miàn duì bǎi huā de zhì wèn ， sūn lù yuǎn què shì wú lì huí dá 。
面对百花的质问，孙路远却是无力回答。
Facing Baihua's questioning, Sun Luoyuan was unable to respond.
àn jīn sè de liú lí zhī guāng ， mí rào zhe tā zuǒ yòu 。 chāo yuè hé dào de wēi néng ， ràng sūn lù yuǎn xīn zhōng líng jué fēng kuáng shì jǐng 、 què yòu bù gǎn yǒu sī háo de xiǎo dòng zuò 。
暗金色的琉璃之光，弥绕着他左右。超越合道的威能，让孙路远心中灵觉疯狂示警、却又不敢有丝毫的小动作。
The dark golden lustrous light surrounded him, overwhelming his senses. Its power beyond the realm of merging with dao made Sun Luoyuan’s spiritual awareness go into overdrive while he dared not make any small movements.
“ wǎn bèi 、 wǎn bèi ……”
“晚辈、晚辈……”
"Junior disciple... junior disciple..."
zài bǎi huā rú yǒu shí zhì dì shā yì miàn qián ， xiàng lái néng yán shàn dào de sūn lù yuǎn jìng rán lián yī jù wán zhěng de huà dōu wú fǎ shuō chū kǒu 。
在百花如有实质的杀意面前，向来能言善道的孙路远竟然连一句完整的话都无法说出口。
In Baihua's eyes filled with genuine intent to kill, even the usually eloquent and articulate Sun Luoyuan could not utter a complete sentence.
shí zài shì ， duì yú wàn xiān méng xiū shì ér yán ， cháng shēng jìng zhè ge cí yǒu xiē tài guò yáo yuǎn le 。
实在是，对于万仙盟修士而言，长生境这个词有些太过遥远了。
For the Immortal Realm was too distant for the Longevity Realm cultivators of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
“ hēng ， guǒ rán gēn xiǎo tiān shuō de yī yàng 。 guǐ guǐ suì suì ， yī kàn jiù bù huái hào yì 。” bǎi huā dào rén yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī dào hán máng 。
“哼，果然跟小天说的一样。鬼鬼祟祟，一看就不怀好意。”百花道人眼中闪过一道寒芒。
"Hmph, just as Little Tian said. You're sneaky, I can tell you're up to no good," Baihua's eyes flashed with coldness.
nà jiāng sūn lù yuǎn bāo wéi de àn jīn guāng máng rú yǒu líng xìng yì bān ， fā dòng le qīn shí 。
那将孙路远包围的暗金光芒如有灵性一般，发动了侵蚀。
The dark golden light that surrounded Sun Luoyuan seemed to have a mind of its own and began to erode him.
“ fàng xīn ， yǐ gē de shí lì ， jiù suàn nà dà qǐ shì lóng tán hǔ xué 、 wǒ yě néng quán shēn ér tuì 。”
“放心，以哥的实力，就算那大启是龙潭虎穴、我也能全身而退。”
"Don't worry, with my strength, even if Great启 is a den of tigers and dragons, I can still retreat unscathed."
bù zhī zěn de ， sūn lù yuǎn nǎo hǎi zhōng hū de huí xiǎng qǐ zì jǐ lái zhī qián duì dì di de háo yán zhuàng yǔ 。
不知怎的，孙路远脑海中忽的回想起自己来之前对弟弟的豪言壮语。
For some reason, Sun Luoyuan's mind suddenly recalled his grandiose promises he made to his brother before coming here. He felt absurdly foolish.
xīn zhōng bù jīn gǎn dào wú bǐ de huāng miù 。
心中不禁感到无比的荒谬。
"Could it be that I have to die here?"
“ nán bù chéng ， wǒ jiù yào sǐ zài zhè lǐ le ？”
“难不成，我就要死在这里了？”
Just as Sun Luoyuan was about to give up all hope and await death, a voice like music stopped Baihua in her tracks.
jiù zài sūn lù yuǎn wàn niàn jù huī 、 jué wàng děng sǐ de shí hòu ， yī dào shēng yīn wǎn ruò tiān lài 、 jiào tíng le bǎi huā dào rén de dòng zuò 。
就在孙路远万念俱灰、绝望等死的时候，一道声音宛若天籁、叫停了百花道人的动作。
"Bring him to me."
