But seeing the cold look in Liu Bai's eyes and feeling the complete emptiness of the Dou Qi within him, he finally lowered his head.
"...I accept as well."
Liu Bai nodded in satisfaction.
He raised a hand. A flash of light glinted between his brows, and three drops of crimson blood flew out, hovering above his palm.
Faint blood-colored dragon phantoms swam within the blood, emanating an eerie yet powerful aura.
Blood Martial Soul—Blood Soul Dragon Seal.
This was the method he used to control others. Once planted within the sea of consciousness, it would leave an indelible brand deep in the target's soul. From then on, their life and death would rest on a single thought from him, and they would submit to him from the bottom of their hearts.
The three drops of blood transformed into three streaks of crimson light and shot into the brows of the Three Great Dragon Kings.
The North Dragon King's body stiffened. He wanted to resist, but with his Dou Qi sealed, he was utterly powerless to stop it.
The instant that drop of blood entered his brow, a sharp pain suddenly tore through the depths of his soul, as though something had viciously pierced into it!
Moments later, the pain vanished, replaced by an unfamiliar sensation.
He could clearly sense that his life and death had already been bound to the young man before him.
The South Dragon King and West Dragon King had also received the Blood Soul Dragon Seal. Neither resisted, making the process far smoother.
A moment later, all three dropped to one knee and lowered their heads.
"Master."
Their voices were perfectly uniform, respectful and devout.
Liu Bai watched the scene, the corners of his lips curling upward slightly.
"Done."
He turned and returned to his