yǔ jīng sì zuò ！
语惊四座！
The words sent shockwaves through the audience!
zài chǎng de xiū shì wú bù jīng dé dāi le 。
在场的修士无不惊得呆了。
All present cultivators were left speechless in astonishment.
fǎn guān yù wài tiān mó ， suī rán yě yǒu xiǎo bàn lù chū zhèn jīng zhī sè ， dàn jué dà bù fèn ， què shì cóng róng de 。
反观域外天魔，虽然也有小半露出震惊之色，但绝大部分，却是从容的。
In contrast, most of the域外天魔 (Foreign Heavenly Demons) showed a calm demeanor. Even though some displayed signs of shock, they mostly remained composed.
fēi tiān mó zǔ ， chuán shuō yì shì qiáng dà kān bǐ zhēn xiān de rén wù ， yún zhōng xiān zi jū rán shì tā de mèi mèi me ？
飞天魔祖，传说亦是强大堪比真仙的人物，云中仙子居然是她的妹妹么？
"Fly Heaven Demon Sovereign is said to be as powerful as a True Immortal. Could Cloud Fairy actually be her sister?" Lin Xuan pondered. He thought about the true resting place of his soul and realized that Fly Heaven Demon Sovereign had perished there. It seemed like fate was at play, and his grudge with Qin Yan ran deeper than he imagined.
lín xuān yòu xiǎng dào le zhēn líng mái gǔ zhī suǒ ， fēi tiān mó zǔ jiù shì zài nà lǐ yǔn luò ， kàn lái míng míng zhōng zì yǒu tiān yì ， zì jǐ yǔ qín yán de ēn yuàn jiū gé ， yuǎn bǐ xiǎng xiàng de gèng duō 。
林轩又想到了真灵埋骨之所，飞天魔祖就是在那里陨落，看来冥冥中自有天意，自己与秦妍的恩怨纠葛，远比想象的更多。
But why did she now openly admit this? Wasn't she afraid of becoming a target?
ér tā cǐ kè tǎn chéng zhè yì diǎn ， yòu shì wèi hé 。
而她此刻坦诚这一点，又是为何。
Or perhaps...
jiù bù pà chéng wéi zhòng shǐ zhī dì me ？
就不怕成为众矢之的么？
Lin Xuan's mind began to piece together the puzzle but didn't immediately speak. He preferred to observe first before making any decisions.
hái shì shuō ……
还是说……
Qin Yan's voice, like that of a yellowthroat thrush emerging from its valley, rang out: "Our Foreign Heavenly Demons may be fierce and combative, but invading the Spirit Realm was base and self-serving. Initiating conflict among the Three Realms for personal gain is something I absolutely disapprove of."
lín xuān xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn yǒu le yī xiē chuǎi mó ， què bìng méi yǒu yīn cǐ kāi kǒu duō shuō ， xiān jìng guān qí biàn zài zuò dìng duó 。
林轩心中隐隐有了一些揣摩，却并没有因此开口多说，先静观其变再做定夺。
With this declaration, the tension in the room eased slightly as other cultivators looked on.
qín yán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yóu rú huáng lí chū gǔ ， rán ér suǒ shuō de nèi róng què shì jīng shì hài sú ：“ wǒ yù wài tiān mó ， xiōng cán hào dòu méi cuò ， dàn rù qīn líng jiè ， què shì xū wú ， yáo líng wáng tā men jǐ rén de jué zé ， wèi yī jǐ zhī sī ， tiāo qǐ sān jiè zhàn huǒ ， běn xiān zi jué bù zàn chéng de 。”
秦妍的声音传入耳朵，犹如黄鹂出谷，然而所说的内容却是惊世骇俗：“我域外天魔，凶残好斗没错，但入侵灵界，却是虚无，鰩灵王他们几人的抉择，为一己之私，挑起三界战火，本仙子绝不赞成的。”
But was this truly Cloud Fairy's intention?