“ bǎ tā dài dào wǒ miàn qián 。”
“把他带到我面前。”
Though the tone was calm, it carried an immense authority.
suī yǔ qì píng dàn ， què bāo hán wú jìn wēi yán 。
虽语气平淡，却包含无尽威严。
The evil-looking youth's face changed; his playful expression vanished instantly as he respectfully bowed.
nà xié xìng shào nián wén shēng liǎn sè yī biàn ， liǎn shàng de xì xuè shùn jiān xiāo shī 、 gōng jìng yáo yáo xíng lǐ 。
那邪性少年闻声脸色一变，脸上的戏谑瞬间消失、恭敬遥遥行礼。
Baihua responded to this call as well. The aggressive lustrous light transformed into several ropes that tightly bound Sun Luoyuan.
ér bǎi huā dào rén yě shì yīn shēng ér dòng 。
而百花道人也是因声而动。
Following these two, Sun Luoyuan was led into the highest tower of Great启’s miniature world.
yuán běn chōng mǎn gōng jī xìng de liú lí zhī guāng ， huà zuò shù dào shéng suǒ 、 láo láo jiāng sūn lù yuǎn suǒ fù 。
原本充满攻击性的琉璃之光，化作数道绳索、牢牢将孙路远锁缚。
Inside the grand hall, it was spacious and solemn.
gēn suí zhe èr rén ， sūn lù yuǎn bèi dài rù dào dà qǐ xiǎo shì jiè 、 zuì wèi gāo sǒng de yī zuò jiān tǎ gōng diàn zhī zhōng 。
跟随着二人，孙路远被带入到大启小世界、最为高耸的一座尖塔宫殿之中。
A figure sat atop a throne, shrouded in mysterious light. Sun Luoyuan could not see its face clearly.
dà diàn zhī nèi 、 kōng kuàng ér sù mù 。
大殿之内、空旷而肃穆。
"Kneel!"
yī dào shēn yǐng ， duān zuò zài shàng fāng 。
一道身影，端坐在上方。
The evil-looking youth's cold voice echoed.
shén mì guāng máng lǒng zhào ， jìng rán ràng sūn lù yuǎn nán yǐ kàn qīng qí miàn mù 。
神秘光芒笼罩，竟然让孙路远难以看清其面目。
As a cultivator of the Longevity Realm and a key figure at the Protective Hall, Sun Luoyuan was already near the peak of power within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. But in front of this world’s ruler, he knelt without hesitation.
“ guì xià ！”
“跪下！”
With even the Longevity Realm under his command, what did his mere merging with dao matter?
xié xìng shào nián lěng shēng dào 。
邪性少年冷声道。
"I have come to pay my respects... Holy Emperor."
sūn lù yuǎn hé dào xiū shì ， hái zài hù fǎ táng dān rèn yào zhí 。 chú le chuán fǎ zhě 、 zhǎng jìng rén nà děng cún zài zhī wài ， tā yǐ jīng shì xiān méng quán lì de zuì gāo fēng le 。
孙路远合道修士，还在护法堂担任要职。除了传法者、掌镜人那等存在之外，他已经是仙盟权力的最高峰了。
Following the youth's hint, Sun Luoyuan trembled as he spoke.
dàn zài zhè xiǎo shì jiè de zhǔ zǎi miàn qián ， tā què shì méi yǒu sī háo de yóu yù 、 guì de shí fēn guǒ duàn 。
但在这小世界的主宰面前，他却是没有丝毫的犹豫、跪的十分果断。
"Sun Luoyuan," the Holy Emperor revealed his name in one word.
lián zhǎng shēng jìng dōu néng qū shǐ ， tā zhè yī xiǎo xiǎo de hé dào yòu suàn shén me ？
连长生境都能驱使，他这一小小的合道又算什么？
He then briefly outlined Sun Luoyuan’s background. This made Sun Luoyuan shiver with cold and fear.
