Chapter 624: The Human Emperor is bold—pick one of two!

Gonggong Zuwu pondered, feeling that there must be some secret he didn't know happening.

The human race is like a newly risen sun—its potential is limitless, yet it has not yet reached its peak.

This is obvious to anyone.

The Dragon Ancestor can.

He believes the Human Emperor can too.

In this situation, the best course should be furtive development, not fighting all over… but the Human Emperor's current behavior defies common sense!

The battlefield is no child's play.

It's about killing people!

Now, every bit of vital energy lost makes the future path of humanity harder by that much.

How dare the Human Emperor act recklessly?

A flicker of surprise crossed his mind; the Dragon Ancestor remained silent for a moment, then spoke with a probing tone.

"The Human Emperor having confidence is naturally good… the Dragon Race welcomes any reinforcements and aid, to face the trial together and defeat the strong enemy."

"However, human growth is not easy, and the war is so brutal… perhaps a single misstep could lead to heavy casualties."

"Human Emperor, do not, out of a momentary impulse and for your own pride, send your troops into risky charges… otherwise, if heavy casualties occur, what face will you have to meet the ancestors and forefathers of humanity?"

Slyly, the Dragon Ancestor dug a small pit for the Human Emperor.

——If the human race insists on launching an attack, and if they fight beautifully, he naturally has nothing to say.

But if the human race suffers heavy losses… then his words now serve first to shift blame, not as the Dragon Race goading them; second, they allow him to land a crushing blow, accusing the Human Emperor of a grave mistake in governance that caused the heavy losses, deserving impeachment by humanity itself!

By then, the Dragon Ancestor wouldn't mind taking advantage of humanity's turmoil to get a grip—his dragon totem could also advance further!

While his mind wandered and he plotted the future, the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage gave a feigned persuasion.

"I do not mean to look down on our allies or underestimate the Human race's abilities…"

"Merely, the human race's development time is still short; they cannot muster many top experts, lacking a commander with sufficient prestige and fame… whereas the Heavenly Court side is led by Yao Marshals, with the Demon Emperor looming, which is the most solemn posture."

"If humanity cannot field enough powerful figures to hold the line, rashly entering the battle would likely mean death with no chance of survival!"

"On the battlefield, there is no regard for martial virtue… the strong bully the weak, the powerful oppress the feeble, and this can be seen everywhere."

"If a mighty expert discards his guise to carry out a sneak attack… the human army is worrisome."

"This is not empty talk; it is a real, ongoing event happening right now!"

"Besides the two great Yao Marshals, Shangyang and Jimeng, the Heavenly Court side still has three other Yao Marshals roaming about, doing wicked, smoky deeds!"

"Qin Yuan! Ci Tie! Guiche!"

"Qin Yuan specializes in assassination, excelling in elite special operations, impossible to guard against."

"Ci Tie focuses on besieging points and reinforcing, with extremely strong interception capabilities!"

"Guiche is unpredictable, foremost in breaking formations, disrupting supply lines, affecting communications, with disgusting tactics!"

Gonggong Zuwu sighed and shook his head, "The reason my water department and the Dragon Race have long been suppressed is also due to many reasons here."

"They linger at the battlefield's edge, always ready to wipe out reinforcements, and they completely disregard their own status, shamelessly killing without hesitation."

"As for humanity's reinforcements… the moment they touch the battlefield, they face constant risk of annihilation."

"Therefore, I urge the Human Emperor to think thrice and not act rashly."

"Humanity is still young; do not recklessly involve yourself in matters beyond your capacity, or rashly comment on global affairs."

As he spoke, the Dragon Ancestor bared his fangs and launched a mental strike.

This can be considered a retort, a counter to what Yandi said——

The Dragon Race does not have the fate of being invincible under heaven, yet it has contracted the disease of invincibility.

They view themselves as noble, cannot accept reality, refuse to make grounded contributions, do not follow the greater good, and are solely focused on personal gain.

Yes.

Perhaps the Dragon Race is indeed like that.

But this is not something the current humanity can judge.

At least my Dragon Race can go onto the battlefield, fight hard battles, and hold the line without retreating.

You humans show no useful talent, have no stunning achievements, and on what basis do you snidely mock my Dragon Race?

What a worthless thing!

If you can, go up there!

If you can't, shut up!

If you can't but force yourself up, dying is what you deserve!

"Hahaha!" Yandi laughed loudly, very heroic and at ease, "Gonggong Zuwu needs no worry."

"In terms of top experts holding the line and commanders leading, humanity is not lacking… at that time they will naturally join the great army, personally arrive at the battlefield, and display humanity's heroic fame!"

"Oh?" Gonggong Zuwu's eye twitched, "Human Emperor, are you certain?"

