Primordial Harem System

Chapter 329 Loyalty

He raised his voice, his calm tone filled with tyrannical authority. "People of the Silver Fox Sect! You've seen what I'm capable of. Your sacred peak lies in ruins, your defenses shattered, and your leader barely clinging to life. Yet, I've spared your lives."

He paused, letting his words sink in before continuing. "Swear fealty to me, and I will spare your sect. Resist, and I will erase every single trace of your existence. The choice is yours."

The courtyard fell silent as the weight of Shen Yuan's words pressed down on everyone's heart. All eyes, including the Sect Leader and Grand Leader, turned to their Ancestor, waiting for her response.

The Silver Fox Sect Ancestor stood at the center of the courtyard, her body trembling with both rage and the lingering effects of her injuries.

Her sharp, piercing gaze locked onto Shen Yuan, who floated calmly above, his figure exuding an unshakable dominance. Her pride as the Ancestor of an ancient and feared sect was in tatters, yet the reality of their situation was undeniable.

"Who... are you?" she demanded, her voice hoarse yet filled with defiance. "Why have you come after the Silver Fox Sect? What grievance do we have with someone like you?"

Shen Yuan's lips curled into a small smile, his crimson eyes glinting with amusement. "Who I am is of little consequence," he replied, his tone calm but filled with authority. "But if you must know, my name is Shen Yuan. I am no ally of your enemies, no pawn of the so-called righteous sects. My grievance with your sect? None."

The Ancestor's brows furrowed in confusion, though her defiance did not waver. "If you have no grievance, then why attack us? Do you take pleasure in destroying what others have built over countless years?"

Shen Yuan chuckled softly, the sound carrying easily across the courtyard. "Pleasure? No, none at all. This is merely a demonstration. I have no interest in your sect's destruction—quite the opposite. I wish to see your sect thrive."

The Ancestor's expression darkened, her tone sharp. "Thrive? By bending the knee to some outsider? The Silver Fox Sect has stood strong for centuries without submitting to anyone. Do you truly think you can break us with a single show of strength?"

Shen Yuan's gaze sharpened, the faint smile on his lips fading. "Strength is not something you should underestimate, Ancestor. Your sect survived because of fear and cunningness, but fear alone will not sustain you forever. Today, I've shown you what lies beyond your limited understanding."

His eyes scanned the gathered disciples, elders, and leaders of the Silver Fox Sect, his presence radiating absolute dominance. He stepped forward, his calm yet commanding voice cutting through the heavy silence.

"Now that your sect has submitted, I will bind this allegiance formally. Your words alone will not suffice." His gaze shifted toward the Ancestor, Sect Master, Grand Elder, and Core Disciples. "Swear your loyalty to me on your Dao Heart, and let this pact be unbreakable."

A ripple of unease spread among the elders and disciples. Swearing on one's Dao Heart was no trivial matter—it was a binding oath, one that, if broken, would result in irreparable damage to one's cultivation, or worse, death. Yet none dared to question Shen Yuan's command.

The Ancestor stepped forward, her expression grim but resolute. She glanced at the Sect Master and the other leaders, her voice firm. "We have no choice. To ensure the survival of our sect, we must comply."

The Sect Master, a middle-aged woman with an hourglass figure and an air of authority, stepped forward alongside the Grand Elder. Behind them, the core disciples and other elders followed suit, forming a solemn line before Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan's gaze swept over them, his expression unreadable. "Swear now. Pledge your Dao Hearts to me, Shen Yuan, and the survival of the Silver Fox Sect shall be ensured."

One by one, the leaders and core disciples placed their hands over their hearts, bowing their heads slightly as they began their oaths.

"I, Ling Yue, Ancestor of the Silver Fox Sect, swear on my Dao Heart to serve Shen Yuan. My loyalty shall remain unwavering, and my actions shall align with his will."

The Sect Master followed, her voice steady. "I, Feng Lian, Sect Master of the Silver Fox Sect, swear on my Dao Heart to serve Shen Yuan. My life and cultivation shall be dedicated to his cause."

The Grand Elder and the core disciples repeated similar oaths, their voices resonating with solemnity. As each spoke, a faint glow surrounded them, signifying the binding of their Dao Hearts to the oath.

When the final core disciple finished, Shen Yuan nodded approvingly. "Good. From this moment forward, the Silver Fox Sect is under my command. And those who swear on their Dao Heart today will get better care."