A level 10 cultivator is quite a strong individual. The fact that the opponent was able to find an opportunity to kill a robot with the strength of a mid-level level 10 martial artist shows that he also has good talent.

Perhaps they were reluctant, perhaps they couldn't bear to let such a strong person die.

Of course, it's also because Lin Yun's current strength is comparable to that of a typical early to mid-stage level nine cultivator.

At his current rate of cultivation, it won't be long before his strength surpasses that of a level ten expert.

He was confident he could suppress this person.

At the same time, Lin Yun had the vast universe in his heart.

At that time, he certainly wouldn't have only 180,000 men under his command.

And it's not just those people on Earth.

There must also be people from other planets and other civilizations.

In that case, let him take the first step in conquering the stars and other living beings.

"Can you save me?"

Perhaps, facing death, Fang Ao longed for life even more. Upon hearing Lin Yun's words, the aura emanating from him immediately weakened. He suddenly looked up at Lin Yun with an incredulous expression.

Losing a heart is a fatal injury for anyone. Ordinary people can rely on artificial hearts made by technology to survive, but he is a level 10 powerhouse, and an ordinary artificial heart simply cannot support him.

As far as he knew, the Cordis Empire could only produce artificial hearts that could be used by level eight cultivators; anything beyond that was beyond their capabilities.

He estimated that even a level 7 technological civilization would have difficulty producing an artificial heart that a level 10 cultivator could use.

Although the opponent has a level 10 peak martial artist... the warships they use are of very low level and very mixed. He guessed that the opponent's status in that level 7 technological civilization should not be very high.

Otherwise, why would he have come to this low-level civilization star field and occupied his home planet?

Even if that level-seven technological civilization has such technology, it would be difficult for the other side to possess it!

However, upon hearing Lin Yun's words, he still felt a sliver of belief and was greatly shaken.

A surge of life force coursed through his body once more.

"I can save you, but the price I'll have to pay will be high. If you're willing to pledge your allegiance to me, I can save you and spare your men," Lin Yun said, nodding slightly.

Seeing that the other party's tone had softened, Lin Yun glanced at the missing part of the other party's heart and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

An artificial heart capable of supporting a level ten cultivator is not cheap on the cosmic trading system. Had he known this, he would have ordered Yang Er not to do it.

However, perhaps it was because the other party suffered such a fatal injury and heard that he could save them that he began to waver.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be easy for him to subdue the other party.

Every sip and every bite, perhaps that's how it is.

Upon hearing Lin Yun's words, Fang Ao fell silent.

Loyalty...

Even the royal family of the Cordis Empire did not say such a thing; they only made him a guest minister.

This is an act that results in the loss of freedom and dignity.

He had a smooth life of cultivation and eventually became a top figure in this star field. How proud and arrogant he must have been. Today, he was injured like this and had to pledge allegiance to the other party. How could he accept this?

"Think carefully before you answer. You should know that if someone lies, their mental energy fluctuations are not normal. If your strength is normal, I am not so sure I can detect it. But right now, I am quite confident. Also, you should know that we have used a special setting on some of your subordinates on Tianzhu Star. As long as they have disloyal intentions, we can detect it. If you are loyal to me, I will also use this setting."

"If you refuse now, I will let you die a good death. If you agree and then have any further objections, I will let you know what it means to wish you were dead."

Just then, Lin Yun spoke slowly.

He didn't want to spend a lot of money only to end up with someone with ulterior motives, causing him to lose a large sum of money for nothing.

Hearing Lin Yun's words, Fang Ao frowned even more.

The idea of ​​instilling loyalty in him, forbidding him from harboring any disloyalty, was something he found even more difficult to accept.

Time passed second by second.

In the blink of an eye, a few minutes had passed.

Lin Yun did not rush him during this process.

This is no small matter; the other party really needs to think it over carefully.

Only by making decisions in this way can we ensure that they are properly followed.

"By the way, I can restore your heart without diminishing your strength and potential. However, if it takes any longer, it's hard to say."

However, at that moment, Lin Yun said something else again.

"I...agree..." This sentence became the last straw that broke the camel's back. Fang Ao finally looked up at Lin Yun and smiled bitterly.

In those few minutes, his entire life's experiences flashed through his mind several times.

His journey on the stage of the stars had only just begun, and he was truly unwilling to disappear from it.

The other party's status, position, and strength are all superior to his. Perhaps it wouldn't be a disgrace for him to serve such a person?

"Buzz—"

Just as Fang Ao said this, Lin Yun's spiritual power instantly emanated, completely covering Fang Ao, as if probing whether what he said was true or false.

"This is... peak level nine spiritual power?"

Fang Ao's body trembled, and he said with an incredulous expression.

Mental strength is a very difficult power to cultivate. Although his physical strength has reached the tenth level, his mental strength is still only at the late stage of the ninth level, which is still quite good.

Many of the level 10 cultivators he met at the Cordis Empire's royal family only had spiritual power at the early to mid-stages of level 9.

The role of mental power in cultivation is extremely important.

Peak level nine mental strength... what does that even mean?

Moreover, isn't the opponent's strength only at the seventh or eighth level?

Could it be that the other party is not a martial artist, but a spiritual cultivator?

A thought suddenly popped into Fang Ao's mind.

Spiritual cultivators are a type of cultivator who are no weaker than martial artists, and their strength is also extremely powerful.

Unlike other cultivation systems, this one is also extremely difficult to practice.

A level nine peak spiritual power cultivator, and even a level ten peak subordinate—his loyalty to such a person is truly not a disgrace.

Fang Ao sighed inwardly.

"Wait... this... this age... this... this is in his twenties? How is this possible?"

However, the next moment, Fang Ao's eyes widened again, unable to believe it.

A level nine peak cultivator in his twenties?

Are you kidding me?

When did cultivation become so easy?

In their early twenties... in many powerful civilizations, that's not even considered adulthood, is it?

How could a child reach such a level?

Where does this leave those cultivators who spent thousands or tens of thousands of years to reach this level?

Even many geniuses who have spent tens or hundreds of thousands of years cultivating in their lifetime have not reached this level!

Within a radius of two to three hundred million light-years, there are only a dozen or so level ten cultivators.

Although there are many peak level nine cultivators, compared to the vast number of life forms, they are pitifully few. Each one is a legendary figure who has shaken the heavens and earth, dominating a star field. 46