The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 432 - 422: The Heavenly Demon Instrument, Gone
Fang Yu’s response was already very appropriate, but still, Yuxuan, using Lin Yun’s growing influence as a reason, demanded a gesture from Fang Yu, which gave her a headache.
How is my disciple so capable, even managing to beat Yuxuan?
She herself was not necessarily Yuxuan’s match.
"What kind of gesture would the Immortal please like me to show?"
Since ancient times, there has been talk of cleaning house, but if the disciple who defected was too powerful, what could they do?
Some houses are not so easy to clean.
Fang Yu felt weary upon reflection. Back then, when Liu Ji defected from the Shenxiao Sect and became the Demon Sect Leader, and now there was Lin Yun.
After defecting, seeing his intimacy with the Snow Maiden just now, he was most likely heading for the grassland. The very thought made Fang Yu’s heart ache.
That despicable man—while she took the blame for him, he was probably getting cozy with the Snow Maiden somewhere!
"It’s simple, you just need to ensure that if Lin Yun ever appears before you, you will do your utmost to capture him."
Fang Yu: "..."
Yuxuan was lifting high before setting it down gently. In fact, this gesture wasn’t really troubling Shenxiao Sect; it was something Shenxiao Sect should naturally do.
Yue Ningshuang couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
Is that it?
Is that it?
The Immortal is confused!
"We’ll talk about other matters after the tournament. Everyone, please."
As Yuxuan expressed the words to see off the guests, Yue Ningshuang felt reluctant, yet powerless and could only say to Fang Yu, "I will visit the mountain another day to welcome back our Palace Master. I hope you won’t obstruct me."
"Don’t worry, as long as she’s willing to go back with you, I absolutely won’t stand in the way."
"Hmph."
Hearing this, Yue Ningshuang left with a flick of her sleeve.
From Fang Yu’s performance, she could sense a bit of suspicion towards her.
What, does she think I’m the kind who would harm the Palace Master for power?
Could I be?
Yes, I am.
The cultivators came in a hurry and left in a hurry as well.
Lin Yun, on the other hand, was hiding in a small cave on Taiqing Mountain, furiously breaking through.
He was not only breaking through the Heart Guarding Realm, but his relationship with the Snow Maiden had also made a significant breakthrough.
Heart Guarding is about maintaining one’s own Dao heart unwavering.
But Lin Yun did not know what his Dao heart was. Since he didn’t know, then he’d follow his heart’s desires.
As long as he didn’t harm others, he’d do whatever he wanted.
"Ah Yun, when are we going back?"
The Snow Maiden lounged against Lin Yun’s body. She actually had a strong physique, but even the sturdiest body couldn’t withstand such rough treatment. She was now a bit tired, like a pile of melting snow, soft and reduced to water.
However, though exhausted, the Snow Maiden felt extremely satisfied inside. She felt her bond with Lin Yun had deepened, and they were now thoroughly intimate.
While she felt a bit shy in her heart, the sweetness prevailed.
Even though Lin Yun had calmed down, she still clung to him, unwilling to separate.
Lin Yun casually twisted something in his hands and after a moment’s thought, said, "How about we wait until after the tournament to go back?"
Lin Yun felt the tournament wouldn’t solve the fundamental problem unless Yuxuan took away all the top experts in a sweep.
Otherwise, the tournament would just be a solitary event, unable to address the real issues.
But from it, one could discern the likely trends.
The structure of the Central Plains was about to be rewritten, and Lin Yun needed to understand the dynamics there.
During the internal strife in the Central Plains, he would take over the grasslands, with the Grand Shaman and the Snow Maiden’s help, his identity would be legitimate.
Later on, by combining the forces of Dongfang Hongyue, Lin Yu, and Fang Yu, the Central Plains Grassland would be within their grasp.
The only issue was Taiqing Daoist Temple.
Other experts needn’t be considered, but Yuxuan, the old man, was too difficult to handle. Without getting rid of him, it wouldn’t be so easy for Lin Yun to claim the throne.
Fight, he probably couldn’t win. The Snow Maiden had Fulong, and with a raise of a hand, Yuxuan took it away. Hearing about this battle from the Snow Maiden, Lin Yun knew that Yuxuan was not an opponent to be reckoned with by common sense.
Dongfang Hongyue had said that Yuxuan was invincible.
Although Lin Yun had a way of cultivation like a cheat code, he hadn’t become arrogant enough to challenge a top boss at this stage.
But it wasn’t a big problem. If he couldn’t beat him, he’d join him.
He had already conversed with Yuxuan, and Yuxuan was quite friendly towards him.
Right, Yuxuan’s disciple was also good to him.
With that in mind, they were practically kin!
Find an opportunity to have a friendly exchange with Yuxuan some day!
"Mmm, Ah Yun, you’re hurting me,"
While Lin Yun was pondering, he inadvertently used too much strength. The Snow Maiden couldn’t help but cry out softly, complaining to Lin Yun, who, hearing her seductive voice, began to rally the troops once again.
"Ah Yun, weren’t we discussing going home?"
The Snow Maiden was a bit overwhelmed.
As the saying goes, there are only cows that die of exhaustion, not land that is over-farmed, but iron oxen cannot be exhausted to death.
For the Snow Maiden, this night was extraordinarily long because she didn’t sleep a wink all night.
