Chapter 1017: Chapter 977: Suffering the Consequences

After all, no one can be certain whether this person is truly the Emperor; it was mentioned before that perhaps only Lord Liu might truly know who the Emperor is.

But now, with no one able to discern Lin Yi’s true identity, no one dares to act rashly, fearing a moment of impulse could lead to a great disaster.

And at this moment, Lin Yi suddenly let out a cold laugh and began to speak again:

"Haha, what a fine act of biting back.

Just based on your previous behavior, I can determine that you are a treasonous minister.

Moreover, it seems you have long harbored thoughts of rebellion.

Haha. Since that is the case, how can I allow you to live? Guards, capture them for me."

Furthermore, as he spoke, he directly reached into his robe, and suddenly, a Seal was pulled out from his clothing.

Seeing this Seal, everyone was stunned; they looked at each other in disbelief. Who could question it? This was definitely the current Emperor.

The reason for their certainty was because, at that moment, Lin Yi was holding none other than the Jade Seal of a nation.

Such an item as the Jade Seal is generally not something that anyone would imitate.

Of course, another point is the speculation in everyone’s heart. When they observed Lord Liu’s expression and heard these words, everything seemed extremely abnormal.

Combined with Lord Liu’s initial attitude and the sudden appearance of this Jade Seal, this was enough to prove that this was indeed the Emperor of the nation.

For a moment, everyone looked at each other, then glanced at Lin Yi, and then looked at Lord Liu lying on the ground.

In an instant, they found themselves in a dilemma,

and upon seeing this scene, Lin Yi directly swung his fist, and then there was a loud bang.

A wall not far away was blasted open with a huge hole.

This scene shocked everyone present, frightening them all. For a moment, everyone stood frozen in place, their weapons involuntarily dropping to the ground. Looking again at the distant wall, the walls that had just collapsed with a loud sound.

Indeed, just now, Lin Yi had casually put on an arm from the Iron Man Armor, and with a swing of his arm, a small grenade launcher was hurled toward the wall in the distance.

Of course, he did not destroy the walls within his own room, fearing that the collapse might bury him inside, which would be rather unpleasant.

Instead, he threw it directly out through the open door, stunning everyone present. Not only the soldiers but even Lord Liu, who was lying on the ground, forgot to wail; his eyes filled with terror as they looked at Lin Yi.

Thus, with just a wave of Lin Yi’s hand, everyone was paralyzed with fear. Then, as they recovered from their shock, Lin Yi’s cold voice rang once more:

"I have said before that I can give you a chance, an opportunity to mend your ways.

I feel this matter does not concern you. You are just the lowest ranks of soldiers, and you dare not harbor rebellious thoughts in the future. Now I’m giving you a chance to prove yourselves. Listen to my command, do whatever I instruct.

Of course, don’t hold any rebellious thoughts. As you have all witnessed my methods, just a flick of my fingers would be enough to deal with you.

I’m willing to give you this chance simply because you are subjects of Zheng Dayou Country.

I have a benevolent heart; otherwise, I wouldn’t mind sending you all underground."

In truth, Lin Yi didn’t need to say much more. Just now, the casual grenade launcher had already won everyone’s submission, including Lord Liu, who originally thought with his numerous followers, they could capture Lin Yi once they took him outside.

At that time, he would hold the Emperor hostage and command the feudal lords.

But now, those thoughts vanished entirely, and he dared not entertain any such ideas,

after all, Lin Yi had just demonstrated a terrifyingly powerful means. Even if he gathered his ten thousand troops, they might not be able to match Lin Yi.

Just that single thunderous sound was enough to shake everyone to their core.

It is no exaggeration to say, in the face of such thunder, there wouldn’t even be a hint of will to fight.

That is why Lord Liu collapsed like a puddle of mud on the ground,

his eyes lost all brilliance.

He knew it was all over; everything he had built was over.

He had fantasized about dominating the entire Zheng Dayou Country and those two other countries,

dreaming that one day he could become the ruler of these three nations,

dreaming that one day he would lead his master to become part of the Imperial Family.

But now, all these dreams are just fleeting illusions.

No, not illusions, more like a mirage. He only saw a glimmer of hope, yet hadn’t even begun to implement the plan before being squashed. For some reason, he now truly regrets it.

He regrets why he was so arrogant and domineering, why he executed the imperial envoy sent by the Emperor?

Why did he choose to eliminate those ten people?

Now he wonders if, had he not killed those ten men and allowed them to read out that decree, perhaps the King of Dayou would not have come down here.

If he hadn’t come, then perhaps he wouldn’t be in this current predicament.

Even though the proclamation would have had a significant impact on him, it wouldn’t be as miserable as this.

At least by then, he would still be a regional Commander, enjoying a life of wealth and luxury.

Just a little less power than before, but what of it? Compared to the current scene, that scenario seems so much more wonderful.

In the moment, he regrets indescribably, wishing he could slap himself twice.

Years of a comfortable life had truly clouded his judgement.

To think he had the audacity to challenge imperial power; haha, a fate such as this is only to be expected as his own just deserts.

[To be continued...]