cǐ nǚ biǎo míng liǎo tài dù ， zhòng xiū shì kàn xiàng tā de biǎo qíng yě jiù yǒu suǒ huǎn hé 。
此女表明了态度，众修士看像她的表情也就有所缓和。
No one knew for certain.
rán ér zhè shì yún zhōng xiān zi de běn yì me ？
然而这是云中仙子的本意么？
At least Qin Yan's change in attitude towards him suggested that she had experienced a lot over the years. Lin Xuan didn't delve into the specifics anymore.
méi yǒu rén xiǎo de ！
没有人晓得！
It wasn't because of any inexplicable feelings he might have harbored toward her; he was past his age of infatuation and wouldn't act rashly. While he didn't want to be at odds with Qin Yan, he also saw no point in pursuing this matter further.
zhì shǎo qín yán duì zì jǐ tài dù de biàn huà ， biǎo míng zhè xiē nián ， tā yí dìng shì jīng lì guò shén me ， jù tǐ de ， lín xuān yǐ bù xiǎng qù shēn jiū le 。
至少秦妍对自己态度的变化，表明这些年，她一定是经历过什么，具体的，林轩已不想去深究了。
Regardless of the reason, Qin Yan had changed her stance, and cooperation between them would only benefit both parties.
dào bú shì yīn wèi qín yán yǔ zì jǐ zhī jiān nà mò míng de qíng sù ， lín xuān zǎo yǐ guò le qíng dòu chū kāi de nián jì ， yě bú huì yì qì yòng shì ， chéng rán ， tā bìng bù xiǎng yǔ qín yán wèi dí ， dàn zhī suǒ yǐ jì wǎng bù jiù hái shì yīn wèi zhuā zhù zhè jiàn shì bù fàng méi yǒu yì yì 。
倒不是因为秦妍与自己之间那莫名的情愫，林轩早已过了情窦初开的年纪，也不会意气用事，诚然，他并不想与秦妍为敌，但之所以既往不咎还是因为抓住这件事不放没有意义。
Lin Xuan understood this clearly, so he remained silent on the matter.
bù guǎn wèi shén me ， qín yán gǎi biàn le tài dù ， zǒng ér yán zhī ， liǎng rén hé zuò shì yǒu bǎi lì ér wú yī hài de 。
不管为什么，秦妍改变了态度，总而言之，两人合作是有百利而无一害的。
As the leader of the Immortal Dao Alliance, Lin Xuan's approval now carried significant weight. His taciturnity meant a great deal to Qin Yan.
zhè yì diǎn lín xuān kàn dé hěn qīng chǔ ， suǒ yǐ tā duì qín yán cǐ kè de biǎo tài bǎo chí chén mò 。
这一点林轩看得很清楚，所以他对秦妍此刻的表态保持沉默。
Thus, his voice continued to echo like that of a yellowthroat thrush: "The actions of Void and others have caused much suffering in both realms. If my brother were here, he would never do such things. Though he is no longer with us, I will take up his mantle. Will you all be willing to follow me?"
zuò wèi xiān dào méng zhǔ ， lín xuān rú jīn yǐ dào zhòng wàng suǒ guī de tài dù ， tā de mò xǔ ， duì qín yán lái shuō 。 zì rán shì yǒu zhòng dà de yì yì 。
做为仙道盟主，林轩如今已到众望所归的态度，他的默许，对秦妍来说。自然是有重大的意义。
Her final words were directed at the Foreign Heavenly Demons.
yú shì qí rú huáng lí chū gǔ yì bān de shēng yīn jì xù chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ， fāng yuán wàn lǐ ， měi yī míng xiū xiān zhě ， měi yí gè yù wài tiān mó ， quán bù tīng dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
于是其如黄鹂出谷一般的声音继续传入耳朵里，方圆万里，每一名修仙者，每一个域外天魔，全部听得清清楚楚。
She then cast a hopeful gaze towards Lin Xuan.
