Hearing Su Lade's words, the Great Elf King was struck dumb as if hit by lightning.
He stood there blankly, not knowing what to say.
He had his subordinates check whether the Great Elf Civilization had recently signed any contracts.
His subordinates confirmed that they had indeed signed a contract, and its contents were exactly as Su Lade had just described.
This completely shattered the Great Elf King's hopes.
Divine Sanction was like a curse hanging over one's head.
Even a civilization at the peak of Level 4 Civilization, as powerful as the Great Elf Civilization, would not dare take such authority lightly.
If they truly violated the terms of the contract, they would indeed suffer Divine Sanction.
Even a Level 5 Civilization could be reduced to ashes in an instant.
Completely erased from the universe.
That was precisely why contracts held such tremendous binding power.
Now, the Great Elf Civilization was truly trapped in Earth Civilization's grasp.
"How could you do something like this!"
The Great Elf King's expression was filled with pain and extreme frustration as he stared at Su Lade in disbelief.
He still refused to believe that any of this was real.
"Great Elf King, once you calm down, you should immediately come and pay respects to Lord Li Chen."
"According to Article 1757, Clause 9 of the contract, you are now one of Lord Li Chen's subordinates."
"If you dare deny or defy this contractual clause, you and your Great Elf Civilization will also suffer Divine Sanction."
Su Lade remained expressionless, his tone utterly devoid of emotion.
Like an icy robot, he reminded the Great Elf King of this fact.
Upon hearing him, the Great Elf King completely lost his temper.
"To hell with this bullshit contract! Who the hell made such a rule!!"
"Why