Ji Yinzhou soon arrived with his men, facing the Eight Great Houses from a distance.
"Ever since the Human Emperor recognized the Otherworld Ruins, we have never harmed the Human Clan, and we have always held the Human Emperor's rules in reverence.
The Human Emperor was loving and tolerant, allocating the Sea Region to the Otherworld Ruins. We kept as distinct as the Jing and Wei Rivers and lived in peace.
You call yourselves great houses, yet you covet the wealth of the Otherworld Ruins, disregard the Human Emperor's decrees, favor your own and persecute outsiders, and openly practice racial discrimination, destroying the peace of the Spirit Wilderness Realm.
This desecrates the painstaking efforts of our forebears.
If the Human Emperor's spirit watches from heaven, seeing these so-called great houses doing nothing but the deeds of the Demon Sect would surely fill him with anguish.
You have ten breaths to consider. Withdraw your forces at once.
Otherwise, we will take extreme countermeasures!"
Lu Lingjun roared with laughter. "You really are the best at spewing fucking bullshit.
The Human Emperor was merciful and permitted you to live on Human Clan land. That was his benevolence and the Human Clan's tolerance.
Instead of being grateful, you take that gift for granted and turn a blind eye to the responsibilities you should bear.
You enjoy all the benefits without contributing a thing.
With the Great Age about to descend, we asked you to join the Human Clan in resisting the Other Races, and you actually dared refuse?
What sinister intentions does the Otherworld Ruins harbor? What regard do you have for the Human Emperor and the ancient worthies?
This betrayal of trust and honor enrages humans and gods alike. Today, we will execute you to console the spirits of the ancient worthies!"
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