The nine gods looked down on the Imperial City, taking neither Shi Hao nor the Desolate Domain seriously.
They were confident they were invincible in the Desolate Domain. This descent to the Lower Realm would surely let them accomplish everything the great figure from the Immortal Hall had ordered.
Then they would earn his favor and soar to the heavens in a single leap.
"Bow your head at once. We will not harm the innocent, but if you remain stubborn, do not blame us for showing no mercy."
"When that happens, you will be the one who led the Stone Kingdom to ruin!"
"Bind yourself and come before us. Hand over the Ten Fiend Treasure Technique. It is not something you sinful people of the Lower Realm deserve to wield."
"Your virtue is wanting and your sins remain unpurged. How could you be worthy of such a Divine Art?"
The nine gods spoke one after another, gazing down at Shi Hao from on high.
In truth, they had no intention of sparing the Stone Kingdom.
Their orders were to slaughter every member of the Stone-surnamed Sin Blood lineage.
As the nine gods saw it, no matter what Shi Hao did, blood would stain the Stone Kingdom's earth.
The people of the Stone Kingdom in the Imperial Capital seethed when they heard the nine gods' words.
This was their young Human Emperor, yet these people spoke of him bowing his head and submitting as though it were only natural.
Of course, some also hoped Shi Hao would step forward alone and put an end to this calamity.
But none who thought so dared say it aloud.
Such thinking was simply too naive.
When a Villain said he would spare your life, did you really believe him?
To lay down your weapons