"You two," the sun emperor said, casting his blazing gaze at the Deluge Emperor and the Warlord, making them nervous. "I want to settle things once and for all, and I need you all to give it a little more effort. If we win, I’ll grant you and your descendants the reward you deserve. No matter what kind of troubles befall a clan, as long as you win and have resources, you can build back anew, even stronger than before. If that caused your loyalty to waver from me, it’s nothing but a childish response. I believe the two of you know what I mean."

Before the emperor even finished speaking, the two were already inwardly shuddering from fear. They had indeed wavered, and the sun emperor pointed out that soft spot.

"Your Majesty, we’re also celestial orderians. Any sacrifice we make today is only expected. For the ultimate goal of reuniting us as a race, we won’t relent in the slightest!"...