"On the battlefield, there's no room for nonsense… sometimes you must issue a military order!"

"That's natural." Yandi wore a look of contemptuous dominance, a faint arrogance, "I will personally command the army, reach the battlefield—even if it's a Yao Marshal, I will suppress it single-handedly!"

"And as for command ability, I am not lacking either… in earlier minor skirmishes with the Heavenly Court side, I never saw how troublesome the Demon Race could be!"

Yandi freely unleashed the passionate fervor of 'youth'.

He seemingly indeed possesses this capital.

From the outset of his career, he scored a quite good battle result, proving his ability through repeated encirclements and counter-encirclements.

Of course.

Regarding his ability, it is his identity as Yandi that draws more attention.

"What?"

Some old gods, present and accounted, and the ancestral Wu whose souls had flown outside, were all moved; no longer maintaining the posture of the echoing insects, they all gazed toward "Yandi": "As the Human Emperor, you actually lead troops into battle?!"

"This is the emperor personally leading the campaign, absolutely not trivial!"

"You must think it through… losing a girl, the human race can still accept; losing a Human Emperor… I think the human race cannot accept it!"

Some ancestral Wu were shocked and fell into thought; others were moved and advised.

"My mind is made up; I have already considered everything thoroughly; please do not worry, everyone."

Yandi spoke loudly, his tone calm and composed.

But while he remained calm, Gong Gong did not.

"Where does his confidence come from? Who gave him his courage?"

The Dragon Ancestor gazed at this Human Emperor, his heart rippling.

Considering the strength aside from the Wu Clan, the human race currently is not particularly strong.

And the Human Emperor…

Gong Gong carefully glanced at Yandi, confirming his perception—this is merely relying on the human race's fortune to barely stand at the threshold of the Taiyi battle power, a novice!

Although, the achievements this novice has attained are already extraordinarily remarkable, extremely astonishing.

In the shortest time, in this era of Wu and Demon, he repeatedly broke through, becoming a mighty Great Luo of the Grand Beginning level—this surpasses many innate divinities who began to leap in the Dragon and Phoenix era, slapping their faces repeatedly.

Even now, among the Dragon Race, only the Dragon Ancestor can suppress Yandi in battle power.

A remarkably brilliant and glorious achievement.

But, that's merely it.

If his cultivation has not truly stepped into the Great Simplicity, he cannot be considered a true player… perhaps he can dominate for a time, but if targeted, he will still meet his end.

This level of power…

"How dare he set foot here?"

The Dragon Ancestor silently calculated.

"On the battlefield, weapons are blind."

"Even those with great divine abilities have times when they die, let alone his status, which will surely draw concentrated fire!"

"His ability to draw hatred is absolutely top-notch."

"By then, those who move against him might not just be the Yao Marshal… even the Demon Emperor will act!"

"The chance to slay a Human Emperor on the battlefield and crush the human race's spirit… the Demon Race won't let it pass!"

"Yandi's actions are practically as if he fears the front isn't grim enough, actively escalating the war's intensity, even using his own life as bait, throwing himself in!"

"How foolish!"

"But if it's not reckless, but rather targeted…"

The Dragon Ancestor doesn't really believe that a Human Emperor would be a reckless fool who acts without planning, risking himself.

After all… a Human Emperor must not die!

Once a Human Emperor dies in office, the impact on the human race is so severe it's unimaginable!

And now, the Human Emperor actually dares to take such a huge risk…

Who would believe there's no hidden agenda behind this?

The Dragon Ancestor, in the past, was led by the August Emperor with a bunch of ruthless people, scheming against him day and night, forcing him to hone his spiritual perception; now a intuition arises: behind this matter, a boundless dark curtain is rising!

"'Perhaps, without killing one or two top-tier experts, this won't end…'"

The Dragon Ancestor faintly sensed a premonition, feeling a strong sense of foreboding.

Especially when Yandi turned his gaze onto him, that feeling of foreboding grew stronger!

—Surely nothing good!

Indeed.

Yandi's next words confirmed the Dragon Ancestor's suspicion.

"Friends of the Dragon Race, these days you've fought bloody battles on the front lines, the Dragon King fell, the nine sons slumber, the defenses were repeatedly breached, yet you repeatedly barely repelled the enemy—this is sacrifice, this is merit."

"But it also subtly indicates that, in peak combat power and in command leadership, they need a certain reinforcement, a leader with sufficient ability to aid them and help them get through the crisis."

"Originally, Gong Gong the primordial Wu was a suitable choice." Yandi's gaze burned, yet behind him a small tail seemed to sway, giving him a demonic aspect, his tone rising and falling, "But alas, Gong Gong the primordial Wu bears heavy responsibilities: first, overall coordination of the chariot roads; second, the Wu Clan's great clan-sealing formation—the Great Formation of the All-Heaven Gods and Slaughter's standby needs—making it hard to just leave."

