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The other eight members of the Hongmeng Kings were all dumbfounded!
The arrogance or routine on his face shattered instantly, turning into pure disbelief and a huge question mark!
"Sister Xinyao???!!!"
"What kind of title is this? King of Desire?...And His Highness Lin Hao?"
"What...what's their relationship?!"
"The rumors are true?!"
Colvin and his guards, who were not far away, were all petrified, their chins possibly hitting their feet.
His inner voice screamed wildly: "Holy crap! Your Highness is mighty! Even Lord Lustful King of the Hong Alliance..."
A brief, deathly silence enveloped the entire venue.
Lin Hao slightly raised his chin, his gaze still fixed on Xin Yao, who was clearly lost in thought.
"You envoys seem somewhat surprised?"
His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly dispelled the tension in the room, forcibly drawing everyone's attention back to him.
"Looks like I need to reintroduce myself?"
Lin Hao's lips curled into a meaningful smile as his gaze swept over the eight kings, each with a different expression, before finally settling on Xin Yao's slightly flushed face. "Let's reintroduce ourselves. I am Lin Hao, a member of the Primal Secret Realm of the Virtual Universe Company, the 'Ice Mist King' mentioned by the alien races, and—"
He deliberately drew out his words, and then, under everyone's watchful eyes, took a small step forward with remarkable ease.
The distance of this step was just right, neither overstepping nor undermining Xin Yao's personal space, bringing an invisible sense of pressure and intimacy.
He didn't touch her, but simply turned slightly to the side, and very casually, as if he were just brushing away a non-existent speck of dust, his fingers brushed over her smooth shoulder with remarkable ease.
Xin Yao's breath hitched suddenly, her body tensed instantly, and a jolt of electricity seemed to explode from the spot where she had been lightly touched!
She almost instinctively wanted to back away, but Lin Hao's powerful aura, which carried a familiar scent, and his smiling yet unwavering eyes, held her firmly in place.
A striking blush suddenly spread from her neck to her entire cheeks and ears, more intense than she had imagined.
"—and Xinyao's man."
Lin Hao's voice was perfectly calm, as if he were simply stating a universal truth.
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"boom!"
This sentence is like a pebble thrown into a pond, instantly creating ripples!
The shock on the faces of the eight envoys who were to be granted the title of king turned into horror!
I never imagined that the rumors I'd vaguely heard were actually true!
Now, as they reflected on Lin Hao's seemingly casual yet assertive gesture, and Xin Yao's reaction—not resistance but panic and embarrassment—everything made sense!
No wonder this prince is so 'unconventional', no wonder he dares to address the Prince of Desire by his given name! No wonder the Prince of Desire, despite his arrogance, only blushed and didn't immediately lose his temper!
Lin Hao's gaze calmly swept over the eight king-granting envoys, each with their own thoughts: "You are all the elites of our human race and the Hong Alliance. You shouldn't mind my 'personal relationship' with Xin Yao, right?"
His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable pressure.
"Of course not!"
One of the fastest-reacting members of the Fierce Warrior Clan, King Chasing Lightning, immediately spoke up. He was a staunch supporter of the Human Alliance, "Congratulations, Your Highness! Congratulations, King Desire! This is a joyous occasion! Joining the Grand Alliance is an even greater joy!"
He cleverly paved the way for both sides.
"Yeah yeah!"
"Congratulations, both of you!"
"Your Highness is exceptionally valiant, and the Prince of Desire is unparalleled in elegance..."
The other seven envoys immediately understood, forcing smiles and offering their blessings one after another. However, when their gazes swept between Lin Hao and Xin Yao, who was blushing but trying to remain calm, they were all filled with a complex mix of awe and curiosity.
Xinyao's mood was like a rollercoaster right now.
Shame, anger, wanting to crawl into a hole... but more than anything, there was a strange, palpitating feeling of being publicly and formally declared possessed.
The word "man" struck her heart heavily.
She understood that Lin Hao was using the most undeniable method, in front of the witnesses of Hongmeng, to brand himself and erase any possibility of her feigning distance.
That bastard! He's so domineering!
But... it was precisely this domineering nature that, while making her heart pound, also gave her an indescribable sense of security and belonging.
Lin Hao seemed to understand her thoughts and didn't say anything more, but the smile on his lips deepened.
"Om-"
As Lin Hao officially agreed to join the Hongmeng, the dome of the living room suddenly shone brightly!
A dazzling star, imbued with unparalleled brilliance, appeared out of thin air!
It slowly contracted, eventually transforming into a beam of light that imprinted itself on Lin Hao's battle armor forearm, forming a solid, subtly glowing miniature star emblem.
at the same time--
"Boom!"
