After leaving the relic, Lin Yun sent a message via his communication bracelet to Senior Sister Mo Qing, informing her he had emerged.
“Lin Yun, did you make it to the end? What did you gain?” Mo Qing asked eagerly through the voice transmission upon hearing he was out.
“I reached the final stage, but sadly didn’t pass it. Still, I’m very satisfied with what I gained in the relic,” Lin Yun replied with a smile.
“Lin Yun, you’re the furthest among all the immortals in our group. I’m proud of you,” Mo Qing’s gentle voice responded.
After chatting briefly with Mo Qing, Lin Yun sent a message to Emperor Huoyun, letting him know he was out.
Emperor Huoyun replied that he was waiting for Lin Yun at the palace.
After contacting Emperor Huoyun, Lin Yun took to the air.
In the sky, Lin Yun gazed into the distance.
“Well, before heading back, I’ll visit some old friends,” Lin Yun said with a slight smile.
The relic was in the Xingwu Empire, where Lin Yun had many old friends.
After all, since arriving from Earth, the Xingwu Empire was Lin Yun’s first stop.
Over the years, burdened by pressures and cultivation, plus some grudges with Emperor Xingwu, Lin Yun hadn’t returned in a while.
He first visited Dongtan County to see Old Master Liusu Dong. When Lin Yun first arrived in this world, Dongtan County was his starting point, and Old Master Liusu Dong had helped him greatly.
As an immortal, Lin Yun’s arrival in Dongtan County caused a stir.
When had such a figure ever visited Dongtan County?
Old Master Liusu Dong was overwhelmed and deeply proud that an immortal would visit him, something his family could boast about forever.
After leaving Dongtan County, Lin Yun went to Tianjian Sect.
The sect, now expanded, was much larger than before, recruiting across the entire empire, resulting in higher quality and quantity of disciples.
Lin Yun’s powerful aura sent the entire Tianjian Sect into a frenzy.
In a cultivation continent where strength ruled, an immortal was the ultimate figure.
Tianjian Sect’s growth owed much to Lin Yun.
The sect leader and grand elder rushed out to greet him.
Inside Tianjian Sect’s main hall, after some cheerful conversation, Lin Yun asked, “Sect Leader, any news of Elder Xiong?”
Elder Xiong had recruited Lin Yun into Tianjian Sect and supported him during his toughest early days. When Elder Xiong’s lifespan neared its end, he chose soul reincarnation.
“No news. The chances of awakening after soul reincarnation are too slim,” the sect leader said, shaking his head.
Lin Yun nodded, lowering his head with a pang of sadness.
“Lin Yun, birth, aging, sickness, and death are natural. Unless one becomes an immortal, no one escapes,” the grand elder comforted.
“I understand,” Lin Yun nodded.
He then met other old friends at Tianjian Sect.
After staying a day, Lin Yun visited the Beiliang Kingdom to catch up with his friend Beiliang Yan, giving him a batch of spirit crystals and tribulation pills as support.
Next, Lin Yun visited the Wanderer and Du Yuanzi.
Then, he went to the Xingwu Empire’s capital to meet Hong, the master of the Xiaoyao Tower’s main branch in the Xingwu Empire.
At Xiaoyao Tower’s main branch, the receptionist recognised Lin Yun instantly and hurriedly bowed.
After all, Lin Yun was now an immortal.
Lin Yun asked him to inform Master Hong.
Soon, Master Hong rushed out.
“Greetings, Lord Lin,” Master Hong said, bowing.
“Master Hong, you’re too polite. Please, get up,” Lin Yun said, helping him up.
“You’re an immortal now. This courtesy is necessary,” Master Hong said with a smile.
Lin Yun shook his head, smiling. “Master Hong, we’re friends. Let’s not talk about status.”
“Haha, then I won’t hold back. Come, let’s talk in the back courtyard.”
Master Hong led Lin Yun to the courtyard.
On the way, he said, “Lin Yun, your visit truly honours this place. I’m flattered.”
It was Lin Yun’s first visit since becoming an immortal.
“Master Hong, how have you been?” Lin Yun asked with a smile.
After chatting in the courtyard, Lin Yun said, “By the way, Master Hong, I’ll speak to the Xiaoyao Tower Lord to recommend you for promotion.”
“Really? Lin Yun, thank you so much! A toast to you!” Master Hong stood excitedly, raising his glass and drinking deeply.
“You’re too kind. When the Zhutian Alliance hunted me, you protected Tianjian Sect. I’ve always remembered that kindness. This is just a small gesture,” Lin Yun said, smiling.
True to his word, Lin Yun contacted the Xiaoyao Tower Lord via his bracelet, explaining that Master Hong was a friend who had helped him, requesting a promotion.
When Lin Yun broke the entrance test record, the Tower Lord had offered his help for any need.
This small matter was nothing to the Tower Lord, who readily agreed.
After the transmission, Lin Yun said, “Master Hong, the Tower Lord has agreed. He’ll make arrangements.”
Master Hong beamed, unable to stop smiling. “Lin Yun, thank you so much.”
He felt his past ‘investment’ in Lin Yun was the best decision, hitting the jackpot.
This seemed like just a word from Lin Yun, but to him, it was monumental.
Without Lin Yun, his prospects at Xiaoyao Tower were capped, with no further growth.
Lin Yun’s word could change his life’s trajectory.
“Master Hong, no need for such formality. If you need help in the future, just say so,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
After visiting Master Hong, Lin Yun returned to the Huoyun Empire.
In the divine capital’s palace, Lin Yun said, “Disciple Lin Yun greets Master.”
He entered the hall and bowed to Emperor Huoyun.
