'The second batch of messengers clearly came with ill intentions!'
This thought flashed through the minds of Chief Song He and the other elders at the same time.
In fact, this was also within their expectations.
In the previous five days, the Pine Crane Clan was stubborn and didn't surrender no matter how the first batch of messengers threatened them.
Those two messengers must have reported the corresponding situation to Commander Minghe.
Because of this, Commander Minghe sent out the second batch of messengers to denounce them.
As expected.
The messenger holding the golden silk saw that Chief Song He and the rest were still hesitating and didn't kneel. He shouted angrily again, "Song He Tao, you didn't kneel when you saw Commander's decree. Is the Pine Crane Clan rebelling?"
With such a heavy accusation, Chief Song He didn't dare to accept it no matter what. He hurriedly led the way and knelt down.
The other elders could only endure the humiliation and kneel behind Chief Song He.
When the messenger saw them bowing their heads and listening to the decree, the corner of his mouth curled up into a sneer. Only then did he hold up the golden silk and read aloud, "The Pine Crane Clan, an ancient clan with a foundation of 40,000 years and a long history. Since we're based on Reincarnation Island, we should take it as our responsibility to defend against the invasion of foreign enemies. Only then can we live up to the nurturing and nurturing of Reincarnation Island.
"Now that Reincarnation Island is about to be invaded by foreign enemies, the reaction and decision of the Pine Crane Clan has greatly disappointed me and pained me!
"Far away, the Pine Crane Clan has failed the nurturing of Reincarnation Island, the protection and respect of billions of people.
"Recently, the Pine Crane Clan has failed to live up to His Majesty the God Emperor's trust and high regard. They are truly disloyal and shameless!
"Therefore, I represent the eight hundred billion people of Reincarnation Island to condemn the Pine Crane Clan.
"I represent His Majesty the God Emperor and Youdu City to punish the Pine Crane Clan as a warning to others …
"From now on, all the properties and territories of the Pine Crane Clan will be confiscated. Only Ancient Pine Grotto-Heaven will be left as mercy.
"Of the 9,607 people of the Pine Crane Clan, other than the 300 guards left behind to guard Ancient Pine Grotto-Heaven, the rest will be escorted to Youdu for trial.
"This punishment will be carried out by the four great Reincarnation Divine Generals leading eight thousand elite soldiers. We hope the Pine Crane Clan will recognize the situation, correct their mistakes, and cooperate actively.
Anyone who resists or escapes will be killed without mercy! "
The content in the golden silk was rather long, but the key points were also very prominent.
When the messenger finished reading Commander Styx's order, the air seemed to be filled with a thick murderous aura.
The messenger slowly rolled up the golden silk and handed it to Patriarch Song He. He sneered and said, "Song Hetao, you'd better take a look at the commander-in-chief's handwritten decree with your own eyes.
Hahaha … Who told you to refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit? This is the result of angering the Grand Commander!
In a few hours, the four Godly Generals and the 8,000 strong army would arrive.
Let your clansmen pack their bags and get ready to set off. "
The messenger purposely dragged out the word 'be on your way', and his tone was full of ridicule.
The few elders of the Pine Crane Race shuddered, their eyes filled with fear and anger.
Although they had guessed that Commander Nether River might very well use the Pine Crane Race to establish his authority in his fury, they still didn't believe him.
But they hadn't expected Commander Minghe to be so decisive and give the order so quickly.
Furthermore, the punishment was so ruthless!
Not only was the Pine Crane Race going to be stripped of all their properties and territories, but they were also going to be escorted to Youdu!
What did this mean?
The entire Pine Crane Race would be imprisoned in Youdu. If they didn't surrender and pledge their loyalty to Commander Minghe, they would either become prisoners or be killed as an example to others.
Commander Minghe still pretended to leave Ancient Pine Grotto-Heaven to the Pine Crane Race and allowed them to station 300 guards there.
But everyone knew that this was completely useless.
If the Pine Crane Race's clansmen were all executed, Ancient Pine Grotto-Heaven would naturally become ownerless and would be taken back by Commander Minghe.
If the Pine Crane Race submitted to Commander Minghe, they would also be sent to the battlefield as cannon fodder when fighting against the Kenshin in the future.
It was estimated that more than 80% of the Pine Crane Race's clansmen who were forced to participate in the war would die.
In short, no matter if the Pine Crane Race surrendered or not, they wouldn't have a good ending.
The air in the plaza seemed to have frozen, and there was dead silence.
Patriarch Song He held the golden silk with both hands, but he didn't open it.
His expression was very ugly, and the joints in his hands were bulging. It was obvious that his heart was overflowing with anger.
But he lowered his head and didn't make a sound, nor did he get angry.
At this moment, there were two choices in front of him.
He could either accept Commander Minghe's edict and inform his clansmen to prepare. After a few hours, he would be obediently escorted to Youdu to be judged.
Or he could resist Commander Minghe's edict and kill the messengers in the plaza.
If he chose the former, the Pine Crane Race would be finished, and their fate would be controlled by Commander Minghe.
Even if Commander Minghe and Marshal Blood Prison were lucky enough to block the invasion of the Kenshin in the future, the Pine Crane Race would probably be wiped out.
Thinking about this, Patriarch Song He eliminated the first option.
As for the second …
If the Pine Crane Race wanted to resist the edict and kill the messengers, they would immediately be attacked by the four Reincarnation Divine Generals and the eight thousand strong army.
In just a few hours, it would be difficult for the Pine Crane Race to strengthen their defenses and make any changes.
The only way was to close the entrance of the grotto-heaven and defend it to the death, fighting against Commander Minghe to the end.
But in this way, even if they paid a heavy price, they could still block the four Reincarnation Divine Generals and the eight thousand strong army.
Then, Commander Minghe would send out more troops to attack Ancient Pine grotto-heaven and kill the Pine Crane Race disciples.
No one could save the Pine Crane Race.
Unless a miracle happened … Kenshin miraculously descended from the sky at a critical moment to save them.
This thought flashed through Patriarch Song He's mind. Even he felt that it was absurd.
Where was Kenshin now? It was uncertain when he would come to Reincarnation Island!
Moreover, the Pine Crane Race had no relationship with Kenshin, so there was no way to contact them.
How would Kenshin know about the Pine Crane Race's situation?
Why would he risk his life to save the Pine Crane Race?
Patriarch Song He felt a little hopeless at this thought.
This choice … seemed to be a dead end!
No matter how he looked at it, the Pine Crane Race was forced into a dead end.
At this moment, the Pine Crane Race elders were also at a loss. They looked at their patriarch and waited for him to make a decision.
If their patriarch decided to surrender, they could only endure the humiliation.
If their patriarch decided to resist, they would not hesitate to kill him.
The messengers also sensed that the atmosphere was a little strange. They seemed to have guessed Patriarch Song He's thoughts.
The forty golden-armored guards drew their swords and sabers. They were on high alert.
The four messengers stared at Patriarch Song He sharply. They even warned and threatened him.
"Song Hetao, don't keep making mistakes and bring harm to the entire Pine Crane Race!"
"The four Reincarnation Divine Generals and the eight thousand strong army will be here soon. Don't take any chances …"
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