Chu Fengmian’s power already surpasses most of the experts in the half-step Heavenly Human Realm.

Although Chu Fengmian’s realm is only that of the Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor, his strength is far more formidable than ordinary half-step Heavenly Human Realm experts.

Against ordinary half-step Heavenly Human Realm experts such as the likes of Law Emperor and Ling Shan, Chu Fengmian can easily defeat or even kill them.

Only those like Young Emperor and Wild Heavenly King, who have had heaven-shocking encounters, can stand on equal footing with Chu Fengmian.

After refining the immortal true body, Chu Fengmian’s strength has increased considerably.

Furthermore, these half-step Heavenly Human Realm old-timers are now under the control of the Heavenly Star River.

With the power of the Heavenly Star River, it suffices to tightly suppress the power of these half-step Heavenly Human Realm old-timers, allowing Chu Fengmian to effortlessly slay them.

However, the credit mostly belongs to the Heavenly Star River.

If outside, Chu Fengmian might still have to employ some methods; defeating them would be easy, but killing them would be difficult.

After all, almost all half-step Heavenly Human Realm experts have had heaven-shocking encounters, possessing numerous escape methods. Chu Fengmian may not be able to annihilate them.

Chu Fengmian’s strength has not yet reached the level where he can crush everything.

But now, due to these old-timers from the Saint Dragon Secret Realm being trapped within the Heavenly Star River, no matter their methods, escaping is difficult. Killing them becomes a cinch for Chu Fengmian.

"You three, do you wish to fall like them or submit to me? Make your choice. Those willing to submit, kneel now and open your Dao hearts."

Chu Fengmian’s gaze turned to the remaining three half-step Heavenly Human Realm experts.

Myriad Divine Dragon, Ba Douyuan, Yan Qian Dragon.

Chu Fengmian’s greatest enemies are still the Holy Institute Sect and the Six Extremes Sect. Now, the experts from these two sects have all perished at Chu Fengmian’s hands.

These three left, Chu Fengmian could give them a chance, as in the future it’s best to have half-step Heavenly Human Realm experts guarding both the Saint Dragon Secret Realm and the Sword Dao Sect.

"As half-step Heavenly Human Realm experts, we are no longer mortals and absolutely cannot submit. Chu Fengmian, I can serve you, but not as a slave, only to do work for you, help you manage the Saint Dragon Secret Realm, how about that?"

After hesitating for a while, Ba Douyuan spoke first.

After all, he is a half-step Heavenly Human Realm expert, transcending status. Once one steps into half-step Heavenly Human Realm, they are no longer mortal, becoming at least close to becoming immortals.

To have him submit under Chu Fengmian’s command, kneeling before a Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor, is something he cannot accept.

"That’s right, Chu Fengmian, as long as you treat us equally, we can serve you, help you become the true master of the Saint Dragon Secret Realm."

Hearing Ba Douyuan speak, Myriad Divine Dragon also spoke.

"Moreover, I want the secrets of the Ancestors’ Nine Forms that you have comprehended. As long as you reveal the secrets of the Ancestors’ Nine Forms to me, I can wholeheartedly work for you."

"You want the secrets of the Ancestors’ Nine Forms? Equal treatment?"

Chu Fengmian looked at the two who spoke, spoke with a ambiguous smile, seemingly considering it.

"Indeed, that’s our condition. Chu Fengmian, you should know that the Saint Dragon Secret Realm in the Great Luo Celestial Star Domain has always been eyed by the three big forces, they’ve always wanted to annihilate the Saint Dragon Secret Realm."

Ba Douyuan, seeing Chu Fengmian’s hesitation, continued speaking with more confidence.

"Your strength is formidable, but alone you cannot be a match for the three big forces. If you kill us, the Saint Dragon Secret Realm will also face destruction."

"Continue talking."

Chu Fengmian said in a low voice.

Seeing Chu Fengmian’s expression, Ba Douyuan was secretly delighted, feeling he had grasped Chu Fengmian’s weakness, continued his speech.

"You just need to release us three, stand on equal footing with us, and when the three big forces come to attack the Saint Dragon Secret Realm, we will help. But there’s one thing: you killed Ling Shan, Han Sheng, and the wealth they had, you must split evenly with us, that’s fair." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Saying this, Ba Douyuan’s eyes showed a hint of greed.

"Split the wealth with you? Still want equal footing? It seems you don’t understand your own status."

After hearing Ba Douyuan’s words, Chu Fengmian sneered repeatedly.

"I said it before, those who do not submit shall die. You dare to bargain with me here? What about the three big forces attacking the Saint Dragon Secret Realm? Even if they don’t attack the Saint Dragon Secret Realm, I plan to wipe out all three forces, no need for assistance from weaklings like you!"

"You two, die!"

As Chu Fengmian spoke, his fingertip pointed, and two Sword Qi flew toward Ba Douyuan and Myriad Divine Dragon, aiming to kill.

"You...!"

Ba Douyuan and Myriad Divine Dragon couldn’t believe it. Chu Fengmian disregarded their requests completely.

They are half-step Heavenly Human Realm experts! No matter in which force, they are treated as honored experts.

Even if they immediately turn to any of the three big forces, they would be directly regarded as distinguished guests, even making them part of the high-level ranks.

But now, before Chu Fengmian, being a half-step Heavenly Human Realm expert holds little significance.

Submit obediently, Chu Fengmian might spare their lives, which is already a great mercy to them.

If they dare to bargain with Chu Fengmian, the only path is death.

Boom!

The Sword Light flashed, and Myriad Divine Dragon, Ba Douyuan were mercilessly slain.

Now in the Heavenly Star River, only the Five Spirit Sect’s Yan Qian Dragon remains.

"Why didn’t you speak earlier?"

Chu Fengmian looked at Yan Qian Dragon, curiously asking.

Earlier, Myriad Divine Dragon and Ba Douyuan tried to bargain with Chu Fengmian, but Yan Qian Dragon remained silent, quietly standing aside.

"I know I lack the capital to bargain with you. I’m willing to submit."

Yan Qian Dragon looked at Chu Fengmian and immediately knelt before him, willingly opening his Dao heart.

Once the Dao heart is opened, Yan Qian Dragon will have no secrets before Chu Fengmian.

Moreover, if Chu Fengmian places a restriction within his Dao heart, Yan Qian Dragon’s life and death will be under Chu Fengmian’s control.

But compared to dying, Yan Qian Dragon prefers to live.

"Very good, it seems there are smart people in the Saint Dragon Secret Realm. As expected, people from the Five Spirit Sect know what’s best."

Chu Fengmian noted Yan Qian Dragon’s actions, nodding in approval.

In the Saint Dragon Secret Realm, the Five Spirit Sect is somewhat close with Chu Fengmian.

Yan Qian Dragon is indeed sensible, voluntarily kneeling and opening his Dao heart.