Jiang Chen hadn’t expected this particular tactic from Emperor Pillzenith. It was patently ridiculous that the great emperor was threatening him with the second sectmaster of the Moon God Sect.

The young lord burst into exasperated laughter. “Are you telling me that you want to trade for your son with the Moon God Sect’s second sectmaster, Pillzenith?”

“I’m only repaying you in spades, brat!” Pillfire’s leader retorted coldly.

“Hahaha!” Jiang Chen roared with mirth. “You’re truly shameless, Pillzenith. I thought the Moon God Sect was one of your more distant allies. Weren’t you quite close for a time? Aren’t you worried that your other allies will get cold feet from your actions?”

Jiang Chen looked meaningfully at the other sects flanking the emperor.

“There’s no need for your provocation, Jiang Chen. Your destruction of the Boundary Stele and intention to cavort with alien races makes you a criminal to humanity itself! If you know what’s good for you, surrender now and wash away Veluriyam’s sins with your own blood to preserve the lives...