Lin Yun’s aura instantly wilted, his life force rapidly dissipating.
Yet, on the verge of death, a faint smile appeared on Lin Yun’s face.
Back on Earth, Lin Yun had sacrificed his mother to save someone, a regret and pain that had always lingered in his heart.
This time, Lin Yun had saved his son.
“Father!!!”
Witnessing this, Lin Yi roared hysterically, tears streaming down like a breached dam.
In an instant, Lin Yun’s body showed no signs of life, clearly dead.
“Demon Marshal, this guy’s gone!” Heavenly Demon Di Jiang exclaimed in ecstasy.
The Demon Marshal sensed briefly, confirming no trace of life remained in Lin Yun.
“Demon Marshal, who’d have thought this guy would die so quickly, taken out in one move,” Di Jiang said, overjoyed but also somewhat amazed.
Back then, he had tried to assassinate Lin Yun multiple times, each attempt requiring immense effort and ending in failure. Lin Yun’s defences were formidable.
This time, Lin Yun’s swift death felt almost unreal to Di Jiang.
“When I, the Marshal, make a move, could a mere Eternal Realm cultivator possibly resist? The Eternal Realm is nothing but feeble,” the Demon Marshal said arrogantly.
“Haha, true, your strength is unmatched, Demon Marshal! Even an ordinary human Dominator Realm cultivator wouldn’t stand a chance against you, let alone someone in the Eternal Realm,” Heavenly Demon Di Jiang laughed, echoing the sentiment and dispelling his doubts.
Indeed, the gap between them was vast. No matter how strong Lin Yun’s defences were, resistance was futile!
“Father!!”
Seeing Lin Yun lifeless, Lin Yi, as if possessed, charged towards his father’s body.
Lin Yun’s death felt like the sky collapsing for Lin Yi, plunging him into darkness.
Witnessing his father’s death struck his heart with immense force, filling him with profound regret.
In that moment, he finally understood how gravely he had erred and realised who in this world would give everything for him, even their life, without expecting anything in return—his parents, not his fair-weather friends!
Seeing this, Heavenly Demon Di Jiang stepped forward to block Lin Yi.
“You little brat, you have the nerve to cry? Isn’t it because of you, you useless thing, that your father died?” Di Jiang said, grabbing Lin Yi.
“I’ll kill you!”
Enraged, Lin Yi swung his fist fiercely at Di Jiang.
But how could his punch pose any threat to Di Jiang?
“Haha, you useless thing, you think this will do anything? You don’t even have the strength to scratch me!” Di Jiang laughed loudly.
Seeing his punches so weak and powerless, Lin Yi felt a burning desire for strength, a longing to become powerful!
Witnessing his father’s death, Lin Yi finally understood the meaning of strength: to protect his family and loved ones!
“One day, I will avenge my father! Just you wait!” Lin Yi roared frantically.
“Haha, you, a useless nobody, think you can compare to your father?” Di Jiang laughed mockingly.
“Di Jiang, take him down the mountain,” the Demon Marshal ordered.
“Yes, sir!” Di Jiang replied with a grin.
With Lin Yun dead, Di Jiang was naturally in high spirits.
He no longer cared about Lin Yi’s fate, seeing him as nothing but a weakling.
Di Jiang then grabbed Lin Yi and headed out of the cave.
…
In the Demon Beast Mountain Range, inside a certain cave.
Little Monkey was sitting there.
At that moment, a six-eyed demon beast rushed in.
“Your Excellency, something strange. Just now, Lord Di Jiang was seen taking a human Eternal Realm cultivator to the Demon Marshal’s residence,” the six-eyed demon beast reported.
Earlier, Di Jiang had flown through the air with Lin Yun towards the Demon Marshal’s residence, a scene noticed by many demon beasts along the way.
“Oh? A human Eternal Realm cultivator in the Demon Beast Mountain Range? Do we know who it was?” Little Monkey asked immediately.
“Your Excellency, I’ve inquired. It was an Eternal Realm cultivator named Lin Yun, said to have entered the mountain to save his son. I heard he’s already dead, killed on the spot by the Demon Marshal,” the six-eyed demon beast said.
“What!?”
Little Monkey’s face changed drastically upon hearing this.
The news hit like a bolt from the blue, catching Little Monkey off guard.
Yet, it found it odd. If Lin Yun had entered the mountain, why hadn’t it sensed him?
…
Outside the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
On a small hill a hundred miles away from the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
Lin Yun sat cross-legged.
“I actually pulled it off,” Lin Yun said with a grin.
The one who had entered the mountain was Lin Yun’s clone.
On his way to the Demon Beast Mountain Range, Lin Yun had considered several plans.
One was to use his clone to enter the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
After all, he rarely revealed this cloning technique, and the demon clan had no idea he possessed such a method.
Moreover, this cloning technique was unheard of on the cultivation continent. Although the Shadow Hall had similar techniques, their shadows were easily detectable.
Lin Yun’s clone, however, was extremely lifelike. The only differences were that its strength was slightly weaker than his real body, and its physical resilience couldn’t compare to his true form.
But since few knew he had stepped into the Mahayana realm, the demon clan likely assumed he was still in the Eternal Realm. After all, he hadn’t been in the Eternal Realm for long, so it made sense.
The clone’s strength was roughly at the Eternal Realm level, with physical resilience matching that of an ordinary Eternal Realm cultivator.
Lin Yun had also considered that if the clone was discovered, he could enter the mountain himself and try other methods.
Unexpectedly, the clone had fooled them!
“I must say, this cloning technique may not enhance my combat power in regular battles, but its utility is unmatched. It can be incredibly useful,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
This time, the demon clan would be left celebrating prematurely, which put Lin Yun in a great mood.
Next, he just had to wait for his son to be sent out of the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
…
Elsewhere.
Heavenly Demon Di Jiang flew at high speed with Lin Yi, arriving at the edge of the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
“You useless thing, get out of here!”
With those words, Di Jiang tossed Lin Yi out.
Lin Yi flew several thousand metres before landing at the foot of the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
Covered in dirt, Lin Yi scrambled to his feet.
“Father! Father! I caused your death…” Lin Yi gazed at the Demon Beast Mountain Range ahead, sobbing uncontrollably, overwhelmed with grief.
His heart was filled with regret, but he knew regret couldn’t bring his father back.
