Chapter 490: The Discerning Li Xian, Subduing the Li Ren Clan

Ao Ao Cangyuan and the other ancestral elders had been trapped in the Immortal Ancient World for countless years.

One could say they were nearly utterly hopeless.

They suffered more than other Immortal Ancient beings, unable to even leave their ancestral homeland.

Freedom was an absolute luxury.

But now, Jun Jun Xiaoyao not only allowed them to leave their ancestral homeland, but also promised they could depart the Immortal Ancient World.

Only a fool would refuse Jun Jun Xiaoyao's request.

Dignity meant nothing compared to freedom.

If Ao Ao Cangyuan had to kowtow a hundred times to Jun Jun Xiaoyao right now, he'd do it gladly.

It wasn't that Ao Ao Cangyuan lacked the dignity of a Great Heavenly Sovereign—he simply craved freedom too desperately.

Cultivation, at its core, is also a pursuit of transcendence and freedom.

"Good. I favor intelligent and pragmatic people. If you'd acted this way earlier, none of this would've happened." Jun Jun Xiaoyao smiled.

"Indeed, indeed. It was Ao Jun Tianming, Ao Guang, and others who were blind and offended the Master." Ao Ao Cangyuan bowed apologetically.

"Since you've agreed, I will use the rules of the Immortal Ancient World to forge a slave seal and implant it within your Primordial Spirits. No objections?" Jun Jun Xiaoyao said.

Jun Jun Xiaoyao naturally had no intention of trusting them so naively—implanting the slave seal was a necessary measure.

Ao Ao Cangyuan and the many Dragon Clan Elders' expressions subtly changed.

Implanting a slave seal meant becoming complete slaves—every action, every thought, would be detectable by Jun Jun Xiaoyao.

Should they harbor even the slightest malicious intent, Jun Jun Xiaoyao would immediately sense it.

Yet compared to being prisoners, they preferred being slightly freer slaves.

"We agree." Ao Ao Cangyuan said.

"Good." Jun Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly, then added: "Now, go organize your clan members."

Jun Jun Xiaoyao turned to the other Immortal Ancient races: "The Three-Eyed Sacred Clan, the Ancient Witch Clan, and all others—if you submit, gather at the Li Ren Clan's ancestral homeland in three days."

With a sweep of his sleeve and a light step, Jun Jun Xiaoyao appeared before Li Qiuyue and the other Li Ren Clan prodigies.

Seeing her long-dreamed-of idol so close, Li Qiuyue's cheeks flushed slightly.

"Divine Son…" Li Qiuyue whispered softly.

"You and Li Li Qiushui…" Jun Jun Xiaoyao said.

"She's my elder sister." Li Qiuyue replied.

"I see. You don't mind if I visit the Li Ren Clan?" Jun Jun Xiaoyao smiled calmly.

"Of course not! For the Divine Son to visit our Li Ren Clan is our greatest honor." Li Qiuyue hurried to reply.

"Please lead the way, Miss." Jun Jun Xiaoyao said lightly.

Li Qiuyue nodded her small head, heart pounding like a startled deer, guiding Jun Jun Xiaoyao toward the Li Ren Clan.

Seeing Jun Jun Xiaoyao depart, all the Immortal Ancient beings present finally exhaled.

Fear and awe still lingered in their eyes.

Jun Jun Xiaoyao's own cultivation had surged to the Saint Realm, and he could casually slay Saints.

Using the power of the Immortal Ancient World's rules, he had even slain a Lesser Heavenly Sovereign.

This utterly shattered their worldview and imagination.

Yet the thought of possibly leaving the Immortal Ancient World transformed their emotions into excitement.

"I've never even known what the world beyond the Immortal Ancient World looks like."

"Finally, we can escape this prison—how wonderful."

These Immortal Ancient beings had once despised Jun Jun Xiaoyao, but now he instantly became their savior.

"Hurry and organize your clans—this opportunity must not be missed." Ao Ao Cangyuan also sprang into action.

