The Sect Leader of the Wind Thunder Sect hurriedly spoke up, “Xia Xuan, this is a rare opportunity. How many people get such a chance? You must seize it. To enter the household of an immortal and receive their guidance is something countless cultivators dream of. What’s more, the revered Lin Yun is no ordinary immortal; he is the State Preceptor of the Fire Cloud Empire!”
Indeed, such an opportunity was extraordinarily rare.
Back when Lin Yun was in the Star Martial Empire, he competed in the Ten Thousand Flowers Banquet, defeating countless prodigies of his generation, all for a chance to become a disciple of an immortal.
Such an opportunity was incredibly precious. Even for countless prodigies and geniuses, becoming a disciple of an immortal was as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
The disciples of the Wind Thunder Sect present were speechless. How could Xia Xuan hesitate when faced with such a grand opportunity? They would never have such a chance themselves!
Lin Yun looked at Xia Xuan. “As for background or origin, I came from a small world with no connections here. So, you needn’t mention your humble origins to me. I don’t value such things.”
Lin Yi quickly added, “Xuan’er, we promised to cultivate and grow together. If you don’t come with me, our vow will be broken.”
“Alright,” Xia Xuan nodded in agreement.
Lin Yun turned to Lin Yi. “Yi’er, during your years in the Wind Thunder Sect, are there others you need to thank? People who helped you?”
“Yes, Father, there is an elder who assisted me,” Lin Yi replied.
“Here are ten million spirit crystals. Take them, thank those who deserve it, and say your farewells. Always remember to be grateful and repay kindness,” Lin Yun said.
“Understood, Father.” Lin Yi took the storage ring and approached an elder nearby.
This was the Seventh Elder of the Wind Thunder Sect, one of the lowest-ranking elders.
“Elder Yu, thank you for your guidance and help over the years. You saved me from a lot of trouble,” Lin Yi said, bowing respectfully.
“Zhou Yi, no, I should call you Young Master Lin Yi now. I never imagined you were the son of the revered Lin Yun. I’ve always had high hopes for you, and now I can rest easy. With your father, your path of cultivation will surely be bright,” Elder Yu said.
“Elder Yu, here are ten million spirit crystals. Please accept them.”
Lin Yi handed over the storage ring.
“This… such a fortune, I cannot accept it,” Elder Yu said, shaking his head.
“Elder, please take it. To me, this is nothing,” Lin Yun said from a distance.
“Then I thank the revered Lin Yun and Young Master Lin Yi,” Elder Yu said, accepting the storage ring.
The other elders looked on with envy. They had previously ignored Lin Yi and missed such an opportunity.
After thanking Elder Yu, Lin Yi approached the Sect Leader.
“Sect Leader, thank you for the Wind Thunder Sect’s guidance over these years,” Lin Yi said, bowing.
“Lin Yi, we should be thanking you. Without your help, our sect might not have survived this crisis,” the Sect Leader replied.
After expressing his gratitude, Lin Yi returned to Lin Yun’s side.
“Let’s head back now.”
Lin Yun took Lin Yi and Xia Xuan, and under the gazes of the crowd, they left the Wind Thunder Sect.
…
Lin Yun brought Lin Yi and Xia Xuan directly to the Heavenly God Palace.
Upon entering Heavenly City, Lin Yi asked, “Father, aren’t we going back to the Divine Capital?”
“Yi’er, after the war broke out, the family moved to the Heavenly God Palace,” Lin Yun explained.
“I see,” Lin Yi said, understanding.
“Your mother will be thrilled to know you’re back. She’s been urging me to find you,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
“Father, I have one more request,” Lin Yi said suddenly.
“Between father and son, speak freely,” Lin Yun replied.
“After cultivating for a while, I want to go to the frontlines and fight. I believe that’s where true growth happens,” Lin Yi said earnestly.
Lin Yun paused, then shook his head with a smile. “You have such thoughts and courage, and I’m proud of you. But even if I agree, your mother absolutely won’t. If you want to fight in the future, you can, but only after reaching immortality. Then, I won’t stop you from battling the heavenly demons.”
“But Father, immortality is still far off for me. Please reconsider,” Lin Yi said seriously.
“We’ll discuss this later. Xia Xuan doesn’t know about Heavenly City or the Heavenly God Palace yet. Why don’t you tell her about it?” Lin Yun said, changing the subject.
Seeing his father unwilling to continue, Lin Yi dropped the matter.
When they first entered Heavenly City, Xia Xuan had been curious about where they were, as she had never heard of the Heavenly God Palace.
Lin Yi then began explaining to her.
When Xia Xuan learned that the Heavenly God Palace was a place only immortals could join and bring others to, she was astounded.
Without this opportunity, she would never have heard of the Heavenly God Palace in her lifetime, let alone come here.
…
Heavenly City, Lin Residence.
When Lin Yun returned with Lin Yi, Yun Shang was overjoyed.
After the teleportation array to Earth was set up, she hadn’t returned, as she was worried about Lin Yi and wanted to wait for his return.
Yun Shang was even more delighted about Xia Xuan, her daughter-in-law, and promised to personally guide Xia Xuan’s cultivation.
The Lin family had abundant cultivation resources at home.
Thus, Lin Yi and Xia Xuan’s goal was to make full use of these resources to cultivate and advance.
After settling everything, Lin Yun stayed home for only one day before setting off again for the Divine Mansion of the Heavenly Fire Temple to continue his cultivation.
As he left, Lin Kexin and Lin Yi saw him off.
“Father, our time together is always so brief. I wish you could stay with us more often,” Lin Kexin said, pouting reluctantly.
Lin Yun was often gone for years, sometimes decades, and even when he returned, he could only stay for a few days.
“I have no choice. The burdens I carry are heavy, and I must keep moving forward,” Lin Yun said with a bitter smile.
Being with family made Lin Yun feel relaxed and at ease, but the weight of humanity’s survival rested on his shoulders, leaving him no time to linger.
“Father, I don’t know where you’re going, but you must come back alive!” Lin Yi said earnestly.
“Don’t worry, the place I’m going is safe. You two focus on your cultivation at home and don’t slack off,” Lin Yun said, smiling at Lin Yi and Lin Kexin.
With that, Lin Yun turned into a streak of light and departed.
