Brother Lin Yun, the frontal battlefield has achieved complete victory. The war is now in the mopping-up stage, with only some minor issues remaining. There is no need to trouble the three Sovereigns further. I plan to have them return to the Wuji Heavenly Palace soon. Mu Li sent a spiritual message.
Brother Mu Li, do not let them return to the Ancestral Land for now. Keep them with you a while longer. Lin Yun replied.
Oh? Why? Mu Li was very puzzled.
After a moment’s thought, Lin Yun sent back: Because the Wuji Heavenly Palace in the Ancestral Heart Realm no longer exists.
What?!
Mu Li, who was in Beastman Clan territory, shot upright in shock upon receiving the message.
Brother Lin Yun, what do you mean the Wuji Heavenly Palace no longer exists? Mu Li immediately asked.
On the day my Wuji Heavenly Palace held the Wuji Tournament, the Dao Alliance joined forces with the six great powers and attacked us. Fortunately, we received advance warning and successfully withdrew to the Elf Clan. The Wuji Heavenly Palace has been destroyed, but thankfully there were no casualties among our people. Lin Yun explained.
What!? They attacked the Wuji Heavenly Palace?!
The news struck Mu Li like a bomb exploding in his mind.
How could this happen! Lin Yun, why did you not tell me at the time? If you had informed me, I would have brought people to support you at once! Why did you keep it from me? Mu Li pressed.
Mu Li, during that period your Beastman Clan was engaged in a major war. I could not let you be distracted. If you had brought forces to rescue us, your enemies would certainly have seized the opportunity to strike while you were weakened. That would have caused enormous harm to your clan. Lin Yun replied.
Hearing this, Mu Li suddenly realised that the great war within his Beastman Clan, and borrowing the three Sovereigns from the Wuji Heavenly Palace, had left the palace vulnerable and given the enemy their opening.
In that case, Lin Yun, you are in the Elf Clan now, are you not? I will come over at once. We can speak face to face. Mu Li said.
There is no need, Brother Mu Li. I am perfectly safe here. Though your side is in the final stages, you still have many matters to attend to. Finish your own affairs first. We can discuss this later. Lin Yun replied.
Mu Li, however, gave no answer. Clearly his mind was made up.
After communicating with Lin Yun, Mu Li immediately summoned Destruction Golden Lord, Flying Shadow Golden Lord, and Radiant Moon Sovereign.
Brother Mu Li, we were just coming to bid you farewell and return to the Wuji Heavenly Palace. Why have you summoned us so urgently? Is there still work to be done here? Flying Shadow Golden Lord asked.
The three of you may not be able to return to the Wuji Heavenly Palace in the Ancestral Heart Realm. It no longer exists. Mu Li said gravely.
The Wuji Heavenly Palace no longer exists? Brother Mu Li, what do you mean? The three Sovereigns looked baffled.
On the day of the Wuji Tournament, the Dao Alliance and the six great powers joined forces to attack the palace. Fortunately, they received advance notice and successfully withdrew to the Elf Clan. There were no casualties. Mu Li said, his tone heavy.
What? How could this be! Why did the Palace Lord not tell us? The three Sovereigns were horrified and incredulous.
I do not know the full details either. We will ask Brother Lin Yun when we see him. He is now in the Elf Clan. Let us go there at once to meet him. Mu Li said.
Very well! The three Sovereigns nodded.
Such news was a bombshell to them. They too wanted to understand exactly what had happened.
The Wuji Tournament had been several months ago. Why were they only learning of it now?
…
More than a month later.
Elf Clan. Inside a castle outside Heavenly Saint City.
Lin Yun was cultivating in the training room.
Knock knock knock.
Lin Yun, Mu Li from the Beastman Clan has arrived.
Zi Tong’s voice came from outside the door.
Hearing this, Lin Yun immediately rose and stepped out.
Brother Mu Li truly came to the Elf Clan? Where is he now? Lin Yun asked hurriedly.
He is waiting for you in the reception hall. It is not only Brother Mu Li. Flying Shadow Golden Lord, Destruction Golden Lord, and Radiant Moon Sovereign are here too. Zi Tong said.
Good. I will go at once.
With that, Lin Yun hurried to the castle’s reception hall.
In the reception hall.
When Lin Yun entered, Mu Li, Flying Shadow Golden Lord, Destruction Golden Lord, and Radiant Moon Sovereign were already standing in the hall waiting.