“ jiàn guò …… shèng huáng 。”
“见过……圣皇。”
But the next sentence from the Holy Emperor dispelled all his fears, bringing him immense joy: "I know your intentions. The Holy Dynasty does not oppose those who surrender to the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."
dé dào le xié xìng shào nián tí shì ， sūn lù yuǎn chàn chàn wēi wēi de shuō dào 。
得到了邪性少年提示，孙路远颤颤巍巍的说道。
"Less bloodshed is always better."
“ sūn lù yuǎn 。” shèng huáng yī yǔ dào pò le sūn lù yuǎn de xìng míng 。
“孙路远。”圣皇一语道破了孙路远的姓名。
The Holy Emperor’s voice reverberated within the hall.
ér hòu gèng shì liáo liáo shù yǔ ， jiāng tā de dà zhì dǐ xì quán dōu jiǎng le chū lái 。
而后更是寥寥数语，将他的大致底细全都讲了出来。
"As the first to join our Holy Dynasty, you deserve some reward."
ràng sūn lù yuǎn hún shēn bīng lěng 、 zhàn lì bù yǐ 。
让孙路远浑身冰冷、战栗不已。
A cold light appeared beside the Holy Emperor and flew towards Sun Luoyuan. It stopped in front of him.
dàn shèng huáng jiē xià lái yī jù huà ， ràng tā xīn zhōng hán yì jǐn xiāo 、 dà xǐ guò wàng ：“ nǐ de lái yì wǒ yǐ jīng zhī xiǎo 。 shèng cháo ， bìng bù fǎn duì wàn xiān méng zhōng yǒu tóu chéng zhě 。”
但圣皇接下来一句话，让他心中寒意尽消、大喜过望：“你的来意我已经知晓。圣朝，并不反对万仙盟中有投诚者。”
"Sss..."
“ néng gòu shǎo xiē shā niè ， zǒng guī shì hǎo de 。”
“能够少些杀孽，总归是好的。”
The intense chill caused ice to form on Sun Luoyuan’s face. He quickly dispelled it with his spiritual energy.
shèng huáng wú bǐ wēi yán de shēng yīn ， huí dàng zài gōng diàn zhī nèi 。
圣皇无比威严的声音，回荡在宫殿之内。
Looking closely, he saw a pale blue sword before him.
“ zuò wéi tóu kào shèng cháo de dì yī rén ， yě dí què gāi gěi nǐ xiē jiǎng lì 。”
“作为投靠圣朝的第一人，也的确该给你些奖励。”
"This is the Ten Thousand Years’ Ice Sword. When its coldness activates, it can instantly freeze Xuanhuang Province for an instant. You may have a realm, but your combat power is too weak. You might be able to run away, but you wouldn’t stand a chance against my disciples," the Holy Emperor commented.
yī dào qīng lěng de hán guāng ， zì shèng huáng shēn biān chū xiàn 、 shùn jiān cháo zhe sūn lù yuǎn fēi qù 。
一道清冷的寒光，自圣皇身边出现、瞬间朝着孙路远飞去。
Sun Luoyuan did not dare contradict him and simply nodded in agreement.
zài tā miàn qián wěn wěn tíng zhù 。
在他面前稳稳停住。
"Take this sword as protection."
“ sī ……”
“嘶……”
Only after the Holy Emperor said this, with the evil-looking youth’s disapproving gaze, did Sun Luoyuan seem to wake from a dream as he absorbed and stored the Ten Thousand Years’ Ice Sword.
jù liè de hán yì xí lái ， shǐ de sūn lù yuǎn liǎn shàng dōu jié chū yī céng bīng shuāng 。
剧烈的寒意袭来，使得孙路远脸上都结出一层冰霜。
"Thank you, Holy Emperor," Sun Luoyuan was overjoyed.
tǐ nèi líng lì jí sù yùn zhuàn ， fāng cái jiāng zhè bīng lěng de qì xī huà jiě 。
体内灵力急速运转，方才将这冰冷的气息化解。
"Now that you are part of our Holy Dynasty, you must be loyal. Tian'er, I entrust him to you."
sūn lù yuǎn dìng jīng wàng qù ， yuán lái tíng zài yǎn qián de shì yī bǐng dàn lán sè de jiàn 。
孙路远定睛望去，原来停在眼前的是一柄淡蓝色的剑。
The evil-looking youth bowed: "Disciple understands."
