The Origin Burning True Flame scorched Lu Ren's body without cease. Relying on sheer willpower, he endured the pain.
Though his face remained calm, he was suffering bitterly.
No matter how terrible the pain, it won't shake my resolve. As long as Mo Xixiang can't break me, he'll have to compromise. Then I'll find a chance to turn the tables!
Lu Ren gradually settled down. In the end, he entered a state of utter clarity.
The pain seemed to fall away. Lu Ren's Spiritual Power could no longer feel it at all.
Mo Xixiang had never expected that the Origin Burning True Flame under his control would bring Lu Ren into such a mysterious state of mind.
Seeing Lu Ren's calm expression, Mo Xixiang said coldly, "Hmph. Let's see how long you can last!"
Time passed.
One hour, two hours, three hours...
A day later, Lu Ren still sat cross-legged within the altar. He did not move, no matter how the Origin Burning True Flame scorched him.
Mo Xixiang was furious at the sight. If this method failed against Lu Ren, he would have to find another.
Breaking the Heavenly Demon Surrender Contract was crucial to him. Otherwise, he would have killed Lu Ren outright.
Mo Xixiang clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. Then his tone softened somewhat. "As expected of Prince Mo Yi. You've endured for an entire day. Are you truly unwilling to work with me?"
Lu Ren paid Mo Xixiang no heed.
Another day passed, and a dozen people appeared in the cavern.
"Greetings, City Lord!"
The dozen people cupped their hands in salute.
"Take turns watching him. If he agrees to work with me, let him out!"
With that, Mo Xixiang left.
"Jian Xingyuan, it looks like this Lu Ren is still of some use