Chapter 979: Kill and devour
Those words, like a thunderclap, shattered the silence in the room, leaving behind an unsettling tension. How could a mere world dare to challenge a universe? The audacity of their unity was a direct challenge to other powers of the Nine Empyrean Sun Universe, who would surely not idly watch them rise.
Yet, they were trapped in a perilous stalemate. Aligning with the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe's ideology would mean annihilating one of the camps, sparking a cataclysmic world war. The forces on both sides were evenly matched, their destructive potential so immense that a full-scale battle would reduce the world to ashes, with the victor ruling over a desolate wasteland.
Of course, all that would change if the Scarlet King supported one side as his strength as the World King was absolute, but it was clear by all his plans and schemes that was not the path he was searching for.
"What can we do?" Finally, the Collapsing Lightning Emperor could not help but utter those words, and everybody turned to the Scarlet King.
Cain's eyes, devoid of mercy, glinted with a chilling resolve. A hunger and savagery emanated from him, so palpable that it seemed to freeze the very air in the room. "Anyone who dares to question my rule or our ideology, we will not just kill them, but devour them, using their essence to fuel our ascent."
Those words made the Six Chief Councilors and 13 Stars of Doomsday tremble as they saw the image of the Scarlet King change into that of a gargantuan serpentine monster that could swallow entire worlds.
It was evident that the Scarlet King's vision for Aether's unification diverged from his plans for the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe. Those forces in the higher dimension would be left with a choice: align with him or face annihilation. Such ruthlessness was not without merit, but it posed a problem.
"But my King, how can a mere world fight an entire universe?" Prime Minister Minxet's blank eyes showed he did not have the slightest clue about handling the upcoming saga. Luckily for the man, the Scarlet King did not keep him waiting.
"A direct clash will mean our end, but who says we must enforce a direct clash? I have the means to grow without end while hiding our true nature and protecting our people.
We will bide our time, and when the right moment comes, we will show our full might and crush anyone that dares to stand in our path." The brutality and bloodlust in Cain's eyes only grew stronger as red flames emerged, showing his determination to carry on that bloody path.
In reaction to the red flames in the eyes of the Scarlet King, the eyes of the Six Chief Councilors and 13 Stars of Doomsday also burned, washing away fear and doubt and filling them with decisiveness and brutality.
Cain nodded as he saw those emotions in the warriors' eyes. He could not allow hesitation and doubts about his schemes and plans for the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe. Seeing that everything was in order, he allowed his aura to grow calm and continued.