It didn’t take long before a burst of laughter replaced the silence after Li Qiye’s declaration.

“Kneel? Are you insane from wanting to stay the king? You’re a king in name only, why should we kneel before you?” Someone couldn’t help but laugh.

“Your Majesty, don’t tell me you want us to perform a full ceremonial kowtow to you?” Another sneered. 

Li Qiye sat straight and was unmoved by the taunts. He looked quite gentle as he said: “I suppose no mercy for the foolish. Today is finally time for blood and massacre.”

“Massacre?” Jinming snorted and coldly said: “You can’t even defend yourself, let alone talking...