“ cǐ nǎi bīng fēng wàn nián jiàn 。 jiàn nèi hán qì jī fā ， kě chà nà bīng fēng xuán huáng yī zhōu zhī dì 。 nǐ suī rán kōng yǒu jìng jiè ， dàn zhàn lì shí zài tài ruò 。 táo pǎo hái xíng ， zhēn yǔ rén yǐ mìng xiàng bó ， kǒng pà lián wǒ de jǐ gè tú ér dōu dǎ bù guò 。” shèng huáng diǎn píng dào 。
“此乃冰封万年剑。剑内寒气激发，可刹那冰封玄黄一州之地。你虽然空有境界，但战力实在太弱。逃跑还行，真与人以命相搏，恐怕连我的几个徒儿都打不过。”圣皇点评道。
"You may leave." The Holy Emperor gave a dismissive order.
sūn lù yuǎn nǎ lǐ gǎn fǎn bó ， zhǐ shì bú zhù diǎn tóu chēng shì 。
孙路远哪里敢反驳，只是不住点头称是。
Baihua transformed into a streak of light and flew away first.
“ cǐ jiàn jiù sòng nǐ fáng shēn ba 。”
“此剑就送你防身吧。”
Sun Luoyuan followed behind Ou Shangtian as they left slowly.
zhí dào shèng huáng cǐ huà shuō chū kǒu ， zài xié xìng shào nián yǒu xiē bù shàn de yǎn shén zhōng ， sūn lù yuǎn cái shēn zài mèng zhōng shì dé 、 jiāng zhè bīng fēng wàn nián jiàn liàn huà shōu qǐ 。
直到圣皇此话说出口，在邪性少年有些不善的眼神中，孙路远才身在梦中似得、将这冰封万年剑炼化收起。
"Follow me," Ou Shangtian sized up Sun Luoyuan, snorting coldly.
“ duō xiè shèng huáng ēn diǎn 。” sūn lù yuǎn xǐ bù zì shèng 。
“多谢圣皇恩典。”孙路远喜不自胜。
"How should I address you?" Sun Luoyuan asked, not caring about the other’s attitude and smiling thickly.
“ jì rù wǒ shèng cháo ， jīn hòu jiù bù kě sān xīn èr yì 。 tiān ér ， tā jiù jiāo gěi nǐ le 。”
“既入我圣朝，今后就不可三心二意。天儿，他就交给你了。”
"Call me General Ou."
nà xié xìng shào nián fǔ shǒu dào ：“ dì zǐ míng bái 。”
那邪性少年俯首道：“弟子明白。”
Without further ado, Ou Shangtian led Sun Luoyuan to the Holy Heart Temple. The room was slightly lower than the Holy Emperor's throne.
“ nǐ men qiě qù ba 。” shèng huáng dàn dàn dì xià le zhú kè lìng 。
“你们且去吧。”圣皇淡淡地下了逐客令。
Thousands of people were gathered inside, from old to young, all praying before a statue in the center of the hall.
bǎi huā shuài xiān huà zuò dùn guāng fēi zǒu 。
百花率先化作遁光飞走。
Though they could not see its face, the statue’s figure matched that of the Holy Emperor Sun Luoyuan had seen earlier.
sūn lù yuǎn zé shì gēn zài ōu shàng tiān shēn hòu ， huǎn bù lí kāi 。
孙路远则是跟在欧尚天身后，缓步离开。
The citizens of the Holy Dynasty here all possessed cultivation. However, Sun Luoyuan's merging with dao did not affect them. They knelt before the Holy Emperor statue, their minds fully engaged in prayer.
