Chapter 1376: The Sages Arrive, The Battle Is About To Begin
“Palace Lord Tianhong, Mountain Lord Xuanyuan,” Emperor Jing Run began calmly while staring at the two men. “I wasn’t expecting you two. Why have you come to Chu in force instead of guarding your Clear Sky Palace and Human Sovereign Mountain?”
“You know very well why.”
Palace Lord Tianhong—the man who looked like a heavenly god—was named Haotian Hong. Looking down on Emperor Jing Run from above, he commanded, “Surrender the Earthly Sovereign Bell!”
“So, you’ve come for the Earthly Sovereign Bell!” Emperor Jing Run said slowly as if in realization or ridicule.
“Emperor Jing Run, the Earthly Sovereign Bell is the Earthly Sovereign’s ultimate artifact and the sacred object of humanity. How dare you try to devour and destroy it for your own selfish purposes?”
Mountain Lord Xuanyuan spoke next. His name was Xuanyuan Wang. “You can still turn back. Surrender the Earthly Sovereign Bell now.”
“No no no, your accusation is flawed, Mountain Lord Xuanyuan. I am not doing this for myself. I am doing this for the people of Chu and the peace of the realm.”
Emperor Jing Run declared, “Chu stands on a precarious balance right now. If the situation is not fixed in time, people will die, the realm will fall, and the world will plunge into chaos.”
“The Earthly Sovereign Bell is the sacred object of our race. The Earthly Sovereign in particular has overcome many obstacles and slain countless monsters to safeguard humanity. He is also the one who has founded the prosperous era of humanity. I can never forget his achievements even if I try to.”
“The Earthly Sovereign is also famous for his benevolence. If he is still alive, he would never allow a bleak future where countless human lives are lost or suffering to come true. I am merely doing what the Earthly Sovereign would have done had he been in my position. Controversial my decision may be to others, I am sure the Earthly Sovereign would not blame me for it.”
“The sophistry! The sheer lack of shame!”
Haotian Hong was enraged. As if reflecting his emotions, the Clear Sky Mirror’s bright gold light burned until it resembled an inferno that engulfed the entire sky. “You are the one who plunged Chu into this mess! Your lack of virtue is why your people are suffering! Not only do you not reflect on your mistakes or repent your sins, you dare to steal your people’s fortune to make up for your mistakes and satisfy your personal desires!?! How foolish! How utterly shameless!”