The mere thought of finally leaving the Immortal Ancient World and gaining freedom made his heart tremble with excitement.

On the other side, not long after, Jun Jun Xiaoyao arrived at the Li Ren Clan's ancestral homeland.

Sensing the presence of Li Qiuyue and others, Li Xian appeared.

Her hair coiled like mist, clad in a palace gown, exuding elegance and nobility.

The faint aura she radiated made the surrounding space tremble.

Even Li Xian paused in surprise for a moment upon seeing the man beside Li Qiuyue.

"It's you… the Jun Clan's Divine Son."

"Divine Son, this is our Li Ren Clan's True Ancestor, Li Xian." Li Qiuyue introduced.

"Greetings, Elder Li Xian." Jun Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly.

His relationship with the Li Ren Clan was amicable; his demeanor naturally couldn't match how he treated the Dragon Clan.

Moreover, Jun Jun Xiaoyao had plans—he needed the Li Ren Clan to help him organize the Immortal Ancient races.

Since he intended to rely on them, his attitude ought to be slightly more respectful.

"So you're the Jun Clan's Divine Son. Hearing of you a hundred times isn't as good as seeing you once. I've often heard Li Qiushui and Qiuyue praise you—now I see, you truly are a dragon among men." Li Xian sighed gently.

She sensed his realm—he had reached the Saint Realm.

Such a young Saint was unheard of; his future was boundless. Thus, Li Xian's tone grew humble.

"Elder Li Xian flatters me. I've come today with a matter of importance." Jun Jun Xiaoyao said.

"Oh? What is it?" Li Xian asked.

Her demeanor now resembled that of an elder admiring a promising junior.

Yet Li Qiuyue, witnessing this, looked slightly uneasy.

After all, Jun Jun Xiaoyao had just casually slain a Lesser Heavenly Sovereign.

And with his abilities, killing Li Xian would take no more than a flick of his wrist.

Thinking of this, Li Qiuyue quietly stepped beside Li Xian and whispered the events of earlier through spiritual sense.

Jun Jun Xiaoyao observed this, expression unchanged, but secretly smiled inwardly.

It was always inappropriate for him to say it himself.

Letting Li Qiuyue speak for him was perfect.

Upon hearing that Jun Jun Xiaoyao had become the will of the Immortal Ancient World and could command its rules to kill any Immortal Ancient being, Li Xian's expression toward him changed.

"I never imagined the Young Master Jun had such fortune. Li Xian was blind to it." Li Xian bowed to Jun Jun Xiaoyao.

She no longer held the posture of an elder toward a junior.

Her beautiful eyes now held gravity, reverence, and even longing.

For Jun Jun Xiaoyao held the power to grant them freedom.

"Elder Li Xian, no need for such formality. I have an idea—to form a faction based on the Immortal Ancient races."

"I hope Elder Li Xian and the Li Ren Clan will assist me in organizing and overseeing these Immortal Ancient races."

Jun Jun Xiaoyao spoke tactfully.

But in simple terms, it meant:

You manage my subordinates—and you… answer to me!

Li Xian, an ancient fox who had lived countless years, understood Jun Jun Xiaoyao's meaning instantly.

Because the Li Ren Clan had a decent relationship with Jun Jun Xiaoyao.

He couldn't bluntly demand their submission as slaves.

But the meaning was the same—he merely phrased it gently to spare the Li Ren Clan's dignity.

Li Xian was no fool. She smiled and said: "Of course. Young Master Jun granting us freedom is the greatest favor imaginable."

"Good. In a few days, if the other Immortal Ancient races are sensible, they will arrive. We'll organize them then." Jun Jun Xiaoyao said.

"Li Xian understands." Li Xian nodded slightly.

Her posture was now deeply humble—she had accepted reality.

"It seems the Jun Clan's Divine Son has ambition—he intends to form his own faction. Is he playing a grand game?"

"But it doesn't matter. Our clan has been trapped in the Immortal Ancient World too long—this chance to regain freedom must not be missed!"

Li Xian's gaze hardened, her inner resolve firm.