So what if they were slaves? Slaves were people too, all our own brethren. Yet we were learning the Demon Tribe's ways, letting the strong bully and enslave the weak.
The entire Human Race was following the Demon Tribe down its old road. We could not go on like this.
"Enough. Since you insist, I will say no more. From this day forward, the ten million li surrounding Human Emperor City will constitute the Human Race's Xuanyuan Empire. Your tribes must either move away or join my empire. After this, I will no longer concern myself with you. Develop as you please!"
Human Emperor Xuanyuan looked at them, his heart and mind exhausted.
At least, that was how he appeared on the surface.
Seeing the Human Emperor's dispirited expression, the many chiefs sneered.
"As the Human Emperor, a tribal territory spanning ten million li is perfectly reasonable. We will move away soon enough. But Your Majesty, should war break out in the future, do not accuse us of refusing your commands! You were the one who relinquished your authority."
"Exactly. Since Your Majesty has willingly relinquished the position of Human Emperor, we will have nothing more to do with the Xuanyuan Tribe from now on."
Human Emperor Xuanyuan burst out laughing.
"Go and claim the position of Human Emperor yourselves. I will no longer stand in your way. But you are forbidden to set foot in the Xuanyuan Empire. That is my bottom line."
The chiefs of the Human Race left Human Emperor City, each brimming with excitement.
Ten million li was only a tiny patch of the entire East Victory Divine Continent, not even one percent.
Giving up such a small territory in exchange for stripping the Human Emperor of his authority was well worth it.
They had never