“ xū wú tā men lì yù xūn xīn ， kāi qǐ zhàn huǒ ， bù jǐn líng jiè shēng líng tú tàn ， wǒ yù wài tiān mó ， sǔn shī tóng yàng shì fēi cháng cǎn de ， ruò wǒ gē gē zài zhè lǐ 。 jué bú huì zhè me zuò ， kě xī tā zǎo yǐ bù zài le ， dàn nà yòu rú hé ， qín yán wǒ suī rán shì yī jiè nǚ liú ， yě bú huì yǒu táo bì yī shuō ， gē gē de zé rèn ， xiàn zài jiāo gěi wǒ ， nǐ men kě yuàn yì fèng wǒ wéi zhǔ me ？”
“虚无他们利欲熏心，开启战火，不仅灵界生灵涂炭，我域外天魔，损失同样是非常惨的，若我哥哥在这里。绝不会这么做，可惜他早已不在了，但那又如何，秦妍我虽然是一介女流，也不会有逃避一说，哥哥的责任，现在交给我，你们可愿意奉我为主么？”
Though they didn't share a telepathic connection, Lin Xuan understood her meaning.
zhè zuì hòu yī jù ， què shì zhuǎn xiàng zài chǎng de yù wài tiān mó 。
这最后一句，却是转向在场的域外天魔。
He sighed: "Sister's words are wise. The conflict between our realms and yours is fruitless. Aside from causing suffering, there is no gain. If Sister can bring peace, I would be overjoyed."
suí hòu měi mù pàn xī 。 xiàng zhe lín xuān wàng qù 。
随后美目盼兮。像着林轩望去。
"Then what about these people?" Qin Yan turned to the others.
liǎng rén suī rán tán bù shàng xīn yǒu líng xī ， dàn lín xuān zì rán míng bái zhè yī yǎn níng wàng de hán yì 。
两人虽然谈不上心有灵犀，但林轩自然明白这一眼凝望的含义。
"Those who have passed on cannot be brought back," Lin Xuan said firmly. "I do not wish to create new enmities. If they genuinely repent, I might consider showing leniency."
tàn le kǒu qì ：“ shī jiě suǒ yán yǒu lì ， sān jiè yǔ yù wài tiān mó chōng tū ， hěn nán yǒu yí gè jié guǒ 。 chú le shēng líng tú tàn ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu bié de hǎo chù ， ruò shī jiě néng zhǐ xī gān gē ， lín mǒu zhēn shì qiú zhī bù dé 。”
叹了口气：“师姐所言有利，三界与域外天魔冲突，很难有一个结果。除了生灵涂炭，根本就没有别的好处，若师姐能止息干戈，林某真是求之不得。”
The cultivators and demons present listened intently. While some showed disapproval, no one dared oppose him.
“ nà zhè xiē rén ne ？” qín yán zhuǎn guò tóu lú 。
“那这些人呢？”秦妍转过头颅。
Lin Xuan's influence had grown significantly; his power and reputation commanded respect. With Elder Dragon as his sworn brother, he had the authority to make such demands.
“ shì zhě yǐ yǐ 。 lín mǒu bù xiǎng yǒu xīn de chóu hèn zēng tiān xià qù ， tā men ruò néng chéng xīn huǐ guò ， lín mǒu bú shì bù kě yǐ wǎng kāi yí miàn de 。” lín xuān zhǎn dīng jié tiě de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“逝者已矣。林某不想有新的仇恨增添下去，他们若能诚心悔过，林某不是不可以网开一面的。”林轩斩钉截铁的声音传入耳朵。
The Foreign Heavenly Demons breathed a sigh of relief. Although Lin Xuan had made similar promises earlier, they were wary in the past due to the treacherous nature of the cultivation world. Now, with Cloud Fairy's evident trust in him, they believed she wouldn't play them for fools.
zài chǎng de xiū shì yǔ yāo zú tīng le 。 suī rán yǒu rén liǎn shàng lù chū bù yǐ wéi rán de shén sè ， dàn zuì zhōng què méi yǒu shuí kāi kǒu fǎn duì shén me 。
在场的修士与妖族听了。虽然有人脸上露出不以为然的神色，但最终却没有谁开口反对什么。
Despite their suspicions, the Foreign Heavenly Demons found no better option.
lín xuān jīn fēi xī bǐ ， shí lì shēng wàng dōu lìng rén xīn fú ， jiā shàng nài lóng zhēn rén yòu shì tā jié bài de dà gē ， yú shì ， zì rán yǒu zī gé ， shuō zhè yàng de huà de 。
林轩今非昔比，实力声望都令人心服，加上鼐龙真人又是他结拜的大哥，于是，自然有资格，说这样的话的。
They exchanged glances.
