Chapter 2095: Thunderous Suppression

Zu An looked up in surprise at the enormous Golden Crow in the sky. Its body was now engulfed in demonic flames, and its aura rivaled that of the old Demon Emperor.

He recalled how the Little Golden Roc King had also experienced a sudden surge in power, as if the outer-world demons had awakened the ancient bloodline within them. Could it be that the ancestors of the demon race were truly intricately linked to those outer-world demons?

Seeing Zu An lost in thought, the Second Prince was exceedingly pleased. "Didn't expect this, did you? My current strength is even greater than my father's was back then. Are you regretting it now?" Feeling the demonic power surging through his body, he felt exceptionally confident, as if he were the sole supreme being in heaven and earth. He even felt a touch of regret; so *this* was what it felt like to be powerful. If he had known, he would have awakened this power much sooner. At that moment, he even believed that no matter what tricks the outer-world demons had played, his current might would allow him to easily resolve them.

Zu An looked somewhat puzzled. "Why would I regret anything?"

"Regretting your arrogance back at the Royal Court when you let me go," the Second Prince said, gazing at him spiritedly. "Unfortunately, you no longer have that chance. Let me tell you, 'Thirty years in the east of the river, thirty years in the west of the river; do not bully a young man...'"

He hadn't finished speaking when a square seal suddenly came tumbling towards him. As it flew, it grew larger and larger, finally becoming as massive as a mountain peak before crashing directly into him. His entire body was thrown off balance, and he tumbled from the sky, his words naturally cut short.

"This is outrageous!" The Second Prince was furious. He had just been about to show off, only to be struck down by this thing. With so many soldiers watching, where would he put his face?

Rage points from the Second Prince +444444444...

He instinctively tried to fly again, but the large seal pressing down on him was incredibly heavy. Several times his muscles trembled as he tried to get up, but the object on his head grew heavier and heavier. The great seal glowed with a yellow aura, and wisps of light descended from it, seemingly imbued with the very essence of the world's natural laws, enveloping the Second Prince. Despite flapping his wings several times, he remained pinned firmly.

"The Human Emperor Seal?" The Second Prince was utterly horrified. The reason he recognized it was because he had witnessed from afar a battle between his father and Human Emperor Zhao Hao, and it was the Human Emperor Seal that Zhao Hao had wielded. Zhao Hao's invincible presence at that time had left an indelible impression on him. One had to know that his father, who was like a god in his eyes, had been at a disadvantage when fighting against him. As the weapon used in that great battle, the Human Emperor Seal naturally left an even deeper impression on him.

At that moment, the human soldiers also witnessed the scene. Looking at the constantly rotating great seal, which emanated streams of dao essence, some generals also recognized it and exclaimed excitedly, "The Human Emperor Seal! It's the Human Emperor Seal!" The Human Emperor Seal was an extremely sacred existence in the hearts of the human military and civilians, to some extent even a belief, a totem.

Amidst their excitement and shock, many people's hearts also flickered with doubt: "Didn't the Human Emperor Seal disappear with the late Emperor's demise in the Daoist Sect's secret realm? How did it end up with the Regent King?" Sensing the doubtful gazes of the crowd, Zu An offered no explanation. He had always kept the Human Emperor Seal hidden and unused because he was worried that someone might connect Zhao Hao's death to him. However, with the outer-world demons invading and the world nearly destroyed, and his beloved Chu Chuyan and Honglei both in a state of semi-life and semi-death because of it, he no longer cared about such concerns. Besides, even if someone did truly guess that he was connected to Zhao Hao's death now, what difference would it make?

"Bastard, ahhh!" The Second Prince was utterly frustrated. He had been magnificent for barely a second, only to be suppressed by the Human Emperor Seal, unable to break free. It truly baffled him. He felt his cultivation and strength at this moment were no less than those of the old Demon Emperor. How could a mere Human Emperor Seal render him so helpless?

He couldn't understand it, but Zu An knew the reason. The Human Emperor Seal was imbued with the human race's destiny and fortune. Now that the outer-world demons had been eliminated and the world preserved, humanity's fortune was flourishing. How could it be easily withstood by just anyone? Moreover, the Second Prince's cultivation had only suddenly soared. He simply couldn't get used to the power, cultivation, or supernatural abilities that had increased by an unknown number of times. Therefore, his cultivation merely *equaled* that of the old Demon Emperor. In a real fight, the old Demon Emperor could easily crush him. He might not even be able to compare to the Little Golden Roc King, who had clearly awakened his ancient bloodline long ago and had regularly practiced, having already grown accustomed to his new powers. In Zu An's eyes now, the Second Prince was full of flaws. Zu An didn't give him time to adapt, directly suppressing him with his move.

