The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 1140 - 1141: The Perils of Heart Demon Oaths

Lin Qian issued an order, who dare not obey?
The Red Rabbit Army and Breaking Formation Army immediately charged forward, and the cavalry units that were initially gathered together instantly scattered and entered the large formation of the Ming Chun Hall army.
Those who resisted stubbornly and hesitated were the targets in the eyes of these cavalrymen. Under the fierce assault, no one could withstand.
Among them, the strong ones beyond the Earth Realm were handled by members of the Wei family.
Wei Liangshan, Wei Zhongcai, and the second-generation Wei family members all erupted with swift speed, like meteors piercing through the dim Void, charging towards those who refused to surrender.
Originally, Wei Wushuang had unleashed great prowess, leaving them without opponents to fight before acting. How could they not express themselves now?
Those who stubbornly resisted gritted their teeth in opposition and fought back fiercely, yet they were no match for the people on the side of the Huaxia Empire.
Most of the people from Ming Chun Hall on Huichun Star had already surrendered to the Huaxia Empire.
At this moment, the Huaxia Empire acted overwhelmingly, outnumbering the remaining resisting members of Ming Chun Hall, who were not opponents.
Those who hesitated were even more panicked.
Lin Qian ordered execution in merely ten seconds, catching them off guard and unable to react.
"We surrender, spare us, spare us!"
"Isn't it said that those who surrender won't be killed? You're reneging on your words."
In an instant, many Soul Martial Artists of Ming Chun Hall cried out miserably and wailed incessantly.
These people, hesitant and undecided in surrendering, were slaughtered without mercy even if they collapsed now in surrender.
"I gave you a chance, but you didn't seize it. If you can't make a decision in ten seconds, what use are you?"
Lin Qian's tone was grim, though he was not concerned about traitorous acts against the Huaxia Empire, as the spiritual vows constrained them.
Becoming citizens of the Huaxia Empire was a kind of blessing; even though those who surrendered had inferior treatment for the first ten years compared to true Empire citizens, it would still be much better than past days.
Such an opportunity is not for the indecisive and hesitant to enjoy.
With the execution of non-surrenderers, Huichun Star was subdued, entirely becoming territory of the Empire under Huaxia Empire's control.
And officials from the Heavenly Art Department and Fire Department were also settling into the Stars, responsible for receiving these people as part of the Empire.
Though unofficial citizens, they also differ greatly from their past.
The Imperial Army and warships remained in place, wielding deterrence to prevent unexpected incidents.
The Red Rabbit Army and Breaking Formation Army divided into thousands of squads, patrolling in all directions continuously.
The warships carried a large number of Qiang Yu and Qingyu, basing them in major cities on Huichun Star.
"Again with the spiritual vows, Wushuang, you are the emperor's mentor, you must remind him." Watching below the handling of Huichun Star's returnees and the supervision of spiritual vows by officials, Wei Liangshan was worried, speaking to Wei Wushuang beside him.
At this moment, the three members of the Wei family held eminence.
Wei Ziliang was indisputable, having deep connections with Lin Qian, being a follower and disciple of his father.
Even Lin Qian respected Wei Ziliang due to him being an elder; he would not dismiss him even being a follower and disciple of his father.
Strictly managing subordinates while treating them respectfully do not conflict.
The other person was Wei Wushuang, the Huaxia Empire emperor's mentor, holding the title of Imperial Teacher.
There was also the empress's mentor, Wei Wushuang's sister, Wei Qingqing.
Some matters the other members of the Wei family dared not comment on, but Wei Wushuang, by virtue of his mentor status, naturally could speak up.
Regarding the elder's words, Wei Wushuang also frowned silently and nodded.
This concern had already been born in his heart.
Spiritual vows are not made lightly; after issuing them, both parties must bear the weight of the vows.
Vows are inherently serious statements.
Spiritual vows are linked to life and death, the supreme constraint certified by Heaven and Earth Laws, where the vowed must bear the weight.
When life forms issue spiritual vows, souls must bear the weight.
Though vows are heavy, a slight spiritual vow doesn't impose massive stress on a soul.
After all, Soul Martial Artists don't issue spiritual vows daily, and some vows aren't lifelong constraints; once specific tasks are completed, they vanish.
However, these surrenderers issued spiritual vows to become Huaxia Empire citizens, bearing not much weight on their souls.
Even Soul Martial Artists in the Body Refining Realm can easily endure it as if it does not exist.
On the other hand, the spiritual vow's subject is the Huaxia Empire, so what bears this weight is the Empire's national fate and destiny.
Whether national fate or destiny, there always exists a core, albeit intangible yet real.
As the fate core of Ming Chun Hall is Ming Chun Star, once Ming Chun Hall is annihilated, this so-called fate core no longer exists.
The fate-bearing weight is extremely limited; according to Wei Wushuang and others, it is estimated the core of Huaxia Empire's fate is the Soul Martial Star.
However, as the number of Huaxia Empire citizens increases, everyone receiving documentation must issue spiritual vows to pledge allegiance to the Empire.
Thus, Huaxia Empire's fate must bear the increasing weight of vows, and now attacking Ming Chun Hall to regain its territory, a massive crowd will issue spiritual vows—can the Empire's fate truly bear it?
Even the two realms, Red Flame Realm and Xuanxing Realm, are targets of the Huaxia Empire's attacks, and battles are already initiated.
If creatures in the Three Realms all issue spiritual vows, whether the Empire's fate can bear it is uncertain.
Soon, Wei Wushuang found Lin Qian's celestial stature, expressing his concerns.
"Forgive my nagging, but letting this matter go unchecked is extremely serious." Wei Wushuang's eyes were full of worry, "Not everyone needs spiritual vows. It's feasible to relax the constraints appropriately; though risky, it's better than fate collapsing and destiny falling."
"If that happens, disasters will likely abound in the Empire's territory, and nature's spiritual energy could become chaotic."
Due to this reason, Ming Chun Hall and others did not adopt the habit of using spiritual vows to constrain. Only those in critical positions would be restrained.
Lin Qian's look showed surprise upon hearing the mentor's words.
"Do you not know about this matter?" Seeing the disciple's expression, Wei Wushuang thought of a possibility and exclaimed, rubbing his forehead, "I fear the Empire's fate now bears tremendous pressure, and rescuing it might still be possible."
Regarding his mentor's speculation, Lin Qian quickly waved his hand: "No no no, mentor, you're mistaken. Perhaps you haven't yet seen how formidable the Empire's fate is."
As Lin Qian spoke, the aura of the Huaxia Empire's fate emanated from this celestial stature.