ér yù wài tiān mó tīng le ， zé sōng le kǒu qì ， suī rán gāng cái ， lín xuān yě zuò chū guò tóng yàng de chéng nuò ， dàn xiū xiān jiè ěr yú wǒ zhà de jū duō ， nà shí hòu tā men kě xìn bù guò ， ér rú jīn bù tóng ， yǒu yún zhōng xiān zi ， kàn tā yǔ lín xuān jiāo qíng bù sú ， yīng gāi bú huì shì zuò xì ， lái kēng zì jǐ zhè xiē rén de 。
而域外天魔听了，则松了口气，虽然刚才，林轩也做出过同样的承诺，但修仙界尔虞我诈的居多，那时候他们可信不过，而如今不同，有云中仙子，看她与林轩交情不俗，应该不会是做戏，来坑自己这些人的。
Seeing this, Lin Xuan growled: "Is it because you don't believe me or do you think my spirit fire is fake and still want to challenge us?"
dāng rán ， yù wài tiān mó duō yí ， yě yǒu mó zūn xīn zhōng jiè jù ， dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， tā men dōu zhǎo bú dào gèng hǎo de xuǎn zé 。
当然，域外天魔多疑，也有魔尊心中戒惧，但不管如何，他们都找不到更好的选择。
"..."
yú shì hū ， nǐ kàn wǒ ， wǒ kàn nǐ 。
于是乎，你看我，我看你。
The presence of murderous intent on Lin Xuan's face made it clear that time was running out for the Foreign Heavenly Demons.
lín xuān jiàn le ， liǎn sè yī lì ：“ zěn me ， gè wèi shì xìn lín mǒu bù guò ， hái shì líng wán bù líng ， jì xù xiǎng yào yǔ wǒ líng jiè zuò duì ne ？”
林轩见了，脸色一厉：“怎么，各位是信林某不过，还是灵顽不灵，继续想要与我灵界作对呢？”
Finally, a Demon Sovereign bit his lip and emerged. He was an elderly figure, but among the Foreign Heavenly Demons' diverse appearances, many looked human-like.
“ zhè ……”
“这……”
"I am蛮镬 (Mán Huò), previously misled by Void. I now repent and wish to follow Sister Fairy, no matter what." He bowed deeply with sincerity on his face.
jiàn lín xuān liǎn shàng yǒu shā qì liú lù ， yù wài tiān mó yǐ zhī dào liú gè tā men de shí jiān yǐ jīng bù duō 。
见林轩脸上有杀气流露，域外天魔已知道留个他们的时间已经不多。
"Good. But words alone are not enough," Qin Yan said coolly.
zhōng yú ， yǒu mó zūn yī yǎo yá ， piāo rán ér chū ， zhè shì yī jīng shén jué shuò de lǎo zhě ， bù yòng xī qí ， yù wài tiān mó guāng guài lù lí ， zhǎng dé qí xíng guài zhuàng de shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， dàn qí zhōng yě yǒu hěn duō cóng wài biǎo shàng kàn ， yǔ rén lèi xiū shì sī háo qū bié yě wú 。
终于，有魔尊一咬牙，飘然而出，这是一精神矍铄的老者，不用稀奇，域外天魔光怪陆离，长得奇形怪状的数不胜数，但其中也有很多从外表上看，与人类修士丝毫区别也无。
The Demon Sovereign's expression turned grave: "Subordinate is foolish; may I swear an oath of heartfire?"
