Actually, at first, Jun Xiaoyao had no plans to subdue the Snake-Human Race.
To him, the Snake-Human Race was nothing more than a minor, insignificant race; their life or death had nothing to do with him.
Even if the entire Snake-Human Race was annihilated, Jun Xiaoyao would feel nothing, not even batting an eyelid.
But after learning about Bi Ling's Bloodline, Jun Xiaoyao vaguely felt that the Snake-Human Race lineage should still hold a secret.
And that secret was within the Tai'e Divine Temple.
If the Snake-Human Race truly had other origins, then they had value for cultivation.
Joining the Jun Emperor Court was an excellent choice.
"You want our Snake-Human Race to be your slaves?" Medusa Queen raised an eyebrow.
If anyone else dared to say such words in front of her, Medusa Queen would have slapped them already.
"It is submission, not enslavement," Jun Xiaoyao corrected.
"It still means we have to obey your commands," Medusa Queen said coldly.
Jun Xiaoyao shook his head slightly and said, "Medusa Queen, you aren't that naive, are you? You should know that there is no absolute freedom in this world."
"The entire world is a pyramid, one layer oppressing another, and Divine Child is the one standing at the Peak of that pyramid!"
Jun Xiaoyao was born noble and aloof.
His aura, that of someone long accustomed to a high position, a Dragon among men, even made Medusa Queen feel somewhat uncomfortable.
She felt that in front of Jun Xiaoyao, even she, a Saint Lord level expert, was more than just one level lower.
"Do you believe that the Ancient Road Enforcer, who can easily destroy your Snake-Human Race, must also bow and clasp his hands before Divine Child?"
"Divine Child is also the Jun Ditian Lord; a casual word from him can annihilate your Snake-Human Race ten thousand times over!"
"Therefore, this is Divine Child's compassion towards your Snake-Human Race!"
Jun Xiaoyao's words caused Medusa Queen's face to turn pale.
She was a high and mighty Queen within the Snake-Human Race.
But in front of Jun Xiaoyao, she was nothing more than a slightly beautiful female snake.
Medusa Queen took a deep breath.
Her narrow, Phoenix-like beautiful eyes stared fixedly at Jun Xiaoyao, and she said, "Can you confirm and guarantee the safety of our Snake-Human Race, that we will not be annihilated by the Ancient Road Enforcer?"
"Of course, if Divine Child cannot stop them, then no one else can," Jun Xiaoyao said indifferently.
Medusa Queen felt a bit conflicted.
She had never encountered an existence like Jun Xiaoyao before.
Overbearing and awe-inspiring, with immense power.
Yet, he was also meticulous in thought, skilled in strategizing, and possessed extraordinary talent.
Such a person, even if not a hero, would be a formidable figure in the future.
Coupled with Jun Xiaoyao's unshakable background, Medusa Queen felt that if the Snake-Human Race followed Jun Xiaoyao, they might truly walk towards a brighter future.
She sighed and said, "For our Snake-Human Race to pledge allegiance, it's possible, but the secret within the Tai'e Divine Temple is also very important to us."
"Don't worry about that, we can explore it together," Jun Xiaoyao said.
"Alright then, we agree," Medusa Queen sighed.
What else could she do if she didn't agree?
If the secret within the Tai'e Divine Temple truly couldn't cause their entire Snake-Human Race to undergo a transformation, then the slaughter here would definitely incur the wrath of the Ancient Road Enforcer.
At that time, the Snake-Human Race would only face annihilation.
Previously, Medusa Queen wanted to gamble because she was forced into a desperate situation.
Now, Jun Xiaoyao had given her a better option, and Medusa Queen was not foolish.
"Hmm, a wise man submits to circumstances," Jun Xiaoyao nodded.
"Alright, then you can explore the Tai'e Divine Temple with us later," Medusa Queen said.
"What should you call me?" Jun Xiaoyao said faintly.
