At those words, a long silence fell over the gathering.
The demons and False Gods trembled, fervent light shining in their eyes, as though they had sunk into a frenzy that would never end.
The Former Dynasty Remnants looked at one another, their expressions varied.
Some showed fervor, some worry, and others hesitation.
After all, the Great Qian Kingdom posed an enormous threat. It had overthrown the Former Dynasty single-handedly.
Truth be told, they were all somewhat afraid of the Great Qian Kingdom.
But Emperor Tianwu had said he would found a kingdom, and he had been the Former Dynasty's crown prince.
However many doubts they had, they dared not show them now. They could only follow Emperor Tianwu's lead and kneel with their heads bowed.
"We swear to follow Your Majesty to the death, expand your borders, destroy the Great Qian Kingdom, and restore our former glory!"
Even those who had been uncertain or wavering hid it now and put on a show of unwavering resolve.
Even if it was an act, they at least had to look the part.
Emperor Tianwu took in every glance. He knew exactly what they were thinking. With a sweep of his sleeve, he said, "I know what is on your minds and what worries you. But I have had enough of living like this, and I believe you have had enough of these hardships too."
"Rather than scrape by here like rats chased through the streets, we might as well stake our lives on one last fight. Such chances are rare. With the support of the Heavenly Demon Chief Envoy and these demons and False Gods, we are stronger now than we have ever been."
He truly had had enough of this life, and there was no telling when another chance like