Vice Palace Master Yao continued, “I called you here not only to commend you, but also for another matter. Would you like to meet the Palace Master of the Heavenly God Palace?”
“The Palace Master? Of course I would!” Lin Yun answered without hesitation.
Since joining the Heavenly God Palace, Lin Yun had never met the Palace Master. All the palace’s affairs were usually handled by Vice Palace Master Yao.
This made Lin Yun feel that the Palace Master was very mysterious.
“Good, when the time comes, I will notify you to meet the Palace Master,” Vice Palace Master Yao said.
“By the way, Vice Palace Master Yao, I also have something to report. I plan to set up a formation in my residence at the Heavenly God Palace, connecting to my home world. I hope you can approve it,” Lin Yun said.
Building a formation in Heaven City would surely be noticed, so Lin Yun needed to report it in advance.
“Strictly speaking, this isn’t quite in line with the rules, but since you’ve asked me, go ahead and build it. When the time comes, the Heavenly God Palace will inspect the formation to ensure there are no issues,” Vice Palace Master Yao said.
“Thank you for your approval, Vice Palace Master,” Lin Yun said, quickly clasping his fists in a salute.
“Lin Yun, you are now ranked tenth in the Heavenly God Palace. There’s no need to lower yourself so much in the future. Even when facing other Dominator Realm experts, you don’t need to humble yourself. A strong person should naturally carry the demeanor of strength,” Vice Palace Master Yao said with a smile.
“You’re right, Vice Palace Master,” Lin Yun said with a dry laugh.
“Lin Yun, there’s actually one more thing. It seems you have some grudges with the Xingwu Emperor. After today’s battle, those grudges might deepen,” Vice Palace Master Yao said.
He continued, “The Heavenly God Palace shouldn’t interfere too much in personal grudges, but with the demon clan as our current enemy, I hope you can resolve your differences. You are both top experts of the Heavenly God Palace. Internal conflict would be unfortunate.”
Vice Palace Master Yao spoke in a tone of discussion, not commanding Lin Yun.
“Vice Palace Master Yao, I never intended to escalate things with the Xingwu Emperor,” Lin Yun said with a wry smile.
“If possible, visit the Xingwu Empire and talk with the Xingwu Emperor. See if you can put the past behind you. If you can resolve it, that would be best. Consider this a request from me,” Vice Palace Master Yao said.
“Alright, I’ll make a trip, but if the Xingwu Emperor isn’t willing to reconcile, there’s nothing I can do,” Lin Yun said, spreading his hands.
The grudge between Lin Yun and the Xingwu Emperor started because of the emperor. If anyone should seek reconciliation, it ought to be the Xingwu Emperor approaching Lin Yun.
But since Lin Yun had just defeated the Xingwu Emperor, expecting him to approach Lin Yun was unrealistic.
Moreover, Vice Palace Master Yao had readily approved Lin Yun’s formation request. Now that Yao was asking for Lin Yun’s help, it was hard for Lin Yun to refuse. This was how favors worked.
Besides, Vice Palace Master Yao had helped Lin Yun before, like refining the pill to suppress the soul-breaking poison.
“I understand. Your willingness to go is enough,” Vice Palace Master Yao said with a smile.
“Lin Yun, you can go back now. If there’s any news, I’ll notify you through the communication bracelet,” Vice Palace Master Yao said.
…
After leaving the hall, Lin Yun saw a graceful, beautiful figure standing outside.
It was Mo Qing.
“Senior Sister Mo Qing,” Lin Yun said, his face breaking into a smile as he approached her.
“You really stole the show today,” Mo Qing said with a playful smile.
“Heh, Senior Sister, you weren’t bad yourself. You’ve only recently stepped into eternity, and you’re already ranked seventy-ninth,” Lin Yun said with a grin.
Mo Qing had also competed in the rankings today, and her performance had earned gasps of admiration from the crowd.
As the newest eternal being to join the Heavenly God Palace, surpassing many veteran eternals so quickly was impressive.
If not for Lin Yun, a newly ascended eternal being who was simply too dazzling, Mo Qing would have been a major focus today.
But Lin Yun’s brilliance somewhat overshadowed her.
“Thanks to you providing me with so many Haoyue crystals, I wouldn’t have reached the third level of eternal realm so quickly or achieved these results today. Still, I can’t keep up with you,” Mo Qing said.
“Senior Sister, you’re already amazing. Besides, with me around, I can protect you,” Lin Yun said, taking Mo Qing’s delicate hand.
“But I want to fight by your side, to share the burdens you carry, not just stay behind you, protected,” Mo Qing said, pouting.
She continued, “Lin Yun, I’m leaving for the ruins tomorrow, hoping to break through to the Myriad Things Realm. I came to say goodbye.”
Mo Qing desperately wanted to catch up to Lin Yun, not just be a decorative figure by his side. This was her motivation to move forward.
“Then I wish you success in breaking through to the Myriad Things Realm. If you succeed, you must let me know right away,” Lin Yun said with a wide grin.
“Of course!” Mo Qing said, beaming brightly as she gently leaned into Lin Yun’s embrace…
…
After parting with Mo Qing, Lin Yun quickly returned to his residence in Heaven City.
Along the way, many eternal beings sent congratulations through their communication bracelets, celebrating his tenth place on the Heavenly God List, some even with flattery.
Inside the residence.
Upon returning, Lin Yun went straight to his daughter.
“Kexin, I’ve reported to the Heavenly God Palace. You can start building the teleportation array here,” Lin Yun said to his daughter, Lin Kexin.
“Really? That’s great, Father. Leave the array to me,” Lin Kexin said excitedly, taking on the project.
As for Lin Yun’s friends and family, they were willing to stay in the Heaven City residence for now. Once the array was complete, they could visit their home world on Earth.
After making arrangements, Lin Yun left Heaven City for the Xingwu Empire.
Since he had promised Vice Palace Master Yao, Lin Yun was determined to make the trip to meet the Xingwu Emperor.
“I just wonder what kind of attitude the Xingwu Emperor will have. He won’t refuse to see me, will he?” Lin Yun said with a wry smile.
…
Xingwu Empire.
After entering the city, Lin Yun headed straight for the imperial palace of the Xingwu Empire.
He wasn’t unfamiliar with the capital of the Xingwu Empire, having spent time here before, where he had once strived and struggled.
…
Inside the palace hall.
The commander of the imperial guard rushed into the hall.
“Your Majesty, Lin Yun of the Fire Cloud Empire requests an audience outside the palace,” the commander reported.
“Lin Yun?” The Xingwu Emperor paused, his face darkening.
Hearing that name now stirred unease in his heart!