"But now, an opportunity has arisen."

Yandi clasped his hands before his chest, solemnly, "I will personally go to the battlefield."

"With my ability and status… I feel I can become the leader of the three armies, commanding the entire water division and the Dragon Race war zone, arranging operations, and breaking the claws that the Heavenly Court stretches out."

"I am willing to swear a military oath: in this battle I will surely behead the Yao Marshal as an offering to heaven!"

Before Gong Gong the primordial Wu could jump up to object, Yandi spoke rapidly, sweeping in his words: "If we cannot win, this emperor is willing to bear all consequences alone!"

"As long as I hold the command over the armies of the human race, the Wu Clan, and the Dragon Race, I can conquer all who refuse to submit!"

Yandi raised his head and puffed his chest, his spirit exuberant, as if a belly full of wickedness were poured out at this moment, exhilarating and unrestrained.

"Nonsense!"

Gong Gong the primordial Wu slammed the table, raving, no longer caring about his image.

—What a guy!

—Is he here to poach our corner?

—I haven't even fully extended my hand into your human race yet!

—And you come to touch my foundation?

—Let me hand over the command authority of the Dragon Race's great army to you… you must be dreaming!

"I disagree!" Gong Gong sternly opposed, "The Dragon Race is unfamiliar with the Human Emperor; it's easy for soldiers not to know their generals and generals not to know their soldiers—a major military taboo!"

"It's fine!" Yandi waved his hand, "After some adjustment, they'll get used to it, know to follow my orders, and needn't worry about any disobedient troublemakers."

These words caused many ancestral witches to look askance.

The troublemaker is gone……Perhaps he was 'sacrificed'?

"I'm afraid the dragon clan won't be familiar with it." Gong Gong blackened his face, "This group distinguishes ranks by different bloodline evolution levels, determining the commander and affiliation."

"The human emperor only has a human body, lacking the dragon clan's bloodline—this is difficult!"

"Difficult? I don't think so." Yandi shook his head, "Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets their mind to it."

"Moreover, this isn't difficult at all."

"Among our human race, the dragon totem has been passed down."

"Afterward, I will select trustworthy individuals from among them to temporarily act as the totem's will; I believe the dragon clan will then be convinced and obey the overall command."

Yandi smiled.

"Reliable?" Gong Gong's expression shifted, "Do you have such people?"

"Of course!" Yandi chuckled, "Although the totem is a dragon, how to interpret the totem…… I have some subordinates who are quite knowledgeable about it."

"Even if they fall short, I'm not fighting alone."

"Furthermore, there's Lady Nüwa and the Green Emperor……

"Mm, right!"

He acted startled, "Back then the dragon clan could infiltrate the human race because the Green Emperor and Fuxi were responsible for signing the agreement."

"The human race thanks the dragon clan for its aid and wishes to respect its contributions; the dragon clan is also satisfied with the gains it has obtained among humans and is willing to abide by the corresponding rules within human territory."

"These are mutually beneficial terms……but times change; some clauses, I think, could actually be reconsidered."

"Perhaps we should call forth some veteran officials from the Green Emperor's era to represent Fuxi Majesty's will…… I suspect the dragon clan doesn't have much resolve to oppose."

"After all, I'm going to lead them to seize victory!"

Yandi's smile was radiant.

But in the Dragon Ancestor's eyes, it was nothing of the sort—utterly loathsome.

"The dragon clan's sovereignty must not be violated!" Gong Gong shouted low, "Letting outsiders command the dragon clan is absolutely impossible!"

"Gong Gong, the ancestral witch, is too obstinate……such a dragon clan makes it hard for myriad flowers to bloom!" Yandi gave a dark chuckle, "But our human race is also willing to hear our teammates' thoughts."

"Of course, also ask the Dragon Ancestor to prioritize the greater good……after all, most of those sacrificed now are members of the dragon clan!"

Gong Gong's face darkened as he looked at Yandi.

Suddenly he sneered, "Yandi, you're excellent!"

"You actually schemed against me like this!"

Although there is still much mist, it is undoubted that the Dragon Ancestor has already seen through part of it.

"Human emperor……your intentions are nefarious!"

"You personally take the field, willingly court danger, yet all you're doing is eyeing my dragon clan!"

"Hah!"

"Give me either-or options?"

"Either preserve the achievements of the dragon totem."

"Or have your troops hold the line to the death, not retreating a single step."

"For this, not sparing yourself to go to the front line—otherwise you'll end up surrounded and beaten to death by the Heavenly Court?!"

"Hey!"

"This is truly daring! Truly unafraid of death!"

(End of chapter)