Published at 12th of April 2024 11:02 pm

Chapter 950 (Foolish Emperor, May You Die Miserably)

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"Dad, if we don't beg, we'll face death!"

"Foolish Emperor, may you die miserably."

Indeed, among these people, there were both old and young. Regardless of age, if they participated, they were all arrested. Even the young people in the cages were treated the same way.

This time, Ye Hua was truly angered. This touched Ye Hua's bottom line completely. These people were too arrogant, completely without restraint. Otherwise, Ye Hua's anger wouldn't be so intense.

Look at the clamour now.

'You probably don't know that it's due to my benevolence that you have the opportunity to live here, enjoy the benefits of the Voidless Empire. Yet now, you dare to sing in opposition to me, without a shred of gratitude or appreciation.'

What's the point of keeping such people alive? Just kill them directly!

Gradually, all the people were brought out.

The entire area was filled with people, all kneeling on the ground. However, the cursing never ceased!

At this moment, rain started to pour from the sky, making a rustling sound, adding a touch of melody to this solemn atmosphere.

The cold rain fell on the ground, and hair quickly became wet, looking quite dishevelled.

However, when the rain fell on the armour of the yellow-armoured soldiers, it produced a crisp sound, sending a chill down the spine.

At least it made them realise that behind them stood an executioner, and their heads would be chopped off soon!

Their own heads would roll on the ground.

This was truly indescribably gruesome.

Among the crowd was also the richest man, Hong Batian. At this moment, he had lost his past grandeur, but his face showed a hint of unwillingness.

"I refuse to accept it!" Hong Batian shouted angrily. He had created so much value for the Voidless Empire. His son died, and this account hadn't even been settled. Now, they wanted to kill him, it was just malicious! I have never seen such a malicious person! Such a person should go to hell, be deep-fried!

Ye Hua asked indifferently, "Who is this person?"

Zi Shan respectfully said, "Your Majesty, this person is the richest man, Hong Batian. He is the one inciting the emotions of the masses."

"So he's the richest man, huh? Not as tall as I imagined," Ye Hua said casually.

"Your Majesty, Hong Batian is a dwarf by nature and has never grown tall," Zi Shan explained respectfully.

Lie Gu muttered quietly, "His son is quite tall though."

With this remark, one couldn't help but feel sorry for this guy. It was truly a tragedy.

"What do you not accept?" Ye Hua sat on the throne and asked casually. His voice wasn't loud, but everyone heard it.

Hong Batian shouted loudly, "Let's discuss this rationally, I, Hong Batian, have diligently developed the economy, bringing the economy of the Voidless Empire onto a regular track. I even facilitated our foreign trade. I've done so much for the Voidless Empire. If you, as the Emperor, don't reward us, it's understandable. But you even came up with these groundless charges, how can we accept it!"

"Who would be willing to sacrifice for you in the future? What you're doing now is losing the people's hearts, and one who loses the people's hearts loses the world!"

"Just so, our business community has contributed so much to the empire's economy! Now, they want to kill us just like that! We refuse!"

"Without us, could the Voidless Empire have achieved what it has today? That's absolutely impossible!"

"Today, if you kill us, the heavens are watching, the gods will punish your crimes! You will have nowhere to escape!"

As these words were spoken, tens of thousands of people began to recount their merits. They argued that without them, the Voidless Empire wouldn't be able to function, and what was happening was an outrageous rebellion.

Ye Hua felt like he was back at that southern and northern martial arts competition. The scene might have been smaller, but the tone of speech was quite similar. They were even praying to those deities. 'It would be better to appeal to me a bit more. Perhaps if I'm in a good mood, I'll pardon them all. But I won't be in a good mood. You can only try to win my favour with your heads.'

However, he couldn't let their words go unchallenged.

"I understand what you're saying, and I acknowledge your contributions. But don't forget, in the Voidless Empire, you can defy anyone, but I am not someone you can defy. Do you really think I don't kill? Ridiculous! When I decide to kill, I don't even blink my eyes."

The crowd became somewhat puzzled. Could the emperor really kill without blinking his eyes? Who doesn't blink their eyes?

"Do you think that by making some contributions, I should thank you? Or that without you, the Voidless Empire couldn't function? Let me tell you, this world is never short of talents. When you die, there will be plenty of people to replace you and serve me. You are just a thing of the past."

"And what else can you do besides talking big? When enemies approach outside the city, did I ever send you to die? I've given you the only wealth you have – security! A safety like an iron bucket. You ungrateful bunch, trying to overthrow my empire. It's a joke. What can you achieve with your big mouths?"

"Moreover, what about you guys and those of you who have managed to survive? I have given you all the only wealth you have—security! A safety like an iron bucket. You ungrateful bunch, trying to overthrow my empire. It's a joke. What can you achieve with your big mouths?"

"Really thinking too much!" Ye Hua coldly shouted, delivering a long-winded speech.

People sitting in the audience suddenly started applauding, and some set the rhythm. The applause grew louder, filling the entire execution platform.

However, those kneeling on the ground were still shouting shamelessly. "You can have this life now because of us! Yet you applaud and cheer for our death, you're all a bunch of scoundrels! Scoundrels!"

However, Hong Batian shouted again, "I see you're in league with the foreign race! Actually supporting the massacre of humans by foreign race!"

This statement suddenly silenced the entire venue. When it came to matters involving foreign race, everyone was vigilant.

There was no way around it. Such notions had already deeply penetrated people's minds.

However, Ye Hua, who had planned to proceed step by step, was now quite annoyed. It was all because of your constant pressure.

"Foreign race? Then what are you?" Ye Hua suddenly asked.

Everyone's gaze turned to Hong Batian.

"I am human!" Hong Batian shouted.

Ye Hua chuckled, "Are there humans as short as you? In the end, you are also an foreign race. You are not human!"

"Nonsense, I am human!" Hong Batian stood up all of a sudden, and the yellow-armoured soldiers behind pressed him down.

Ye Hua stood up, looking at everyone and said, "What is an foreign race? Other than humans! All races are foreign races!"

"However, among these people, there are those who want to overthrow my empire! Even foreign races don't have the guts like you. To be honest, I think foreign races are more reliable than you. I'd rather let foreign races live in my empire than let you dirty people defecate in my empire!" Ye Hua's words served as a kind of prelude. By comparing these wrongdoers to foreign races, he implied that they were all the same. If such villains could live here, why couldn't foreign races? Perhaps foreign races were even better than them.

However, Ye Hua's words were not conclusive, as if he were making a comparison without making a firm statement.

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