Previously, Lin Yun had openly executed members of the Dao Alliance and the six great powers in mid-air, and this had indeed delivered considerable intimidation to the demon race powerhouse.
It made him realise that Lin Yun was truly audacious, willing to do what ordinary people would not even dare contemplate, willing to shatter rules that ordinary people would never dare to break.
“I have come to discuss matters with your demon race. Carry a message to your demon emperor. If your demon race is willing to form an alliance with our Infinite Heavenly Palace, then we can together establish lasting peace in the ancestral land,” Lin Yun said.
Lin Yun continued, “Of course, if your demon race is unwilling to ally with us, that is also acceptable. You need only refrain from intervening in my conflict with the Dao Alliance and the six great powers.”
“I will relay your words to the demon emperor. As for how the demon emperor will decide, I cannot predict,” the demon race powerhouse replied.
“Good. Give me a reply within three days. I believe three days is sufficient for you to make contact and for your demon emperor to reach a decision,” Lin Yun said.
With that, Lin Yun rose and departed.
On the way back.
“Palace Master, we have no prior connections or ties with the demon race. Convincing them to ally with us will probably be difficult,” Feiying Jinjun said.
“I am merely extending an invitation. I hold no great expectation that the demon race will join our side. For me, it is enough if they simply stay out of this struggle,” Lin Yun replied.
“That is true. If the demon race were to get involved and side with the Dao Alliance or the six great powers, that would only create more trouble,” Destruction Jinjun said.
…
Dao Alliance headquarters.
“What!?”
“He returned to the ancestral land so soon? And he even killed people in Heart City?”
The Dao Alliance leader rose sharply to his feet, his expression dark and cold.
Clearly, the Dao Alliance leader had already received the report.
An elder of the Dao Alliance said, “Alliance Leader, this fellow is still in Heart City. He has publicly issued a declaration, denouncing our Dao Alliance and listing supposed crimes committed by us. He has also declared that from now on, should any person from the Dao Alliance or the six great powers enter the Ancestral Heart Realm or Heart City, his Infinite Heavenly Palace will kill them without mercy.”
“This scoundrel. Did he learn nothing from his humiliating flight last time? If he had simply remained in hiding with the elves, cowering for the rest of his days, that would have been acceptable. Yet he dares to return and provoke us!” Fury blazed in the Dao Alliance leader’s eyes.
He then looked up and asked, “How many forces did he bring with him this time?”
“Alliance Leader, according to the reports, the boy has three human Supremes at his side, along with three Extreme Realm powerhouses from the elven race. In addition, Mu Li of the beastman race is with him, and this Mu Li has brought four beastman powerhouses,” the Dao Alliance elder reported.
Upon hearing this, the Dao Alliance leader’s expression grew grave.
“With such a lineup, dealing with him will not be a simple matter,” the Dao Alliance leader remarked.
Even he felt wary of the forces Lin Yun had assembled.
He understood that, after the previous incident, Lin Yun would surely have learned caution and would be far more vigilant. Launching another assault on the Infinite Heavenly Palace in the same manner would now be extremely difficult.
“Alliance Leader, we could try contacting the demon race. This fellow has managed to secure the support of the elven and beastman races; we could draw in the demon race to deal with him together,” the Dao Alliance elder suggested.
“Our relations with the demon race have never been good. Persuading them to cooperate with us will likely be difficult,” the Dao Alliance leader sighed.
“Alliance Leader, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. If we offer the demon race sufficient benefits, I do not believe they will remain unmoved,” the Dao Alliance elder said.
“Very well. I will attempt to communicate with the demon race,” the Dao Alliance leader agreed.
…
Elsewhere.
Within the demon race’s Demon Emperor Palace.
“Interesting. Both that human from the Infinite Heavenly Palace, Lin Yun, and the Dao Alliance wish to ally with our demon race,” the demon emperor said from his throne, a playful smile on his face.
“Your Majesty, did both sides offer equivalent terms?” an elderly demon beast inquired.
“The Infinite Heavenly Palace’s Lin Yun stated that if we ally with him, we can jointly build peace in the ancestral land. The Dao Alliance stated that if we assist them, we may share the spoils in future and they are willing to provide human race resources to us without charge,” the demon emperor explained.
“Your Majesty, then what is your intention?” the elderly demon beast asked.
“The situation remains unclear at present. For our demon race, it is best to conserve our strength and watch the tigers fight from the mountain. It would not be wise to intervene now,” the demon emperor said.
The demon emperor knew well that neither side was easy to handle. This Lin Yun, having secured the allegiance of the elven and beastman races, was no simple opponent.
This was troubled water, and it was not worth wading in.
