Spiritual crystals could only buy up to holy spirit-grade items, but Tribulation Pills, a higher-tier currency, could purchase more advanced resources.
“Alright, I’ll take 1 billion spiritual crystals and 100,000 Tribulation Pills. The rest can stay with the Heavenly Sword Sect,” Lin Yun said.
Unable to refuse their insistence, Lin Yun took a portion as a gesture.
“Lin Yun, double that amount—it’s what you deserve. Without you, we wouldn’t have any of this,” the sect leader said.
Lin Yun smiled, “No need, Sect Leader. This is enough. Also, please purchase resources for my master, the Wanderer, and Senior Du Yuanzi to help them break through their mysteries and realms. They’ve done a lot for the Heavenly Sword Sect.”
With sufficient wealth, acquiring these resources wouldn’t be an issue.
“Haha, I’ve already planned for them. Don’t worry!” the sect leader said, laughing.
“Good. Then the resource allocation is settled. As for how to use them and plan the Heavenly Sword Sect’s future development, I’ll leave that to you, Sect Leader, and the elders,” Lin Yun said.
“Lin Yun, rest assured and focus on your cultivation. We’ll handle this. With these resources, given some time, the Heavenly Sword Sect will surely become a super force!” the sect leader said confidently.
“Absolutely, we’re all confident!” the elders echoed.
Lin Yun trusted that the Heavenly Sword Sect would enter a phase of rapid growth.
With such a vast pool of resources, the sect leader and others would experience explosive strength increases!
“Lin Yun, once the Heavenly Sword Sect rises, no matter where you go, we’ll be your steadfast backing. Whoever your enemy is, with one word from you, the Heavenly Sword Sect will fight by your side!” the sect leader said firmly.
…
The next day.
At dawn, Lin Yun prepared to return to the Huoyun Empire with Liang Yuan, Wei Qi, and Yang Wan.
The sect leader, the Wanderer, and Du Yuanzi came to see him off.
“Lin Yun, the 1 billion spiritual crystals and 100,000 Tribulation Pills are in here,” the sect leader said, handing him a storage ring.
“Sect Leader, I’ll leave the Heavenly Sword Sect in your hands. Contact me if anything comes up,” Lin Yun said.
With their great enemy gone, the Heavenly Sword Sect faced no threats, so Lin Yun was relatively at ease.
“Don’t worry about the sect. Focus on your cultivation. I believe your future achievements will be extraordinary. The Heavenly Sword Sect’s stage is too small—you need a broader sky,” the sect leader advised.
The Wanderer added, “Exactly, Lin Yun. Focus on cultivating. You’re the best disciple I’ve ever taken. I look forward to you reaching immortality.”
“I’ll take Master’s words to heart,” Lin Yun said, grinning.
“By the way, Lin Yun, we collected many techniques from the Gu Family and the prominent sects, including holy spirit-grade ones. Don’t you want to pick some? And artefacts—you could choose a few,” the sect leader said.
“No need. You know I’m Emperor Huoyun’s disciple. Holy spirit-grade techniques don’t hold much appeal for me anymore,” Lin Yun said, smiling.
Only Heavenly Dao-grade techniques could catch his eye now.
“Haha, fair enough,” the sect leader laughed.
“Sect Leader, Master, Senior Du Yuanzi, I’ll be off then.”
With that, Lin Yun summoned his flying vessel, boarded it with Liang Yuan, Wei Qi, Yang Wan, and the 10,000 city guards, and the vessel shot off, vanishing into the horizon.
“He’s gone again…”
The sect leader sighed, gazing at the sky, his emotions complex, like a parent watching a child leave home.
“Lin Yun’s path is destined to be far grander than ours. The Heavenly Sword Sect isn’t his end—it’s just his starting point. Staying would only limit his growth,” the Wanderer said.
…
On the flying vessel.
Lin Yun took out the 100,000 Tribulation Pills.
“Wei Qi, take 20,000 for cultivation,” Lin Yun said, handing him 20,000.
Wei Qi had only recently broken through to the Tribulation Realm, and with enough resources, his strength had room for rapid growth.
“Big Brother, that’s too much!” Wei Qi exclaimed.
For a First Turn Tribulation Realm cultivator, condensing 20,000 Tribulation Pills would take 2,000 years!
A typical First Turn Tribulation Realm imperial general, without special contributions or rewards, would need centuries of salary to amass 20,000 Tribulation Pills.
Lin Yun’s generosity was staggering and intimidating.
“Don’t overthink it. Since you’re with me, I won’t shortchange you,” Lin Yun said, pressing the pills into Wei Qi’s hands.
“Thank you, Big Brother. Following you is the greatest fortune of my life!” Wei Qi said, accepting the pills.
“Just cultivate diligently,” Lin Yun said, smiling.
He then gave Liang Yuan and Yang Wan 20,000 Tribulation Pills each to further their realms.
Both were immensely grateful, especially Yang Wan. Once coerced into joining Lin Yun, he now felt that aligning with him was an incredible honour!
The vessel first headed to the Beiliang Kingdom, where Lin Yun visited his old friend Beiliang Yan, then took a teleportation array to Xingwu City and another to return to the Huoyun Empire.
…
Huoyun Empire, outside the divine capital’s teleportation array.
Lin Yun and his group appeared.
“Finally back safe and sound,” Lin Yun said, gazing around with a sigh.
This trip for revenge had been far more tumultuous than he’d expected, with obstacles not only in the revenge itself but also Emperor Xingwu’s interference.
Moreover, during the process, trouble brewed back home, with Dongyuan Prefecture attacked by demon beasts.
But thankfully, he had succeeded and returned!
“Brother Lin Yun, while your matters in the Xingwu Empire were resolved perfectly, the trouble here isn’t settled. Your unauthorised absence has had a significant impact,” Liang Yuan said, concerned.
He continued, “If the demon clan hadn’t attacked, your absence might’ve been overlooked. But with Dongyuan Prefecture facing a demon beast assault, this lapse will be magnified endlessly. The Dongguo faction will surely seize on it. By rights, it’s enough for a death sentence.”
“The moment I left, the demon clan launched such an attack. It’s clear they deliberately set me up. After two failed assassinations, they resorted to this tactic! Are the demons *that* eager to see me dead?” Lin Yun’s eyes narrowed, a chill flickering within.
The thought ignited a surge of anger in his heart.
“Brother Lin Yun, you’re still His Majesty’s favoured disciple. There’s room to maneuver,” Liang Yuan said seriously.
“I was planning to enter the city to see His Majesty anyway. Whatever the consequences, I’ll bear them. I did leave my post without permission. Liang Yuan, take everyone back to Dongyuan Prefecture. I’ll go meet His Majesty,” Lin Yun instructed.
“Brother Lin Yun, we can’t help with this. It’s up to you,” Liang Yuan said.
“Don’t worry. I’m off to see His Majesty now.”
With that, Lin Yun headed straight for the divine capital.
