Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'-Chapter 1244 - 247: Empire Line (42)

This is simply...

Ridiculous?

To be able to make a joke at such a critical moment, Li Aozi certainly has a very optimistic mindset, which is how he managed to stumble his way to where he is now.

But even knowing this was a joke, Lord Ao Sha from Merston opened his mouth and said:

"Don't..."

"Really? Even if I'm hit, I can't fight back."

Li Aozi's eyes darkened, and he scratched the back of his hand:

"Then I understand what you mean."

Merston's pupils contracted, and he quickly shouted, "Wait! Li Aozi, it's not what you think, I just don't want you to fight among yourselves—"

"Lady Merston, you can rest easy, there's no need for your concern."

Li Aozi looked at the towering Giant God, the hot wind emanating from the figure constantly ruffling his hair.

"Truly a pity, Brother King, Aunt seems to be a person who knows the times, understanding who is truly legitimate."

Aloros chuckled:

"So, give me your answer."

"Hand over the throne, or—"

"First, I need to correct you on something."

In the face of the Demigod, Li Aozi was quite calm and said slowly:

"If you want the title of Duke Oxiulia, you can have it, I won't stop you. But as for the Emperor of the Empire..."

He pointed to his head and shrugged:

"Even if I wanted to give it to you, I couldn't."

"Why say that, couldn't you just step aside and let it happen?"

"Sorry, but I can't step down."

Li Aozi turned and looked at the audience of thousands being held hostage. They had come to witness the emperor's ascension but were caught in misfortune because of him.

But... it wasn't his fault.

The entire responsibility fell on Aloros.

The throne, once given away, was no longer his concern.

But to threaten him with people's lives, especially his passionate followers...

"Firstly, I became this Emperor because people followed me and bestowed the title onto me. They are not mere cattle nor puppets for you to toy with and slaughter at will to showcase your strength. Mortals chose me as Emperor."

Li Aozi's gaze swept across the audience and suddenly spotted three familiar figures.

Long Yuqiong, Yutianxiao, Night Fighting Sword.

The three former Professional Brothers now sat in their seats, watching him, unable to speak or pass information due to Aloros's mantras, they could only stare intently at him. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

However, this was just fine.

Li Aozi locked eyes with the three and smiled slightly, continuing:

"Perhaps to you, I am an extremely evil tyrannical monarch, who usurped the throne and constantly waged war."

"You have to admit, no one likes war, lying in the trench, fighting off rats and mud, dressed in the cheapest uniforms, yelling about the country and glory for politicians and the Grand Narrative, fighting a bunch of young strangers. Ultimately, looking for the first chance to escape this infernal hell."

"Some people love to debate what is legitimate and what is usurpation. To me, it's all a waste of time. Whoever is capable should lead, regardless of the means, as long as they can let the people live good lives, that is a good king."

"I wage war to unite more people and gain more resources. The lands I've conquered are now well managed. This world needs a powerful Empire, and I will provide a strong country as their support. As for the reputation and the dead—someone has to bear these infamies, so let it be me."

When Li Aozi said this, he kept looking at Long Yuqiong.

Since their last meeting, Long Yuqiong had revealed his identity. Although Li Aozi had some predictions, knowing that he was his former colleague, Oshen, whom he demoted to Evil God, still surprised him.

However, over the years, everyone had changed.

Li Aozi looked at Long Yuqiong, and Oshen watched Li Aozi.

His words were not just for Aloros, but also an explanation for his old comrade who he had once demoted to Evil God.

Long Yuqiong silently watched him.

Because of Aloros, he couldn't speak, trapped firmly in his seat, unable to escape.

However, Li Aozi noticed that the fist he had been clenching all along finally relaxed.

For thousands, millions of years, the ideological and path conflicts between the two dissolved at this moment.

Though this doesn't mean they can talk happily and let go of the past, at least, there has been an unprecedented breakthrough.

Li Aozi turned his head and took a deep breath with emotion.

—Even the matter that Leoz couldn't solve was resolved by him.

Only his wistfulness was soon interrupted by Aloros:

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

Unperceptive Aloros, it was clear he hadn't understood the purpose behind Li Aozi's series of actions and words, feeling only bewildered.

"Whatever, you chose this yourself."

He spread his palms, and the Life Force quickly gathered in his palm:

"In my domain, I won't let you die, but there will be a little pain."

"Why do I feel like what you're saying means you're planning to kill and revive me repeatedly until I mentally break and beg for mercy?"

Aloros sneered:

"You didn't have to suffer this fate—but now it's too late to avoid it."

"Too late?"