Apocalypse: Become stronger by absorbing flames at the start; my name is the Flame Emperor.

One minute later, the terrifying explosion stopped and the smoke and dust dissipated.

Amaterasu's ultimate form, the serpentine body, was blasted into dust, leaving nothing but an enormous crater billowing with thick smoke.

"How...how is this possible?"

"That was its ultimate form! How could it be instantly killed in one move?"

Upon witnessing this scene, Prime Minister Sakura and others collapsed to the ground.

It was thought that Amaterasu, by sacrificing her own consciousness, would fully unleash her ultimate form. Even if she couldn't defeat the Flame Emperor, she could at least hold off the Flame Emperor and Aurora for a moment, creating an opportunity for Tsukuyomi to seize the spaceship and escape.

Who knows—

Amaterasu's ultimate form couldn't even last a single round against the Flame Emperor before being completely destroyed.

"It's over, everything's over, there's absolutely no hope!"

In an instant, the powerful figures collapsed to the ground, utterly disoriented.

Sudden.

A shifty-eyed ruler spoke in a low voice: "Prime Minister, do you think they would spare us if we surrendered to the Great Xia and submitted to them?"

Upon hearing this, everyone else became excited, as if they had seen hope for survival once again.

"Yes, yes, we surrender! We beg the Great Xia people to spare us!"

"As long as I can survive, I'd be willing to let the land of cherry blossoms become a cherry blossom region of Great Xia..."

In an instant, the powerful figures were overjoyed.

The Prime Minister of Japan looked at this scene, opened her mouth, and then obediently kept it closed.

Who would want to die if they could live?

"Quickly, Prime Minister, surrender!" someone urged.

"..."

The Prime Minister looked grim and was utterly speechless. Why was he the one doing this?

"I... I have a sore throat today. I'm afraid the powerful figures of Great Xia won't be able to hear me if I shout. You should all shout!" the Prime Minister stammered.

How could you let the ruler of a country say such things? Doesn't he have any pride?

Moreover, if he were to personally surrender, his name would surely be nailed to the pillar of shame in the future.

"Prime Minister, stop dawdling, it'll be too late!"

"Yes, we're not enough. Your only chance of survival is to surrender!"

Immediately, the people around him urged him on.

Left with no other choice, Prime Minister Sakura sighed heavily, her face grim as she stood up and shouted, "Great Xia's experts, please stop!"

Although he wasn't particularly strong, he was still an evolved being, and the sound he shouted using magic rolled out and was heard throughout the entire Sakura City.

pity--

No one in Daxia paid him any attention; instead, their attacks became even more ferocious.

The powerful figure from the Sakura Kingdom paused for a second upon hearing the Prime Minister's voice, only to be instantly cut down by the powerful figure from the Great Xia Kingdom.

"..."

The Prime Minister was stunned by what he saw.

At that moment, a powerful figure beside him suddenly shouted, "Fellow citizens of Sakura, I am your Prime Minister, and I hereby order you to cease your actions!"

After saying that, he immediately looked in Lin Yu's direction and continued, "Great Xia's experts, we surrender. Our Sakura Kingdom surrenders and is willing to become a vassal state of Great Xia. Please stop."

This voice was louder and more resolute.

"..."

The Japanese Prime Minister standing next to him turned extremely ugly upon hearing this.

You're the prime minister, so what am I? So everyone else is trying to survive while I'm left to take the blame?

Thinking of this, he immediately became furious. He stood up and kicked the person in charge to the ground, shouting, "That's right, I now officially declare that our Sakura Kingdom completely surrenders and is willing to submit to Great Xia forever."

For a moment, countless people were stunned, as if they had misheard.

Their prime minister announced their surrender? And they're going to have to become vassals of the Great Xia?

These words piqued the interest of many people in the Great Xia Dynasty. Many stopped what they were doing and turned their gazes toward Blade, Dawn, Emperor Yan, and the others.

at the same time.

On the spaceship flying high above the city, someone was recording the battle situation in the entire Sakura City and continuously uploading the videos back to the Great Xia forum.

"Hahaha, these little rascals actually know fear now?"

"Good! Let's turn Sakura into a colony, a subordinate state!"

Countless Chinese people within the Great Xia territory who were unable to participate in this battle were so excited by this scene that their faces turned red.

Forbidden City, in the temple.

Upon witnessing this scene, the Emperor of Great Xia couldn't help but exclaim, "The Cherry Blossom Kingdom has become a cherry blossom region of my Great Xia? This is truly an unparalleled achievement in expanding our territory. Since the Great Xia Era 800, there has never been such a great accomplishment."

His tone was filled with excitement.

Although he didn't personally lead this matter, he was still one of the participants, and he is also the current Emperor of Great Xia.

This honor is naturally due to his contributions.

"While this feels great, I still feel like it's too easy on them."

"That's right, even if such a disgusting country were to become our dog, our Great Xia wouldn't need it. Let's just wipe it out!"

"That's right, I hope the big shots won't agree, let's just sink the cherry blossoms!"

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately gained everyone's support, and the outcry on the DaXia Forum grew louder and louder.

On the battlefield.

Lin Yu was also slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected these people to be so afraid of death that they would make such a request just to save their lives.

They requested to become a vassal state of Great Xia.

but--

He had no interest in that; what he wanted was—

It's the destruction of a nation!

Thinking of this, Lin Yu slowly spoke: "As long as we don't kill you, are you really willing to bring the Sakura Kingdom to submit?"

"Yes, Your Majesty Emperor Yan."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's voice, Prime Minister Sakura spoke urgently, a barely perceptible smile flashing across her face.

He felt that since Emperor Yan had said that, he must have been tempted by the offer, and their lives could be considered saved.

"Even if it means being a slave or a dog of the Great Xia, you'd be willing?"

Lin Yu's lips curled slightly, and his words became increasingly sharp.

As soon as these words were spoken, the world fell silent for a moment, followed by a burst of noise and angry shouts.

"Baka! We Sakura Samurai will never be slaves of Great Xia!"

"That's right, I'd rather commit seppuku!"

Countless Sakura Evolvers cursed angrily.

"boom--"

Suddenly, the ground beneath the feet of those who were cursing exploded, and terrifying flames shot into the sky from the cracks, instantly engulfing them and burning them to ashes.

In that brief moment, hundreds of people died tragically.

Such a brutal scene sent chills down the spines of many Sakura fans. Their lips moved as if they wanted to refute, but in the end, they remained silent.

Having survived the apocalypse, which survivor doesn't cherish their life immensely?

"Who else?"

Lin Yu's gaze swept over the crowd, causing countless Sakura experts to involuntarily lower their heads in fright.

Then, his gaze fell on Prime Minister Sakura.

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