Chapter 1224 Chapter 527: Ying Zheng: Do You Think I Am Joking with You? (2)

All the powerful figures and the Qin Army present in the Dragon Palace knelt uniformly facing Ying Zheng in reverence.

The deafening cheers were like rolling thunder, resounding continuously throughout the bottom of the East Sea, fully showcasing Ying Zheng's might.

"Rise."

Ying Zheng's expression was calm. He raised a hand, and his authoritative voice echoed in everyone's ears.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

All the Great Qin Ministers responded in unison, then stood up straight in orderly fashion. They remained in a military formation, standing atop the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, and their imposing presence bestowed infinite pressure upon the Dragon Clan.

However, upon seeing Ying Zheng, the expressions on the faces of the three Dragon Ancestors turned exceedingly complex, with resentment, a fury towards the tricks of fate, regret for not choosing to ally with the Qin Court, and even hatred towards the Qin for forcing them into submission.

However.

After they swore their oath, everything had been settled, and no amount of emotion could change the current situation.

Void Summit!

Ying Zheng stood with his hands behind his back, like a divine being ruling the world, looking down at the three Dragon Ancestors, his expression was exceedingly calm, devoid of any ripple.

With their forced surrender, they had already lost the opportunity for equal dialogue with the Qin.

"How many pure-blood dragons and jiao long does the Dragon Clan have?"

Ying Zheng's gaze sharpened, falling on the forms of the three Dragon Ancestors, his voice authoritative, with an undeniable force.

This voice echoed through every corner of the Dragon Palace, not as a courteous inquiry, but as a direct interrogation.

The foundation of the Dragon Clan, perhaps this battle had consumed much, but certainly was not their full strength. And after this battle, most of the water clan that perished were vassals of the Dragon Clan. Clearly, the Dragon Clan knew that sending more low-tier combat power was futile and a death sentence, so they did not dispatch many pure-blood dragons to fight.

Faced with Ying Zheng's question, the expressions of the three Dragon Ancestors turned exceedingly grim, a trace of resistance flashed in their eyes, reluctant to answer.

But, in the depths of their Primordial Spirit, an unspoken Rule Power hung like a sharp sword, instilling fear in their hearts.

"Our Dragon Clan is entangled with the karma of heaven and earth, and the birth of dragon offspring is no longer like in ancient times."

"Currently, our Dragon Clan has less than thirty million pure-blood dragons, and those that are not of pure blood number less than a billion."

"These are the members who have joined our Dragon Clan, but there are other dragons on the Four Great Continents, including mixed-blood dragons, which are not counted here."

The Candle Dragon's voice was cold and deep, each word seemed to recount the tragic fate of the Dragon Clan over countless years.

"The ancient Dragon Clan, after countless years, their population is only so."

Upon hearing the accurate number, Ying Zheng was momentarily surprised; he slightly furrowed his brow, a glint of contemplation in his eyes.

It seems that the ancient war among the Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan, and Qilin Clan truly incurred heavy losses.

After countless years, their population is still so small.

Perhaps, this is also the result of being entangled with the karma of the Heavenly Dao, making even the birth of descendants extremely difficult.

"From today onward, the Dragon Clan will select three million pure-blood dragons to serve in the Qin."

"I do not want a bunch of riffraff, they must be pure-blood."

Ying Zheng stared at the three Dragon Ancestors, his gaze like sharp arrows, speaking with authority.

Upon hearing this!

The expressions of the three Dragon Ancestors changed instantly, their bodies immediately tensed up, extremely unwilling.

"Emperor of Qin."

"Our Dragon Clan has only ten million pure-blood dragons, why do you demand three million?"

The Candle Dragon's voice was filled with discontent, eyes burning with flames of anger.

But as soon as his voice fell, the many powerful figures of the Qin in the void above directed their menacing gazes like icy stares upon them.

The murderous intent emanating from these Qin strong figures was like a surging tide, instantly submerging the three Dragon Ancestors, seemingly ready to annihilate the Dragon Clan should Ying Zheng command it.

"Do you think, that I have come here today to jest with you?"

Ying Zheng's expression turned extremely cold, an immensely terrifying aura emanating from him.

His aura burst forth suddenly, like a volcanic eruption, causing the surrounding sea to boil instantly, the seabed void quaked under this might, with cracks spreading like the mouths of ferocious beasts in the seabed void.

"Kill, kill, kill!"

Over three million Daqin Elite Soldiers roared maniacally in unison, their voices akin to roars from the Purgatory, their murderous intent soared to the Nine Heavens.

