World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 709 - 350: Killing until corpses are scattered everywhere! All over the ground, people kneel and surrender!

Chapter 709: 350: Killing until corpses are scattered everywhere! All over the ground, people kneel and surrender!

"Ah..." Inside the main hall of the Governor’s Office, someone finally let out a cry of alarm.

It seemed as if the hundreds of officials had just woken up from a nightmare, screaming in horror.

Then a stench filled the air, undoubtedly someone had been so frightened that they lost control of their bladder.

And Yan Wuzhi, the leader of the civil officials present, seemed utterly unable to believe his own eyes.

In his view, Suo Lun killing Yan Tingyi was a situation born of special circumstances, and he did not understand the power behind the Yan family.

Now, Suo Lun was facing the most auspicious and critical time, with all the forces in the world watching him, raring to move.

As long as Suo Lun displayed excellent qualities, countless nobles, lords, and civil official groups would send emissaries to pledge their loyalty to him. Even if it was in secret, it at least meant these families were placing their bets on Suo Lun.

So, even with just a hint of intelligence, Suo Lun would show utmost prudence and a seemingly generous and magnanimous demeanor.

Unexpectedly, he went straight for the kill, showing no concern for face.

Suo Lun frowned, covering his nose as he began to muster and command his forces again...

With two dead bodies in front of them, the three hundred officials were already terrified out of their wits, trembling all over. Even a mere point from Suo Lun would scare them to the soul, chilling them to the bone.

"Mustering troops, mustering troops, sesame hot sauce, if you have money, you can enjoy wine, if you don’t, get lost... You, come out!"

Suo Lun singled out another unlucky soul.

That person seemed to be struck by lightning, opening his mouth to speak but could utter no sound, trying to run behind Suo Lun to join his rank, yet finding himself completely stiff, unable to move.

"I... I surrender, I pledge my loyalty..." He tried desperately to shout these words, but could not vocalize a single one.

"Ah... Ah..." Then, he felt an excruciating pain in his heart, foam bubbling from the corner of his mouth, and he convulsed on the ground.

This official had literally been frightened to death!

"Frightened to death?" Suo Lun said, "Rather die than stand by me? Truly too principled. Kill..."

At his order,

two samurai stepped forward, dragged the frightened-to-death official out, and Zhuang Zhixuan’s blade fell, severing his head!

Even in death from fear, his head still had to be chopped off!

"Mustering troops, sesame hot sauce, if you have money, you can enjoy wine, if you don’t, get lost... You, come out!"

The fourth unfortunate official singled out by Suo Lun was startled, then ran out like a shot, kneeling in front of Suo Lun and fervently kowtowing, "Your humble servant greets the Governor, I am willing to pledge loyalty to the Governor."

Suo Lun scowled, eyeing him with critical examination as if hesitating whether to behead him.

And Zhuang Zhixuan also held the hilt of her sword, ready to execute him any time.

"Your humble servant completely disavows any connection with Yan Wuzhi, I wish to pledge my loyalty to you, Governor. I am willing to be your ox or horse, your pig or dog!" Seeing his life hanging by a thread, the official desperately kowtowed until his forehead bled.

"Enough, stand behind me," Suo Lun waved his hand.

The official, having saved his life, almost collapsed on the spot, practically crawling to take his place behind Suo Lun.

Then, Suo Lun continued to muster his troops.

However, before he could begin, the officials standing behind Yan Wuzhi had already completely broken down. They fled rapidly to Suo Lun’s side and took their place anew.

With one becoming the lead, like toppling domino bone tiles, the hundreds of officials on the other side ran to Suo Lun’s side like a tidal wave.

After a chaotic and undignified scramble,

the two camps were distinct once again, with the vast majority of the officials abandoning Yan Wuzhi for Suo Lun’s side.

The only ones left standing behind Yan Wuzhi were three individuals!

Yan Wuzhi seemed as if his spine had been completely crushed, looking desolately at the three individuals behind him, his voice trembling, "Yue, I never thought you would stand behind me in the end, brave and unafraid of death!"

The official known as Yue gave a wry smile, "I didn’t choose to stand here because I wanted to, I was so frightened my legs gave out and I couldn’t run."

Then he lay flat on the ground and laboriously crawled over with his hands.

Seeing this, Yan Wuzhi nearly spurted a mouthful of old blood.

Most of these officials had been promoted by his own hand, and dozens of them were his own students. He had always believed they would stand by him even unto death.

Yet within minutes, they had completely betrayed him.

Suo Lun looked at the final two standing behind Yan Wuzhi, a young man and an old man.

Neither would stand with Suo Lun even in the face of death.

The young man on the left, dressed plainly, his clothes even showing wear and tear, likely hailed from a humble background.

Although not strikingly handsome, he had a distinct and sharp face, tanned skin full of masculine vigor and ferocity.

Without a doubt, he was someone of absolute integrity and uprightness.

The elderly man, however, had a haggard face, white hair and beard, also clad in simple clothing, exuding an air of scholarly refinement, appearing particularly noble and virtuous.

Suo Lun approached the two men, scrutinized the young official’s worn-out clothes, and turned his palm over to examine the calluses on the young man’s hands.

"What is your name?" Suo Lun asked.

"Ding Meng!" the young official replied defiantly, his gaze upon Suo Lun showing not a hint of reverence, but only coldness and hostility.

"And your official post?" Suo Lun inquired.

"Donghai County, Civil Affairs Officer of Baimen County," Ding Meng responded.

"So young, and already a county magistrate, impressive," Suo Lun’s eyes brightened, "I seem to remember you, you were the second in the Civilian Department at Royal City Academy the same year as me, with a huge reputation, one of the leading talents, and I recall you even turned down a noble lady’s proposal from the Royal City, which caused quite a stir."