“ wǎn bèi mán huò ， xiān qián shòu xū wú mó jūn gǔ huò ， rú jīn yuàn tòng gǎi qián fēi ， zhuī suí xiān zi ， bǎi sǐ bù huǐ 。” duì fāng shēn shēn yī yī ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì chéng kěn zhī sè 。
“晚辈蛮镬，先前受虚无魔君蛊惑，如今愿痛改前非，追随仙子，百死不悔。”对方深深一揖，脸上满是诚恳之色。
"No need for such formalities."
“ hǎo ， kě kǒu shuō wú píng ， nán dào dào yǒu bù dǒng me ？”
“好，可口说无凭，难道道友不懂么？”
Qin Yan smiled, and a black lotus flower appeared in her palm. A small flame emerged from the center of the lotus, about the size of a thumb.
qín yán yě zhēn yǒu dà jiàng fēng dù ， biǎo qíng yī jiù dàn dàn de 。
秦妍也真有大将风度，表情依旧淡淡的。
The elderly Demon Sovereign's face changed dramatically: "Illusory Heart Lotus Fire?"
“ shì shǔ xià yú dùn ， zhè jiù fā xià xīn mó zhī shì rú hé ？”
“是属下愚钝，这就发下心魔之誓如何？”
"Indeed," Qin Yan said, her smile captivating.
“ xīn mó zhī shì ， què bù bì zhè me má fán le 。”
“心魔之誓，却不必这么麻烦了。”
To the Demon Sovereign, it seemed like seeing the most terrifying thing in the world. He instinctively wanted to dodge but hesitated and stopped.
qín yán de zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī xiào róng ， yù shǒu fān chù ， yī duǒ hēi sè de lián huā yóu tā de zhǎng xīn zhōng zhàn fàng ér chū 。
秦妍的嘴角边露出一丝笑容，玉手翻处，一朵黑色的莲花由她的掌心中绽放而出。
He allowed the flame to sear his brow without showing pain, only fear.
suí hòu yóu lián huā de zhōng xīn fēi chū yī duǒ huǒ yàn ， zhǐ yǒu mǔ zhǐ dà xiǎo de yì diǎn ， nà lǎo zhě mú yàng de mó zūn liǎn sè què shì dà biàn ：“ huàn xīn lián huǒ ？”
随后由莲花的中心飞出一朵火焰，只有拇指大小的一点，那老者模样的魔尊脸色却是大变：“幻心莲火？”
"Illusory Heart Lotus Fire?"
“ bù cuò ， zhèng shì cǐ wù 。”
“不错，正是此物。”
Lin Xuan had heard of this before but couldn't recall where.
qín yán de xiào róng lìng rén táo zuì zhé fú ， rán ér nà lǎo zhě què fǎng fú kàn jiàn le shì jiān zuì kě pà de shì wù 。
秦妍的笑容令人陶醉折服，然而那老者却仿佛看见了世间最可怕的事物。
The entire process took mere moments. The elderly Demon Sovereign stood up, respectfully bowing behind Qin Yan.
běn néng xiǎng duǒ ， kě lüè yī yóu yù ， hái shì tíng zhù 。
本能想躲，可略一犹豫，还是停住。
A powerful Demon Sovereign now bowed submissively, more so than when he faced Void.
rèn yóu nà duǒ huǒ yàn lào rù zì jǐ de méi xīn chù ， liǎn shàng méi yǒu tòng kǔ ， què kě jiàn kǒng jù de shén sè 。
任由那朵火焰烙入自己的眉心处，脸上没有痛苦，却可见恐惧的神色。
The secret lay in the mysterious heartfire.