“ nǐ ， gēn wǒ lái 。” ōu shàng tiān dǎ liàng le yǎn sūn lù yuǎn ， lěng hēng dào 。
“你，跟我来。”欧尚天打量了眼孙路远，冷哼道。
Their hearts seemed to form a network, making even the power of merging with dao insignificant.
“ bù zhī gāi rú hé chēng hū a ？” dé le hǎo chù de sūn lù yuǎn yě bù zài hū duì fāng tài dù ， hòu liǎn xiào zhe wèn dào 。
“不知该如何称呼啊？”得了好处的孙路远也不在乎对方态度，厚脸笑着问道。
Ou Shangtian led Sun Luoyuan into a secret room inside the temple.
“ jiào wǒ ōu jiāng jūn biàn shì 。”
“叫我欧将军便是。”
Dozens of believers of the Holy Emperor were kneeling there. They all had the realm of Golden Core and their faith in the Holy Emperor was stronger than those outside.
ōu shàng tiān méi yǒu duō huà ， xiān jiāng sūn lù yuǎn dài lái de shèng jīng chéng nèi ，【 shèng xīn diàn 】 zhōng 。
欧尚天没有多话，先将孙路远带来的圣京城内，【圣心殿】中。
The statue still stood in the center of the room, faceless as before.
zhǐ bǐ shèng huáng zuò yào ǎi shàng shǎo xǔ ， dà diàn nèi jù jí le shàng wàn míng qún zhòng 。
只比圣皇座要矮上少许，大殿内聚集了上万名群众。
"Join them in your vows," Ou Shangtian instructed after transmitting a pledge.
yǒu lǎo yǒu shǎo ， quán dōu miàn sè qián chéng 、 duì zhè dà diàn zhōng yāng de yī zuò diāo xiàng qí dǎo 。
有老有少，全都面色虔诚、对这大殿中央的一座雕像祈祷。
Sun Luoyuan naturally did not refuse. He knelt before the Holy Emperor’s statue and recited silently.
diāo xiàng kàn bù qīng jù tǐ miàn róng ， shēn xíng què gēn sūn lù yuǎn gāng gāng suǒ jiàn de shèng huáng yí zhì 。
雕像看不清具体面容，身形却跟孙路远刚刚所见的圣皇一致。
As he did so, he felt the majestic and sacred figure of the Holy Emperor appear before him.
zài zhè lǐ qí dǎo de shèng cháo zi mín ， jù shì yǒu zhe xiū wèi zài shēn 。
在这里祈祷的圣朝子民，俱是有着修为在身。
An invisible force emerged from the void and slowly attached itself to him, linking him with the Holy Emperor.
rán ér sūn lù yuǎn hái méi yǒu lái de jí kè yì shōu liǎn de hé dào qì xī ， què yě méi yǒu duì zhè xiē rén zào chéng rèn hé de yǐng xiǎng 。
然而孙路远还没有来得及刻意收敛的合道气息，却也没有对这些人造成任何的影响。
Sun Luoyuan felt as if he had fallen into a spider’s web, unable to escape but sinking deeper.
tā men quán dōu shén sè jiān dìng de níng wàng zhe shèng huáng diāo xiàng ， quán shēn xīn tóu rù qí zhōng 。
他们全都神色坚定的凝望着圣皇雕像，全身心投入其中。
"What kind of technique is this?"
bǐ cǐ xīn shén fǎng fú lián jiē chéng yī zhāng dà wǎng ， qū qū hé dào zhī wēi ， gēn běn wú fǎ hàn dòng qí fēn háo 。
彼此心神仿佛连接成一张大网，区区合道之威，根本无法撼动其分毫。
Sun Luoyuan was shocked. Even the Mirror Keeper needed secret techniques to control their subordinates.
