The Players were unaware of what transpired inside the Great Hall, and Luo Yuan did not know the extent of trouble his oath would bring.

At that moment, he already regretted making that oath.

The saying goes, disasters shouldn't involve others.

This time, he not only implicated others but also dragged the entire Great Dream Immortal Sect into it.

If problems arose later, he would truly die without a burial place.

"Xu Nian, I've now made the Heavenly Dao Oath. Does that count as me having joined you?" Luo Yuan asked anxiously as he looked at Xu Nian.

It wasn't until he saw Xu Nian nodding with a hint of surprise that he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Was this considered joining the Profound Yellow Sect?

Although the cost was significant, it seemed he had gained more than he expected.

"Now can I be resurrected after I die?" Luo Yuan, looking at his body, wished he could try it right now.

However, Xu Nian looked at him with a smile and said, "It seems you've misunderstood something."

Hmm?

Seeing Xu Nian's smile, Luo Yuan suddenly had a bad feeling.

What's going on?

"Joining the Profound Yellow Sect doesn't mean you can be resurrected indefinitely after death." Xu Nian said with a soft laugh, "Resurrection requires a price, and with your current capabilities, you are far from being able to afford it."

Luo Yuan's face fell as Xu Nian finished speaking.

So he made that severe oath, and in the end, he gained nothing?

If it hadn't been for the ability of Profound Yellow Sect Disciples to be resurrected, why would he have made such an oath?

Wasn't this a huge loss?

If the Sect found out, they would probably kill him, wouldn't they?

Thinking this, Luo Yuan could feel cold sweat streaming down his body.

He couldn't blame Xu Nian; after all, he himself hadn't gotten things clear beforehand.

If he had asked clearly, perhaps…

It seemed that even if he had asked directly, Xu Nian wouldn't have told him.

At the moment he took that oath, Luo Yuan must have set himself on a path of no return, right?

His own Sect would probably not let him go easily.

"How about this, don't be disappointed. You can go to the Contribution Hall and see. I can open up the Magic there for you," Xu Nian said, comforting Luo Yuan, who was cowering by the table and covered in cold sweat. "Also, you can seek help from the Great Inventor in designing Arrays. Maybe they can help you?"

Help?

He, a dignified Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, was now forced into a corner with no way out.

What could a mere Qi Cultivation Realm cultivator do to help him?

Ridiculous.

Seeing him unmoved, Xu Nian couldn't help but sigh and said, "Think about it. I'll go outside and talk to the Disciples."

With that, he got up and walked outside.

Honestly, he was also perplexed. After all, he had written that Heavenly Dao Oath intending to intimidate people, not for it to actually be taken.

Who knew Luo Yuan would be so stubborn as to actually start swearing it verbatim?

The System belonged to him and catered to many Players.

Luo Yuan, being a local, wasn't really a Player, and considering the System's usual way of doing things, it was unlikely to allocate him a spot, right?

A local native becoming a Player?

Such a thing seemed impossible.

The Blood Demoness had arrived during the first beta test, and isn't she still just an NPC now?

"System, you wouldn't grant a spot to a local native, would you?" Xu Nian asked, just to be sure.

The System's response was simple: "No!"

The quota was for Players only.

Luo Yuan had no chance.

All Xu Nian could do was open the Contribution Hall for him to wander around. He could roam other places freely as well. After all, the Heavenly Dao Oath had already been made; there was nothing he could do now.

This guy was ruthless.

Ruthless towards his own people, and even more so towards others.

Hopefully, he could build good relations with the Players. Maybe they would send him some things to pacify him.

Hmm…

Or should I just let the Players pacify him directly?

And perhaps issue the Task for the Profound Nether Immortal Emperor's legacy at the same time?

"System, assign a Task to the Players," Xu Nian said. "Focus on pacifying the new NPC, Luo Yuan. The Reward will be activating a large-scale team Task, which must be led by a Foundation Establishment Realm Player!"

Yes!

This felt much better.

It not only gave the Players something to do but also properly pacified Luo Yuan.

Such a strategy, killing two birds with one stone, was surely the best!

"Damn, a new Task?"

"Huh? Is this Luo Yuan a new NPC? Why do we need to pacify him? And this Reward is strange, a large-scale team Task?"

"The Rewards for large-scale team Tasks are never small. It seems this Task's trigger is related to this new NPC. Who knows where this NPC is or what he likes?"

"Judging by the name, he must be a man. He probably likes women. I'll take him to the Brothel at the foot of the mountain for a tour!"

"..."

The Players began to mobilize. The Task was right in front of them. Although the Reward wasn't Contribution Points, participating in a large-scale team Task was still very tempting to them.

Why?

Could the Rewards for such a team Task be small?

Last time, for the Nine Dragons Secret Treasure, the Reward was directly increased to One Thousand Contribution Points!

Junlin and his team had just hunted a Foundation Establishment Realm Demonic Beast. They were planning to sell the Corpse to Lin Chen when this Task appeared, puzzling them.

"Huh? That Luo Yuan really is problematic," Old Mo scratched his head. "He actually stayed. Seems like the Sect Leader isn't in such a bad mood recently."

Hearing this, Lin Chen's eyes widened.

What was going on?

That Luo Yuan stayed inside the Profound Yellow Sect?

If that was the case, then might he also have a chance to stay?

No, that's wrong!

Luo Yuan is a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator and even ranks first on the Hidden Dragon List; it makes sense for him to stay.

And he, Lin Chen, was only at the Qi Cultivation Realm. How could he compare?

"Lin Chen, do you know what Luo Yuan likes?" Junlin turned his head and asked.

Lin Chen knew this was about giving gifts, a common practice in the cultivation world. Giving gifts was to get acquainted and make future dealings easier.

"Luo Yuan is number one on the Hidden Dragon List. He even has the legendary Seventh Killing Array inscribed on him as his bottom card. He most likely loves things related to Arrays above all else," Lin Chen explained earnestly.

Abbess, Don't Love Me pondered, "Shall we return and see? There might be things related to Arrays in the Contribution Hall. It's also a good opportunity to take Lin Chen to meet the Sect Leader. What if he can stay as well?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen looked gratefully at Abbess, Don't Love Me.

This person was reliable.

"That makes sense. Lin Chen's family has money; the Sect Leader probably won't refuse," Old Mo nodded thoughtfully. "Then shall we go back directly? Pacify that Luo Yuan first, then find the Sect Leader to ask about the situation?"

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