Chapter 5048 We Are All Food

Chapter 5048 We Are All Food
The immortal emperor slowly stood up, and Xiao Yan showed no surprise upon hearing this.

He had already anticipated the scheme of the Illusionary Light Fox Clan, but knowing it was a trap, Xiao Yan couldn't worry about so much for the sake of the Heavenly King. Of course, because he had enough strength, he didn't have much to fear.

"I'd like to ask you about someone. This person likes to drink, carries a wine gourd, and holds a long spear. I wonder if you've ever seen him?"

Xiao Yan asked, "As for what kind of Mirror Realm this is, that's not important for now."

"Your Excellency is referring to Brother Tianzang, isn't that right?" the emperor asked after a moment's thought.

Upon hearing the name Tianzang, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow. Regardless of the situation here, he had been following Tianzang's trail and had found some clues.

"Yes, brother, do you know where he is now?" Xiao Yan continued to ask, as if the information about the Heavenly King was right here.

"Alas... his fate is the same as everyone else's; almost everyone ends up like this after arriving here." The emperor sighed deeply, his face darkening.

"Please tell me in detail, brother, what exactly is going on in this Mirror Realm?" Xiao Yan's gaze became serious.

"The Mirror Realm sounds like a rather grand name, but in reality, it is controlled by the ancient races of the mountains and seas. Simply put, this is the place where they keep humans. In their eyes, humans are an extremely delicious delicacy."

The emperor spoke through gritted teeth, and Xiao Yan's gaze then fell upon him.

"No wonder there are so few cultivators here. How did you manage to survive?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask curiously.

"I serve these old monsters, propagate humanity, maintain the nation, and provide them with enough humans as food. Only in this way can I survive; otherwise, I would have long since become food for those old monsters."

An immortal emperor, in order to survive, created a nation and allowed mortals to multiply and thrive, all in order to survive by sacrificing the lives of mortals.

"Food in my mouth... Could it be that there are no humans in the entire Mountain and Sea World?" Xiao Yan frowned slightly. He had sensed this when he first entered this place, but he did not expect that there was not a single place in the entire Mountain and Sea World owned by humans.

"I was born and raised in the world of mountains and seas, but a thousand years ago, a catastrophe occurred, and the human race was almost completely slaughtered and devoured." The emperor sighed, his eyes devoid of any light.

"When will they come to eat people?" Xiao Yan's eyes turned cold. He hadn't expected the world of mountains and seas to be so dark, feeding on humans.

"You must come from another world. This is a world of demons and beasts. Their eating humans is a rule, just as in other worlds where humans are dominant and humans also eat demons and beasts, isn't that right?"

The emperor spoke slowly. What he said seemed to be correct, but the perspectives were different. Xiao Yan stood on the side of the human race and felt that cannibalism was cruel. Conversely, when the demon beasts saw their own kind being eaten, didn't they feel the same way?

"So, you don't hate these demon beast races?" This made Xiao Yan think about it.

“Hate is natural, but in their rules, we are like ants, unable to stir up any waves. If we do not submit and provide value, we will eventually become food.”

"People like you are exactly what these demonic beasts like. I'm sure news of your arrival will spread quickly, and soon demonic beasts will come to hunt you down, and you... will become their prey!"

The emperor spoke slowly, looking at Xiao Yan. He seemed to have no more rebellious thoughts; his only concern was how to survive.

“Very well, may I stay in your palace until they arrive?” Xiao Yan said, walking towards the throne at the far end. It was the first time he had ever sat in this position.

Below them were court officials, but for them, time seemed to have stood still.

"How does it feel to sit here?" Xiao Yan asked. The emperor showed no anger, as if Xiao Yan's arrival had made his otherwise dull life a little more interesting.

"I felt like I was sitting on pins and needles, extremely bored." He summarized it in eight words: heartache, helplessness, and compromise for survival.

"If you could leave one day, what would you choose?" Xiao Yan asked again.

"Impossible... No one can leave from here. We are all food. I've been asked that question by no fewer than a hundred people." The emperor shook his head.

"Haven't you thought about it?" Xiao Yan asked, not giving up.

Looking at Xiao Yan's serious expression, the emperor was slightly taken aback, and a rare look of contemplation appeared in his eyes. It seemed that he had been here for too long and had forgotten how to think.

"Perhaps I will leave. If possible, I hope to leave the world of mountains and seas, for this place does not belong to the human race," the emperor replied.

"If you are willing, the Divine World welcomes you to join us. At that time, you will no longer need to hide your strength." Xiao Yan smiled and looked at the emperor, speaking slowly. As soon as he said this, the emperor's gaze sharpened.

"How did you know that my realm was sealed without any flaws?" The emperor deliberately concealed his power, even lowering his own realm, in order to avoid being coveted. They clearly preferred to eat those with strong abilities.

"Although you concealed your strength, you forgot to conceal your aura. However, you are safe and sound now, so these ferocious beasts probably didn't notice you." Xiao Yan said with a smile. At the moment, this person's aura was extraordinary, a natural domineering aura, and he was probably once a person with extremely strong strength.

"I never thought I'd be seen through one day, haha. May I ask your honorable name, brother? I am Xuan Yuanjue, the former emperor of the human race in the world of mountains and seas, but now that's all just an empty title." The emperor laughed, his gaze and attitude towards Xiao Yan had changed.

"No need for formalities, you can just call me Xiao Yan," Xiao Yan said, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture.

“Xiao Yan… I’ve heard Brother Tianzang mention you. So you two are good friends. No wonder you two are so interesting. He also invited me to Shenxi. I never expected to have such a connection. If I can really leave the Mirror Realm, then I’ll go and see Shenxi.” Xuan Yuanjue said with a smile, a glimmer in his eyes.

Just as the two were having a pleasant conversation, suddenly, the entire earth trembled, followed by a deafening roar.

"Xuanyuan Jue, send your people out of your palace immediately, or I will destroy your palace and city!"

A deep voice came from outside; it was the language of the human race, which Xiao Yan could at least understand.

"You've arrived so quickly!" Xuan Yuanjue's expression darkened, and the light in his eyes as he looked at Xiao Yan vanished.

"Brother Xiao Yan, my strength... I'm afraid I can't help you. Most importantly, I can't die yet; I must stay to protect my people," Xuan Yuanjue said slowly with a long sigh.