At the Archmage's warning, everyone else immediately drove their Dao Fruits at full force. Traces of laws began to weave through the entire rainforest, instantly shredding ancient trees that had stood for who knew how many years.
By then, Chen Cheng had already finished his lunch. Watching the commotion in the rainforest below, he smacked his lips.
"They're really willing to bleed. They actually brought this many."
The frivolity on Chen Cheng's face faded, replaced by solemn gravity.
"You are all foundations of the Human race, not slaves belonging to some single family or clan. If you wish to withdraw now, it is not too late. I will not pursue the matter.
"But once we truly start fighting, I will not show the slightest mercy. Whether you live or die then will be no fault of mine."
Though he had not used any Transcendent power, his voice still reached the ears of everyone present.
Chen Cheng had not said this to persuade people into leaving and lessen his own pressure, because only he himself knew his current condition.
No matter how many people had come this time, as long as there was no Limit-Breaking individual among them, they could not cause him any trouble whatsoever.
And Chen Cheng was willing to give these Legendary powerhouses a chance because, as he had said, they were all foundations of the Human race.
This world did not contain only one intelligent race, the Human race. He did not wish for these foundations of humanity to be buried because of something as filthy as power.
At that moment, a middle-aged scholar flew out from the rainforest. Judging by his clothes, he had clearly been researching his magic just moments ago before being dragged here to fight.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to say