Sky City!

Ye Qingcang did not like killing.

It's just that killing is inevitable on the path to becoming stronger.

With Kong Deming's betrayal, the Holy Spirit Church's submission, the Mingde Hall's inaction, and the annihilation or disbandment of several Soul Tool Master Corps stationed in the surrounding area, the capital of the Sun Moon Empire, Mingdu, only lasted for less than an hour before completely surrendering to Ye Qingcang. This included the current emperor of the Sun Moon Empire, Crown Prince Xu Tianran, several princes who had survived the struggle for the throne by choosing the right side, and thousands of royal family members of different statuses, all of whom prostrated themselves at Ye Qingcang's feet, sizing Ye Qingcang up with varying expressions.

There was anger, there was resentment.

There was shock, there was bewilderment.

But more than anything, it's fear, or dread.

It is one of his proudest works.

However, everyone has weaknesses.

One is an obsession with physical disability.

But no matter what, Jiang Nannan was not unaware of dirty people!

But for others...

Upon seeing the old emperor's corpse, he was immediately dumbfounded.

"You can also pay extra Soul Power to alter their memories." Ye Qingcang pointed to the sky. The Sky Merchant Guild was no small guild; it had invested a third of its total annual income over the past ten years to build its branch base in this world—a branch base no less impressive than Blue Tyrant Academy. "You can also activate special permissions to summon a Skyfire Strike... However, the downside is that the Flying Stone you have can only provide traction for one strike. To restore this ability, you must go up and recharge at the largest Flying Stone; Sky City possesses optical cloaking, so coordinates are crucial."

"Silly sister..." Ju Zi chuckled. Foolish people always want to be smarter, while smart people want to be foolish. "What's wrong with standing in the light... You must remember, whether you stand in the light or in the shadows, as long as you want to help him, as long as you are willing to help him, there is no distinction between high and low in any kind of help. Just like when he first sent me the Faceless Men's nest, he talked to me about Yin and Yang more than ten times: Yin and Yang are mutually generating and mutually restraining. Don't let reality sway your beliefs. You are you, and only you can decide what kind of person you want to become. He was afraid that I would be swallowed up by too much darkness, entangled in self-doubt, and fall into endless and meaningless internal friction. Therefore, no one is absolutely good or evil."

"See?" If Jiang Nannan learned the good in humanity from Ye Qingcang, then Ju Zi Ye Qingcang learned the evil. Perhaps Ju Zi couldn't outmaneuver Jiang Nannan in serious business dealings, but Ju Zi could certainly manipulate Jiang Nannan's understanding of human nature. Although she was extremely reluctant to use such dirty tricks, the more she understood the filth involved, the more she yearned for the light of ideals. Patting Jiang Nannan on the shoulder, she immediately saw through Ye Qingcang's methods and pointed out, "This is the ugliness of human nature!"

"Body and soul."

However, among so many members of the Sun Moon Imperial Family, there are always a few bold individuals who, even if the emperor died before their eyes, are more concerned with their own Destiny: "What does it mean to offer up everything we have?"

Xu Tianran: "?"

Ye Qingcang, his expression unchanged, continued to fiddle with his prayer beads, as if he had just killed not the current emperor of the Sun Moon Empire, but a chicken used as a warning to others. "Since you want to die, there's no need for further words. Time is a precious thing, and I don't want to waste it on a bunch of worthless things; however, since you've already set this example for others, I'll get straight to the point: those who want to live, offer up everything you have; those who don't want to live, step forward now, and I'll give you a quick death!"

However, the human nature involved in business warfare is less about human nature and more about gains and losses and choices disguised in a veil. Compared to the dirty tricks that Ju Zi and Ye Qingcang learned to manipulate people's hearts, to use open schemes and to use human nature to control human nature, it is much cleaner and more purely bright.

Xu Tianran has only two obsessions in his life.

"This is the necessary price you have to pay if you want to live."

In stark contrast to these royal family members kneeling and begging for mercy were a few royal relatives who stood silently in place. They were men and women, young and old, but all were mentally prepared to die, intending to use their Goddess of Life to preserve the last bit of integrity for the Sun Moon Imperial Family, even though such an action was meaningless.

"First: Don't interrupt others; it makes you look very rude, especially if you have no connection with me."

You are not being restricted by me, but by yourself!

From small things, one can see the big picture; from a single spot, one can see the whole leopard!

Nodding thoughtfully, although he didn't fully grasp the darkness in Ju Zi's eyes, he understood Ju Zi's meaning and advice, and quickly made peace with himself, no longer falling into the trap of internal strife.

It leaves you with a lot of strength, but you can't use it!

"People should look forward, not worry about temporary gains or losses, and not act impulsively." Ye Qingcang patted Jing Hongchen's shoulder again. The fact that Jing Hongchen Jing Hongchen n't react on the spot already meant that he had surrendered. He wasn't someone who liked to kill people. He took out a collar from his pocket and put it on the reluctant Xu Tianzhen. Then, he threw the Nutrient Solution he had casually put in his pocket to Xu Tianran Xu Tianran, who caught it with both hands in fright. Then, with a wave of his hand, he made all the other royal family members who were willing to submit wear the collar. After the collar disappeared into their bodies and locked their souls, he took out a gem and threw it to Ju Zi: "This is the second level of control. The first level is above it. You can leave a mental imprint on it and decide the life and death of these people at any time. If you die, the mental imprint will dissipate, and everyone will die."

