Lin Yun shook his head with a smile. “Of course not. How could I leave when the Demon Lord’s threat hasn’t been resolved?”
Emperor Fire Cloud also spoke up. “Vice Palace Master Yao, knowing my disciple’s character, he would never leave. This fellow is deeply loyal.”
“Haha, I was just saying, Lin Yun. I definitely support you going to the Ancestral Land, but I also hope you can stay here a bit longer. We truly need you. You’re our backbone now,” Vice Palace Master Yao said.
Lin Yun’s importance went beyond his own strength. He was also the bond and bridge between the human race and the Dragon Clan. His significance was undeniable.
Vice Palace Master Yao continued, “However, dealing with the Demon Lord is indeed troublesome. I had hoped that if you passed the ultimate test, you might gain a reward that could boost your strength or realm to confront the Demon Lord. It seems that’s not the case.”
Emperor Fire Cloud added, “Speaking of the Demon Lord, it’s a headache. We can’t deal with him now, and if he truly enhances his strength, it could spell doom for our human race.”
“Vice Palace Master, Master, I came back today with more good news, regarding how to deal with the Demon Lord,” Lin Yun said, a smile on his face.
“Oh? What good news?”
Vice Palace Master Yao and Emperor Fire Cloud looked at Lin Yun with curiosity.
Hearing it was good news about dealing with the Demon Lord, they were instantly intrigued.
“I’ve communicated with the Heavenly Fire Temple. They are willing to send down a True Sacred Artifact for me to use temporarily against the Demon Lord,” Lin Yun said.
“True Sacred Artifact?”
Vice Palace Master Yao and Emperor Fire Cloud were both stunned, clearly unfamiliar with the term.
“Disciple, how powerful is this True Sacred Artifact?” Emperor Fire Cloud asked, puzzled.
“I haven’t used it, so I’m not entirely sure of its specific power. However, according to the Elder from the Heavenly Fire Temple and the Black Mist Man, if I use this True Sacred Artifact, there’s a high chance I can kill the Demon Lord. His indestructible body won’t withstand it!” Lin Yun said.
Upon hearing this, Vice Palace Master Yao jolted, standing up abruptly.
“Haha, if that’s true, that’s fantastic!” Vice Palace Master Yao burst into laughter.
Since the last great war, nearly a thousand years had passed.
In those years, the human race had enjoyed peace and prosperity. People believed the Demon Clan was too weakened to start another war for ten thousand years, and ordinary humans no longer worried.
But Vice Palace Master Yao and the others knew the truth: the Demon Lord was growing stronger.
For the past thousand years, they had been troubled and anxious, unable to find a way to stop the Demon Lord’s progress. Waiting like this was akin to sitting idly by.
Now, they had finally found a way to deal with the Demon Lord. How could they not be thrilled?
“Haha, once again, it’s my disciple who found a way to handle the Demon Lord,” Emperor Fire Cloud said with a laugh.
“Exactly. Lin Yun, this is another great achievement. Your contributions are so vast we can’t repay you with material rewards. You’re the benefactor of the entire human race!” Vice Palace Master Yao said, giving Lin Yun a thumbs-up.
“It’s too early to talk about contributions. Let’s discuss that after we’ve dealt with the Demon Lord,” Lin Yun said with a wry smile.
“By the way, disciple, it must have taken considerable effort to convince the Heavenly Fire Temple to lend such help. It can’t have been easy,” Emperor Fire Cloud said, looking at Lin Yun.
“It was mainly because the Elder of the Heavenly Fire Temple saw potential in my strength and abilities, so they were willing to invest in me,” Lin Yun said, smiling.
Lin Yun didn’t mention that he had made a deal with the Heavenly Fire Temple, trading his service as a Deathsworn.
He only shared the good news, not wanting to burden them with the bad.
Telling them would serve no purpose other than causing them unnecessary sorrow.
Some burdens were his alone to bear in silence.
Letting them see his smile was enough; the bitterness behind it, he would keep buried.
That was the kind of person Lin Yun was.
“I see. It seems this Elder from the Heavenly Fire Temple has good judgment, just like Emperor Fire Cloud. His investment is definitely worthwhile!” Vice Palace Master Yao said with a smile.
“Vice Palace Master, Master, since we now have a solution, we shouldn’t delay. If the Demon Lord’s strength increases further, even the True Sacred Artifact might not be enough to deal with him,” Lin Yun said.
“Absolutely,” Vice Palace Master Yao and Emperor Fire Cloud both nodded in agreement.
“The True Sacred Artifact will arrive in a year. We need to start preparing now. Once the weapon arrives, we act immediately to avoid complications,” Lin Yun said.
“No problem,” Vice Palace Master Yao and Emperor Fire Cloud both nodded.
Next, Vice Palace Master Yao summoned Mo Bai back.
Although they now had the True Sacred Artifact as a means to confront the Demon Lord, entering the Demon Beast Mountain Range was no easy task.
How should this battle be fought?
Should they assemble the human and Dragon Clan armies to attack the Demon Beast Mountain Range?
That would depend on the Dragon Clan’s stance.
Or were there other methods?
One thing was certain: the matter of the True Sacred Artifact had to remain confidential.
It couldn’t be known by too many people. If the Demon Lord found out and went into hiding, it would complicate things.
When Palace Master Mo Bai returned and learned that Lin Yun had passed the ultimate test and about the True Sacred Artifact, he was thrilled.
They further discussed the battle plan.
After deliberation, a direct assault on the Demon Beast Mountain Range was deemed the most reliable approach.
To completely eradicate the Demon Clan, attacking the Demon Beast Mountain Range was inevitable, even if it meant significant losses.
Only by entering the Demon Beast Mountain Range could the Demon Clan be thoroughly eradicated.
Even if this battle required great sacrifices, as long as the Demon Clan was eliminated, there would be no more wars, and the future would be peaceful.
…
After finalising the plan, Lin Yun set off for the Dragon Clan.
Attacking the Demon Beast Mountain Range was no small feat. With the Dragon Clan’s assistance, the pressure would be significantly reduced.
Lin Yun was already familiar with the journey to the Dragon Clan.
Inside the Dragon Emperor Palace.
Upon arriving, Lin Yun met Little Green Dragon again.
“Haha, you rascal, you finally came to see me on your own!” Little Green Dragon laughed heartily, stepping forward to give Lin Yun a bear hug.
