Demons had no emotions.
That was why even though Long Chen and Mo Xiaolang had sent the War Demon and Nameless Demon to the eternal cage-like world, the Epoch Sky Demon and the other two hadn't been angry, only fearful.
But now, the Epoch Sky Demon had cleverly changed this fear and poked at Long Chen's weak spot. The reason he had let everyone hear his words was to put enormous pressure on Long Chen, forcing him to make a decision.
"They didn't destroy this Dragon Sacrificial World, but they'll destroy other worlds … The Troll Contract …"
These inconceivable things were entangled in Long Chen's mind. He absolutely didn't doubt the power of the Troll Contract. Even the old dragon had said that it was the highest law of the Primeval Troll race, and that after signing it, even the Epoch Sky Demon at his peak would be restricted. And since this Epoch Sky Demon had the confidence to use the Troll Contract to bind himself, it meant that as long as he signed it, he would have the bloodline of the Primeval Troll, and at the same time, be absolutely loyal to the Epoch Sky Demon.
"I have to say, this is a pretty terrible outcome."
Long Chen knew it very well.
But no matter how terrible the outcome was, it couldn't compare to seeing his home, his family, friends, and lovers destroyed. This was the world where Long Chen was born, the place his father wanted to protect. Starting from Poplar Town, he had left behind countless memories and nostalgia, as well as the lovely people who were all very kind and friendly. Even the Dragon Emperor and the Great Demon Lords in God Nation were all seniors he respected.
No one wanted to be devoured by these three demons.
Death and being devoured were the end of eternity for many people. The reason why Long Chen had ventured deep into the Demon Star, fought, and fought until now was only for one reason, and that was to survive, to allow everyone to survive, to prevent the destruction of this world. There were too many precious things here that he couldn't abandon.
Demons had no emotions, but every living being had deep emotions. Everyone had their own family and friends, they had their own attachment and memories. Through the 10 billion divine palaces, Long Chen could see their faces filled with longing. He could see the fear underneath their strong will, and he could see their reluctance to part with this world.
"You have to think it through. In this world, there are trillions of living beings, and their lives are in your hands. You've fought until today, and didn't you risk your life to live for them? I'll give you a way out. As long as you surrender, you can complete your mission and save your people."
The Epoch Sky Demon said calmly.
He was a very ambitious person. He knew that Long Chen and Mo Xiaolang were born in the Dragon Sacrificial World, and that they were likely to be the hope of this world's rise again. He valued these two immensely, but he was also more confident in the Giant Devil Contract, which was why he made this decision.
Right now, billions of people were waiting for Long Chen's decision. They didn't think that the Epoch Sky Demon would joke with them. Moreover, he didn't want Long Chen to sign the Giant Devil Contract, but to go to a new world and wait for the three of them to recover their strength.
How terrifying was the Epoch Sky Demon?
The War Devil had scared the living daylights out of everyone in the Eternal God Domain, and this was their boss. Before he'd been imprisoned, he'd fought the number one god of the primeval times, Di Jun, the Devil Emperor. He was a peak expert among gods and devils.
In the god kingdom, the Dragon Emperors exchanged glances.
The Eternal Dragon Emperor said, "Don't agree yet. Maybe this Epoch Sky Demon isn't confident in beating you, so he's tricking you. We need to test their strength first. When there's no hope...."
He didn't know what to do when the time came.
"That's impossible. The Epoch Sky Demon is also exhausted, but he's still a demon. As long as he's not dead, he'll be ten times stronger than the War Devil, even if his power is exhausted. He just hasn't made a move yet, but once he does, no one will be able to stop him. Even Emperor Shakya Hell Demon was once a complete stage Grand Origin demon," the old dragon explained.
Yang You and Lingxi were very conflicted. They had two choices. One was the destruction of all life, and the other was Long Chen becoming a Primeval Troll. Neither was a good outcome for them, and they couldn't bear to part with it.
Yang You said, "Chen 'er, don't think too much. Just follow your heart. No matter what decision you make, I'll support you."
Lingxi didn't say anything, but the look in her eyes decided everything.
Hearing what Yang You said, everyone nodded, no longer affecting Long Chen. Their eyes were moist. Even if they had lived for tens of thousands of years, they still couldn't control their emotions, because they knew that if they were faced with such a choice, it would be extremely painful.
No one was willing to lose themselves and become someone else's subordinate. But even more so, no one could watch as their home was destroyed, and trillions of lives turned into food. After being devoured, their souls would never be at peace, and they would live in eternal pain without doing anything.
