“Scoundrel, why haven’t you revealed your identity? If you continue with these deceptions, don’t blame me for being ruthless,” Bai Lu warned coldly.

“You’re too kind. If you're going to be ruthless, just do it,” Yun Xiao replied with a smile.

"So stubborn!” Bai Lu seethed. Who was this tedious character, and what did he want?

Having been wronged by the Young Dragon Lord, her mood was foul. She couldn’t bear it any longer and directly commanded the Ghost-Faced Celestial Spiders to launch a howling assault on Yun Xiao.

“You still have time to surrender!” Bai Lu continued to warn.

“Alright.”

Though Yun Xiao nodded, facing an army of 600 Gu Insects, he acted decisively.

At the center of his forehead, the nine-headed violet dragon suddenly transformed into countless dragon patterns, sweeping over his entire body.

In an instant, Yun Xiao resembled a humanoid dragon, with violet energy surging around him. It was fierce and overwhelming, yet sacred and domineering.

Against Sword Immortals, Yun Xiao employed swordsmanship.

Against Inscription Immortals, Yun Xiao used inscription techniques.

What stood out was Yun Xiao's all-encompassing suppression.

BOOM!

Above his head, the Primordial Sphere swept out, and the tribulation power of the Three Lives Samsara and Deca-Yin Frost Fiend roared, converging into the violet dragon on his body.

The icy divine power erupted.

“Ice Age, unfold!” With a single command, all the dragon patterns on Yun Xiao’s body gathered at his fingertips. Boundless icy force roared like an enraged dragon, sweeping forth instantly. At that moment, he transformed into an ice nexus.

From his fingertips, the surrounding space began to freeze. The freezing spread like a storm, shattering outward and instantly engulfing the army of 600 Ghost-Faced Celestial Spiders, even freezing Bai Lu herself.

In a mere instant, a spatial ice sphere with a diameter of 1,000 meters appeared in the void, locking everything in place.

“What a powerful celestial technique!”

“Quick, save Senior Sister!”

The Gu God Star disciples didn’t recognize the celestial technique, but they were all valiant. They rushed forward, using Life Sigils and Gu Insects to launch attacks at the spatial ice sphere.

Within this frigid ice sphere, all the Ghost-Faced Celestial Spiders were frozen into ice sculptures, motionless.

Looking at Bai Lu again, though she wasn’t frozen, she was locked down. Her face, hands, and legs were covered in frost. The Deca-Yin Frost Fiend force had invaded, freezing her to the marrow. Ř

However, more than the freezing, her heart trembled. Her expression changed slightly as she said, “This is the Burying Heaven grade celestial technique of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm! You are…”

Her mind raced, finally locking onto one person.

“You're that celestial slave!”

At last, Bai Lu recognized Yun Xiao’s identity. Before this, she had heard his name but never seen him. Now, seeing him, she was even more shocked.

“A castrated slave, and you call yourself a flower-plucking thief?” Bai Lu was speechless.

“Is that not possible?”

In that very instant, the entire Ice Age suddenly exploded, its terrifying power shaking Bai Lu into helplessness. At the same moment, a violet Life Sigil abruptly adhered to the top of her head, generating nine violet dragon patterns that locked her body from top to bottom. In the next instant, a slender hand extended from behind her, clutching her jade neck.

"Ugh..." Bai Lu's delicate body trembled, nearly choking. She hadn't expected to be subdued so easily. The Prison Warden Sigil had suppressed her tribulation power, and the young man's hand could take her life at any moment. She could fully sense the lethal threat Yun Xiao posed!

"Don't move. Otherwise, your head and body will be torn apart," Yun Xiao whispered behind her, his voice soft yet chilling.

"Yes, understood..." Bai Lu's face turned pale as she exhaled deeply, forcing an awkward smile. "Um, the Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects is just for sparring and exchanging ideas. We hold no grudges, and there's nothing to say. Please, don't act impulsively."

"Your words now don't really reflect your actions earlier." Yun Xiao chuckled.

"I'm sorry," Bai Lu replied, feeling aggrieved. She wasn't foolish—she cowered quickly, using her feminine charm to appear helpless whenever she lost.

"Good to know you realize your mistake. I bear you no ill will," Yun Xiao confessed.

"That's great..." Bai Lu finally relaxed slightly. She paused, her expression turning odd as she bent down to sniff Yun Xiao's hand. "Why does your hand smell like milk?"

"Ahem, you must have mistaken the scent!" Yun Xiao's expression hardened before he sternly said, "Be serious!"

"Understood!" Bai Lu remembered that he was a celestial slave from the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm and wondered who the women around him might be, letting her imagination run wild.

"Let go of my sister!"

"You brat!"

At that moment, the icy dust cleared. The disciples of the Gu God Star rushed forward, only to see Bai Lu being controlled. They were instantly shocked and angered, of course, unable to believe it. They didn't even know Yun Xiao's identity!

"Everyone, hold your position! Don't move!" Bai Lu quickly shouted.

"Don't move, don't move."

Upon hearing this, the Gu God Star disciples promptly stopped, but panic filled their hearts, for this young man had just introduced himself as a flower-plucking thief!

"Handsome sir, I advise you not to mess around. My sister is the Saintess of the Gu God Star! This is the Grand Assembly Arena, and our elders are watching from outside..." Bai Ao dared not offend Yun Xiao, resorting to both flattery and threats.

"Stop talking."

After Bai Lu finished speaking, she didn't dare turn back to look at Yun Xiao. Instead, she softened her tone and gently asked, "Your name is Yun Xiao? Um, Big Bro Yun... ah, no, Sir Yun, what is it that you seek..."