The weapons in their hands glittered with cold light, raised uniformly, pointing towards the Dragon Clan, seemingly declaring to the Dragon Clan that they were ready at any moment to execute Ying Zheng's order to completely obliterate the Dragon Clan.

Upon seeing this!

Yinglong immediately glanced at the Candle Dragon, eyes filled with urgency, it slightly shook its head, signaling for the Candle Dragon not to speak further.

"Three million pure-blood dragons, our Dragon Clan can give."

"But I wish to ask, what does the Emperor of Qin intend to do with them?"

The Azure Dragon slightly lowered its head, asking in a deep voice, its tone filled with helplessness, but more so with concern for the life and death of its kin.

"To fight for the Qin."

"To fight for me."

Ying Zheng glanced at the Dragon Ancestors, speaking in a deep voice, his tone succinct and powerful, without any excess verbiage.

"I hope the Qin Emperor can treat them well and not let them become cannon fodder for no reason."

The Azure Dragon raised its head, its gaze fixed on Ying Zheng, with a tone of pleading in its voice, and its dragon eyes filled with worry for its kin.

But now, under the eaves, there was no room for negotiation.

The Dragon Clan had completely lost their voice.

And this was all because of the decisions made by their Three Dragon Ancestors.

"On the battlefield, there is no cannon fodder."

"These three million dragons will serve as mounts for my Qin's three million soldiers and fight for Qin."

Ying Zheng stated directly.

Dragons as mounts!

After the decline of the Three Clans in the past, it was thus.

Many strong ones liked to use the Three Clans as mounts, which was also a symbol of status and strength.

Even the Heavenly Emperor's chariot was pulled by dragons.

However, Qin wanting three million dragons as mounts at once was unprecedented.

For the Dragon Clan, perhaps it was humiliating. But they had no chance to defy it.

"Alright!"

The Azure Dragon's voice carried a slight tremor, it agreed through gritted teeth, suppressing the humiliation and anger within.

"Do not feel humiliated. This is the way of the world."

"If your Dragon Clan were in power and the Human Race weak, you would also enslave wildly."

"Even to the point of extinction."

"My grace grants your Dragon Clan a chance to survive, and this is only once."

"If your Dragon Clan does not respect my decree, I will not show mercy."

Ying Zheng spoke coldly, having no need for further explanation with the Dragon Clan.

The rules of the world are like this, survival of the fittest.

In the past, how did the Heavenly Court treat the Human Race?

They were reared, enslaved, turned into flesh and food.

If not for Qin's emergence, the Human Race on the Eastern Continent would still suffer such a tragic fate.

For the Dragon Clan, Qin not exterminating their clan is already a great mercy.

Though Ying Zheng's words were harsh, the Three Dragon Ancestors had no rebuttal.

After all, the die was cast, and they had no chance to change it.

"Moreover,"

"Today's affair,"

"The matter of the Dragon Clan's submission must not be leaked."

"To the outside world, it will appear that my Qin merely conquered the East Sea and occupied it."

"As for the other Three Seas under the Dragon Clan's control, they remain under your Dragon Clan's authority, and your past cooperation with the Heavenly Court, including the so-called Scripture Seekers, may continue."

"I will not hinder it."

Ying Zheng spoke again slowly, his voice steady and calm, yet it stirred turbulent waves in the hearts of the Three Dragon Ancestors.

With these words, the Three Dragon Ancestors were even more shocked.

Because the Dragon Clan's cooperation with the Heavenly Court and even the plans involving Scripture Seekers were extremely secretive and unknown to outsiders.

Yet here Ying Zheng, the lord of the Qin Court, knew about it.

Their every move was under Ying Zheng's control.

This… this was terrifying!

"The Qin Emperor intends for my Dragon Clan to continue to feign allegiance to the Heavenly Court," the Azure Dragon asked tentatively, its eyes flickering.

"Correct."

Ying Zheng replied calmly, his expression unchanged, as if all was within his grasp.

"Then if one day the Qin Court reigns over heaven and earth, extinguishing the Heavenly Court, will my Dragon Clan still exist in the world, upright and honorable?"

The Azure Dragon gazed at Ying Zheng, eyes filled with a hopeful light, as if awaiting Ying Zheng's answer, which was crucial for the Dragon Clan's future.

For his Dragon Clan,

This might be their only chance.

If they could truly earn merit, could his Dragon Clan still gain status within Qin?

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