"Should we... go and pledge our allegiance? After all, the Great Dao oath still stands. What if Lu Chen comes after us once he settles his accounts..."
Supreme Elder Yin Laozi pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head.
"Not yet. Let's see how Yin Hongjun reacts first. Besides... Lu Chen's true body is countless trillions of li away. He won't be able to get here for a while."
"We still have time."
Yin Spirit Mountain.
Yin Buddha Tathagata sat cross-legged upon a lotus platform, his expression shifting between light and dark.
"That Sword Qi... is terrifying."
He muttered to himself, a trace of apprehension flashing through his eyes.
"Fortunately, I didn't act rashly. Otherwise..."
A shiver ran through him, and he dared not imagine what would have happened next.
"Pass down my order. No one is to act recklessly. Continue watching the situation."
"Yes!"
Yin Heavenly Court.
Jade Emperor Yin sat upon the Nine-Dragon Throne, his hands trembling.
"Too terrifying... too terrifying..."
He muttered to himself, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
Yin Tai Bai Jin Xing was even more frightened. His face was deathly pale, and his whole body was shaking.
"Your... Your Majesty, should we... should we send a gift to Supreme Lu Xiao and show our allegiance?"
Jade Emperor Yin took a deep breath, struggling to calm himself.
"Not yet. First... first, let's see what happens. However, give the order: everyone must show Supreme Lu Xiao the utmost respect! Anyone who dares slight him will be executed without mercy!"
"Yes!"
In the Yin Primordial World, undercurrents surged even more violently because of that single sword strike.
But for the time being, none of this had anything to do with Lu Xiao.
He sat cross-legged within the shattered Yin Divine Palace and began