"Give me your Personal Pledge," Yun Xiao demanded directly.

Bai Lu frowned, gritting her teeth. "This isn't very proper..."

Yun Xiao's fingernails slowly penetrated her snow-white skin, his voice turning cold. "Do you think I'm joking with you? Lei Ting, Chi Shenshen, Chi Qianqian—they all refused to give me their Personal Pledges. I sent them straight to hell. Given the current conflict between the Harmony Divine Palace and Southern Divine Dragon Realm, what's one more? I can sense that you're more rational and intelligent than them, so I'm giving you only one chance to decide."

Upon hearing these words, Bai Lu felt an icy chill envelop her entire body, leaving her gasping for breath.

When Yun Xiao joked, it allowed her to relax, but once he became serious, she immediately felt as though she had plunged into an ice cavern.

“You want us to help you resist the Young Dragon Lord’s army...” Bai Lu's voice trembled.

“Yes,” Yun Xiao nodded.

“Do you know that if we do this, our entire Gu God Star will undoubtedly suffer retribution from the Southern Divine Dragon Realm? This is far more serious than my death alone,” Bai Lu said, her face pale.

“First, you’re just the beginning. Second, the Personal Pledge is a valuable asset; you can use it to show the Southern Divine Dragon Realm that you were coerced... As for your personal feelings, who cares?” Yun Xiao replied.

“Huff...” Bai Lu exhaled deeply, finally shaking her head. “Kill me, I cannot survive by myself and drag them down with me.”

She meant that even with their help, they couldn’t defeat the righteous army of the Young Dragon Lord. Yun Xiao’s actions would only lead them all to their deaths.

“By saying this, it seems you think of me as too kind,” Yun Xiao remarked, sending a chill down Bai Lu’s spine.

In the next instant, Yun Xiao dragged her toward the group of Gu God Star disciples, his voice icy as he commanded, “Hand over your Personal Pledges, or she dies.”

Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Gu God Star erupted in anger. However, before they could react, Yun Xiao gently pinched Bai Lu’s neck, a cracking sound echoing as they watched her, terrified and pale.

“Sister! Sister!” Bai Ao, already injured in the eyes, now wept blood and tears as he cried out to the other disciples, “Are you all crazy? This Grand Assembly of Myriad Sects is just a game—why take it so seriously! Staying alive is what matters most!”

Turning to face Yun Xiao, he demanded, “Can you guarantee that if we hand over the Personal Pledge, you will release my sister?”

“A real man of honor keeps his word,” Yun Xiao responded.

Hearing this, Bai Lu panicked and shouted, “Watch out for the trap, he’s not a real man…”

Yun Xiao silenced her by covering her mouth and added, “I also keep my word.”

Meanwhile, Bai Ao gritted his teeth and angrily declared, “Deal!”

Bai Lu was furious on the spot. “You’re being forced to bow in shame—what kind of deal is this?”

Nevertheless, she didn’t stop him. Concerned for her safety, her brother handed over his Personal Pledge without hesitation.

The green leaf atop his head split in two, half remaining within his mind and the other half merging into Yun Xiao’s green leaf.

Thereafter, the green marks on both of them fell silent, leaving outsiders unable to discern who had surrendered their Personal Pledges.

“Hurry up! Hand them over!” Bai Ao urged the others anxiously.

At this moment, Bai Lu didn’t have time to stop them.

So the disciples of the Gu God Star, desperate to save Bai Lu, had no choice but to trust Yun Xiao and handed over their Personal Pledges one by one.

When the last Personal Pledge was taken, Yun Xiao didn’t make them wait long and effortlessly released Bai Lu.

“Ugh…”

When Bai Lu returned to their side, she was still somewhat dazed.

She hadn’t expected Yun Xiao to release her so straightforwardly!

“You don’t want my Personal Pledge anymore?” she asked, puzzled.

“I have theirs, and that’s enough. After all, would you risk their lives?” Yun Xiao countered.

“Alright!” Bai Lu sighed inwardly. She felt completely helpless.

“Come here,” Yun Xiao suddenly commanded.

“Sis, don’t listen to him!” Bai Ao hurriedly exclaimed, tense with worry.

Bai Lu shook her head at her brother, her white dress fluttering as she gracefully approached Yun Xiao. “What is it?”

“You can give me your Personal Pledge too if you wish,” Yun Xiao whispered softly in her ear.

Bai Lu clenched her teeth upon hearing this!

She understood Yun Xiao’s meaning.

The other disciples of Gu God Star had handed over their Personal Pledges as justifications to be forced into opposition against the Southern Divine Dragon Realm, but she hadn’t.

“I’ll give mine,” Bai Lu decided resolutely.

“Alright!” Yun Xiao didn’t hesitate and took her Personal Pledge directly.

“What do you want us to do?” Bai Lu looked at this peculiar celestial slave, her heart full of confusion.

“No rush, having only you isn’t enough,” Yun Xiao replied, looking towards the direction of the Extreme Yin Star.

“In that team, except for me, everyone is a die-hard follower of the Young Dragon Lord. Do you really think you can sow discord among them? That’s quite delusional,” Bai Lu responded.

“Is that so?” Yun Xiao glanced at her, crossing his arms as he drew his Sovereign Sword and moved towards the Extreme Yin Star. “For a ruler, without a heart of benevolence, flaws are inevitable. And you, you’re just one of those flaws.”

Bai Lu was furious, unable to hold back her curse, “You’re the flaw here!”

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