Being devoured by a Primeval Troll was the most tragic outcome. In that case, their souls would be in endless pain, and it wouldn't be as simple as death. If Long Chen refused, then what he feared the most from the beginning might happen. Then, everyone's ending might be even more tragic than the Primeval Troll who had been sealed for tens of thousands of years....
Endless death, darkness, and pain. They would never be able to free themselves from it.
As long as one was human, they would be afraid. Long Chen could feel their deep fear of being devoured. He could feel their thirst for life and survival. Everyone had the same thirst, even Long Chen himself.
"If I agree, I still have a chance before signing the Troll Contract … This is like stalling … Moreover, Xiao Lang …"
To be honest, Long Chen knew that this was the perfect way out that the Era Demon had given him. There was no other ending, so it was better than this choice.
Of course, all of this was built on the premise that the Era Demon now far surpassed Long Chen, and could kill them at any time.
At the most tense moment in the world, the Era Demon asked, "Long Chen, Mo Xiaolang, have you made your decision?"
The Era Demon was in the middle, simple and pure. On the left was Emperor Shakya, charming and enchanting. On the right was Demon Wa, cold and indifferent.
In a team of three, their strength was extraordinary.
Long Chen's eyes trembled slightly. He clenched his fists and said word by word, "How can I believe that you can defeat the two of us?"
"Just because of this."
At this moment, in that split second, Long Chen's side shook. Demon Wa had disappeared, but a terrifying power came from beside him. It was Demon Wa. Long Chen saw that she was incredibly fast, and had already used her slender snake tail to burn Mo Xiaolang. Her human body was behind Mo Xiaolang, and under her control, Mo Xiaolang couldn't move.
It seemed like a simple binding, but in fact, she was controlling Mo Xiaolang's life. With Demon Wa's great power, she could tear Mo Xiaolang apart at any time.
Mo Xiaolang struggled, but he soon gave up.
"Big Brother, she's several times stronger than Wu Wu Mo … My Fire Forbidden Domain shouldn't be able to handle her," Mo Xiaolang said honestly.
His life was now in her hands.
She was Suyan. For him, this beloved woman was right behind him. She seemed to be within his reach, but at the same time, she was thousands of miles away from him. Perhaps he felt more uncomfortable than Long Chen, but Mo Xiaolang's purpose was very clear. He didn't care about anything. If there was a chance to follow Demon Wa, he would not give it up. He was just waiting for Long Chen's decision.
"Big Brother …"
Under Demon Wa's cold control, Mo Xiaolang pursed his lips. His eyes expressed his decision. He had decided to follow Demon Wa. He believed that one day, he would find the one he loved.
"You're the only one left. Do you need me to cover up and see if I can kill you?"
It was unknown when Aqua Lanyan had turned into a plume of blue smoke, wandering around Long Chen and blocking all of Long Chen's escape routes.
They … were really strong, just as the old dragon had said …
In fact, Long Chen had long known that War Devil and Wu Wu Mo were the limits of their limits …
At this moment, Celestial Devil Ji stretched out his hand. There seemed to be countless silk threads extending from his hand. At least 100 million lives were connected by these silk threads and controlled by them. Each of them was in extreme pain, kneeling on the ground with demonic energy surging around them.
"Believe it or not, with just a thought from my big brother, these 100 million lives would enter his stomach." Aqua Lanyan giggled.
Among these 100 million lives, there were Goddess Heart whom Long Chen knew, the ten people who had saved his life before. There were also some human friends he knew, such as the War Dragon Clan of Slaughter Dragon City. Those young faces were trembling in pain.
No one had forced Long Chen to make this choice, and they couldn't say anything. However, they were weak and could only be manipulated. They couldn't resist.
"Master, we're not afraid of death. Don't give in."
The young people of the War Dragon Clan of Slaughter Dragon City said to Long Chen.
They were young, hot-blooded, and had limitless possibilities.
Goddess Heart was a group of ten kind sisters. They were united and friendly, and they didn't deserve to die.
Each of these 100 million lives had their own story and loved ones. None of them deserved to die. Long Chen could make sure they didn't die.
His final struggle was to prove to Celestial Devil that in this final battle, he and Mo Xiaolang had no chance of winning. If they chose to resist, all lives would be destroyed.
Celestial Devil Ji had done it.
Whether it was for the greater good, or because he wanted to be a hero, or because he didn't care, he had made his choice. He said, "I agree to abide by your promise."
He said these words in the most indifferent tone, but he used all of his strength to say it.
"No problem."