But Lu Chen saw a deeply hidden trace of fear in his eyes, along with a trace of...
Calculation.
Yes, calculation.
These yin spirits were no good people.
They had formed from the dark inner demons of the Primordial World's living beings.
They had lived in the Yin Primordial World for endless years and experienced countless struggles. Long ago, they had become cunning old foxes.
Their sudden appearance and declaration of submission absolutely did not come from genuine surrender.
Rather...
They were afraid that after Lu Chen killed Yin Hongjun, he would casually wipe them out as well.
So they had taken the initiative to step forward and pledge their loyalty.
They even wanted to kill Yin Hongjun with their own hands to prove themselves.
"Yin Hongjun is a malignant tumor of the Yin Primordial World. We have long wished to eliminate him, but our strength was insufficient, so we could only endure."
"Today, the Realm Master has descended and suppressed this vile creature. We cannot thank you enough!"
"We humbly ask the Realm Master to permit us to execute this vile creature ourselves, thereby proving our loyalty!"
After Supreme Elder Yin Laozi finished speaking, he bowed deeply.
The other yin spirits also bent down in succession.
"We humbly ask the Realm Master for your gracious consent!"
Their voices were perfectly uniform.
Their attitudes were incomparably devout.
But Lu Chen saw all sorts of emotions in their eyes.
Fear.
Reverence.
Calculation.
Ambition.
Greed.
And...
Anticipation.
Yes, anticipation.
What were they anticipating?
That Lu Chen would agree to their request?
Or were they anticipating...
That Lu Chen and Yin Hongjun would both suffer heavy losses?
Lu Chen looked at them, his expression calm and giving away neither joy nor anger.
Lu Xiao leaned close to Lu Chen's ear and spoke in