The Seventeenth Prince's mouth went dry. Countless grievances and indignation churned in his chest, almost like a mournful cry, as he said, "The fall of the nation, the extinction of the race!"
"That's right! The fall of the nation, the extinction of the race!" The old man grew somewhat agitated as well, his voice slightly choked. "Over these years, Tai Yu's national strength has steadily declined, while Yuan Hao has continually risen. As one waned and the other waxed, their desire to destroy our dynasty has only grown more frenzied... And it isn't just Yuan Hao. Those three wardens of the utterly vile Dream Source are eyeing Tai Yu like tigers eyeing their prey. Once we fall, they will come gnaw at our flesh and blood too, thoroughly carve Tai Yu into pieces, and cast us Primordial Chaos Clan into the lowest level of hell, to become the blood slaves of the Star Realm Clan!"
Upon hearing this, the Seventeenth Prince staggered a step back. Beads of sweat poured down his forehead, his eyes reddened, and even breathing became difficult.
"So!"
The old man raised his voice and let out a deep sigh. "The Blood Sacrifice Assembly is merely an attempt born of despair, one meant to prevent the fall of the nation and extinction of the race. Though some people must be sacrificed, if we are to preserve Tai Yu, preserve the Primordial Chaos Clan, and ensure our descendants do not become slaves and servants, how can we refuse to make sacrifices? If there had been a way to satisfy both sides, I would never have agreed to the Blood Sacrifice Assembly, but... we truly had no other choice!"
"Uh..."
The Seventeenth Prince looked utterly lost.
When he had followed Li Tianming to stop Yue Li Jun and Si