This experience had indeed been immensely beneficial for Lin Yi.
…
Inside the Heavenly God Palace’s main hall.
The emperors of the four great empires, along with the master of Xiaoyao Tower, the owner of Taixu Tavern, the sect leader of Taigu Sect, and the deputy master of Shadow Hall, were all gathered.
Deputy Palace Master Yao also sat at the head.
The presence of all eight major factions of the Heavenly God Palace underscored the extraordinary nature of this meeting.
The meeting was convened at the request of Emperor Fire Cloud.
Emperor Fire Cloud hoped the Heavenly God Palace would take the initiative to attack the demon clan, firstly to rescue Lin Yun, and secondly to strike while the Demon Lord’s strength was not fully restored.
Since Deputy Palace Master Yao had already rejected the proposal once, this gathering was to let everyone voice their stance.
“Everyone, I’ve outlined the situation. Whether to launch an attack, please state your position. Your views will determine the outcome,” Deputy Palace Master Yao said.
“Fire Cloud, you’re the one proposing an attack on the Demon Beast Mountain Range? Hmph, you’ve got some nerve! Are you willing to risk everything? For your disciple Lin Yun and his son, you’d gamble the fate of the entire human race? What a joke!” Emperor Xingwu said, his tone accusatory.
“Xingwu, my proposal isn’t just for my disciple. From a broader perspective, attacking the Demon Lord before his strength fully recovers is advantageous. If we delay until the Demon Lord regains his power and attacks us, who could withstand him?” Emperor Fire Cloud argued firmly.
“Fire Cloud has a point, but attacking the Demon Beast Mountain Range is too risky. The fate of the human race can’t be gambled,” the owner of Taixu Tavern said.
The other leaders present either remained silent or agreed it was too risky.
No one wanted to launch an attack on the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
“Fire Cloud, has your disciple set out yet? I suggest you persuade him not to go to the Demon Beast Mountain Range!” the master of Xiaoyao Tower said.
“When he’s set on something, even I can’t sway him. Besides, he’s already left. If he hasn’t stopped along the way, he’s probably… already entered the Demon Beast Mountain Range,” Emperor Fire Cloud said, shaking his head helplessly.
“What? Lin Yun has gone to the Demon Beast Mountain Range?”
The crowd was shocked.
They had assumed Lin Yun hadn’t departed yet.
Even these powerful figures wouldn’t dare venture alone into the Demon Beast Mountain Range!
Learning that Lin Yun had gone, they saw it as no different from seeking death.
“Deputy Palace Master Yao, has Lin Yun… really gone?” the master of Xiaoyao Tower asked, disbelief in his voice.
The others looked to Deputy Palace Master Yao for confirmation, finding the news too astonishing.
“Yes,” Emperor Fire Cloud nodded.
“What a pity,” the master of Xiaoyao Tower sighed.
They all knew that entering the Demon Beast Mountain Range alone meant certain death!
“Is that the end of him?” Empress Kunlan murmured.
She recalled the bet she had with Lin Yun. She hadn’t expected that arrogant man would dare venture alone into the Demon Beast Mountain Range…
While admiring his courage, Empress Kunlan felt a pang of regret.
Leaning back in his chair, Emperor Xingwu scoffed, “If Lin Yun has entered the Demon Beast Mountain Range, he’s as good as dead. There’s no need to discuss attacking it. This isn’t about saving his son—it’s just him walking into his own grave!”
Many nodded in agreement, knowing what it meant for Lin Yun to enter the Demon Beast Mountain Range alone.
“Xingwu, shut your foul mouth! Who says my disciple is doomed!” Emperor Fire Cloud’s face darkened as he growled.
Though he knew Lin Yun’s chances of survival were slim once he entered the Demon Beast Mountain Range, he had devised some methods for him, like tearing through space for a chance to escape, or perhaps soul reincarnation for another shot at survival.
Already worried, Emperor Fire Cloud was further irritated by Emperor Xingwu’s words.
Xingwu sneered, “Fire Cloud, the truth hurts, but it’s the reality. One man entering the Demon Beast Mountain Range—survive? That’s absurd. If he comes back alive, I’ll write my name backwards from now on!”
His words dripped with mockery.
“Emperor Xingwu, it seems you’ll have to start writing your name backwards.”
A resonant voice suddenly echoed from the doorway, cutting through the dispute.
The crowd turned swiftly to the hall’s entrance.
A lean, youthful figure strode confidently inside.
It was Lin Yun!
“Lin Yun?!”
The sight of him left everyone dumbfounded.
They knew he had gone to the Demon Beast Mountain Range, which meant almost certain death. How was he suddenly here?
“Lin Yun, didn’t you go to the Demon Beast Mountain Range?” Deputy Palace Master Yao asked, bewildered.
“Yes, Deputy Palace Master Yao. I went to the Demon Beast Mountain Range, even entered the Demon Marshal’s residence. But… I’m back now,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
“What… how is that possible? You really entered the Demon Beast Mountain Range?!” Emperor Xingwu shot to his feet, his voice shrill.
What kind of nonsense was this?
Entering the Demon Beast Mountain Range, even the Demon Marshal’s residence, and returning unscathed? In such a short time?
“Of course it’s true. I went to save my son and, while I was at it, killed a Heavenly Demon.”
Lin Yun waved his hand, revealing the corpse of Heavenly Demon Di Jiang.
Thud.
Di Jiang’s body hit the hall’s floor heavily.
Silence!
The hall fell into a deathly quiet.
The eight Heavenly God Palace leaders and Deputy Palace Master Yao stared, their expressions shifting unpredictably.
To venture deep into demon clan territory, not only surviving but killing a Heavenly Demon?
Even these powerful figures found it unbelievable!
And Lin Yun spoke of it so casually…
Yet the Heavenly Demon’s corpse lay before them, undeniable proof!
Even Emperor Fire Cloud was stunned. How had his disciple done this?
“Lin Yi, come in!”
Lin Yun called towards the hall’s entrance.
His words broke the silence.
Lin Yi quickly entered.
Seeing Lin Yun’s son truly returned, they had no choice but to believe.