Since she was willing to submit to him, she had to understand the Way of hierarchy.
Medusa Queen lightly bit her red lips and glanced at Jun Xiaoyao.
After a long while, she spoke in a somewhat unfamiliar and dry tone, "Young… Young Master…"
"Very good. Oh, and I'm very curious about Bi Ling's Bloodline," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Earlier, Bi Ling said she was born solely from Medusa Queen, which Jun Xiaoyao found very strange.
He observed Medusa Queen and believed she shouldn't have a partner.
Medusa Queen said, "A long time ago, the Tai'e Divine Temple once had a riot, and a drop of ancient Blood was spewed out from it."
"I then used the ancient Blood Essence Creation Method of the Snake-Human Race to refine this drop of ancient Blood, nurturing an embryo, which eventually became Bi Ling."
"What? Bi Ling was actually formed from a drop of ancient Blood within the Tai'e Divine Temple?" Jun Xiaoyao was somewhat surprised.
This was completely beyond his expectation.
And that Snake-Human Race's Blood Essence Creation Method, to be able to nurture life from a drop of ancient Blood.
This couldn't help but remind Jun Xiaoyao of a certain legend from Huaxia.
That deity also seemed to have a human head and snake body, right?
"This Blood Essence Creation Method is very demanding, and the success rate is too low. It might be due to that drop of ancient Blood that it was finally successful," Medusa Queen explained.
Jun Xiaoyao nodded.
It seemed the mystery should be within the Tai'e Divine Temple.
"Alright then, since we've settled this, let's go directly now," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Medusa Queen waved her hand, dispelling the spatial barrier.
They reappeared in everyone's sight.
"Oh, have they finished discussing?"
Everyone's gaze turned towards them.
Their expressions simultaneously froze.
Because Medusa Queen was actually standing behind and to the side of Jun Xiaoyao.
She looked just like…
Just like a maid.
"My goodness, did he really turn Medusa Queen into a subordinate?"
"Awesome, the Jun Family Divine Child is truly awesome!"
The dignified Saint Lord level expert, the Medusa Queen, whose beauty and fierce reputation were widely known, was actually subdued.
"Your Majesty, Queen, you…" Green Snake General and others were also full of disbelief.
Medusa Queen waved her hand and said, "Disperse the Formation, we'll discuss the specifics later."
Seeing this scene, those Ancient Road Prodigies and Cultivators from various factions all showed joy at surviving a disaster.
They could finally live.
"Thank you, Divine Child, for saving our lives!"
Everyone sincerely bowed to Jun Xiaoyao.
"No need," Jun Xiaoyao smiled slightly.
Although these people were like ants in his eyes, whom he had saved merely in passing, why shouldn't he accept the free reputation?
It just so happened to mend his image.
"Next, our Snake-Human Race will explore the Tai'e Divine Temple. Apart from Young Master Jun and others, everyone else, scram," Medusa Queen said coldly.
Hearing this, the Prodigies present did not show any disappointment.
It was already good enough to have salvaged their lives.
"Amitabha, it seems this temple is not destined for this humble monk," Fan Tiansong uttered a Buddhist chant, also feeling somewhat helpless.
Mo Jinyu and Saint Hongyi's expressions were not very good.
Hu Qingqing was even more anxious, saying beside Mo Jinyu, "Young Master Mo, this…"
Tiannv Yuan could follow Jun Xiaoyao into the Tai'e Divine Temple, but she couldn't, what kind of situation was this?
"Medusa Queen, I am Mo Jinyu of Holy Spirit Island, and I also wish to enter this Tai'e Divine Temple…" Mo Jinyu began.
However, before Medusa Queen could say anything, Jun Xiaoyao spoke.
"I had forgotten about you until you spoke. If you want to enter the Tai'e Divine Temple, you can, but only after you pass my test first."
Jun Xiaoyao said indifferently.
These words instantly made Mo Jinyu's expression turn ugly.