268: I only need one punch to teach you what submission means!

"General Ao Zhan? Not a bad name," he said with a hint of disdain. "However, whether you, a Mortal Lord, are worthy enough for me to fight for that name remains to be seen."

This was a blatant show of force!

Numinous Flower frowned, and Tang Ketian also cautiously took half a step back.

"My qualification is not for speaking, but for you to witness and obey."

"If you are not convinced, you can challenge me at any time. But you will have to bear the consequences yourself."

Mo Yan's voice was filled with Divine Might.

General Ao Zhan's golden vertical pupils slightly contracted; he actually felt a hint of danger from this seemingly ordinary Mortal, a danger that even made his heart palpitate.

He snorted coldly and said nothing more, temporarily acquiescing.

His gaze seemed to say: I hope you are worthy of being my Lord.

Finally, Mo Yan's gaze fell on the purple mist.

From within the mist, a woman dressed in a purple palace gown gracefully walked out.

Her figure was enchanting, her beauty unparalleled, and every movement and smile carried a soul-stirring charm.

She held an ancient zither in her arms, her fingertips lightly caressing the strings, as if an invisible melody flowed through the air, making one's heart sway.

Her eyes were as deep as a pool, as if she could see through people's hearts.

[Name]: (To be named by the Lord)

[Race]: Human Race (Demonic Cultivator)

[Rank]: Lv1

[Spiritual Power]: 0/200 (Qi Refining Stage Layer 1)

[Loyalty]: 80

[Talent]: Mutated Spiritual Root (Dark)

1. Demonic Heavenly Melody: Music-type skill effects are increased by 100%, and can provoke others' Heart Demon.

2. Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart: Good at discerning people's hearts, proficient in power and negotiation.

3. Innate Alluring Body: Greatly enhances the effects of charm and Gu-like abilities, easily dismantling others' mental defenses and will.

[Skills]: Soul-Stealing Melody (Beginner), Illusory Sound Array (Beginner), Negotiation (Beginner), Intelligence Gathering (Beginner), String Killing Art (Beginner), Mind Reading (Beginner), String Killing Art (Beginner), Charm (Beginner)

[Introduction]: The Saintess from a destroyed Demonic Path Sect, "Heavenly Sound Pavilion."

Skilled in manipulating people's hearts with music, with deep schemes and profound cunning.

She descended here, seemingly looking for a powerful backer who could help her revive her Sect.

"Hua Li," Mo Yan looked at her.

"This humble one, Hua Li, greets Lord," Hua Li bowed gracefully, her voice so soft and enchanting that it made one's bones go half-numb.

Four heroes, gathered together!

A Buddhist warrior, a forest marksman, a Dragon Clan general, and a Demonic Path negotiator.

Tank, physical output, general, and internal affairs talent, all complete!

Mo Yan looked at these four heroes before him, each with a distinct style yet possessing terrifying potential, and his heart swelled with ambition.

He could feel General Ao Zhan's undisguised scrutinizing gaze and Hua Li's seemingly respectful but secretly observing eyes.

He didn't care.

He just calmly looked at them.

"Welcome to Cangming City."

"From today on, this will be your home."

The moment his words fell.

Numinous Flower, Tang Ketian, General Ao Zhan, and Hua Li's expressions changed slightly at the same time.

They felt it!

That rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, that vast Divine Might that cleansed the Divine Soul and made thoughts incredibly clear!

A hint of shock flashed across Numinous Flower's usually placid face.

Tang Ketian blinked her big eyes curiously, feeling warm all over, an indescribable comfort.

The flirtatiousness deep in Hua Li's eyes quietly receded.

And the most arrogant General Ao Zhan, the playfulness and wildness in his golden vertical pupils finally dissipated somewhat.

This place... is not simple!

This Lord...

Mo Yan took in the changes in the expressions of the four new heroes, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

He knew that the shock brought by the territory's facilities alone was not enough to truly convince an unruly Dragon Clan like General Ao Zhan.

To control a fierce beast, one must display fangs capable of killing it with a single blow.

"Let's go, I'll take you to familiarize yourselves with the territory."

Mo Yan said no more, turned, and led the way out of the study.

Bai Lingyue was already waiting outside the door at some point. Her cold gaze swept over the four new companions. When she saw General Ao Zhan, her eyebrows subtly raised, sensing the Aura of a fellow Yao Race member.

Led by Mo Yan, everyone first arrived at the Moonlight Spiritual Pool behind the Lords Manor.

