“But Master, countless humans will die in this war. If you fight, you could very well perish too,” Lin Yun said earnestly, looking at the Wanderer.
“Haha!” The Wanderer laughed freely. “Disciple, I’m not an immortal, so death is inevitable. If I die in this war, it’s a worthy death, far better than fading away unnoticed, right?”
He raised his wine gourd, smiling as he took a few gulps.
“What about Senior Du Yuanzi?” Lin Yun asked.
“Don’t worry, he won’t go with you either. If the empire can hold the situation and drive the demon clan back, that’s ideal. But if they break through, both Du Yuanzi and I will take to the battlefield,” the Wanderer said.
Lin Yun knew further persuasion was futile.
“Master, tell me what resources you need. I’ll get them for you,” Lin Yun offered.
“Disciple, you’ve already done more than enough. Without you and the Coffin of Mystery, I’d never have reached the Tribulation Realm. I’m content and need nothing,” the Wanderer said with a grin.
He continued, “If I die, don’t grieve or mourn me. If I survive, we’ll drink together.”
“Master, you’re not dying that easily,” Lin Yun said with a grin.
…
After leaving the Wanderer, Lin Yun quickly headed to the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Now a top-tier sect in the Xingwu Empire, the Heavenly Sword Sect welcomed Lin Yun warmly. The Sect Leader, Great Elder, Elder Mei Gu, and others were thrilled, as the sect’s current status owed much to him.
Lin Yun proposed transferring them and some genius disciples to the divine capital. The Sect Leader declined.
“Lin Yun, as the largest sect in the Xingwu Empire, we have a responsibility. Since the demon clan dares to attack humanity, defending our homeland and slaying demons is our duty. If a major sect like ours retreats, what修士 or faction would be willing to risk their lives fighting the demon beasts?” the Sect Leader said.
Lin Yun couldn’t argue with that.
“Sect Leader, keep these Holy Spirit-level weapons.”
Lin Yun presented the Holy Spirit-level weapons he’d bought at an auction, originally meant for refining. With the demon clan’s attack, they’d serve the Heavenly Sword Sect better.
Back when Lin Yun was with the sect, a single Holy Spirit-level weapon was a treasured rarity. Even now, they were precious.
After leaving the weapons and visiting his former sect brothers, Lin Yun departed.
Next, he visited the Beiliang Kingdom, where his friend, King Beiliang Yan, ruled.
Beiliang Yan was overjoyed at Lin Yun’s arrival but refused to go to Tiancheng, determined to stand with his kingdom.
Finally, Lin Yun went to Dongtan County to see Old Man Liusu Dong.
When Lin Yun first arrived on the cultivation continent, Liusu Dong had helped him greatly, saving his life. Though Lin Yun had repaid the favor, he lived by the principle of returning kindness tenfold and would always remember this debt.
Liusu Dong didn’t even know about the Heavenly God Palace or Tiancheng.
“Tiancheng, such a place exists?” Liusu Dong was astonished after Lin Yun’s explanation.
With war breaking out and catastrophe sweeping the continent, Tiancheng was a paradise.
“Senior Liusu Dong, I can secure twenty spots for you. Make arrangements, and I’ll take you there soon,” Lin Yun said.
“Twenty spots? That many? A place like that, every spot must be incredibly precious and hard to get,” Liusu Dong exclaimed.
“I’m an immortal, so I have some leeway,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
“Haha, right, you’re a grand immortal now,” Liusu Dong said, laughing and marveling.
He didn’t know Lin Yun’s rank among immortals. To him, being an immortal was already a supreme existence, and rankings were beyond his scope.
Befriending an immortal was something he could boast about for life.
Unlike sect leaders or kings, Liusu Dong had fewer responsibilities, only to his family.
After he made arrangements, Lin Yun took Liusu Dong and his family to the Heavenly God Palace.
…
Tiancheng.
After settling Liusu Dong and his family in his residence, Lin Yun left Tiancheng again.
He had mostly completed his arrangements.
His only worry now was his son, Lin Yi, who was hard to find, having changed his appearance and name.
Lin Yun hoped Lin Yi would crush the jade slip to signal his location upon learning of the war between the demon clan and humans.
Next, Lin Yun planned to visit the Dragon Clan to discuss with Little Green Dragon.
Since it wasn’t yet time for immortals to fight, this was his most critical task.
Securing the Dragon Clan’s help would have a greater impact than Lin Yun fighting himself.
Having visited the Dragon Clan before, he was familiar with the journey.
…
West Sea Dragon Palace.
The palace was as busy and lively as ever.
In the grand hall, Lin Yun met Little Green Dragon.
“Little Green Dragon, have you heard about the demon clan’s attack?” Lin Yun asked urgently upon seeing him.
“I just got the news. I figured you’d come to discuss it, and here you are,” Little Green Dragon said.
He continued, “By the way, stinky kid, how’s the war going?”
“It’s just started, still in the early stages. The situation is unclear, but since it’s begun, it’ll only escalate,” Lin Yun said gravely.
“When I received the Dragon Emperor’s inheritance, he instructed that if the demon clan attacks humans, the Dragon Clan must assist fully. It’s time for that order to take effect,” Little Green Dragon said.
