High-Level Martial Era

Xue Yan’s pupils constricted slightly.

Subjugation? Or death? The mysterious figure resembling a Spirit Gun actually wanted him to submit?

For a moment, Xue Yan didn’t know whether to call the other party confident or foolish, but he did feel the killing intent emanating from the mysterious man.

If he refused to submit, he was probably going to die.

“Xue Yan, I’m giving you five seconds to decide. If you don’t agree, then die,” Li Yuan’s voice was ice-cold, “Five, four, three…”

Huff!

“I am willing to submit.” Xue Yan suddenly knelt on one knee and said solemnly, “I, ‘Xue Yan’ from the Myriad Demons Civilization, am willing to submit to my master.”

However, in reality, Xue Yan’s mind was cold, filled with murderous intent.

Master? Once he escaped from the Mingxu Star Realm, in the future, he must find a way to kill this idiot.

Of course, Xue Yan also understood that the mysterious man in front of him had probably obtained the ultimate treasure of the Civilization Mothership, allowing him such authority.

But!

So what if he obtained the treasure? As long as he was free, returning to the Myriad Demons Civilization, the other party couldn’t do anything to him.

A true man can bend and stretch; as long as he could survive, Xue Yan didn’t mind temporarily bowing his head.

“It’s really maddening! If not for the encounter with those fools, the Myriad Scales Beast Emperor and the Heavenly Serpent Beast Emperor, using up the life-saving Secret Treasure, I could have escaped,” Xue Yan cursed inwardly.

Earlier, just after entering the Divine Land, he had used the life-saving treasure bestowed by his master, the Bei Yue Deity.

“Good.”

“This is the mark of a wise man, Xue Yan. You are a talent, and talent is precious,” Li Yuan said with a smile.

How could he not understand Xue Yan’s thoughts?

Superficial submission probably meant thinking about how to bite back at him.

“Words alone are not proof,” Li Yuan looked down at him, “Swear an oath under the Law of the Great Dao.”

Upon hearing this, Xue Yan inwardly scoffed, “Really an idiot. Oaths under the Law? The oath only takes effect once I Ascend to God, and violating it wouldn’t take my life.”

Oaths under the Law indeed have binding power.

But they cannot control one’s innermost thoughts, nor will they directly kill the oath-maker.

What if one violates the Law’s oath? The most serious backlash is continuous retribution by the Great Dao, and the speed of understanding the Mysteries of the Law would slow down.

Compared to becoming a servant, one’s life is naturally more important.

But for Xue Yan, his lifelong goal had been to become a Fifth Rank Divine… An oath under the Law? He didn’t fear it at all at the moment.

Those worried about the Law’s oaths were often the ones who ardently wished for power.

“An oath under the Law?”

Xue Yan’s face seemed to show a struggle, and after a long hesitation, he asked, “May I know the name of my master?”

“Spirit Gun,” Li Yuan’s voice was cold, “What, is swearing an oath under the Law such a dilemma for you?”

Up to this point, Li Yuan had not revealed his ‘Li Yuan’ identity.

He was worried Xue Yan might possess some secret treasure for communication, and before he had absolute control of the situation, he had to be cautious in his actions.

Xue Yan’s expression showed struggle, but as if making a resolution, he slowly said, “I, swear by the Law of the Great Dao…”

He quickly established a Law oath.

“Good.”

“Xue Yan, now let go of your soul’s defenses. I need to place a restriction in your soul to prevent your betrayal,” Li Yuan said coldly.

“Soul Restriction?” The color drained from Xue Yan’s face, and this time, he was truly shocked.

He knew very well that among the Divine, there were many secret treasures capable of controlling servants, and if one were to betray…

Once the restriction was activated, the servant’s end would be very miserable.

“What, unwilling?” Li Yuan stared coldly, “Were you just pretending earlier? Do you truly not wish to submit to me within your heart?”

“Rest assured, this restriction won’t take your life, nor will it affect you. After placing this restriction, I will send you back to the Myriad Demons Civilization to keep sending me information,” Li Yuan said coldly, offering a big incentive.

Xue Yan was moved by the thought of being sent back.

He had assumed that Spirit Gun would take him back to the Seven Star Civilization, but if he was allowed to return… Soul Restriction?

Within the Myriad Demons Civilization, there were several Divine beings. Surely they could undo a Second Rank Life’s Soul Restriction?

Regardless, a glimmer of hope arose in Xue Yan’s heart.

“I am naturally willing to submit to my master,” Xue Yan’s voice was low, “Fine, I will release the restriction, but I hope my master will be cautious… Placing a Soul Restriction, if not careful, I fear it might cause injury.”

Physical injury could be healed with Origin Power.

But if the soul were injured, at best, it would lead to severe vitality loss, at worst, one could become an imbecile or even face soul collapse.

“Rest assured.”

“Relax, don’t resist,” Li Yuan looked down at him, already silently using ‘Soul Nine Refinements.’

Whoosh~

An invisible Spiritual Fluctuation swept forth, piercing directly into Xue Yan’s soul like a sharp spike.

“Ah~” Xue Yan felt an intense pain in his soul.

“Don’t struggle, it’s normal to feel pain. It’s just one restriction, and it will be over quickly. If you resist, then don’t blame me if your soul collapses,” Li Yuan’s voice was cold as he continued to bluff.

In fact, if Xue Yan resisted with all his might, it would be difficult for Li Yuan to fully control him; at the very least, Xue Yan could destroy his own soul.

After all, Li Yuan’s soul was only at the Flying Heaven Level, and although much stronger than his opponent, there was no intrinsic difference between them. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire

Beings like Demigods and Pseudo-Gods, when controlling enemies with Soul Control, often first severely damaged the opponent’s soul with Soul Attacks, rendering the target unable to struggle… Li Yuan could not do such a thing.

But Li Yuan could bluff.

And sure enough!

Under Li Yuan’s coercion, Xue Yan dared not resist, enduring the intense soul pain as Li Yuan continually worked within his soul… The entire process lasted about ten minutes.

Suddenly, Xue Yan felt something was not right; he sensed many thoughts rising within his heart. A flash of light in his eyes and a trace of fear emerged, “No! This isn’t a Soul Restriction! It’s a method of Soul Control.”