden Zones! Those who disobey will be stripped of human status—branded oath-breaking traitors, denied all True Lords’ protection! This is our united decree!”

“?!!”

“How?!”

“Madness! Sheer madness!”

“Father! What do we do?!”

“What choice remains? Rally the warriors! To the West Desert! Without True Lords’ favor, we’d be less than beasts!”

The Human True Lords’ ruthless ultimatum shocked both forbidden zone rulers and humans alike.

Established powerful clans already mobilizing troops cheered, their morale exploding. But the hesitant clans panicked. They could ignore Mu Lin’s plight, but not the combined will of every True Lord.

Though the True Lords usually hovered in the outer realm like distant guardian spirits, this didn’t mean they lacked power. When united, they could topple dynasties with a word—let alone erase a clan’s name from history.

Always remember one thing: in this world where power resides within individuals, it was the human race that needed True Lords, not the True Lords needing humanity.

Of course, previous Human True Lords had rarely reached consensus either.

…

The True Lords’ declarations threw the human realm into chaos. Ultimately, none dared disobey their will. People took up arms and marched toward the West Wilderness.

Yet countless powerful clans regretted their choices even as they advanced.

"Damnation! We backed the wrong side!"

"How could Mu Lin hold such weight in the True Lords’ regard?"

"This war’s outcome matters not – His Excellency Mu Lin will survive. By abstaining, we’ve earned his lasting enmity."

"Fifth Elder, go apologize to Mu Lin in Southeast Province. The rest – mobilize every family resource. Our survival hangs in the balance!"

…

Chaos and regret swept through humanity as countless warriors converged on the West Wilderness.

Masters of the Forbidden Zones and their Sons shared this remorse.

All their initial arrogance from emerging from the forbidden zones had vanished, replaced by bitter frustration and despair.

"Madness! You’ve all lost your minds!"

"Why this outcome?"

"We shouldn’t have heeded the otherworldly evil gods’ whispers…"

"One man! Mu Lin’s but one man against billions! How does he outweigh entire nations?"

"Wake from this delusion!"

The forbidden zone leaders couldn’t comprehend why True Lords valued Mu Lin above millions. Had they asked, the True Lords would’ve confirmed: "Correct. Billions matter less than Mu Lin."

True Lords carried heavy divinity. Though acknowledging human origins, they prioritized humanity’s grand design.

This mindset let them watch North Wilderness humans battle demons without intervening.

Their reasoning? Assisting would drain power needed to counter alien deities. A True Lord’s death risked humanity’s enslavement.

Their survival meant hope even if Xuanling world fell.

Thus they covertly shaped North Wilderness into training grounds – preparing humanity against evil gods’ eventual invasion.

Millions dying meant nothing but numbers to them.

Knowing this, Forbidden Zone Masters moved against Mu Lin.

They never anticipated Mu Lin’s crucial importance to True Lords.

To True Lords, sacrificing Mu Lin to save billions seemed possible… but doomed humanity to stagnation and eventual extinction when foreign gods attacked.

Preserving Mu Lin meant hope – even heavy losses couldn’t erase humanity’s transcendence potential. Should Xuanling fall, True Lords could flee with Mu Lin and human remnants.

His planet transformation devices enabled rebuilding anywhere.

"Mu Lin holds our future!"

Thus True Lords naturally chose protection.

While True Lords celebrated their wisdom, forbidden zone dwellers and Xuanling’s other races felt the sky crashing down.