An indescribable, immense pressure descended like the sky collapsing!
Even someone as invincible as Lian Xinyao, who had been crowned a king, including Lin Hao, instantly felt like dust looking up at the starry sky, only able to vaguely perceive the outline of a hazy human figure in mid-air!
The oppressive aura was so terrifying that even looking up directly into the eyes became a luxury, and one's soul trembled instinctively!
The light and shadow seemed to gaze down from the eternal void, their gaze piercing through time and space, landing on Lin Hao.
A voice, indiscriminate in gender and penetrating to the very soul, echoed in the hall: "Human—Lin Hao!"
"Welcome to join Hongmeng. From now on, you are an official member of Hongmeng!"
"A cosmic crisis is lurking. Our race needs to survive, and that requires the strong to fight. Fight for the Hong Alliance, fight for humanity. This is the mission of every strong human being, and it is also your mission."
The sound was thunderous, and its lingering echo resonated deeply.
As the light and shadows dissipated, the terrifying pressure also faded away.
Lin Hao stared at the spot where the light and shadow had disappeared, a hint of surprise in the depths of his eyes.
The oppressive feeling emanating from that light and shadow just now was comparable to the feeling he had experienced from his teacher, the Lord of Chaos City!
But... the core essence is completely different.
Xin Yao noticed the confusion in his eyes, took a step closer, and explained in a low voice, "This is the 'Oath Projection' that every new member of the Hong Alliance experiences. Don't guess, its identity is a mystery within the alliance. Some say it's a projection of the consciousness of a great being in the Hong Alliance Hall... others speculate..."
"It could be an 'intelligent performance' by the virtual universe system... After all, the virtual universe can simulate whatever kind of pressure it wants."
"Intelligent life?"
Lin Hao nodded thoughtfully.
This is indeed very possible—the ultimate intelligence that sustains this vast virtual universe!
The legendary mechanical race's universe lord, who was subdued by the Primordial Ancestor and was renowned throughout the universe for his soul calculation abilities.
"Original Ancestor..."
Lin Hao silently recited in his heart, and a sense of respect arose spontaneously.
The pillars of humanity, the founders of our people's glory!
Even the founder of the giant axe was guided by it.
He believes that as his own strength grows, he will one day be able to meet this living legend!
"The rules and responsibilities of the Hongmeng are all recorded in the badge on your arm. Take a closer look and you'll see that there are many benefits."
Xinyao quickly changed the subject, and a relaxed smile returned to her face.
"However, I won't go with you."
Xin Yao suddenly turned to Lin Hao, her tone carrying a hint of mischievousness, "I have to make an errand—go and chat with your 'sisters'."
She deliberately emphasized the word "older sister," her eyes gleaming with a hint of mockery: "The Hong Alliance has spoken. After an internal strength assessment... well, they're all qualified to receive the 'Peak of Kingship' certification badge and should officially join the Hong Alliance."
"...???"
His expression instantly became extremely complex and strange, his eyes filled with subtle emotions that were hard to describe.
They should get along very well.
……
Although Lin Hao really wanted to make love to her during the day, Xin Yao was with her colleagues and wouldn't give him the chance, so she just waved her sleeve and ran away.
Before Lin Hao could even decide whose card to choose, he was pulled into a mysterious space.
Lin Hao hadn't even had a chance to ask a question before looking at his teacher, the Lord of Chaos City.
Space suddenly twisted and collapsed, and even the spacetime laws flowing around the Chaos City Lord froze.
Lin Hao's pupils shrank sharply—he saw that with each step the figure behind the teacher took, spiderweb-like cracks appeared in the virtual space!
The savage in coarse linen clothes seemed to be strolling leisurely, but deep within Lin Hao's soul, a roar of galaxy collapsing resounded.
This is an absolute crushing on a life level, requiring no title; only the towering pillar of humanity, the [Founder of the Giant Axe], possesses such majesty!
"We have worked together to transform this space so that it can contain a portion of the power of the strongest beings in the universe. It should be able to give you a taste of it."
After the Lord of Chaos finished speaking, he transformed into a spectator and landed in the spectator stands.
The giant axe stood with its hands behind its back, like a serene starry sky.
"Lin Hao, I'll follow your arrangements this afternoon..."
Giant Axe looked at Lin Hao with a complicated expression and said slowly.
"Well... Senior Giant Axe, let's try to see if I can take you with me. Aside from attacking me, you can try any means to resist!"
Lin Hao didn't hesitate. The Chaos City Lord had already brought him the giant axe, so it would be a huge loss if he didn't test the simulator's limits now!
"Very well, I'd like to see just how far you can go. Come on!"
"Giant Axe laughed loudly."