Divine Capital, Dongguo Residence Courtyard.
“Father, latest news: Lin Yun has woken up!” Dongguo Lie rushed into the courtyard.
“He’s awake? Is this confirmed?” Prime Minister Dongguo Wuji asked, surprised, setting down his teacup.
“Father, it’s absolutely true. He appeared in East Yuan Prefecture’s city, seen by many residents!” Dongguo Lie said.
His face darkened. “That guy got lucky. Surviving the soul-severing poison!”
“With just Ninth Transcending Tribulation realm strength, waking up after being hit by the soul-severing poison proves how monstrous he is!” Dongguo Wuji couldn’t help but sigh.
“No way he’s that great! It must be His Highness helping him. Otherwise, he’d be dead,” Dongguo Lie scoffed, unwilling to admit Lin Yun’s prowess.
Dongguo Wuji shook his head. “His Highness did go to save him, and I know Vice Palace Master Yao from the Heavenly God Palace went too. But from what I know about the soul-severing poison, even with their help, it could only play a supporting role. His awakening is inseparable from his own ability and resolute will!”
Having lived for tens of thousands of years, Dongguo Wuji knew the soul-severing poison well. He understood its agonizing torment, capable of breaking even immortals’ wills. Once the will collapsed and the poison fully invaded the mind, no one could save the victim!
“I must admit, he’s truly exceptional and dazzling. It’s a pity such a person can’t be used by our Dongguo faction and stands against us,” Dongguo Wuji said, shaking his head.
It was precisely because Lin Yun was so outstanding and opposed the Dongguo family that Wuji feared him and wanted him eliminated.
If Lin Yun were mediocre, why would he care?
At that moment, Shi Wen entered the courtyard.
Shi Wen was the one who had competed with Lin Yun for the East Yuan Prefecture Lord position.
Without Lin Yun, he would have inherited the role by seniority, so he harbored deep resentment toward him!
“Prime Minister, you urgently summoned me. What’s the matter?” Shi Wen saluted Dongguo Wuji.
“Shi Wen, take a seat,” Dongguo Wuji waved.
“Yes, sir.” Shi Wen sat on a nearby chair.
“Shi Wen, have you heard that Lin Yun has woken up?” Dongguo Wuji asked.
“Yes, Prime Minister, I’ve heard,” Shi Wen replied.
“Father, now that he’s awake, will he fully recover?” Dongguo Lie asked, worried.
Dongguo Wuji smiled. “Don’t worry. From what I know of the soul-severing poison, it’s incurable! Even if he’s awake, the toxin remains. He can never use internal energy again—he’s a cripple now, and he won’t live past a hundred years, even with the Heavenly God Palace’s pills!”
“Haha, perfect! That’s what I wanted. For someone as proud as him, being a cripple is worse than death! Falling from heaven to hell must feel awful!” Dongguo Lie laughed.
“Is that so?” Shi Wen looked shocked, unaware of this detail.
Dongguo Wuji picked up his teacup, saying slowly, “Lie’er, spread the word. Let everyone know Lin Yun can’t use internal energy and has less than a century to live. Most people don’t understand the soul-severing poison; they only know he’s alive. We need to make sure they know the truth, don’t we?”
“Father, that’s a brilliant move! Now the whole world will know he’s a useless cripple! Haha!” Dongguo Lie laughed.
“Prime Minister, that’s a masterful plan!” Shi Wen quickly flattered.
“Shi Wen, I called you here to prepare. At tomorrow’s court, I’ll propose to His Highness that you replace Lin Yun as East Yuan Prefecture Lord. As a cripple, he’s no longer fit for the role in any way!” Dongguo Wuji said slowly.
Shi Wen’s face lit up with excitement. “Thank you, Prime Minister, for your support and favor!”
He had waited too long for this moment!
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Demon Beast Mountains, Eclipse Altar.
This was a highly special cultivation site for the demon clan, alluring even to celestial demons.
Celestial demon Di Jiang was cultivating there.
“Brother Di, you’ve achieved a great feat this time. Congratulations,” another celestial demon, Yue Bai, said with a smile.
“Haha, Brother Yue Bai, you’re too kind,” Di Jiang laughed, in high spirits.
Yue Bai used to look down on him, but now he was initiating conversation—a clear change!
At that moment, a six-legged silver lion beast hurriedly approached.
“Lord Di Jiang, the Demon Commander urgently summons you!” the beast said.
“Summoning me? But I haven’t finished cultivating here,” Di Jiang said, puzzled.
“I don’t know the details, but the Commander wants you immediately,” the beast replied.
“Alright.”
Though confused and reluctant to leave, Di Jiang couldn’t disobey the Demon Commander’s order. He stood and left.
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Demon Commander’s Palace.
Di Jiang hurriedly entered.
After saluting, he couldn’t help but ask, “Commander, why the urgent summons?”
“Lin Yun is still alive,” the Demon Commander’s icy voice rang out.
“What? He’s alive?!”
Di Jiang’s face changed drastically, his mind reeling as if struck by lightning.
“How?! The soul-severing needle hit him—I saw it with my own eyes. He was doomed! Is this news false?” Di Jiang’s eyes widened, his voice sharp with shock, unable to believe it.
“He appeared in East Yuan Prefecture’s city himself. The news has spread everywhere. Do you think it’s false?” The Demon Commander’s voice grew colder.
“This… this… he survived the soul-severing needle?” Di Jiang was dumbfounded, his heart surging with shock.
He was certain Lin Yun had been struck by the poison, which was why he left so confidently.
If Lin Yun survived, how monstrous must he be? The thought sent a chill through Di Jiang, deepening his fear of Lin Yun!
