As if a prelude, after Liu Neng spoke, powerhouses from other factions also chimed in.
Many of them, under the guise of human solidarity and rejecting internal strife, accused Li Xiaotian.
"Li Xiaotian, for your own selfish gain, you have plunged countless humans of Daqin into peril. Do you realize that because of your arrogance, you have offended a overlord? Not only will you die, but countless people of Daqin will be buried with you. How can you be so selfish?"
"Li Xiaotian, quickly kneel and apologize to the envoy of the Desolate Hall. Since the Desolate Hall has stepped in to help Daqin, they will absolutely not let Daqin be harmed."
"Precisely, Daqin's growth to its current state has been incredibly difficult. Don't let it all come to nothing."
"Hurry and apologize to the envoy of the Desolate Hall! Humans cannot engage in infighting. Don't forget, to the north of the capital lies the Myriad Beasts Mountain. Don't let those demon races laugh at us!"
Liu Neng, with a smile on his lips and a mocking gaze at Li Xiaotian, watched as those speaking around him stood on his side. He couldn't believe Li Xiaotian would threaten so many people at once.
With this thought, Liu Neng cleared his throat and spoke.
"Li Xiaotian, it's not too late to turn back. Don't make one mistake after another. For the sake of humanity, for the innocent lives behind you, stop!"
Hearing what Liu Neng and the others said, the people of Daqin showed anger. Especially the warriors commanding the Dragon God mechs and firearms, they wished they could unleash a few cannons.
When Daqin was weak, why didn't these people step forward? The Sixteen Sects were the first to attack Daqin, and no one stood up to say it was for the sake of humanity?
This was them being unable to stand Daqin's rise and trying in every way to stop its progress.
Li Xiaotian sneered, his eyes flashing with a cold glint. He looked at Liu Neng and then asked in a calm tone.
"Then, according to the Desolate Hall's intentions, what should I do? What should Daqin do? Honestly, if there were a way to achieve both sides' goals, Daqin would not be against accepting it."
"Big Brother!!!"
"Dragon King Lord!!!"
Hearing Li Xiaotian say this, the people of Daqin became anxious. How could Daqin bow its head?
Li Xiaotian raised his hand, signaling Long Shi Wu and the others not to worry, but quietly looked at Liu Neng, waiting for his reply.
Liu Neng's expression brightened upon hearing this, but he didn't show it. Instead, he put on a pretense of earnest persuasion and said.
"Li Xiaotian, your talent is extraordinary, and your cultivation speed is incredibly fast. You can be considered the foremost genius of the human race in this era. However, your conduct is too arrogant and exceedingly conceited, which has invisibly offended many."
"Even if the Desolate Hall helps Daqin overcome this crisis, there will likely be others who will target Daqin because of you in the future."
Li Xiaotian raised an eyebrow and chuckled softly, then gestured for the other to continue.
"Therefore, if you truly care about humanity and have Daqin in your heart, you should obey the leader of the Western Border Alliance, offer the Celestial Tablet as compensation, and atone with your life. Let your death preserve the entirety of Daqin!"
Liu Neng spoke unhurriedly, controlling his emotions and tone. He was afraid he might inadvertently laugh out loud, as Li Xiaotian was also his enemy.
"You mean, I should commit suicide? And then Daqin can be safe?"
Li Xiaotian asked, his eyes full of amusement.
"Precisely, Li Xiaotian. Everything should prioritize the greater good. The world is in turmoil now, and the demon races are secretly coveting our human race. At such a time, humanity should be more united, rather than engaging in infighting and mutual slaughter."
Liu Neng immediately replied, his heart filled with anticipation.
"By exchanging one life for the safety of countless people, for the unity of humanity, and to reduce unnecessary losses for our race, Li Xiaotian, as a human, you should possess the spirit of sacrificing the individual for the greater good!"
Others around also chimed in, even putting on righteous expressions, as if what they were doing was correct.
"You must know that in ancient times, it was due to the sacrifice of countless ancestors that humanity enjoys today. Li Xiaotian, as latecomers, you should not only know how to enjoy the shade of trees planted by predecessors, but also learn to dedicate yourselves to humanity like them."
Those around spoke one after another. If one didn't know the situation, they might think these people were advising virtue.
Li Xiaotian shook his head slightly, suppressing a smile in his heart, and then said.
"How about this, esteemed elders. This junior has an idea. If you can fulfill it, what is there to fear about my death?"
"Really?!!!"
Liu Neng exclaimed excitedly, but then quickly realized his tone was too eager and hastily lowered his voice to continue.
"What idea do you have? Is there any unfulfilled wish? Is it your wife and daughter? Or Daqin?"
"Rest assured, after your death, humanity will remember your sacrifice. Your wife and daughters, and the Daqin you care about, humanity will protect!"
"Indeed, Li Xiaotian, make any requests you have. We will all bear witness, and the major factions of Daqin's human race will jointly protect them, ensuring that no harm comes to the people of Daqin!"
Someone spoke, almost blurting out, "Hurry up and die!"
Li Xiaotian cleared his throat, then spoke unhurriedly.
"I think sacrificing oneself for humanity is too great a deed. I alone cannot bear it. Moreover, my death alone might not appease the Western Border Alliance."
"So I suggest we all die together. Let our sacrifice warn humanity that they should be united and not engage in infighting! At the same time, it will show the Western Border Alliance our sincerity, and perhaps they will stop."
"Uh?!!!" Liu Neng's expression instantly froze. The others who had spoken also stood stunned. Die together? For what reason? You caused this trouble, why should we die with you?
"Heh heh, a bunch of fools, just like those sanctimonious simpletons online, trying to force my King to commit suicide through moral coercion? How ridiculous. My King has grown step by step from the war zones, what hasn't he seen?"
From the crowd, Long Shi Wu couldn't help but laugh. The rest of Daqin also began to mock.
Liu Neng and the others' faces immediately turned red with embarrassment. So they had all been played by Li Xiaotian?
"Absurd! Utterly absurd! Li Xiaotian, how long will you continue to err? How can you be so selfish as a human? Ungrateful!"
An elder, his face flushed, berated him, feeling utterly disgraced.
"Li Xiaotian, do you know what you are doing? We are all thinking of Daqin's best interests, and this is how you repay us?"
Liu Neng shouted, seething with anger.
"Enough! All of you shut up!!!"
Li Xiaotian suddenly roared, his voice chillingly devoid of any emotional fluctuation. He looked at Liu Neng and the others, his eyes filled with mockery and contempt.
"Ungrateful? For humanity? You old geezers, do you really think I, Li Xiaotian, understand nothing?"
"I detest hypocrites like you the most, always standing on the moral high ground to criticize others. Do you, are you worthy?"