Ye Qingcang accurately grasped his needs and human nature. Even though he knew that Ye Qingcang might be teasing him, he could only choose to believe Ye Qingcang in the face of his obsession, not to mention the other royal family members who were willing to submit to Ye Qingcang.

"..."

"It also includes ideas."

Ju Zi's words were a bit convoluted and unclear.

However, not all of these royal family members who knelt and begged for mercy were truly submissive; quite a few actually intended to make a comeback.

Jing Hongchen gritted his teeth.

Jiang Nannan unfolded the light wings of her Soul Tool.

"I'm willing to give everything!"

"Second: Watch your tone. Words that are inappropriate will only give you a reason to die; you must always be mindful of your status and position."

Kong Deming and all the Sun Moon Imperial Family members who chose to surrender were also in this line, but they were at the very front of the line, standing between Ye Qingcang and Sun Moon Imperial Family, serving as a barrier.

Their ability to accept things is not as strong as that of Ju Zi and Jiang Nannan.

The bright yellow crystal wings were so beautiful they didn't look like a Soul Tool at all.

It spilled onto the ground, soaking everyone to the bone!

Thump!!

Heads fell to the ground, bodies toppled over!

Like a hammer striking a drum, the vibrations made everyone tremble as if they were about to collapse!

Business warfare also involves many aspects of human nature.

"Gentlemen, you all surely understand the current situation..." Ye Qingcang didn't bother with a lengthy explanation of how meticulous Ju Zi's plan was, nor did he want to explain to these defeated opponents how they failed. He only wanted an answer, because, unsurprisingly, obtaining that answer would take a long time, "Thanks to Kong Deming's efforts on your behalf, you have been fortunate enough to have another path..."

Below, all the royal family members of the Sun Moon Empire, seeing the old emperor die before he could even finish speaking, silently shrank back. Even the Empress of the Sun Moon Empire, the old emperor's nominal wife, dared not utter a sound when she saw her husband die before her eyes, not even daring to scream to vent her fear; she did not lose control of her bladder, but her legs went weak, which was her last act of defiance.

"This is a vial of Nutrient Solution that can completely repair bodily damage." Ye Qingcang never did anything hypocritical, and he firmly believed that: human nature is more trustworthy than the heart, the heart is more trustworthy than self-interest, and self-interest is more trustworthy than friendship; these three theories. "Even if the heart is shattered and the brain is lost, as long as this vial of Nutrient Solution is dripped onto the wound, any physical injury can be repaired to its original state... Xu Tianran, if you can persuade your sister Xu Tianzhen to surrender, this vial of Nutrient Solution will be my reward to you. Or, anyone who can persuade Xu Tianzhen to surrender and offer her everything to me before I take action will receive this vial of Nutrient Solution; furthermore, Xu Tianran, if you are also willing to offer everything you have, you can obtain the throne of the Sun Moon Emperor. This condition also applies to others. Do you want to give it a try?"

"..."

There are those who are not afraid of death, and there are those who are afraid of death. It is precisely because these members of the royal family live the life of the elite that they are even more reluctant to give up their Goddess of Life and even more afraid of death, so they all kneel down and beg for mercy.

I'm telling you to kill, do you dare to kill?

You wouldn't dare!

Because you're a smart person!

He is a smart person who understands the big picture!

Ju Zi and she could chat easily, and Ju Zi was Ye Qingcang's friend. Although Ju Zi claimed to be Ye Qingcang's subordinate, Ju Zi was still one of their own. Giving her permission and letting her go up for a visit was not unreasonable, and she wouldn't be that selfish.

"Sure!" Ju Zi laughed, but didn't forget to ask Jiang Nannan's opinion, "Nan Nan, can I go up and have a look around?"

Hot blood gushed out from his neck, a full three feet long!

"..."

"I don't hate loyal ministers, provided they are loyal to me..." Ye Qingcang patted Jing Hongchen's shoulder, not to comfort him, but to strike at his heart. "The dead cannot be brought back to life. Sometimes, living requires more courage than dying. Think of your grandchildren, think of the billions of people in the Sun Moon Empire; killing me will completely throw the Sun Moon Empire out of balance. Compared to that price, are you willing to risk the displacement of billions of people in the Sun Moon Empire to avenge the one you serve?"

"..."

Pfft!!!

"Sure!"

Only when he saw Ye Qingcang walk up to him, accepting the kneeling pleas of Ye Xishui, Long Xiaoyao, and Feng Ling, and the nods of the Impure Earth Title Douluo like Chen Jianjun, and seeing Ju Zi and Jiang Nannan chatting and laughing with Ye Qingcang, did this Mingde Hall finally control his emotions. His eyes, red and bloodshot, stared at Ye Qingcang: "Did you kill His Majesty with your own hands?"

