“Lieutenant, though we are not in the ancestral land, the Heavenly Fire Temple has strict hierarchies, and rules must be followed. As a Heavenly Fire Lieutenant, you should be addressed as such,” the black mist figure said.
He continued, “In the Heavenly Fire Temple, not following the rules is no trivial matter. I was exiled here because I made a mistake. Since you’ve obtained the token, you will naturally go to the Heavenly Fire Temple in the ancestral land in the future. You must keep this in mind.”
“Simply failing to respect a superior wouldn’t warrant exile, would it?” Lin Yun asked, astonished.
“The mistake I made was naturally more than that, but it’s best to avoid breaking any rules,” the black mist figure replied.
“Understood. Thanks for the reminder,” Lin Yun nodded.
“By the way, Old Black, I should return this Heavenly Fire Captain’s armour to you.”
Lin Yun took out the golden armour of the Heavenly Fire Captain and handed it back to the black mist figure.
“Lieutenant, now that you’ve obtained the token, how soon do you plan to go to the ancestral land?” the black mist figure asked.
“To be honest, I haven’t decided yet. At the very least, I can’t leave until the demon lord is dealt with,” Lin Yun said seriously.
On the question of whether to go to the ancestral land and when, Lin Yun was clearly conflicted.
Lin Yun’s primary goal in passing the ultimate trial was to discover what rewards awaited and whether they could help him improve his strength.
As for going to the ancestral land, Lin Yun definitely couldn’t leave now.
Hearing this, the black mist figure grew anxious.
“No, Lieutenant, how can you not go to the ancestral land? This era has already lasted over 700,000 years, with only about 200,000 years left before it ends. This world will be destroyed and reset, all living beings will perish, and a new era will begin.”
“If you don’t leave, you’ll die too! Only by going to the ancestral land can you achieve true immortality. How can you not go?” the black mist figure urged anxiously.
For him, if Lin Yun didn’t go, he couldn’t go either.
Back then, the Human Emperor had obtained the token and could have been escorted to the ancestral land, allowing the black mist figure to leave as well.
But the Human Emperor died for the human race, and the black mist figure was unable to return.
For hundreds of thousands of years, this had been a lingering regret in his heart.
This time, he was determined not to repeat that mistake, so he would do his utmost to persuade Lin Yun.
Lin Yun looked up, murmuring, “Old Black, if I lose my faith, what’s the point of immortality? Though life is precious, there are things in this world more valuable than life! Some things are worth protecting with my life!”
“Sigh, the Human Emperor said something similar back then, and he ended up dying without reaching the ancestral land,” the black mist figure sighed deeply.
Hearing Lin Yun’s words only deepened his concern, fearing Lin Yun would follow in the Human Emperor’s footsteps.
If Lin Yun didn’t go to the ancestral land, waiting for the next person to pass the trial would be a complete unknown!
“Let’s discuss this after the demon lord is dealt with. At the very least, I won’t go until the demon lord is defeated,” Lin Yun said.
“Lieutenant, the Human Emperor fell to the demon lord. With your current strength, you can’t defeat the demon lord either,” the black mist figure said seriously.
“I understand. If I can’t do it now, I’ll just have to keep cultivating and improving,” Lin Yun replied.
Looking at the black mist figure, Lin Yun continued, “By the way, Old Black, if I go to the ancestral land, can I come back?”
“It’s difficult. Whether going to the ancestral land or returning from it, the cost is immense. Especially if you reach the Saint realm in the ancestral land, the cost to return would be even greater!” the black mist figure said.
Hearing this, Lin Yun grew even more hesitant.
After all, he had built a home here, with his children and daughter here too.
“Lieutenant, I know what you’re worried about. It’s your family, isn’t it?”
“But think about it. Your family, your children, if they can’t achieve immortality, they’ll die when their time comes. Even if you don’t go to the ancestral land, they can’t stay with you forever, right?” the black mist figure said.
Lin Yun was, of course, well aware of this.
Before immortality, Lin Yun could help them cultivate, but when it came to achieving immortality, there was little he could do.
Moreover, Lin Yun knew very well that the chances of achieving immortality were slim, and few of his loved ones or children would likely succeed.
“Putting the distant future aside, for now, I absolutely won’t leave until the demon lord is dealt with!” Lin Yun said resolutely.
Given the current situation, if he went to the ancestral land, the demon lord wouldn’t be a threat to him anymore. But what about the human race and his loved ones?
Until the demon lord was defeated, Lin Yun couldn’t abandon the human race and his loved ones to flee.
“Lieutenant, it seems your mind is made up. Fine, I’ll have to find a way to help you,” the black mist figure said.
“Help me?” Lin Yun was stunned, unsure of what the black mist figure meant.
“Old Black, what do you mean?” Lin Yun looked at him, puzzled.
“I don’t want you to repeat the Human Emperor’s mistakes. To ensure you can go to the ancestral land with peace of mind, I’ll find a way to help you defeat the demon lord,” the black mist figure said.
Back then, the Human Emperor was in a similar situation, and the black mist figure chose to wait for him to resolve the demon threat.
But what he got was news of the Human Emperor’s death.
This time, with that lesson in mind, he wasn’t willing to wait or sit idly by.
“But the demon lord is incredibly strong, especially his physical body, which is practically indestructible. Even with your help, Old Black, it won’t work,” Lin Yun said helplessly.
Lin Yun knew that while the black mist figure was strong, he was only a Heavenly Fire Captain, at most on par with Mo Bai’s level of strength.
Even if he helped, adding a powerful ally to the human race, it wouldn’t change anything against the demon lord.
As long as the demon lord couldn’t be killed, it was pointless.
“I have an idea. Contact the Heavenly Fire Temple and see if you can secure their assistance to deal with the demon lord,” the black mist figure said.
“Didn’t you say that the cost of a single escort by the Heavenly Fire Temple is immense? Getting them to send strong fighters here seems unlikely, doesn’t it?” Lin Yun asked.
“Not necessarily sending strong fighters. There might be other ways. In any case, you can try discussing it. You’re exceptional, having passed the ultimate trial at the third-level Dominator realm. The Heavenly Fire Temple might be willing to invest some resources in you,” the black mist figure said.
