On one side stood the otherworldly Beast Tide, its darkness surging to the heavens, its slaughter endless, its numbers overwhelming and its might immense; on the other stood righteous cultivators defending their homeland alone, sworn never to retreat, pitting weakness against strength and laying down their lives for the Dao.
The deathly silent standoff lasted a moment before a thunderous voice suddenly rang through heaven and earth, shaking the wilderness.
"Lin Feng, you finally came."
The World-Devouring Beast Emperor fixed its golden pupils on Lin Feng in midair. Its voice boomed like thunder, stirring the winds and clouds, laden with boundless arrogance and tyranny as it looked down upon the only human cultivator capable of standing against it.
Lin Feng's gaze remained calm. He spoke evenly, his clear voice piercing the murderous winds that filled the sky. "I am here. You led countless ferocious beasts into our Heavenly Profound Territory and slaughtered our Human Race. Now that you have come here, what do you intend?"
The World-Devouring Beast Emperor gave a low, derisive laugh, its tone steeped in supreme arrogance and contempt. "What do I intend? I have waged war across the heavens and devoured countless star domains. This paltry Heavenly Profound Realm is already as good as mine."
"But I value talent. Your gifts are exceptional, your strength impressive—a Human Race prodigy seen only once in ten thousand years. Today, I will give you one final chance. Lay down your weapon, relinquish your cultivation, and submit to me. Become the vanguard of my forces."
"If you submit, I can spare your life and preserve your sect. I can even grant you endless Void Origin and supreme opportunities of the Great Dao, helping you ascend to a higher realm."
"If you remain obstinate and fight on from your corner, I