"Do you really think that your so-called fathers coming here will make any difference?" Lin Qian asked, looking at the gleeful Bai Ximing and Wu Zhan Shuang as if they were fools.
Bai Ximing was momentarily stunned, then laughed. "Lin Qian, stop pretending to be calm. The Awakened Realm is beyond the Life and Death Realm. Even though your army is strong, you've already lost two million soldiers. They aren't invincible. In front of the Awakened Realm, they're useless!"
After Bai Ximing finished speaking, Lin Qian shook his head with a smirk. "You're proud of losing sixty million of your people in exchange for two million of mine?"
Bai Ximing's face turned pale, then red. As Lin Qian pointed out, the result was indeed not something to be proud of.
At that moment, Yuan Xiang chuckled, looking at Bai Ximing and Wu Zhan Shuang. "Youngsters, I'm curious. Who told you I was dead?"
Yuan Xiang's sudden words left Bai Ximing, Wu Zhan Shuang, and their strong followers stunned, their eyes wide as they stared at his ethereal form.
It didn't take long for them to realize the implication of Yuan Xiang's words.
Lin Qian glanced at Yuan Xiang, then quickly understood, his expression shifting to one of pity as he looked at the growing fear on Bai Ximing's and Wu Zhan Shuang's faces.
"Senior Xuanyuan, could it be that you..." Bai Ximing's breathing quickened as he stared at Yuan Xiang in disbelief.
Yuan Xiang looked at Bai Ximing, Wu Zhan Shuang, and their followers with cold eyes, his voice icy. "I may be tied up with other matters and unable to manage the affairs of the Soul Martial Continent, but make no mistake. I am no saint. When I led humanity's rise, it was through the corpses of your kind. I was never a kind person."
"If your plans succeed, you might enjoy some years of freedom. But once I return, your days will be numbered."
Yuan Xiang's words sent a chill down the spines of Bai Ximing and Wu Zhan Shuang.
Many of the non-human races on the Soul Martial Continent had become restless, greedily eyeing human territory, believing humanity had weakened, especially after rumors of the Xuanyuan Lord's death. They were waiting for the right moment to strike, eager to reclaim the fertile lands the humans had taken and return them to the status of slaves, just as they were before Xuanyuan's rise.
Many non-human races harbored resentment, convinced that humans should be nothing more than their slaves.
Boom! As Bai Ximing and Wu Zhan Shuang reeled from the shocking news that Yuan Xiang was still alive, a wave of powerful energy suddenly descended upon the skies over the second city.
Lin Qian, who had been enjoying Yuan Xiang's intimidation of Bai Ximing and Wu Zhan Shuang, was startled by the overwhelming aura from above.
Looking up, Lin Qian saw several figures appear in the sky, and a playful smile spread across his face. Pointing at the two figures at the forefront of the group of ten non-human warriors, he asked Bai Ximing and Wu Zhan Shuang, "So, are these your fathers' avatars?"
At that moment, among the ten figures in the sky, one stood at the front, radiating a powerful aura. His appearance, with his translucent hair and pale skin, bore a striking resemblance to Bai Ximing. As he gazed downward, his eyes were filled with anger—clearly enraged by his son's capture.
Beside him stood another being who had taken on the form of a massive stone-bodied warrior, his aura just as formidable as the powerful Xun Yin Clan warrior next to him.
Behind them were four more Xun Yin Clan warriors and four Wu Xing Clan warriors, all exuding powerful auras that caused the Huaxia boundary formation to accelerate its operations.
While the auras of these eight warriors didn't match those of Bai Ximing's and Wu Zhan Shuang's fathers, they were still formidable Awakened Realm fighters who couldn't be underestimated.
The dragon-shaped beams of light that had risen from the five hundred cities on the battlefield now seemed to roar, trying to suppress the auras of these ten warriors.
Clearly, the powerful Wu Xing Clan warrior was none other than Wu Zhan Shuang's father.
"Hmph, Lin Qian, I suggest you surrender quickly. If you pledge your loyalty to the Xun Yin Clan and Wu Xing Clan, you might still have a chance to live!" Seeing the figures in the sky, Bai Ximing seemed to regain his former arrogance, slowly rising to his feet.
Wu Zhan Shuang also grinned wickedly, laughing as he stood up. "With ten Awakened Realm warriors, what can you do? In fact, if you and your soldiers swear allegiance to us, not only will you survive, but you might even be allowed to rule the humans for us."
As Bai Ximing and Wu Zhan Shuang rose to their feet, Lin Qian's expression turned strange. "Just a moment ago, you were terrified by the senior's words. Now, you suddenly find your courage?"
"You think we'd be foolish enough to believe his nonsense? That was all just an act to deceive you!" Bai Ximing said confidently, his demeanor full of arrogance.
It was clear that Bai Ximing believed that with his father's avatar present, there was no longer any danger.
Though he couldn't deny Lin Qian's army was formidable, in the face of absolute power, they were insignificant.
Even if the remaining ten million soldiers and eight million war beasts caused some trouble for his father's avatar, it wouldn't be enough to change the outcome.
"But your soldiers fought hard and might be able to injure my father and the others. I have to admit, your troops are impressive." Wu Zhan Shuang chuckled as he looked at Lin Qian. "Now, isn't it time you untied us?"
"I agree that the difference in realm is significant. Ten million soldiers and eight million war beasts against ten Awakened Realm warriors—while they might get injured, the price could very well be the annihilation of my entire army." Lin Qian nodded as he looked at Bai Ximing and Wu Zhan Shuang. "But do you understand that when numbers reach a certain point, they can change the quality of a battle?"
"If ten million aren't enough, then how about a hundred million? If a hundred million aren't enough, then a billion. If a billion aren't enough, then ten billion!" As he spoke, Lin Qian suddenly reached out, grabbing the two by their shoulders and slamming them to the ground.
Bang! Bai Ximing and Wu Zhan Shuang felt an overwhelming force surge through them, forcing them to kneel.
Looking down at them, Lin Qian's face turned cold. "When I say I'll destroy you and take over this small world, I mean it. Even if your fathers come, it won't change a thing."