The exotic beasts trembled all over, bowing their heads deeply to the ground. Standing on the city wall, one could even hear their anxious heartbeats.

Nobody expected that with each awakening of the Aolai Divine Beast’s inheritance, the divine might within it would be so terrifying. Even Mu Hanyan was surprised by the outcome.

"By the name of Aolai, I command all beings under heaven. Those who follow me will prosper, those who oppose me will perish!" Mu Hanyan continued to chant the Divine Beast Contract. The clouds in the sky churned like stormy waves, and the divine beast pressure grew increasingly stronger.

"Awooo..." Finally, the Wind Wolf submitted.

The mysterious light that enveloped Mu Hanyan shifted to encompass Family Head Fang. Of course, Family Head Fang did not refuse. With a thought, the Heaven and Earth Rules took effect. Two beams of light simultaneously flashed upon him and the Wind Wolf. Subsequently, the light vanished, and the Heaven and Earth Contract took effect, causing the Wind Wolf to disappear from the spot.

Sword pets all have their own independent space, where they reside unless summoned—also a part of the Heaven and Earth Rules.

With the Wind Wolf leading the way, the other exotic beasts also submitted. Amidst the alternating roars of the beasts, mysterious beams of light rose one after another from below the city. Mu Hanyan was also enveloped in layers of enchanting brilliance, appearing dreamlike yet instilling an even greater sense of divine authority in her.

Mu Hanyan would not be polite; this was exactly the result she desired.

Following Mu Hanyan’s intent, those mysterious beams of light flew from her and landed on the Fang Family disciples and the chamber guards, instantly activating the Heaven and Earth Rules.

All around, there came a thunderous cheer.

On the Holy Court Continent, taming a sword pet is extremely difficult. It requires not only high personal strength but also significant proficiency in the Beast Taming Technique. Moreover, finding a suitable exotic beast is not an easy task. Given the cultivation aptitude of these guards and Fang Family disciples, it was simply impossible in their lifetime to have a sword pet, and even if they did, its strength would be pitifully low compared to their own. After all, they could not tame a beast whose strength wasn’t significantly lower than their own.

Who would have thought that today they would so easily acquire their own sword pets, with the strong ones reaching the Third and Fourth Stages of the Sword Master level, and the weaker ones the Sixth and Seventh Tiers of the Swordsman level? For many, their sword pets were even stronger than they were. Joy mixed with astonishment, leaving them in uncontrollable ecstasy.

This kind of fortune would delight even the renowned Beast Taming Masters to the point of their teeth falling out from laughter. After all, many beast tamers begin nurturing their sword pets from a young age, and while the exotic beast’s aptitude and bloodline differ from humans, meaning its future combat power might surpass the beast tamer’s, that’s a matter many years down the line. If they don’t advance to Sword Saint and gain a longer life, many beast tamers never live to see the day when their sword pet surpasses them.

Meanwhile, the guards and Fang Family disciples here were, at most, in their forties or fifties, with the youngest barely over twenty, yet they possessed sword pets matching or even surpassing their own strength. How could one not feel envious?

A cheer erupted on the city wall, with many shedding tears of joy. If they previously had reservations about Family Head Fang’s singular devotion to Mu Hanyan, leading the entire family to pledge allegiance to her, by this moment, everyone was wholeheartedly convinced. To follow such a leader was the Fang Family’s honor. After today, those who previously ridiculed them from the Sword Guard Mansion surely must be burning with jealousy.

The chamber’s managers were equally envious. Although not particularly advanced in cultivation, they were, at least, cultivators and naturally filled with longing for a sword pet.

"Gentlemen managers, the exotic beast attack on Fang Town has greatly disturbed everyone this time, and it is thanks to everyone’s full support that the Nanyan Commerce and Fang Family disciples have held on thus far. As thanks and to compensate for your losses, there are quite a few exotic beasts left. Feel free to pick some as sword pets," Mu Hanyan stated. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

No matter how these managers behaved beforehand, they had indeed contributed significantly to Fang Town. They weren’t from Fang Town, so Mu Hanyan wouldn’t treat them poorly.

"Can we really?" The managers were shocked, never dreaming that such a fortune would befall them.

"Do I, Mu Hanyan, seem like someone who speaks without meaning?" Mu Hanyan replied with a calm smile.

The managers blushed. Initially, Mu Hanyan had promised their safety, but they had regarded it as mere words, even treating her with some disrespect. However, later, Mu Hanyan proved her words with actions, which was also a slap to Dan Tai Xuan’s face.

"Lady Mu, we were disrespectful earlier and apologize for our lack of manners. We hope Lady Mu is magnanimous and won’t hold it against us," the older manager apologized to Mu Hanyan with embarrassment.

"Manager Liao, please don’t say that. Your wholehearted efforts to help us defend Fang Town are more than I could ask for. Why would I care about such trivial matters?" Mu Hanyan graciously responded.

"Lady Mu, despite your young age, your strength and magnanimity shame us. Earlier, we indeed judged you with petty attitudes," another manager remarked, deeply bowing to Mu Hanyan.

The other managers followed suit, all of them bowing to Mu Hanyan with faces full of regret.

Park Donghan, accustomed to arrogance since childhood, considered himself far superior in status and position to the other chamber managers—to bow and apologize to Mu Hanyan was an embarrassment. Nonetheless, he knew he had underestimated her previously and had said some laughable things. Seeing the others bowing, he reluctantly followed suit with a grumble.

"Alright, no need to be so formal. Traveling far and wide, a sword pet makes for much better safety. Let’s start choosing!" Mu Hanyan said with a wave.

Her words resonated deeply with the managers’ thoughts. Travelling far and wide, lacking strong personal strength, a sword pet for protection was indeed invaluable.

Before long, the managers had selected their sword pets. Many guards had also contributed significantly and received their due shares. With sword pets, their confidence was naturally boosted significantly, and they harbored no resentment towards Mu Hanyan; rather, they were filled with gratitude.

During their selection, Mu Hanyan subtly set aside a few strong ones, intending to reserve them for Qu Shanling, Mu Cheng, and others. After all, the Fang Family disciples and guards had their shares—she couldn’t shortchange them.