Long Chen’s gaze was as sharp as a blade as he swept it over the crowd. A few people who had guilty consciences didn’t dare to look at him directly.

The execution of those traitors shocked them, especially those who had thought that Long Chen would be swayed by public opinion and unable to do anything to them.

Long Chen coldly said, “I know there are more of you who have been bought by the other races. You’re absolutely right. Every person has the right to make their own choices in life, as everyone is pursuing a better life for themselves. However, your freedom to choose cannot be above other people’s pain and suffering. Selling out other people’s lives as gambling chips for profit; killing people and taking their fortune—did...