Therefore, preparing early and gathering Haoyue Crystals and Qiankun Crystals now will allow for rapid advancement later.
“Lin Yun, this reward is nothing. If you succeed in this matter, you’ll be awarded an additional twenty thousand Haoyue Crystals!” Vice Palace Master Yao said.
“Twenty thousand Haoyue Crystals?” Lin Yun was stunned.
Even the Heavenly God Palace’s usual mission rewards were, at most, a few Haoyue Crystals. Such a massive amount was staggering!
Even if Lin Yun wanted to forge twenty thousand Qiankun Crystals, he couldn’t imagine how many resources it would take.
“Lin Yun, let me be clear: twenty thousand Haoyue Crystals are still trivial. If you succeed, there’s a mysterious reward waiting for you, and I guarantee it won’t disappoint,” Vice Palace Master Yao said.
“Is that so…” Lin Yun swallowed hard, clearly tempted.
“As for what the mysterious reward is, it’s confidential. I can only tell you after you succeed,” Vice Palace Master Yao added.
By offering such a high reward, Yao aimed to motivate Lin Yun to do his utmost to achieve this goal.
If it succeeded, the significance would undoubtedly justify such a generous reward for Lin Yun.
“I understand,” Lin Yun nodded, asking no further questions.
“I’ve said what I needed to. I won’t disturb your family reunion any longer,” Vice Palace Master Yao said, standing up.
“Vice Palace Master Yao, I’ll see you out.”
Lin Yun stood and escorted him to the door.
At the mansion’s entrance.
“Lin Yun, this is far enough,” Vice Palace Master Yao said, turning around.
He patted Lin Yun’s shoulder. “Lin Yun, facilitating cooperation with the Dragon Clan isn’t just about earning rewards from the Heavenly God Palace. More importantly, it’s for the safety of the entire human race. Your mission carries immense significance.”
Vice Palace Master Yao spoke earnestly.
His repeated emphasis was clearly meant to urge Lin Yun to give his all.
“I understand, Vice Palace Master. Rest assured, I’ll do my utmost, that I can promise!” Lin Yun said firmly.
“With those words, my visit was worthwhile. Farewell.”
With that, Vice Palace Master Yao stepped forward and vanished before Lin Yun’s eyes.
…
The agreed departure was ten days later. On the eighth day, a five-clawed golden dragon, sent by Little Green Dragon to fetch Lin Yun, arrived in the Divine Capital.
Thus, Lin Yun followed the five-clawed golden dragon, heading straight for the Endless Sea.
After several days of high-speed travel through the Endless Sea, Lin Yun finally reached the sea domain ruled by the Dragon Clan.
After some further travel within their domain, he arrived at the Dragon Palace.
This was deep in the Endless Sea, at a depth of tens of thousands of metres.
The Dragon Palace was built tens of thousands of metres below the sea surface.
“Lin Yun, that’s the Dragon Palace,” the five-clawed golden dragon said, pointing to the immense, majestic underwater palace ahead.
Lin Yun looked out, seeing numerous dragons entering and exiting the palace, some swimming past him nearby.
“I never thought I’d actually come to the Dragon Clan,” Lin Yun said, filled with awe as he gazed at the palace.
“It’s been a very long time since a human visited the Dragon Clan. You’re fortunate to have the young master’s favour,” the five-clawed golden dragon said.
“I suppose I am,” Lin Yun said with a grin.
“Come, follow me into the Dragon Palace.”
With that, the five-clawed golden dragon led Lin Yun towards the palace.
The Dragon Palace gates were guarded by powerful dragons, but with the five-clawed golden dragon leading and presenting a token, Lin Yun entered smoothly.
Inside, Lin Yun could closely observe many dragons swimming by.
Most of these dragons had lived their entire lives in the Endless Sea, never visiting land or seeing humans in person, only reading about them in records.
Thus, they looked at Lin Yun curiously, as if he were an exotic creature.
Dragon Palace, Great Hall.
The hall was five hundred metres tall, with dragon sculptures on massive pillars, exuding grandeur.
Lin Yun, standing inside, felt minuscule.
The throne ahead was crafted from coral, agate, and other treasures, with Little Green Dragon seated upon it.
“You rascal, you’re here!”
Seeing Lin Yun, Little Green Dragon transformed into human form, rushed forward, and gave Lin Yun a big hug.
“Little Green Dragon, congratulations. You’ve finally succeeded,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
Back when Little Green Dragon hadn’t yet reformed his body, he’d longed to return to the Dragon Clan, seek revenge, and reclaim what was his.
Now that he had succeeded, Lin Yun was genuinely happy for him.
“Without you, you Quesrionable rascal, I wouldn’t have reformed my body or returned to the Dragon Palace,” Little Green Dragon said.
“Come, let me show you around the Dragon Palace.”
With that, Little Green Dragon grabbed Lin Yun’s arm and led him out.
Under Little Green Dragon’s guidance, Lin Yun toured the palace.
As they walked, they chatted.
“Rascal, though the Dragon Clan is united outwardly, it’s divided into four branches: East Sea, West Sea, South Sea, and North Sea Dragon Palaces. I currently rule the West Sea Dragon Palace,” Little Green Dragon explained.
“Is that so?” Lin Yun said, surprised.
It was like the human race’s division into four empires.
Lin Yun hadn’t known much about the Dragon Clan before, but this clarified things.
Little Green Dragon continued, “The West Sea Dragon Palace used to be the second strongest among the Dragon Clan, but internal strife weakened us. Now, we’re likely third in strength. Though the internal conflict is resolved, external pressures remain.”
“Little Green Dragon, I’ve now stepped into immortality and have some strength. If you ever need help, just say the word,” Lin Yun said.
“Don’t worry. The internal strife in the West Sea Dragon Palace is settled. As for external issues, the four palaces keep each other in check, so conflicts are rare. Besides, involving humans in Dragon Clan disputes might cause trouble,” Little Green Dragon said.
After touring the palace, Little Green Dragon took Lin Yun to explore the nearby sea domain.
The Dragon Clan’s domain naturally included other races, like shrimp, crabs, and sea elephants.
But the Dragon Clan ruled supreme, with other races’ status varying by their strength.
“Rascal, I’ve prepared a big gift for you this time,” Little Green Dragon said.
