Although Lin Yun was frustrated with Lin Yi’s shortcomings, Lin Yi was his own flesh and blood. How could Lin Yun truly bear to see him die?
Moreover, Lin Yun knew clearly that the demon clan had captured Lin Yi because of him, targeting him specifically.
How could Lin Yun let his son bear that burden?
“What? Go, go to the demon clan?” Yun Shang, hearing Lin Yun’s words, covered her mouth in shock.
Yun Shang understood what this meant.
After a moment of stunned silence, she hurriedly said, “No, Lin Yun, the demon clan wants to kill you. If you go to the Demon Beast Mountain Range, you’ll surely die.”
“I know what going to the Demon Beast Mountain Range alone means, but the demon clan holds the upper hand. I have no choice. Yun Shang, you don’t want Yi’er to die, do you?” Lin Yun said wearily, closing his eyes.
“I, I…” Yun Shang was at a loss for words.
Of course, she didn’t want Lin Yi to die; he was her own flesh and blood.
But she also didn’t want Lin Yun to die!
At that moment, other relatives and friends arrived.
They had naturally overheard Lin Yun’s mention of going to the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
“Yun’er, you’re going to the Demon Beast Mountain Range? That’s absolutely out of the question!” Grandfather Liu Zhizhong said anxiously.
“Yes, Brother Yun, going to the Demon Beast Mountain Range is certain death!” Yun Shang urged desperately.
“Daddy, you can’t go to the Demon Beast Mountain Range! I won’t let you!” His daughter, Lin Kexin, rushed forward, clinging tightly to Lin Yun’s arm.
They all knew that sending Lin Yun alone to the Demon Beast Mountain Range was no different from sending him to his death.
Lin Yun forced a faint smile and gently patted his daughter’s hand, “Kexin, I can’t not go to save Lin Yi. If one day your life is in danger, Daddy will risk everything to save you too.”
Then, Lin Yun looked up at his gathered friends and family.
“You know my character. I absolutely cannot let Lin Yi die at the hands of the demon clan. I must go!” Lin Yun’s tone was resolute.
“Brother Yun, since you’re set on it, I, White Shark, will go with you. I’ve reached the Tribulation Realm now and can take down some demon beasts,” White Shark said.
“Brother Yun, I’ll go with you too!” Lone Wolf immediately chimed in.
“Lin Yun, I’m going too,” Yu Ying, Qin Shi, Su Yan, Jiang Jingwen, and Zhao Ling all spoke up.
Lin Yun quickly waved them off, “Everyone, we’re not going to wage war against the demon clan. Besides, they specified that I go alone.”
Bringing others would only mean more lives lost, and Lin Yun was well aware of that.
“Emperor Huoyun has arrived!”
A booming voice rang out from outside.
“My master is here?” Lin Yun was startled.
Yun Shang explained, “Lin Yun, after I got the news, I sent someone to inform Emperor Huoyun. His Majesty is, after all, a top-tier human powerhouse. Perhaps he can think of something.”
Yun Shang pinned her hopes on Emperor Huoyun.
In no time, Emperor Huoyun entered the courtyard, clearly in a hurry.
Seeing him, Lin Yun walked toward the front courtyard.
“Your Majesty.”
Upon meeting Emperor Huoyun, Lin Yun immediately bowed.
“Disciple, is it true that your son Lin Yi was taken by the demon clan?” Emperor Huoyun asked urgently.
“Yes, Master, and the demon clan has sent a letter.”
Lin Yun unfolded the crumpled letter in his hand and handed it to Emperor Huoyun.
After reading it, Emperor Huoyun’s expression changed drastically.
“Those bastards! Utterly despicable!”
Emperor Huoyun slammed the letter onto the ground, his face blazing with fury.
He understood perfectly that the demon clan’s demand for Lin Yun to go alone to the Demon Beast Mountain Range was a clear intent to kill him!
“The demon clan has been plotting to kill me for a long time,” Lin Yun said.
“But this time is different from before. This time, they hold all the cards, and they’re luring you to the Demon Beast Mountain Range,” Emperor Huoyun said gravely.
“Master, no matter what, I have to go,” Lin Yun said.
“You’re really going?” Emperor Huoyun was shocked.
The Demon Beast Mountain Range was like hell for humans!
“Yes, Master. My son is in their hands. I have to save him!” Lin Yun’s tone was firm.
“Disciple, if you don’t go, your son may die. But if you do, will the demon clan let him go? Both you and your son will die. You’re just adding another life to the toll. This absolutely won’t do! You cannot go!” Emperor Huoyun protested vehemently.
“Master, I was the one who drove my son out of the Divine Capital City. Even if it’s the eighteenth layer of hell, I must face it. This is my duty as a father,” Lin Yun said resolutely.
He continued, “Master, don’t worry. I crossed the Demon Beast Mountain Range before and survived, didn’t I? It’s not certain I’ll lose if I go.”
Emperor Huoyun shook his head and sighed, “How can you compare? When you crossed the Demon Beast Mountain Range before, the demon clan wasn’t focused on you. Now, if you go, they’ll throw everything at you. You’ll be facing the entire demon clan alone!”
Looking at Lin Yun, Emperor Huoyun hesitated for a few seconds before finally saying what was on his mind, “Disciple, why not have another child?”
Clearly, he didn’t want Lin Yun to go.
“Master, forgive me, but this time I cannot obey. No matter what, I must go!” Lin Yun’s tone remained steadfast.
“You stubborn fool. Fine,” Emperor Huoyun sighed helplessly.
Since Lin Yun was resolute and his劝说 was futile, he knew he couldn’t change his disciple’s decision.
“Don’t blame me, Master. I have to do this!” Lin Yun said.
“I don’t blame you. If anyone’s to blame, it’s those wretched demons!” Emperor Huoyun’s anger flared again.
“You once said, Master, that in the struggle against the demon clan, countless sacrifices are inevitable, even for immortals. Some things must be faced,” Lin Yun said.
“Lin Yun, since you’ve made up your mind, come to the palace before you leave. I’ll try to think of other solutions and see if there’s anything else I can do. I’ll go now,” Emperor Huoyun said.
After his instructions, Emperor Huoyun turned and left.
“Farewell, Master,” Lin Yun bowed.
“Farewell, Your Majesty,” Lin Yun’s friends and family also bowed to the departing Emperor Huoyun.
After Emperor Huoyun left, Lin Yun began making arrangements.
Going alone to the Demon Beast Mountain Range was undoubtedly a near-certain death sentence, perhaps even certain doom. Before leaving, Lin Yun had to settle his affairs at home.
He left all his resources, remaining spirit crystals, and tribulation pills with his family and friends.
