"My clan submits to the War God Clan, and it is only right that I serve you, my lord!" Yan Xin explained to Yun Fan.
Yun Fan quickly said, "No need!"
However, Yan Xin asked, "Does my lord look down on me?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Xin felt a pang of sadness. She hadn't expected Yun Fan to refuse her. She was an ambitious woman.
She would rather be Yun Fan's servant than marry someone else. In her eyes, no one but Yun Fan was worthy of her.
Even being his servant was acceptable.
Yun Fan immediately explained, "I don't mean that. It's just unnecessary. I don't have that kind of hobby, and I wouldn't want to harm you!"
"But I am willing!"
Yan Xin immediately revealed her true feelings.
Yun Fan said, "Even if you are willing, it's not allowed. I am definitely not that kind of person. Yan Xin, please don't be like this!"
Yan Xin understood that she couldn't force the issue and decided to approach it gradually. She then took her leave.
Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief. If it were another man, they would never let such an opportunity slip away, and even a moment of release would be good.
But he was an exception. If he couldn't offer her a proper status, he wouldn't take advantage of Yan Xin.
...
At this moment, Lie Huo was discussing matters with the elders of the Blazing Flame Clan.
Upon learning that Yun Fan was a pure-blooded War God Clan reincarnation, they were indeed shocked.
The universe was now descending into chaos, and order was collapsing. Yun Fan's reincarnation in this era might not be a bad thing for the Blazing Flame Clan.
Therefore, most of them agreed.
Only a minority disagreed. The reason for their disagreement was simple: the War God Clan held a very special position in the universe.
Although the War God Clan had contributed greatly to the universe, there were also too many traitors among them, and these traitors were very powerful.
If it became known that the Blazing Flame Clan was once again loyal to the War God Clan, it would bring disaster upon them. Although the Blazing Flame Clan was powerful,
they were not yet a top-tier clan.
Of course, among those who disagreed with submission, none suggested eliminating Yun Fan or sending him to those traitorous powerful clans.
While they did not pledge allegiance to Yun Fan, they did not refuse to provide him with assistance and cultivation resources.
This way, even without outright submission, it was still a form of indirect help to Yun Fan, earning them his favor.
As the debate raged on, Lie Huo immediately said, "Elders, please calm down. Our Blazing Flame Clan has been unable to advance to a top-tier clan for ten thousand years precisely because our strength is insufficient! We lack powerful support! If we continue to stagnate like this, within another ten thousand years, our clan might fall to the ranks of second-tier clans!"
His words silenced everyone. It was true; the Blazing Flame Clan was indeed in decline. Ten thousand years ago, they were on the verge of becoming a top-tier clan.
But over the past ten thousand years, they had completely fallen into the category of second-tier clans.
And their decline was ongoing. Without a top-tier powerhouse like those of the War God Clan to lend them a hand, in another ten thousand years, the Frost Clan's fate would be the Blazing Flame Clan's fate, a prospect none of them wished to see.
Lie Huo continued, "If we submit to Yun Fan, a pure-blooded War God, now, and provide him with absolute support and protection for his growth, then in the future, as he matures, our clan will not only become a top-tier clan but perhaps even a supreme clan!"
"You all know Yun Fan's potential. He is not only a pure-blooded War God Clan member but also a reincarnated powerhouse! With both these advantages, Yun Fan is destined to become a top powerhouse in the universe. Our Blazing Flame Clan should broaden its horizons; supreme powerhouses are our ultimate goal!"
His words convinced everyone.
While providing Yun Fan with assistance was good, it ultimately paled in comparison to directly submitting to him.
Thus, at this moment, everyone was eager to proceed.
An elder reminded him, "Clan Leader, how about this: let our Blazing Flame Clan hold a trial to test Yun Fan's potential. If he can overcome the challenges set by our many prodigies and successfully pass the trial, then we shall submit!"
"If he cannot, there is no need for us to submit; we can simply provide him with resources and assistance!"
This was the most secure approach.
Lie Huo, upon hearing this, immediately made the decision, "It's settled!"