Beside these members of the royal family were a large number of prisoners who had obeyed the orders of the Consecration Hall, laid down their weapons, and been captured by the Faceless Men. Among them were Imperial Guards and Soul Tool Master, who, like the members of the royal family, stood there bewildered, looking up at Ye Qingcang in front of them.

If it were just a question, Ye Qingcang would still have time. "Actually, there's no difference between living and dying for those who have given everything. Compared to so-called slaves, you are at most just looking glamorous... I even hope you don't give everything to live, because I don't like leaving trouble for myself. If you choose to die for your country, I believe my friends can worry less and won't have to guard against you remnants who might rebel."

Ye Qingcang's move completely blocked all their escape routes. It wasn't that they hadn't considered outwardly complying while secretly defying him, or even killing Ju Zi. However, the fact that if Ju Zi died, they would all die with him meant that they couldn't use any underhanded tactics against Ju Zi. In other words, if any of them wanted to overthrow Ju Zi's rule, everyone else would become that person's enemy!

You want to die, but none of us want to die!

Whether to betray you and die, or not to betray you and let everyone die, they believe any normal person would make the right choice!

Xu Tianzhen: "?"

"Third..."

It's better than the Sun Moon Empire being destroyed.

Jing Hongchen and the others were not so calm.

"Submit to you?" The old emperor of the Sun Moon Empire scoffed. With his disheveled hair, if it weren't for the imperial robes he was still wearing, no one would recognize him as the ruler of a nation. "I was blind. I misjudged you. The biggest mistake I've ever made in my life..."

The rest of the royal family. "???"

That is the Faceless Men.

He sensed a similar quality in Ye Qingcang to that of Ju Zi. Despite being weaker than him, Ye Qingcang used layers of human nature to manipulate him, forcing him to be led by the nose.

That's why he pursued power so frantically.

Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao remained relatively calm.

"I'd like to too!"

But Jiang Nannan is an educated person.

What? An emperor has died?

Oh no, the sky is falling!

What, a new emperor to be chosen?

"I want to live!"

That's why he resorted to any means to become stronger.

Good riddance to the old emperor!

Sky City embodies a great deal of her hard work.

"That's right." Ye Qingcang nodded, activated the Flying Soul Tool on his back, unfolded his light wings, and gestured, "Shall I take you up to take a look?"

"Sky City?" Ju Zi pushed up her glasses, which she had somehow put back on, her soft, cute expression returning to her innocent and harmless demeanor. "It should be related to Nan Nan's Sky Merchant Guild, right?"

Xu Tianran is one of them.

"As the name suggests, everything."

Besides, if you can't beat them, join them.

This is human nature, something both laughable and pathetic!

Even many members of the royal family who were prepared to die for the Sun Moon Imperial Family wavered. To put it bluntly, they were all die-hard loyalists of the Sun Moon Empire. Rather than letting a puppet ruler who was a foolish emperor sit on the throne, it would be better to let those of them who genuinely cared for the Sun Moon Empire sit on it. At least they could do something practical for the Sun Moon Empire.

"Sister Ju Zi..." Jiang Nannan pursed her lips, "I feel like I've never really understood him. I want to be a friend who can help him, not a friend who is well taken care of and protected by him..."

There's nothing shameful about it.

The other is an obsession with power.

"Please, Your Honor, spare my life!"

The outermost layer around these prisoners.

It was also his own secret base.

People standing guard at key points on the dilapidated city walls.

"Xu Tianran?" Watching Ye Qingcang and Jiang Nannan take off, Ju Zi took out Flying Soul Tool from her Storage Soul Tool, attached it to her shoulder, and unfolded her wings. At the same time, she took over the Sun Moon Empire and clearly arranged the specific division of labor within the Sun Moon Empire: "The pacification work is entrusted to you; Kong Deming is in charge of defense; Ye Xishui, Long Xiaoyao, and Feng Ling, the three of you, stand by for now and assist Kong Deming. I will give you a list of disobedient people later, and you go and kill all the people on this list; Jing Hongchen, stabilize the emotions of the students of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Tool Master Academy; Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen... if you two are interested, you can come along, if not, assist Jing Hongchen."

So, when Ye Xishui, Long Xiaoyao, and Feng Ling returned with the heads of more than a dozen Title Douluo of the Holy Spirit Church, escorted back by more than a dozen Angel Douluo in their Impure World state, and when Ju Zi and Jiang Nannan arrived at the scene with Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen, Jing Hongchen, and two other Rank 9 Soul Tool Master from the Mingde Hall, this was the scene they witnessed: a group of the Sun Moon Imperial Family members willing to surrender were using various methods to persuade Xu Tianzhen to surrender. Despite being on their own side, they were even more ruthless towards Xu Tianzhen, resorting to every possible means, even moral blackmail, all in an effort to seize the throne... But for Xu Tianran, he valued the Nutrient Solution more.

Having said that, he soared into the sky.

All that remained was a devastated palace and the transformed Sun Moon Empire.