“I understand,” Lin Yun replied via transmission.
“Lin Yun, remember, the matter of the Human Emperor’s ruins must not be leaked,” Song Lin cautioned again.
“I understand, Senior Song Lin,” Lin Yun responded.
After Song Lin’s warning, the communication bracelet fell silent.
“This makes obtaining the Human Emperor’s legacy even harder,” Lin Yun said with a wry smile.
Lin Yun was self-aware, knowing he couldn’t compare to Song Lin in many ways, what a formidable figure he was!
But Lin Yun wasn’t discouraged. In his view, the Human Emperor would choose the most suitable successor. If Song Lin was chosen, it would mean he was more fitting, and his inheritance might play a greater role against the demon clan.
As long as it aided the fight against the demon clan, it didn’t matter if Lin Yun received the legacy.
In the courtyard, Lin Yun saw his son, Lin Yi, practising swordsmanship.
“Father!”
Seeing Lin Yun, Lin Yi immediately sheathed his sword and bowed.
“Yi’er, how’s your training been lately?” Lin Yun asked with a smile.
Lin Yun knew that after returning, Lin Yi had visited the family he once wronged, apologising in person, which comforted Lin Yun.
“Father, my training has been fruitful, but I feel something’s missing from daily practice. I want to go out and gain experience,” Lin Yi said earnestly.
He quickly added, “Father, rest assured, this time I’ll change my identity completely, ensuring no one knows who I am.”
“Yi’er, you’ve seen how dangerous the outside world is,” Lin Yun said seriously.
“I know, but to grow and gain experience, I believe I must venture out. A man should aim for the four corners of the world!” Lin Yi’s tone was resolute.
Lin Yun understood this truth, flowers grown in a greenhouse couldn’t withstand storms.
His own success came from forging his own path.
Many great families send their promising youths out incognito for training, a common practice.
Hearing his son, Lin Yun smiled.
“Yi’er, Father thinks you’ve truly grown up.”
Smiling, Lin Yun continued, “Alright, I agree, but first alter your appearance and leave the mansion in servant’s clothes. Never reveal your identity outside, and learn to stay low-key and patient.”
“Father, I won’t let you down this time,” Lin Yi nodded firmly.
“Also, take these from me.”
Lin Yun produced a Void-Breaking Pearl, a Ten-Thousand-Mile Vanishing Talisman, and some spirit crystals.
“Oh, and take this jade slip. If you’re in dire need of my help, crush it, and I’ll know,” Lin Yun said, handing it to Lin Yi.
“I understand,” Lin Yi accepted the slip.
After further instructions, Lin Yun left the mansion.
As long as Lin Yi hid his identity, Lin Yun was confident the demon clan wouldn’t find him.
Since Lin Yi was leaving secretly, the demon clan wouldn’t even know he’d left the Divine Capital, assuming he was in seclusion at the Lin residence, and wouldn’t search for him.
Having just gone through such an ordeal, the demon clan wouldn’t expect Lin Yi to leave again.
After careful consideration, Lin Yun was certain there’d be no issues, allowing Lin Yi to go train.
Next, Lin Yun messaged Emperor Huoyun, stating he was heading to the dragon clan today.
Upon learning, Emperor Huoyun insisted on escorting Lin Yun partway to prevent another demon clan assassination.
Lin Yun was confident in his current strength, having reached the Realm of All Things, making assassination far harder than before.
He told Emperor Huoyun escort wasn’t needed, but Huoyun insisted, and Lin Yun couldn’t refuse.
Master and disciple met at the Divine Capital’s city tower, then headed toward the Endless Sea.
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Edge of the Endless Sea.
Emperor Huoyun and Lin Yun arrived.
“Disciple, I’ll see you off here. I hope this dragon clan trip brings you gains,” Emperor Huoyun said.
He knew Lin Yun was attending the Qianlong Abyss opening, a dragon clan opportunity, but whether Lin Yun could seize it was uncertain.
“Thank you for your kind words, Master,” Lin Yun smiled.
“Go, and before returning, notify me via the communication bracelet, I’ll meet you here,” Emperor Huoyun said.
“Understood, disciple.”
After another bow, Lin Yun flew toward the Endless Sea.
Last time, a five-clawed golden dragon escorted Lin Yun to the dragon clan, but this time he went alone.
The Endless Sea wasn’t human territory, so a human like Lin Yun flying through it naturally faced interception and attacks from marine creatures.
But by revealing his dragon clan guest elder status and releasing the trace of dragon aura within him, most interceptors backed off.
Attacking Lin Yun would be akin to attacking the dragon clan!
Despite minor incidents, Lin Yun reached the West Sea Dragon Palace smoothly.
West Sea Dragon Palace, Main Hall.
“Stinky kid!”
Little Green Dragon and Lin Yun shared a big bear hug upon meeting.
“Little Green Dragon, how’s your training been?” Lin Yun asked.
“The higher you go, the slower and harder it gets, you can only rely on time to progress,” Little Green Dragon sighed.
Despite dragon clan resources, advancing at such heights was incredibly tough.
It was the same for humans, the higher you climb, the harder it is, and past resources become useless.
“By the way, Little Green Dragon, try this.”
Lin Yun flipped his hand, revealing a Qiankun Crystal.
The weapon spirit once said the Supreme Qiankun Cauldron could aid demon clan cultivation if they obtained it. Could the Qiankun Crystals it produced help dragons cultivate?
“Stinky kid, what’s this?”
Little Green Dragon took the crystal, examining it curiously.
“Swallow it and see,” Lin Yun gestured for him to consume it.
Without overthinking, Little Green Dragon popped the Qiankun Crystal into his mouth.