ōu shàng tiān lǐng zhe sūn lù yuǎn ， yī lù qián xíng ， lái dào le shèng xīn diàn nèi bù de yī jiān mì shì zhōng 。
欧尚天领着孙路远，一路前行，来到了圣心殿内部的一间密室中。
Just by saying a few words, such deep control could be achieved...
fáng jiān zhōng ， zhèng guì zuò zhāo shù shí míng shèng huáng de xìn tú 。
房间中，正跪坐着数十名圣皇的信徒。
It was unheard of!
tā men quán dōu yǒu le jīn dān de jìng jiè xiū wèi ， bìng qiě bǐ qǐ wài miàn de nà xiē rén ， duì shèng huáng de xìn yǎng gèng jiā jiān dìng 。
他们全都有了金丹的境界修为，并且比起外面的那些人，对圣皇的信仰更加坚定。
But Sun Luoyuan knew he had no choice but to stay.
mì shì zhōng ， yī jiù chù lì zhe shèng huáng de wú miàn diāo xiàng 。
密室中，依旧矗立着圣皇的无面雕像。
After reciting his vows, Ou Shangtian’s attitude improved significantly. He leaned slightly and seemed to listen to something.
“ nǐ yě lì shì qí dǎo ba 。” jiāng yī duàn shì cí chuán guò lái zhī hòu ， ōu shàng tiān fēn fù dào 。
“你也立誓祈祷吧。”将一段誓词传过来之后，欧尚天吩咐道。
"There is an禁制 left by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance in your body. If you remove it without permission, they might notice. For now, keep it."
sūn lù yuǎn zì rán bú huì jù jué 。
孙路远自然不会拒绝。
"But don’t worry, with my protection, that禁制 won’t harm you," Ou Shangtian assured him.
yě xué zhe nà xiē xìn tú de mú yàng ， guì zuò zài shèng huáng xiàng qián ， kǒu zhōng niàn niàn yǒu cí 。
也学着那些信徒的模样，跪坐在圣皇像前，口中念念有词。
Sun Luoyuan felt much more at ease after this.
ér suí zhe sūn lù yuǎn de cǐ jǔ ， tā yǎn qián fǎng fú zhēn de chū xiàn le shèng huáng nà wěi àn 、 shén shèng de shēn zī 。
而随着孙路远的此举，他眼前仿佛真的出现了圣皇那伟岸、神圣的身姿。
"Since you have joined our Holy Dynasty, you can’t just take benefits without doing your part. Here is a list..."
Facing Baihua's questioning, Sun Luoyuan was unable to respond.
The dark golden lustrous light surrounded him, overwhelming his senses. Its power beyond the realm of merging with dao made Sun Luoyuan’s spiritual awareness go into overdrive while he dared not make any small movements.
"Junior disciple... junior disciple..."
In Baihua's eyes filled with genuine intent to kill, even the usually eloquent and articulate Sun Luoyuan could not utter a complete sentence.
For the Immortal Realm was too distant for the Longevity Realm cultivators of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
"Hmph, just as Little Tian said. You're sneaky, I can tell you're up to no good," Baihua's eyes flashed with coldness.
The dark golden light that surrounded Sun Luoyuan seemed to have a mind of its own and began to erode him.
"Don't worry, with my strength, even if Great启 is a den of tigers and dragons, I can still retreat unscathed."
For some reason, Sun Luoyuan's mind suddenly recalled his grandiose promises he made to his brother before coming here. He felt absurdly foolish.
"Could it be that I have to die here?"
Just as Sun Luoyuan was about to give up all hope and await death, a voice like music stopped Baihua in her tracks.
"Bring him to me."
Though the tone was calm, it carried an immense authority.
The evil-looking youth's face changed; his playful expression vanished instantly as he respectfully bowed.
Baihua responded to this call as well. The aggressive lustrous light transformed into several ropes that tightly bound Sun Luoyuan.
Following these two, Sun Luoyuan was led into the highest tower of Great启’s miniature world.
Inside the grand hall, it was spacious and solemn.
A figure sat atop a throne, shrouded in mysterious light. Sun Luoyuan could not see its face clearly.
"Kneel!"
The evil-looking youth's cold voice echoed.
As a cultivator of the Longevity Realm and a key figure at the Protective Hall, Sun Luoyuan was already near the peak of power within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. But in front of this world’s ruler, he knelt without hesitation.
With even the Longevity Realm under his command, what did his mere merging with dao matter?
"I have come to pay my respects... Holy Emperor."
Following the youth's hint, Sun Luoyuan trembled as he spoke.
