601: Chapter 601 Sending Away

Three days later.

On the outskirts of Biyou City, on a massive Flying Boat, more than a dozen uneasy-looking freaks gathered in the main hall.

These people had strange appearances; some were fat with big ears, some were three meters tall, and some even had fangs. At a glance, they were of the Yao Race, specifically those from the desolate lands who had not been influenced by Human Race culture.

Members of the Yao Race can take human form upon reaching the Golden Core Realm, but not all of them are willing to do so. Many Yao Race members far from the Central Plains maintain their original forms year-round.

Others are born with special traits, their Bloodline having such a great influence on their Physical Body that they cannot change their form at will.

"Boss Han Jing, will Peach Blossom Demon Saint really accept us? What if she kills us instead?" a Demon Lord who was three meters tall but as thin as a bamboo pole asked, his face full of worry.

"Exactly! Although this is the outskirts, if Peach Blossom Demon Saint attacks, at least half of us will be left here," another Demon Lord chimed in.

"Shut up!"

With a fierce shout, the leader, a middle-aged man in white robes who looked the most like a human, scolded: "If you don't want to stay, then get lost immediately. Don't spout nonsense and implicate the others."

Demon Lord Han Jing swept a cold gaze over everyone and said calmly: "When True Lord Liu arrives later, if anyone else spouts nonsense, don't blame me for not remembering our past friendship!"

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, Zhu Pan smiled and stepped in to mediate: "Everyone, since we have come, we must have clearly seen the situation. Now that things have reached this point, why be afraid of this and that?"

"The Demon Court is doomed to fall. If we Yao want to survive, there are only two paths: run or surrender."

"Where can you run to? Although the Southern Border is vast, it is all owned by someone. Don't forget, compared to the Beast Taming Sect, other Yao Race factions are much more ruthless when they strike!"

Among the great Sects of the world, the Beast Taming Sect is the friendliest to the Yao Race. The fact that Lady Yaoguang was able to rise to the top of the Sect despite being of the Yao Race says it all.

The natal spirit beast contract is not a slavery contract; it is more like an alliance pact. Although the Yao Race suffers a bit, it is not without benefits.

The Human Race is powerful while the Yao Race is weak. It is fine to follow the Beast Taming Sect; it just depends on whether they will truly accept them.

"Old Zhu is right!" a burly man with fangs and a sturdy build spoke up: "Running to seek refuge with other Southern Border Demon Saints will most likely result in us being eaten alive. It's all a gamble, but I feel the Beast Taming Sect is more reliable."

"I heard Lady Yaoguang is a scholar, kind-hearted, and never kills the innocent. Peach Blossom Demon Saint is also an acquaintance. If we defect to them, perhaps it will be better than being under Demon Saint Xuanyu?"

After some self-consolation, everyone's tense nerves gradually calmed, and their expressions were not as ugly as before.

However, as time passed and there was no movement from the direction of Biyou City, everyone's anxiety began to rise again.

The Beast Taming Sect is good, but not every Yao can be accepted by them.

Especially since the true person in power of the Southern Border Beast Taming Sect now is True Lord Liu. Strictly speaking, they had betrayed him before.

Liu Xuan agreed to see them, yet he delayed appearing. What does this mean?

Could he be gathering a large army and setting up a grand formation to keep them all here?

The more they thought, the more panicked they became. Looking at the majestic Biyou City ahead, and the terrifying formation barrier within reach, the uneasy thoughts grew stronger and stronger.

Just as everyone was about to succumb to this psychological pressure, a ray of light flew from the center of the city, transforming into a crimson divine bird that landed on the Flying Boat.

A young man in green Taoist robes, leading a group of equally young Cultivators, flew down from the back of the divine bird.

The man in green robes was handsome and elegant, looking ethereal. Just by standing there, he possessed a charm that resonated with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. The Demon Lords took one look and felt a sense of inferiority.

"Greetings, True Lord Wanfa!"

Demon Lord Han Jing immediately recognized Liu Xuan and bowed to him.

The other Demon Lords reacted as well, imitating Demon Lord Han Jing and bowing.

"Greetings, True Lord Wanfa!"

"Greetings, True Lord Wanfa!"

...

Liu Xuan waved his hand casually at the Yao, then proceeded to lead his children toward the main hall, the crimson divine bird shrinking its size and following behind.

Arriving at the main hall, Liu Xuan sat down and looked down at the various Nascent Soul Demon Lords, speaking calmly: "I have never liked wasting words. I am clear on your purpose. Let me state my conditions first."

"First!" Liu Xuan held up one finger, "Send the Golden Core juniors with the highest Bloodline rank in your clans to sign a natal spirit beast contract with my children."

The Demon Lords' expressions did not change upon hearing this. Since they were defecting to the Beast Taming Sect, they would definitely have to contract with Beast Taming Sect Cultivators. Although Liu Xuan's children were only at the Foundation Establishment Realm, they were the ones losing out, so this condition was not harsh.

"Second!" Liu Xuan held up a second finger, "Offer half of your family wealth to me. If there is any concealment... execution!"

When this condition came out, the Demon Lords' expressions changed. It wasn't that giving up half their wealth was too much, but that Liu Xuan was too overbearing, not treating them as Fellow Daoists of the same Realm at all.

"Third!" Before they could think too much, Liu Xuan held up a third finger, a smile appearing on his face, "I need to plant a little method in your Divine Soul!"

He flipped his palm, and a translucent white spider appeared in Liu Xuan's hand. He continued to explain: "Rest assured, it will not harm your Divine Soul; it is just to prevent you from betraying me."

There were seventeen Nascent Soul Demon Lords in total. He hadn't even fully digested the Puppet Gu from Demon Lord Chixia yet, so he naturally couldn't control them all.

However, Liu Xuan did not intend to directly refine them into Puppets using the sub-gu. He just planned to leave a regular sub-gu on them, like he did with Chen Beiming, to monitor whether they had any traitorous behavior.

This thing was certainly not as secure as being directly refined into a Puppet. If they encountered someone meticulous, it was even possible for them to bypass the sub-gu's surveillance and secretly perform some small actions.

But given the current situation, the sub-gu was completely sufficient. Once the children reached the Golden Core Realm, they could also be raised as natal spirit beasts.

If the natal spirit beast contract didn't fail to restrain Yao Beasts whose cultivation was more than one major Realm higher, Liu Xuan would force them to be mounts for his children right now!

"Liu Xuan!"

"Don't go too far!"

The burly Demon Lord with fangs and a muscular build had his Aura suddenly surge, saying viciously to Liu Xuan: "We came to seek refuge with Peach Blossom Demon Saint, not to be your slaves!"

Liu Xuan ignored him and calmly looked at the other Demon Lords, "What about you? Do you think the same?"

The main hall was silent for a moment. Demon Lord Han Jing stepped forward and bowed, "True Lord Liu, the first two conditions are no problem, but this third one... wouldn't that cost us our lives?"

"No matter!"

Liu Xuan snapped his fingers, and an invisible ripple spread out. The space in the main hall instantly froze, and then a gentle voice sounded.

"Since it is a condition, it is something for you to consider."

"It is fine if you do not agree; I will send you away shortly!"

Send away?

Send where?

The Demon Lords were shocked, a chill rushing straight to their heads.