Tang Ketian was the first to exclaim.

"Wow, what beautiful spring water! I feel like if I soak in it, I can shoot arrows even more accurately!" She said with a look of longing.

Numinous Flower clasped his hands together and recited a Buddhist chant: "Amitabha, this treasure land, which gathers the essence of Life Qi, is truly a Saint Grade healing item for my Buddhist Sect."

Hua Li's beautiful eyes gleamed with brilliance. She could feel that this Spiritual Pool could not only restore vitality but also purify Spiritual Qi, making one's Cultivation even more refined.

Only General Ao Zhan, although a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, still maintained his arrogant posture, merely commenting faintly: "It's alright."

Mo Yan ignored his stubbornness and led everyone into the Xumi Realm.

When the magnificent Spirit Gathering Cultivation Tower and the Tribulation Lightning Tempering Platform on the mountaintop, drawing countless bolts of lightning, were fully displayed before the four, even the proud General Ao Zhan was speechless.

"This... this is..."

He stared blankly at the nine-story pagoda that swallowed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, turning the entire Xumi Realm into a Cultivation Holy Land, feeling the mythical Rank pressure emanating from the tower body.

The Dragon Blood within him began to boil uncontrollably.

And when his gaze shifted to the Tribulation Lightning Tempering Platform, shrouded in endless dark golden thunderclouds, the throbbing and fear from the depths of his Bloodline almost made him revert to his true form!

That was the Aura of Heavenly Tribulation!

It was the ultimate positive and rigid power capable of destroying everything!

"Mythical... Immortal..." General Ao Zhan's voice was a bit hoarse. He finally understood what kind of terrifying place he had descended upon.

This place was a rising immortal Divine Domain!

Tang Ketian was completely dumbfounded, her small mouth agape enough to fit an egg.

Hua Li, on the other hand, took a deep breath, suppressing the tumultuous waves in her heart, and looked at Mo Yan.

This man possessed trump cards and potential she couldn't imagine.

"How is it?" Mo Yan's voice sounded in everyone's ears. "Are you all satisfied with the environment here?"

This time, no one dared to question him any further.

"Lord's Divine Ability is vast, Numinous Flower is impressed," Numinous Flower said sincerely.

"This place is amazing! I love it here!" Tang Ketian nodded vigorously.

Hua Li bowed gracefully, lowering her posture even further: "Your Excellency has great ambition and strategy. It is my great fortune to be able to follow you."

Everyone had expressed their stance, leaving only General Ao Zhan.

He remained silent for a long time, staring intently at Mo Yan, Battle Intent rising in his golden vertical pupils.

"The territory is indeed strong," he said in a deep voice. "But I, General Ao Zhan, only submit to true powerhouses."

"Your Realm is merely Qi Refining Perfection. Although I don't know what method you used to build these miracles."

"But the strength of the territory does not represent your personal strength."

"I want to personally test your strength!"

As soon as his voice fell, an overbearing Aura erupted from his body, rushing straight towards Mo Yan.

Bai Lingyue's expression turned cold, and she was about to act.

"Wait," Mo Yan raised his hand to stop her.

He looked at the serious General Ao Zhan, and instead of getting angry, he smiled.

"Finally willing to speak the truth, are you?"

This was what he wanted.

In a team, there could be different voices, but there must never be disloyalty.

Today, he would completely subdue this most unruly Dragon.

"Good, I accept your challenge."

"Follow me to the training ground, and let everyone see."

"I will defeat you with just one punch."

Mo Yan extended a single finger.

"After one punch, if you can still stand, I will personally crown you as the First General of Cangming City."

"But if you fall..."

"If I fall, this life is yours!" General Ao Zhan's eyes were filled with fanaticism.

His pride as a Dragon Clan member did not allow him to back down.

Moreover, the other party was just a Human Race in the Qi Refinement Stage.

And he was a Dragon Clan with a Dragon God Battle Body!

His Physical Body strength also far exceeded those of the same Rank!

The two arrived at the center of the training ground, and the others quickly moved away.

"Roar!"

General Ao Zhan let out a low Dragon roar to the sky, and dark golden Dragon scales appeared on his skin, which was his innate skill, Dragon Scale Battle Armor.

A violent Aura, like a hurricane, swept across the entire field.

"Come on!" He stood firmly on the ground, adopting a defensive stance, like an unshakable mountain.

Mo Yan stood opposite him, his expression calm, without joy or sorrow.