Chapter 1226: 1227: Duel to the Death

Chapter 1226: Chapter 1227: Duel to the Death

The emotion of despair began to engulf the hearts of the surviving members of the three-way allied forces, and as they looked forward, every one of them was filled with pessimism.

There was no other way; the previous tactics of the Huaxia Empire appeared terrifyingly extraordinary in their eyes.

From start to finish, they could only passively endure attacks, helplessly watching as the opposing side devoured their army.

They suffered heavy losses without even once personally engaging with the people of the Huaxia Empire.

Boom!

Suddenly, the troops of the overlord-level powers on the three sides all looked up, gazing ahead, clearly seeing the Void Warship from the Huaxia Empire dashing forward at high speed, advancing toward them.

The speed was astonishingly fast, and the crowd felt a chill, realizing that the Huaxia Empire intended to engage in a direct battle.

The surviving members of Ming Chun Hall’s Human Clan, or the Flowing Gold Clan and Hude Clan, took a deep breath, gradually calming themselves, and their expressions grew serious.

It was not yet time to give up completely; the war was not over.

The Huaxia Empire’s proactive attack even gave them direction instead of confusion, helping them regain their composure.

After all, the surviving individuals were not weak; to reach such a Realm, their Heart Realm couldn’t be too fragile.

The previous bewilderment was indeed due to a series of horrifying and shocking attacks from the Huaxia Empire.

“This is the last chance, seize it.” On the other side, the Right Hall Master also kept an eye on the rapidly approaching Void Warship, and when he saw the open cannon muzzle on the warship being retracted into the ship, he understood, “Their fearful long-range methods can no longer be utilized.”

“Engage in direct combat, Wei Ziliang is in Beixuan Heaven, without him, the opponents have no Entering Dao Realm powerhouses; we still have a chance.” The Flowing Gold Clan Patriarch also calmly analyzed.

“Fight!” The Hude Clan Patriarch also settled his thoughts with an instinct to fight to the death.

They genuinely could not believe that they could not defeat the Huaxia Empire.

Both sides had laid everything on the line; in the upcoming real battle, there was no telling who would win or lose.

On the Huaxia Empire’s side, watching the opponent’s formation being readied for battle, the figure leading the front on the warship couldn’t help but chuckle.

Six figures surrounded Lin Qian’s Heavenly Son Golden Body, discussing among themselves.

“Your Majesty, they didn’t flee; they’re ready to continue fighting.”

“I thought we had already bewildered them, and they would have learned a lesson.”

“This is commendable; at least they have the courage to stand their ground against us.”

“Why say so much? These people are heinous, kill them!”

“You’re always like this. His Majesty hasn’t said anything, yet you always let your blood rush to your head.”

“Hasn’t he always been like this? You should know by now.”

Lin Qian’s face in his Heavenly Son Golden Body also showed a smile as he waved his hand. He reached out, and a streak of light appeared in front of him, grasped in his hand.

It was not just anything; it was a golden crystal, which contained a message within it.

Upon examining it, Lin Qian immediately understood.

“A fine plan; the opponents want to initiate a death match.” After reading the message in the crystal, Lin Qian addressed the six people behind him, “A death match, it’s the simplest form of warfare across the myriad realms, where both sides send out people for a life-or-death battle, swearing an Oath of Heart Demon and setting terms.”

“Their requirement is to conduct a death match. If they win, our Huaxia Empire must retreat from the Shengling Realm and give it to them.” Lin Qian clicked his tongue, holding the crystal in his hand, explaining to the six.

“Why should we agree to that? We could just attack them directly.” A gruff voice resounded, someone shouting loudly.

Next to him, someone raised a slender hand and smacked his head with a hint of annoyance, “What are you thinking? This is actually a good opportunity.”

“Indeed, it’s a chance.” Lin Qian nodded, looking at the Communication Crystal in his hand, relaying the conditions for the challenge and awaiting the opponent’s response.

On the other side, within the opponent’s fleet, the Hude Clan Patriarch looked at the Right Hall Master, “Will they agree?”

“Why wouldn’t they agree? I believe they will not only agree but will also make some excessive demands.” As the Right Hall Master finished speaking, the Communication Crystal in his hand emitted a golden glow, receiving Lin Qian’s message.

After looking at it, the Right Hall Master furrowed his brow, “They have agreed. The condition is that we, the three parties, must surrender to the Huaxia Empire!”

“What audacity!” Upon hearing this, the Hude Clan Patriarch stood up, laughing sarcastically, and glanced at the others.

However, the chief of the Flowing Gold Clan was very excited, “It’s good that they’ve agreed. I didn’t expect the opponents to be so foolish and give us this opportunity!”

Left Hall Master also sneered, looking in the direction of the Huaxia Empire’s warships.

They had actually feared the most after their discussion that the Huaxia Empire’s warships would temporarily retreat or maintain a standoff to avoid battle.

They had noticed that the opponents’ massive metallic Cloud Boats were fast, and they couldn’t catch up.

But they didn’t expect that instead of choosing that method, the Huaxia Empire was closing in for combat.

Since the opponents weren’t planning to use that method, they seized the opportunity to propose a death match.

They didn’t expect the opponents to agree, which was definitely good news.

At least they believed that once the battle entered the death match, where they excelled, the scales of victory would tip in their favor.

In their view, the Huaxia Empire presumably specialized in Artifact Refining and Array, relying more on that power in combat.

This kind of power was not unheard of across the myriad realms.

If they discarded their large Soul Device assistance, in a direct face-off, they were confident they would not lose.

When the opposing fleet approached, their confidence in victory was further boosted because they did not sense anyone Entering Dao Realm from the opponent’s fleet.

Entering Dao Realm, once entered, bore a unique aura that naturally influenced the surrounding world.

Of course, this feeling was only detectable by Soul Martial Artists also in the Entering Dao Realm.

No such presence was felt within the Huaxia Empire’s fleet.

It was evident to them that the Huaxia Empire agreeing to a death match was utterly foolish.

In the Void, the Huaxia Empire and the three overlord-level powers each dispatched a warship and Cloud Boat to the center, to meet and decide the death match arrangements.