The news caused quite a stir, with everyone praising Lin Yun for his achievements.
Next, Deputy Palace Master Yao announced that Si Hongyi had been colluding with the demon clan and was executed, and the “Coexistence and Friendship Agreement” was also uncovered by Lin Yun.
This revelation sparked an uproar, with the public channel of the communication bracelet exploding as people were both shocked and furious.
The Coexistence and Friendship Agreement, though beneficial to individuals and seemingly not involving immortals aiding the demon clan against humans, was nothing short of poison for the entire human race!
Deputy Palace Master Yao firmly declared that any immortal signing the Coexistence and Friendship Agreement would face the same fate as Si Hongyi, with no mercy from the Heavenly God Palace!
She also stated that a thorough investigation would follow, with the eight major forces of the Heavenly God Palace scrutinising their immortals.
Anyone providing credible intelligence would be rewarded generously with Haoyue Crystals.
The allure of Haoyue Crystals to immortals was undeniable.
This matter would undoubtedly create a massive storm within the Heavenly God Palace.
…
In the Fire Cloud Empire, within the Imperial Palace’s Tongshen Hall.
Lin Yun had arrived at the grand hall.
“Disciple, I never expected you to achieve such a feat on this trip,” the Fire Cloud Emperor remarked with a sigh.
“I didn’t expect it to unravel something this big either. To think such things were happening in secret is terrifying. Who knows what other horrors lurk in the unseen darkness,” Lin Yun said with a sigh.
“Indeed, we don’t know what the demon clan has been scheming behind our backs. The more we uncover, the more uneasy I feel,” the Fire Cloud Emperor added.
…
In the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
Demon Commander’s Mansion.
The Demon Commander soon received news that the Tianqian Empire’s intelligence headquarters had been destroyed, and their carefully cultivated demon clan spy was killed.
The discovery of the “Coexistence and Friendship Agreement” by the Heavenly God Palace had also reached them.
“It’s that Lin Yun again! Him again!” The Demon Commander’s eyes blazed with fury, as if they could burn everything to ashes.
His demon clan had suffered too many losses at Lin Yun’s hands.
He longed to tear Lin Yun apart, but he knew well that Lin Yun was now beyond their ability to assassinate on human territory.
All he could do was rage and regret not eliminating Lin Yun when he was weaker.
At that moment, the Demon Lord entered.
“Demon Lord!” The Demon Commander hurriedly saluted.
“Demon Commander, what has caused such anger?” the Demon Lord asked.
“Demon Lord, the ‘Peaceful Coexistence Agreement’ plan you arranged was discovered by the Heavenly God Palace,” the Demon Commander stammered.
“What?”
The Demon Lord’s face darkened, and the hall’s temperature seemed to plummet, as if it were an ice cave.
“Demon Lord, it wasn’t my fault. It was that human named Lin Yun who stumbled upon it,” the Demon Commander said, aggrieved.
“Hmph, useless! How many times have you failed? If not for the situation, I’d have you replaced!” the Demon Lord snapped.
“I… I…” The Demon Commander looked pained, unable to respond.
“As for this Lin Yun, he’s piquing my interest more and more. When the war begins, I’ll deal with him myself,” the Demon Lord said coldly.
The Demon Commander was delighted to hear this.
“Demon Lord, wise decision! Wise decision!” he flattered repeatedly.
“My strength has mostly recovered. Make arrangements for what’s next,” the Demon Lord ordered.
…
Heavenly God Palace, Grand Hall.
After meeting the Fire Cloud Emperor, Lin Yun went straight to the Heavenly God Palace.
Deputy Palace Master Yao had previously asked Lin Yun to visit to claim his reward.
“Deputy Palace Master Yao,” Lin Yun saluted.
“Lin Yun, in this Heavenly God Ranking settlement, you ranked tenth. You’re awarded three thousand Haoyue Crystals as a reward,” Deputy Palace Master Yao said, presenting the crystals.
While this amount wasn’t particularly significant to Lin Yun, for ordinary immortals, it was substantial.
Earning even three hundred Haoyue Crystals in the Heavenly God Palace was usually difficult.
“Additionally, you’ve made great contributions this time. Tell me, what reward would you like? More Haoyue Crystals? You’re at the peak of the Third Layer of the Mahayana realm, so you may not need them. Perhaps a Source-level weapon, a Source-level secret manual, a powerful treasure, or rare heavenly materials? Tell me what you need,” Deputy Palace Master Yao said.
These rewards were undeniably tempting.
Source-level weapons and secret manuals were extremely valuable.
However, Lin Yun already had a Source-level weapon. As for secret manuals, he had the Heavenly Source Sword Technique from the Human Emperor’s inheritance and powerful techniques from the Dragon Clan, so he wasn’t interested in Source-level manuals.
“Deputy Palace Master, honestly, my only need now is to break through to the Dominion Realm. As for weapons or manuals, even top-tier ones, I don’t lack them,” Lin Yun said with a wry smile.
“Lin Yun, you’re really putting me in a tough spot,” Deputy Palace Master Yao said with a helpless smile.
“I’m just saying, Deputy Palace Master,” Lin Yun grinned.
Lin Yun knew very well that reaching the Dominion Realm depended on himself and was extremely difficult.
At that moment, Deputy Palace Master Yao’s expression changed, and she stood abruptly.
“Deputy Palace Master, what’s wrong?” Lin Yun was startled by her reaction.
“I just received a message from Empress Kunlan. The Kunlan Empire’s border has been attacked by the demon clan!” Deputy Palace Master Yao said gravely.
“What?” Lin Yun was shocked by the news.
What were the demon clan’s intentions?
“Emperor Xingwu also messaged me. The demon clan has launched a large-scale attack on the Xingwu Empire’s border!” Deputy Palace Master Yao exclaimed.
“What!?” Lin Yun was stunned again.
If the attack on the Kunlan Empire’s border could be seen as an isolated incident, simultaneous attacks on two empires’ borders were no coincidence!
Lin Yun was certain of this.
Could it be…
Deputy Palace Master Yao spoke again, “Emperor Tianqian and Emperor Fire Cloud have also messaged. The borders of the Tianqian Empire and Fire Cloud Empire are under large-scale demon clan attacks, with fierce battles erupting!”
