Everything depended on Himmel Soan’s decision. It was clear that the girl would follow him. If he said yes, so would she. If he refused, so would she.

Ordinary people wouldn’t even consider turning down that offer. Becoming Emperor Baih’s pupil would be such a proud and lucky thing. Although ranked fifth, he was still an emperor. Even becoming the pupil of Emperor Waf, the weakest emperor, was still a great thing.

However, only those who didn’t have that opportunity would think that way. No one knew what the actual pupils thought.

“Well, if you want to be her master, just ask her. I’m her father in name only. I won’t interfere in her decisions. She’s free to make up her mind. I won’t stop her. Of course, it has to be what she wants,” said Himmel Soan.

He had educated Firey to do the right thing. He would let her make most decisions on her own without interference. After all, she had her own ideas. For instance, he didn’t interfere when she challenged Soochin, nor did he offer any opinions.

He only watched the battle with the audience, not doing anything no matter what the result was. Now that Emperor Baih had made the offer, he still let her make the choice on her own.

“Let her choose…” Emperor Baih frowned.

He took Himmel Soan’s words for a rejection. It was evident that Firey would obey him. If she were to make the decision, it wouldn’t take a genius to figure out what she would say.

Firey would always choose Himmel Soan.

Still, Emperor Baih walked up to her. “I’m Emperor Baih, one of the eight emperors. I’d like to have you as my pupil. What do you think?”

Emperor Baih’s tone was calm, but it was so majestic that heaven and earth resonated with it.

Himmel Soan narrowed his eyes. Emperor Baih’s voice had indeed created that effect. It was an invisible contract. If Firey said yes, she would instantly become his pupil. If she broke that promise, she would be eliminated by the law of nature.

In other words, once she became Emperor Baih’s pupil, she would be his pupil for the rest of her life. Else, the law of nature would wipe her off the face of this planet.

The contract wasn’t compulsory, though. Both sides had to agree to it.

“Why should I say yes? Are you that good? Even if you are, what makes you think you can be my master?” Firey retorted.

She didn’t give a straight answer, but her reaction was enough. Her attitude was clear.

“You like using that effect, don’t you? I’ll give you one! I swear hereby. As long as I’m breathing, my father is my only master!

“If I ever betray him, I’ll be struck by lightning and forever be banned from the cycle of life!” Firey snorted and ran back to Himmel Soan’s side.

Emperor Baih was confused. It wasn’t because of Firey’s choice. He was surprised by her oath.

Such an oath would only take effect when the oath-taker reached a certain cultivation level. It wouldn’t have any effect on an ordinary person since they wouldn’t have access to the law of nature. Only cultivators reaching the Hinayana or above and comprehending the cultivation rule could accomplish this feat.

The more advanced one’s cultivation level was, the more severe the effect would be. If someone like Emperor Baih didn’t fulfill his oath, he would be annihilated by the power of nature.

On the other hand, less advanced cultivators such as the Hinayana ones would probably only become paralyzed by the punishment.

The more important question was, Firey was only a junior Virtualization cultivator; why would she make a connection with the law of nature?

Maybe it was because she was the essence of nature. That was the only explanation at the moment.

None of that mattered to the emperor though. He knew the girl had rejected him without any possibility of changing her mind.

Emperor Baih stood there, looking somewhat embarrassed. It had been years since anyone had rejected him like that. He couldn’t remember the last instance.

Although he couldn’t have Firey as his pupil, he could still persuade the father and daughter to join the Baih family.

“Well, will you two consider joining the Baih family? I guarantee you that you’ll be at least a great general when you become one of us,” Emperor Baih said slowly.

A great general?

The crowd couldn’t believe their ears!

What an offer!

And he said “at least,” which meant the young man could have a higher position!

The great general reported directly to Emperor Baih, below one and above all.

Was Emperor Baih going to make the young man lead all the great generals in the Baih family?

“That’s such a great offer! No one can say no to that!”

“That’s not a surprise. The independent cultivator is capable enough to take that job!”

“I don’t think he’s impressed. Can’t you see his attitude when talking to Emperor Baih? He acts as if he and the emperor are equals.”

“Are you saying Emperor Baih’s offer isn’t good enough?”

“No, it is. Even if that independent cultivator has the capability, he doesn’t have enough influence. Reaching too high will make him a public enemy!”

“If he joins the Baih family, their power will skyrocket!”

“Don’t underestimate the other families, not even the Wafs! Maybe they’re just hiding their real power.”

“The ranking of the eight families is only for show. We don’t know what’s really going on behind the scenes. We shouldn’t stick our noses where they don’t belong!”