Everybody looked like they just had eaten poop. They didn't dare to believe what they heard. Raybook Ancient Emperor was surrendering the three generals to the enemy? What kind of situation was this? It made their three views of the world warped so many times. Everything became twisted!
As an emperor of the Avion Empire, Raybook must fight for the lives of his generals, or that was supposed to what should happen. Even if he didn't want to protect the generals, giving their heads to the enemy was way out of the line.
What was the emperor thinking? Did he hit his head severely in the past that it loose some screws in his head? No matter how many times they think of the reason, they couldn't come up with a reasonable idea.
The three generals felt like their eyes lost hope. They served the empire for millions of years only to be disposed like a trash. It was humiliating and despairing. Now that they lost their actual emperor's backing, they could kiss their asses goodbye. No matter how unsatisfied they were, they couldn't question the authority of an ancient emperor.
Jin Rou smiled hearing the other party's answer. It was rare to meet someone this decisive enough to cut his losses, "Are you sure about this decision? You might become a sinner of your empire by doing this."
Indeed, this act was shameful and could bring the empire disgrace. Just imagine, an ancient emperor abiding a stranger's command? That's completely unheard of.
"I am very sure." Raybook nodded and said, "Compared to the consequences of fighting with you, having these three courageous and brilliant generals' lives on your taking will be a better idea."
Raybook was always a wise and capable person since his debut. He never fought battles that he would be losing. In fact, he had never lost in the past. It was due to he knew when to step forward and backward. He knew when to attack and defend, and retreat as well. Thus, he was a powerful emperor right now.
The emperor taking a step back, did it mean that the stranger's power level was above his that he wouldn't dare to fight? If that was the case, then it's plausible and reasonable.
"Very well, I'm very happy of your good choice." Jin Rou smiled, "It looks like your empire has also good seedlings like you. It's pretty commendable."
Jin Rou rarely praise those he wasn't acquainted with. But this emperor's talent was worthy of it.
"I'm not worthy of your praise, Daoist Friend. I am nothing more than a speck of dust in front of your greatness." The emperor admitted his inferiority and bowed his head.
Jin Rou was still smiling and said to the generals, "You're lucky to have a quite capable emperor. So since I'm now in a good mood, I will give you chance. Survive this attack of mine, and I'll spare you."
The three generals suddenly saw light from the darkness as they eagerly nodded, "Yes!"
It was a heaven-sent opportunity to survive. There's no way they'd miss it. Either way, they're supposed to die, so staking everything for this chance wasn't a bad deal.
"Be ready. I'm going to attack now." Jin Rou said as he picked another random branch of tree.
The three generals didn't underestimate this and immediately used everything of their defensive capabilities. They combined their treasures and formations to create a defense that would not be easy to penetrate.
After thirty seconds, the defense was complete and a giant golden lion appeared. It appeared to be a mythical beast that could trample everything in its path.
"Here I go." Seeing that the three generals were already prepared, Jin Rou smirked and casually swung the branch. It was simple yet it made the whole world tremble. Large fluctuations appeared as the earth collapsed.
This tiny sword arc carried the whole world in its state and became one with it. The dao itself was consisted and energy particles were rampaging around it.
"Boom!" Then, a large explosion was created after the collision. The lion formation was instantly shattered as if it was just a fragile glass. Take note, these were the three best defensive measures the three generals could muster. Furthermore, they were terrifying ancient kings.
The three were thrown away like a kite lost its string. Blood flowed like a fountain on their way as they stumbled creating a deep pit.
The three generals spat so many blood that it made their visions turn blurry. It was a bloody sight, and it was frustrating to look. Although they managed to retain their breath, the attack injured them severely Tha it would take a long time to recuperate. Fortunately, they weren't stripped of their cultivation or it would really spell their utter demise even they were alive.
The emperor also felt relieved. It was good that the three survived the attack. Although they were dying, he knew they could save themselves as long as Jin Rou were not to intervene.
"Congratulations for surviving my attack." Jin Rou said. In all honesty, that attack had the power to kill them in his expectations. But who would have thought that they'd survive it? Of course, he knew that something happened behind the curtains. But he didn't mind it, after all he didn't say that they couldn't be assisted by an outside force.
"Thank you for your grace." Raybook Ancient Emperor expressed his gratitude. He was grateful that the master didn't mind the help he extended. It was a dangerous gamble that he just decided on a whim.
"While I'm good today, it doesn't mean that I'll be good next time. You cannot push my buttons over and over again. You better bear this in your minds." Jin Rou said. He meant that the next time they did something foolish again, there wouldn't be mercy.
The three generals tried to prop themselves up and bowed to express their deep thanks. They knew that the warning was for them, so they didn't dare to slip the words by their heads.