Peerless Dragon Sovereign-Chapter 613: If I Lie to You, I’ll Become a Slave

"Don't you trust me?"

"That treasure is extremely important; aside from you, I don't trust anyone else to see it."

"Just follow me; it's just a little ahead. Once we reach the place, you'll naturally understand everything."

Lan Zhanhan's words carried a hint of persuasion, leading the Fourth Hall Master towards the direction of Chu Nan's ambush.

Though the Fourth Hall Master was hesitant, he still followed Lan Zhanhan.

As they got closer to the ambush, the Fourth Hall Master suddenly stopped and said, "Let's stop here. I'm not going any further. If there really is something that can counter the First Hall Master and seize the treasure of the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall, show it to me now."

"I'll wait right here and won't leave."

The premonition of danger held the Fourth Hall Master in place; he couldn't bring himself to take another step forward, choosing instead to observe Zhan Han's decision.

"I can't handle that treasure alone. If I could bring it on my own, why would I need you?" Lan Zhanhan spoke without begging, his face showing dissatisfaction, "Hmph! To think I trusted you enough to share this most critical secret."

"Are you implying that you suspect I'm trying to harm you?"

Lan Zhanhan flung his sleeves expressively, showing his displeasure.

This left the Fourth Hall Master somewhat unsure, thinking, "He doesn't seem to be faking it. Could I really have misunderstood?"

It was then that Lan Zhanhan spoke again, "To tell you the truth, that treasure is enveloped by a powerful array. I dare not touch it alone, for even a slight contact could endanger my life."

"I suspect it's a treasure left from before the division of the two realms, and only if we work together do we have a slim chance of obtaining it."

Upon hearing the treasure's possible origin from before the realm division, the Fourth Hall Master's eyes widened, excitedly asking, "Lan Zhanhan, is what you're saying true?"

Lan Zhanhan fervently patted his chest and said, "If I'm lying, I vow to be a slave forever!"

With that oath, the Fourth Hall Master's doubts vanished, as he knew Lan Zhanhan was a proud person who would rather die than be enslaved.

This vow was more vicious for Lan Zhanhan than losing his descendants forever.

"The sense of crisis comes from the treasure Lan Zhanhan mentioned; perhaps I've just overthought things."

"Lan Zhanhan wouldn't rather be enslaved than harm me, would he?"

However, out of caution, the Fourth Hall Master requested Lan Zhanhan to make the same statement as a Martial Dao vow.

Lan Zhanhan did not hesitate, immediately complying, which left the Fourth Hall Master without worries.

Yet, the Fourth Hall Master could not know that Lan Zhanhan was already Chu Nan's slave, so he had no fear of making the vow.

With the doubts lifted, both of their steps noticeably quickened, even the atmosphere became more cheerful, conversing as if they were old friends reunited.

However, just as the Fourth Hall Master entered a specific area, a sudden shout rang out, "Take action!"

Upon hearing the sound, the Fourth Hall Master tensed up, immediately wanting to move away from his current location, even warning Lan Zhanhan, "Not good, our presence has been discovered; some Hall Master is plotting against us!" 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Having seen Lan Zhanhan make the Martial Dao vow, the Fourth Hall Master had no doubt about him.

The result was Lan Zhanhan's ruthless palm strike!

Pfft!

The Fourth Hall Master spewed fresh blood, looking at Lan Zhanhan with shock, "You betrayed me! Why? Are you not afraid of the Martial Dao vow?"

Clank clank!

At the same moment, prison chains surged from all directions, and with the sudden appearance of the Dragon Slaughter Tower, the Fourth Hall Master was instantly restrained, unable to move.

The entire process lasted less than three breaths; the Fourth Hall Master, with the strength of Eighth Heaven, was first deceived by Lan Zhanhan, then suppressed simultaneously by the prison chains and the Dragon Slaughter Tower.

In fact, Chu Nan had also arranged the True Martial Holy Hall, but everything went smoothly, so there was no need to deploy it.

"Lan Zhanhan, I trusted you so much, yet you betrayed me!" Even while captured, the Fourth Hall Master looked at Lan Zhanhan with confusion.

Chu Nan and Zhuge Yun emerged from the darkness, and the Fourth Hall Master's eyes revealed perplexity.

He recognized Zhuge Yun and had seen Chu Nan's current appearance but couldn't understand how Lan Zhanhan ended up colluding with them against him.

"Master, Lan Zhanhan has fulfilled the mission!" Lan Zhanhan walked over to Chu Nan slowly and said respectfully.

This scene completely shattered the Fourth Hall Master's composure; the proud Lan Zhanhan had actually acknowledged a master!

And the master was none other than Zhao Shibang, who had just become the Ninth Hall Master! The scene made the Fourth Hall Master feel as if he were in a hallucination.

For he truly couldn't comprehend how Zhao Shibang could compel Lan Zhanhan to serve.

"Zhao Shibang, we never interfered with each other at the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall — why did you betray me?" shouted the Fourth Hall Master, no longer blaming Lan Zhanhan, because those enslaved were stripped of self-will.

All actions were controlled by their master, and the Fourth Hall Master naturally understood that Chu Nan was the true mastermind behind everything.

Chu Nan showed no mercy to the Fourth Hall Master; in the southern desert, to raise cultivation to the Eighth Heaven, he had doubtlessly devoured countless souls and conducted blood sacrifices on numerous cities.

"Fourth Hall Master, there's no need to get angry, for you're about to become just like Lan Zhanhan." Chu Nan walked coldly to the Fourth Hall Master and began condensing an Enslavement Mark.

Yin Power filled the void as a pitch-black Enslavement Mark rapidly formed in Chu Nan's palm.

"Fourth Hall Master, do you wish to die or live?" Chu Nan held the Enslavement Mark and threatened him.

The Fourth Hall Master was stronger than Lan Zhanhan; had Lan Zhanhan not succeeded in the sneak attack coupled with the Fourth Hall Master's lack of preparation, Chu Nan wouldn't have controlled him so easily.

If the opponent were to cooperate willingly, the enslavement process would be particularly simple, with better results.

The Fourth Hall Master looked at the Enslavement Mark and then at Chu Nan, not doubting the consequences of refusal.

In truth, the Fourth Hall Master lacked Lan Zhanhan's courage and did not resist much, saying, "Fine, as long as you don't kill me, I am willing to accept your Enslavement Mark."

The Fourth Hall Master's answer brought a slight smile to Chu Nan, which was exactly what he desired.

With a single hand slap, the Enslavement Mark merged into the Fourth Hall Master's soul, and soon Chu Nan's connection to him started taking form in the ethereal.

Eighth Heaven's Fourth Hall Master could no longer resist Chu Nan's will.

Two Eighth Heavens, one Sixth Heaven, and three Ninth Heaven cultivators enslaved, once brought back to the Imperial Capital, could establish a terrifying force that even strong races feared.

Unconsciously, Chu Nan had already gained the power to stir the winds within the Celestial Crossing Realm.

If he were to attack recklessly, even weaker strong races wouldn't be able to stand against Chu Nan.