“ huàn xīn lián huǒ ？”
“幻心莲火？”
Other Demon Sovereigns also showed fear.
lín xuān sì hū zài nǎ lǐ tīng guò ， dàn yī shí piàn kè ， què yòu xiǎng bù qǐ lái le 。
林轩似乎在哪里听过，但一时片刻，却又想不起来了。
"Is it that none of you wish to submit to me?" Qin Yan's voice was calm but like a thunderclap. The ordinary Demon Sovereigns didn't mind, but some late-stage cultivators sighed inwardly.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí bù guò shùn xī de gōng fu ， suí hòu nà lǎo zhě zhàn qǐ ， zài qín yán shēn hòu gōng gōng jìng jìng de chuí shǒu ér lì 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实不过瞬息的功夫，随后那老者站起，在秦妍身后恭恭敬敬的垂手而立。
Cloud Fairy was undoubtedly beautiful, but her ruthless methods rivaled Void’s and had the essence of Fly Heaven Demon Sovereign.
táng táng mó zūn jí bié de qiáng zhě ， cǐ shí què dī méi shùn mù ， bǐ dāng nián miàn duì xū wú mó jūn zhī shí ， hái yào gōng shùn xǔ duō 。
堂堂魔尊级别的强者，此时却低眉顺目，比当年面对虚无魔君之时，还要恭顺许多。
"Princess doesn’t need to be angry; I am willing to submit."
mì mì dāng rán zài nà shén mì de mó huǒ 。
秘密当然在那神秘的魔火。
A sycophantic voice rang out. The speaker had a rat-like appearance, though not as extreme as Elder Dragon's possession of the dragon spirit.
qí yú de mó zūn liǎn shàng yě dà duō lù chū wèi jù zhī sè 。
其余的魔尊脸上也大多露出畏惧之色。
Qin Yan didn't mind. She flipped her hand and the black lotus flower reappeared, sending forth another small flame...
“ zěn me ， gè wèi bù yuàn yì chén fú yú běn xiān zi me ？”
“怎么，各位不愿意臣服于本仙子么？”
Over time, the remaining Demon Sovereigns found themselves unable to avoid submission. Whether they wanted to or not, those who didn't wish to die had no choice but to bow to Qin Yan.
qín yán de shēng yīn dàn dàn de ， què yǒu rú píng dì jīng léi ， nà xiē pǔ tōng de mó zūn yě jiù bà le ， yī xiē dù jié hòu qī de qiáng zhě ， zé zài xīn zhōng tàn qì 。
秦妍的声音淡淡的，却有如平地惊雷，那些普通的魔尊也就罢了，一些渡劫后期的强者，则在心中叹气。
In an instant, half of them were under Cloud Fairy's command. But just as this was unfolding, a sudden change occurred. (To be continued...)
The words sent shockwaves through the audience!
All present cultivators were left speechless in astonishment.
In contrast, most of the域外天魔 (Foreign Heavenly Demons) showed a calm demeanor. Even though some displayed signs of shock, they mostly remained composed.
"Fly Heaven Demon Sovereign is said to be as powerful as a True Immortal. Could Cloud Fairy actually be her sister?" Lin Xuan pondered. He thought about the true resting place of his soul and realized that Fly Heaven Demon Sovereign had perished there. It seemed like fate was at play, and his grudge with Qin Yan ran deeper than he imagined.
But why did she now openly admit this? Wasn't she afraid of becoming a target?
Or perhaps...
Lin Xuan's mind began to piece together the puzzle but didn't immediately speak. He preferred to observe first before making any decisions.
Qin Yan's voice, like that of a yellowthroat thrush emerging from its valley, rang out: "Our Foreign Heavenly Demons may be fierce and combative, but invading the Spirit Realm was base and self-serving. Initiating conflict among the Three Realms for personal gain is something I absolutely disapprove of."
With this declaration, the tension in the room eased slightly as other cultivators looked on.
But was this truly Cloud Fairy's intention?
No one knew for certain.
At least Qin Yan's change in attitude towards him suggested that she had experienced a lot over the years. Lin Xuan didn't delve into the specifics anymore.
It wasn't because of any inexplicable feelings he might have harbored toward her; he was past his age of infatuation and wouldn't act rashly. While he didn't want to be at odds with Qin Yan, he also saw no point in pursuing this matter further.
Regardless of the reason, Qin Yan had changed her stance, and cooperation between them would only benefit both parties.
Lin Xuan understood this clearly, so he remained silent on the matter.