He then hurried to meet Yun Fan and explained his idea. Yun Fan had a good impression of the Blazing Flame Clan.
Regardless of the proposed plan, it was a win-win situation for him, so Yun Fan agreed.
After all, Lie Huo had been honest with him.
Several days later, the Blazing Flame Clan had set up the trial.
There were quite a few participants in the trial, about ten prodigies from the Blazing Flame Clan, all of them being Peak Immortal Realm powerhouses.
One of them was even slightly stronger than Yan Xin, and also in the Fourth Realm. He was the top prodigy of the Blazing Flame Clan, Huo Kui.
Before the trial, Huo Kui provocatively challenged Yun Fan, "Although you are a pure-blooded War God Clan prodigy, I am not weak either. If you can defeat me this time, I will fully submit to you. If you cannot defeat me, I will not submit to you, and of course, I will not give Yan Xin to you!"
Yun Fan was speechless and replied, "Let's not talk about submission for now. As for Yan Xin, I truly have no relationship with her!"
But Huo Kui didn't see it that way. He said, "It's clear to everyone that Yan Xin likes you. However, I have loved her deeply since childhood, and I will never yield her!"
Fine! Yun Fan was utterly defeated. To be caught in such a situation, what could be more exasperating?
So, he immediately said to Huo Kui, "Don't worry, it won't be easy for you to defeat me!"
"Hmph!"
Huo Kui snorted, "Don't say I didn't give you a chance. My cultivation realm is higher than yours. As long as you can match me, it'll count as a win!"
"Who do you think you are looking down on! I must defeat you!"
Yun Fan was truly exasperated. It seemed that if he didn't show some of his true abilities, he wouldn't be able to subdue this troublemaker.
"Huo Kui, how can you speak to my lord like that?"
At this moment, Yan Xin glared coldly at Huo Kui.
"Our Blazing Flame Clan has not truly submitted to him yet, so he cannot control me!" Huo Kui said resentfully.
Yan Xin quickly apologized to Yun Fan, "My lord, he has a temper like this. I hope you won't hold it against him!"
"Don't worry! I am not that petty!"
Afterward, everyone began the first trial.
The first trial was rather complex: crossing a sea of fire filled with fire spirits. Only those who successfully reached the other side would pass.
At this moment, Huo Kui cast a challenging glance at Yun Fan, then stepped into the sea of fire and began fighting the fire spirits.
The fire spirits were powerful, and even Huo Kui felt the pressure. However, he still passed the first trial and looked down at Yun Fan from the other shore.
In his opinion, with Qin Chuan's cultivation at the Third Realm, even passing the first trial would be a struggle, and he might not even make it.
At this, Yan Xin quickly said to Yun Fan, "My lord, don't worry, I will help you pass the first trial!"
But Yun Fan said seriously, "No, if we are to be fair, then it must be fair!"
Then, Yun Fan walked directly into the sea of fire. The fire spirits surged towards him, appearing terrifying.
Even from several meters away, one could feel an intense burning sensation. If touched, one would be completely incinerated.
But as these fire spirits reached Yun Fan, he directly unleashed his devouring power, consuming them all.
The remaining fire spirits, seeing this, dared not approach further. In this manner, Yun Fan easily passed the first trial.
Out of a total of ten prodigies, five successfully passed the first trial.
"My lord is so amazing!" Yan Xin said with admiration. After all, they had all struggled, but Yun Fan had done it with the utmost ease, which could be described as unstoppable.
"What's so impressive about it? He just got lucky by relying on his War God power to pass," Huo Kui said dismissively. In his opinion, if Yun Fan hadn't had the War God power, he wouldn't have been able to pass the first trial, so Yun Fan was simply fortunate.
Yun Fan didn't bother to explain. Although Yan Xin looked very angry, Huo Kui still provocatively challenged Yun Fan.
"You passed the first trial, but you won't be so lucky in the second!"
"Is that so?" Yun Fan smiled playfully. "Then we shall wait and see!"
"Very good. In the second trial, I will show you what true power is!"
Then, the five remaining participants rushed towards the second trial.