"Sun Luoyuan," the Holy Emperor revealed his name in one word.
He then briefly outlined Sun Luoyuan’s background. This made Sun Luoyuan shiver with cold and fear.
But the next sentence from the Holy Emperor dispelled all his fears, bringing him immense joy: "I know your intentions. The Holy Dynasty does not oppose those who surrender to the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."
"Less bloodshed is always better."
The Holy Emperor’s voice reverberated within the hall.
"As the first to join our Holy Dynasty, you deserve some reward."
A cold light appeared beside the Holy Emperor and flew towards Sun Luoyuan. It stopped in front of him.
"Sss..."
The intense chill caused ice to form on Sun Luoyuan’s face. He quickly dispelled it with his spiritual energy.
Looking closely, he saw a pale blue sword before him.
"This is the Ten Thousand Years’ Ice Sword. When its coldness activates, it can instantly freeze Xuanhuang Province for an instant. You may have a realm, but your combat power is too weak. You might be able to run away, but you wouldn’t stand a chance against my disciples," the Holy Emperor commented.
Sun Luoyuan did not dare contradict him and simply nodded in agreement.
"Take this sword as protection."
Only after the Holy Emperor said this, with the evil-looking youth’s disapproving gaze, did Sun Luoyuan seem to wake from a dream as he absorbed and stored the Ten Thousand Years’ Ice Sword.
"Thank you, Holy Emperor," Sun Luoyuan was overjoyed.
"Now that you are part of our Holy Dynasty, you must be loyal. Tian'er, I entrust him to you."
The evil-looking youth bowed: "Disciple understands."
"You may leave." The Holy Emperor gave a dismissive order.
Baihua transformed into a streak of light and flew away first.
Sun Luoyuan followed behind Ou Shangtian as they left slowly.
"Follow me," Ou Shangtian sized up Sun Luoyuan, snorting coldly.
"How should I address you?" Sun Luoyuan asked, not caring about the other’s attitude and smiling thickly.
"Call me General Ou."
Without further ado, Ou Shangtian led Sun Luoyuan to the Holy Heart Temple. The room was slightly lower than the Holy Emperor's throne.
Thousands of people were gathered inside, from old to young, all praying before a statue in the center of the hall.
Though they could not see its face, the statue’s figure matched that of the Holy Emperor Sun Luoyuan had seen earlier.
The citizens of the Holy Dynasty here all possessed cultivation. However, Sun Luoyuan's merging with dao did not affect them. They knelt before the Holy Emperor statue, their minds fully engaged in prayer.
Their hearts seemed to form a network, making even the power of merging with dao insignificant.
Ou Shangtian led Sun Luoyuan into a secret room inside the temple.
Dozens of believers of the Holy Emperor were kneeling there. They all had the realm of Golden Core and their faith in the Holy Emperor was stronger than those outside.
The statue still stood in the center of the room, faceless as before.
"Join them in your vows," Ou Shangtian instructed after transmitting a pledge.
Sun Luoyuan naturally did not refuse. He knelt before the Holy Emperor’s statue and recited silently.
As he did so, he felt the majestic and sacred figure of the Holy Emperor appear before him.
An invisible force emerged from the void and slowly attached itself to him, linking him with the Holy Emperor.
Sun Luoyuan felt as if he had fallen into a spider’s web, unable to escape but sinking deeper.
"What kind of technique is this?"
Sun Luoyuan was shocked. Even the Mirror Keeper needed secret techniques to control their subordinates.
Just by saying a few words, such deep control could be achieved...
It was unheard of!
But Sun Luoyuan knew he had no choice but to stay.
After reciting his vows, Ou Shangtian’s attitude improved significantly. He leaned slightly and seemed to listen to something.
"There is an禁制 left by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance in your body. If you remove it without permission, they might notice. For now, keep it."
"But don’t worry, with my protection, that禁制 won’t harm you," Ou Shangtian assured him.
Sun Luoyuan felt much more at ease after this.
"Since you have joined our Holy Dynasty, you can’t just take benefits without doing your part. Here is a list..."