As the leader of the Immortal Dao Alliance, Lin Xuan's approval now carried significant weight. His taciturnity meant a great deal to Qin Yan.
Thus, his voice continued to echo like that of a yellowthroat thrush: "The actions of Void and others have caused much suffering in both realms. If my brother were here, he would never do such things. Though he is no longer with us, I will take up his mantle. Will you all be willing to follow me?"
Her final words were directed at the Foreign Heavenly Demons.
She then cast a hopeful gaze towards Lin Xuan.
Though they didn't share a telepathic connection, Lin Xuan understood her meaning.
He sighed: "Sister's words are wise. The conflict between our realms and yours is fruitless. Aside from causing suffering, there is no gain. If Sister can bring peace, I would be overjoyed."
"Then what about these people?" Qin Yan turned to the others.
"Those who have passed on cannot be brought back," Lin Xuan said firmly. "I do not wish to create new enmities. If they genuinely repent, I might consider showing leniency."
The cultivators and demons present listened intently. While some showed disapproval, no one dared oppose him.
Lin Xuan's influence had grown significantly; his power and reputation commanded respect. With Elder Dragon as his sworn brother, he had the authority to make such demands.
The Foreign Heavenly Demons breathed a sigh of relief. Although Lin Xuan had made similar promises earlier, they were wary in the past due to the treacherous nature of the cultivation world. Now, with Cloud Fairy's evident trust in him, they believed she wouldn't play them for fools.
Despite their suspicions, the Foreign Heavenly Demons found no better option.
They exchanged glances.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan growled: "Is it because you don't believe me or do you think my spirit fire is fake and still want to challenge us?"
"..."
The presence of murderous intent on Lin Xuan's face made it clear that time was running out for the Foreign Heavenly Demons.
Finally, a Demon Sovereign bit his lip and emerged. He was an elderly figure, but among the Foreign Heavenly Demons' diverse appearances, many looked human-like.
"I am蛮镬 (Mán Huò), previously misled by Void. I now repent and wish to follow Sister Fairy, no matter what." He bowed deeply with sincerity on his face.
"Good. But words alone are not enough," Qin Yan said coolly.
The Demon Sovereign's expression turned grave: "Subordinate is foolish; may I swear an oath of heartfire?"
"No need for such formalities."
Qin Yan smiled, and a black lotus flower appeared in her palm. A small flame emerged from the center of the lotus, about the size of a thumb.
The elderly Demon Sovereign's face changed dramatically: "Illusory Heart Lotus Fire?"
"Indeed," Qin Yan said, her smile captivating.
To the Demon Sovereign, it seemed like seeing the most terrifying thing in the world. He instinctively wanted to dodge but hesitated and stopped.
He allowed the flame to sear his brow without showing pain, only fear.
"Illusory Heart Lotus Fire?"
Lin Xuan had heard of this before but couldn't recall where.
The entire process took mere moments. The elderly Demon Sovereign stood up, respectfully bowing behind Qin Yan.
A powerful Demon Sovereign now bowed submissively, more so than when he faced Void.
The secret lay in the mysterious heartfire.
Other Demon Sovereigns also showed fear.
"Is it that none of you wish to submit to me?" Qin Yan's voice was calm but like a thunderclap. The ordinary Demon Sovereigns didn't mind, but some late-stage cultivators sighed inwardly.
Cloud Fairy was undoubtedly beautiful, but her ruthless methods rivaled Void’s and had the essence of Fly Heaven Demon Sovereign.
"Princess doesn’t need to be angry; I am willing to submit."
A sycophantic voice rang out. The speaker had a rat-like appearance, though not as extreme as Elder Dragon's possession of the dragon spirit.
Qin Yan didn't mind. She flipped her hand and the black lotus flower reappeared, sending forth another small flame...
Over time, the remaining Demon Sovereigns found themselves unable to avoid submission. Whether they wanted to or not, those who didn't wish to die had no choice but to bow to Qin Yan.
In an instant, half of them were under Cloud Fairy's command. But just as this was unfolding, a sudden change occurred. (To be continued...)