Off to the side, Tian Yuan narrowed his eyes, his gaze cold and chilling.
Qi Anyu looked hesitant.
"Qi Family Patriarch."
"Follow the Sunflame Daoist Grounds, and you won't even have enough to eat."
"Believe in the Great Void Snake Mother, and you can return to the Land of All Beings, perhaps even become a god."
"Is there really any need to hesitate over which side to choose?"
Dong Chenglou spread his arms and spoke with a smile.
"I..."
"I am willing to become a follower of the Great Void Snake Mother."
In the end, Qi Anyu could not withstand the pressure.
Of course he would not throw away his life for the Sunflame Daoist Grounds.
Besides, judging by the Void Cult's preparations, they might actually succeed.
"I knew you were a smart man, Qi Family Patriarch."
Dong Chenglou took out a red cord and handed it to Qi Anyu.
"According to the rules of our Void Cult, everyone who joins must tie a Snake Knot."
Sweat covered Qi Anyu's head as he said, "I... I haven't learned how to tie one yet."
He knew that tying this Snake Knot was essentially a special initiation rite.
Once he tied the Snake Knot, he might never be able to sever his ties with the Void Cult.
"That's all right."
"I'll teach you."
Dong Chenglou took out another red cord.
Then he began reciting passages from the Great Void Scripture as he tied a Snake Knot.
Qi Anyu had no choice but to copy Dong Chenglou's movements and recite the Great Void Scripture along with him.
The moment he finished the Snake Knot, Qi Anyu felt as though he had formed a vague connection with some existence.
"Very good."
"After tonight, you'll be glad you made this decision."
Seeing that Qi Anyu