Chapter 2332: The Empire Collapses
As Peter Brown was battling Jeremy Rogers here, the entire Vastsea Nation was already in chaos. Several other Enlighteners took advantage of the opportunity, disregarding their agreement with Jeremy Rogers, and ordered their controlled countries to launch an offensive against Vastsea Nation.
In truth, everyone knew clearly that regardless of who won between Peter Brown and Jeremy Rogers, killing energy would inevitably permeate Vastsea Nation. In such chaos, whoever could seize more killing energy would have a stronger understanding of the power of rules.
There was one thing that Peter Brown was unaware of. Besides competing with controlled countries for killing energy, there was another method: using the power of rules to metamorphose killing energy into combat.
These seasoned figures knew well that this was an opportunity to seize Vastsea Nation's killing energy. As long as they gained more of this killing energy, they would undoubtedly have the upper hand in battles, not to mention victory; even survival would be stronger than others.
Jeremy Rogers knew this situation would arise, but he was extremely confident in himself. In his view, as long as he faced Peter Brown, he could definitely kill him in one strike. Once Peter Brown was dead, he could quickly absorb the killing energy, and despite attempts from others to seize it, he would be the first to obtain a large amount of killing energy.
Everyone had their plans. As Jeremy Rogers and Peter Brown confronted each other, those old men already launched their attacks. They certainly didn't want Jeremy Rogers to get too much killing energy.
In an instant, Vastsea Nation was in complete chaos.
Having lost Joseph Spencer, Vastsea Nation had no resistance whatsoever. Combined with the growing power of the Immortal Spirit Palace's traitors, any forces that did not comply with them were exterminated one by one. Not only did they annihilate opposition forces, but like a snowball effect, their numbers rapidly increased from a hundred to tens of thousands.
It's worth noting that the combined power of tens of thousands of elite masters is terrifying. Facing their increasingly powerful force, many surrendered, growing the power even further.
Under such circumstances, armies of various countries entered in large numbers, filling Vastsea Nation even more with killing energy.
The New Emperor listened to reports from various places every day, filled with fear, as he had never experienced such chaos before.
Not a single good news had arrived.
"Has Rose reached Peter Brown's place?" The New Emperor deeply regretted, wishing he had ceded half the nation to Peter Brown initially.
"Your Majesty, Princess Rose Thompson has reached the Northern Region and entered Peter Brown's military."
"Has she contacted Peter Brown? If he helps me quell the rebellions, I am willing to share the throne with him!"
As he spoke, the New Emperor felt deep resentment.
"Your Majesty, currently Crimson Flame Nation's army is attacking them, and moreover, Holy_One Jeremy Rogers personally made a move; he wants to kill Peter Brown too."
"Holy_One Jeremy Rogers!"
This name isn't ordinary. In this realm, there are several Holy_Ones, all powerful beings, whose every action would stir immense killing energy.
The New Emperor fell silent and finally said, "Now that Jeremy Rogers has acted, Peter Brown is likely nearing his death!"
"Right, Jeremy Rogers' power is terrifying, and we also believe that Peter Brown, no matter how skilled, cannot possibly resist him!"
"What is the empire's current situation, are there any armies coming to aid?"
"Your Majesty, with many powers rising, everyone is involved in fierce battles everywhere, and no forces have been heard coming!"
While speaking, suddenly there was uproar outside.
"What's happening?" The New Emperor shouted angrily.
Before he could understand the situation, he saw an army rush in.
"You!"
With a terrified expression, the New Emperor turned to the Imperial Guard Commander.
Then, a minister walked in from the rear and sighed, "Your Majesty, it is your lack of wisdom that divided the empire and caused immense anger across the world. To appease everyone's anger, you must die!"
"What?"
Scanning over the ministers who once showed him immense respect, the New Emperor finally understood they came to kill him.
"People, people, come quickly!"
The New Emperor shouted loudly.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to shout, no one will come to save you here."
"What are you intending to do?"
"Your Majesty, the Vastsea Nation cannot perish; only Peter Brown can save our Vastsea Nation. After discussion, it was decided you issue a decree to abdicate, allowing Peter Brown to become the empire's emperor, saving our Vastsea Nation!"
The New Emperor burst into laughter: "Do you know who Peter Brown is facing? Let me tell you; he's facing Holy_One Jeremy Rogers. Now that Jeremy Rogers is fighting him, do you think Jeremy Rogers can win?"
He laughed heartily once more.
Seeing him laugh, Head_Wei shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, news within the palace isn't very prompt. Just shortly ago, we received news that Jeremy Rogers was slain by Peter Brown. If we hadn't known, why would we have come?"
"What? How is that possible!"
The New Emperor was stunned, not expecting the Holy_One to die.
"Your Majesty, maybe you're not clear; those betrayers of the Immortal Spirit Palace have joined Peter Brown's camp. So, Joseph Spencer, this Holy_One, is considered slain by Peter Brown too. Now, Peter Brown has killed two Holy_Ones, so apart from him, no one can stabilize the Vastsea Nation's situation."
The ministers' gazes fell upon the New Emperor.
"You, I am your Emperor!"
"Your Majesty, without your death, Peter Brown will not act for our Vastsea Nation; for its sake, you must die!"
"I won't let you have your way!"
Seeing everyone pressing him, the New Emperor's face showed ruthless determination, then his whole body swelled up, followed by an explosion that blew him to pieces.
"Everyone, he's dead!"
The ministers remained unfazed.
"Draft the decree, use the seal, and announce it to the world; this is our act of submission. Only through this can we have a way out!"
"Indeed, only so can the empire be preserved; we have no other choice."