Just then, a furious roar erupted. The Second Prince's body burst into intense flames, and he actually managed to stand up again, forcefully resisting the Human Emperor Seal overhead. "Hmph, you think a mere Human Emperor Seal can truly trap me..."

His words abruptly ceased as a flash of sword light appeared, and a head directly fell to the ground. The Second Prince's headless body crashed down. The Human Emperor Seal seized the opportunity, pressing down with the entire human race's fortune, directly crushing his body into dust.

"Too much chatter," Zu An said, sheathing his sword. The opponent was already suppressed and restricted by the Human Emperor Seal; if he still couldn't take his life, he might as well buy a block of tofu and smash his head against it. After life-and-death struggles with terrifying beings like the Shadow Demon King and the Lord of Slaughter, facing the Second Prince was like fighting a kindergarten child.

The entire battlefield, however, suddenly fell so silent that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone watched everything in disbelief. The human soldiers couldn't discern the Second Prince's true combat strength. They only felt his terrifying aura, similar to that of Zhao Hao and the Demon Emperor back then, and subconsciously equated his combat power to theirs. Yet, such a being was easily dispatched by the Regent King with a single sword stroke? Just how high was his cultivation?

Many generals had even just been wondering if the Regent King was involved in the late Emperor's demise. After all, there were many suspicious points surrounding the late Emperor's death, and Zu An was the only one beside him at the time. But upon seeing this scene, everyone extinguished those curious thoughts. Forget about the late Emperor; now, everyone would follow the Regent King's lead. Originally, King Liang's close confidants were still somewhat resentful, and many loyalists who had received King Liang's favor were even thinking of contacting other generals in the army to avenge King Liang. But upon witnessing this scene, they all straightened their clothes, thinking, *We weren't really that close to King Liang anyway. We're all just working for a living, earning a few hundred taels of silver a month. Why risk our lives?*

As for the Second Prince's army, they were completely bewildered. Many even subconsciously rubbed their eyes, wondering if they had seen wrong. After all, the Second Prince was a renowned general of the demon race, leading them to countless victories over the years. Even in the desperate, certain-death situation of the Sealed Land, he had managed to lead them to a path of survival. Everyone had long since regarded him as a god. Especially the cultivation he had just displayed made them feel as though they were seeing the old Demon Emperor himself. And with just one sword stroke, he was gone?

All of them had been holding on purely by a single belief: if the Second Prince returned to the Royal Court and became the Demon Emperor, they would transform from rebels into meritorious subjects who had followed a new king. But now, with the Second Prince's life ending before their eyes, almost as if he were instantly killed, they finally collapsed completely. There was no need for anyone to lead; all the soldiers frantically ran outwards.

The human soldiers wanted to pursue, but they weren't as familiar with the terrain as the enemy, and with so many demon soldiers, they might not be able to catch them all. Zu An's voice echoed through the sky: "Those from the Second Prince's forces who lay down their weapons and surrender will be subject to the Royal Court's judgment. Those who defy will die."

Some demon soldiers hesitated upon hearing this, while others ran away without the slightest hesitation. *What a joke!* they thought. They were the Second Prince's direct lineage; even if they faced judgment from the Royal Court, they would hardly escape death. They might as well take a chance and perhaps escape to freedom. After all, there were so many people on the field, and the terrain was so complex. No matter how formidable Zu An was, how many could he catch?

Just then, a roaring sound erupted, and gusts of strong wind swept through the entire forest, making it difficult for many to even open their eyes. Countless iron birds with rotating rotors suddenly appeared in mid-air. Their undersides abruptly spewed forth countless tongues of fire, shredding every soldier who disobeyed orders and continued to flee. Among the soldiers were not a few highly cultivated experts who instinctively tried to counterattack. However, they were already like birds startled by a bowstring, unable to combine into formations for battle. How could they be a match for numerous armed helicopters?

Before long, the fleeing soldiers fell in rows like leeks, and soon, no one was left standing. Only those in the inner circle who had heard Zu An's words and stopped were spared. At this moment, all of them were pale, incredibly grateful for their decision.

"Next, the human army will be commanded by the Qin brothers, assisting the Azure Hill Nation Lord in subduing these rebels and escorting them back to the Royal Court for the Little Demon Empress to handle." Although the Qin brothers were still young and somewhat inexperienced, no one raised any objections at that moment.

Xie Xiu happened to be supporting the Qin brothers back, and seeing this scene, he then glanced at the ladies in the distance, whose eyes were practically sparkling with admiration. *Darn it,* he thought, *this is a famous scene from my dreams! When will I get a chance to show off like this?*