It wasn’t until dawn that she, having been thoroughly played out, fell into an exhausted sleep.
Lin Yun also planned to rest for a bit, although he was a veteran cultivator, and ever since Qing Nu had visited his dreams, he would avoid sleep whenever possible.
This time, he was simply tired.
But just before he fell asleep, Lin Yun heard the voice of Hu Yuling in his mind.
The little maid had been out of sight for a long time. Did she miss being punished, daring to reach out proactively?
Upon a slight perception, Lin Yun realized that Hu Yuling had also arrived near Taiqing Daoist Temple.
Lin Yun glanced at the Snow Maiden, who had fallen asleep, tidied up her clothes for her, and then called Hu Yuling over.
After only a short while, Hu Yuling arrived.
She came hastily, without even having the time to change her disguise, still wearing a big black robe, and without Lin Yun’s favorite tail showing.
"You’ve become bolder after not seeing you for a few days!"
Lin Yun spoke with the commanding tone typical of an overbearing CEO, making Hu Yuling tremble before she quickly came to Lin Yun’s side and knelt down, removing her hood.
Her face bore an abnormal blush, making her look seductive and charhttp://checkpoint/publish_entry/kwargs/entry_id/34098966ming.
Unfortunately, Lin Yun was in his sage mode at the moment and not too interested.
"So, what brings you here? Is there any progress on the Flower Fairy matter?"
The last task Lin Yun gave to Hu Yuling was to keep a close eye on the Flower Fairy’s movements and seize any opportunity to disrupt the organization’s plans. She hadn’t reported back in some time, and her sudden contact today, particularly near Taiqing Daoist Temple, certainly warranted his questioning about her activities.
"Master, ever since the Haizhou shipwreck, there’s been no word from the Flower Fairy. Now, the whole Central Plains are abuzz with her alleged slaughter of everyone on Pearl Island. But since the Flower Fairy mysteriously disappeared, the organization is at a loss as to what to do with her."
When Hu Yuling mentioned this, she couldn’t help but admire the Flower Fairy’s cunning move.
The organization intended to tarnish the Flower Fairy’s reputation, forcing her to be unwelcome in the Central Plains. Facing betrayal and isolation, the Flower Fairy would naturally fall into the Demon Race’s embrace. That would be typical.
However, the Flower Fairy never showed up, ignoring whatever curse was thrown at her.
The Leader’s calculations naturally failed. The Flower Fairy had someone in her heart; as long as she had Lin Yun, she could never be corrupted or swayed to fall into the Demon Race’s arms.
"Master, I found out that the Flower Fairy likely went to the Southern Demon Tribe. The organization is unaware of this, and I’ve dealt with all those who knew."
"Oh? If that’s the case, why didn’t you report back sooner?"
Hu Yuling’s body shook, and she quickly responded, "Master, I admit my mistake."
Normally, Lin Yun would make her lie down and show her tail.
However...
Today, Lin Yun was unusually lenient.
"As long as you recognize your mistake, I will not punish you this time."
"Thank you, Master."
Although she was expressing gratitude, there was no real sense of thanks.
Having dodged a punishment, Hu Yuling found herself feeling somewhat disappointed.
Oh no, she seemed to have become a bit strange.
"What’s the urgent matter that made you contact me today?"
Lin Yun felt that Hu Yuling wouldn’t come to him without a reason unless she was looking to be punished.
"There is a very important piece of intelligence."
Hu Yuling lifted her head, speaking eagerly, "I just received the news; the Leader has found me and said he wants to disrupt tomorrow’s Martial Arts Competition."
"Why would he do that? It doesn’t benefit your Demon Race, does it?"
Lin Yun thought this news was a bit preposterous. The Demon Race, having been covert for so many years, surely had a Leader with a sound mind who could understand the significance of the Martial Arts Competition.
The Demon Race would likely prefer chaos within the Human Race; it made no sense for them to disrupt it.
"This is due to the three Heavenly Demon Instruments in the Three Sacred Mountains."
Now a seasoned informant, Hu Yuling showed no mercy in betraying the Demon Race.
"This news I also just acquired. The Three Sacred Mountains each house a Heavenly Demon Instrument. Just yesterday, the seals on these mountains were successively unstable and leaked the aura of the Heavenly Demon Instruments. Only then did the Leader confirm the presence of the three Heavenly Demon Instruments in the mountains."
Lin Yun: "..."
The Magical Artifact you mentioned, one of them wouldn’t happen to be the Sword Embryo I left in the cave, would it?
"Are Heavenly Demon Instruments that powerful?"
Hu Yuling nodded repeatedly, saying, "According to the same ranking of Magical Artifacts and Immortal Artifacts, Heavenly Demon Instruments are even higher in rank than Divine Artifacts. Each Heavenly Demon Instrument possesses the power to destroy heavens and shatter earth, enough to break through this realm.
It’s unknown why, but the three Heavenly Demon Instruments appeared simultaneously and have been suppressed for many years. Their power isn’t what it once was. However, with enough life force and blood, it’s possible to restore the power of the Heavenly Demon Instruments."
Therefore, that’s why the Leader, for the time being, had put aside the matter of the Flower Fairy and instead focused on Taiqing Daoist Temple.
Seeking the Flower Fairy might offer potential assistance, but acquiring a Heavenly Demon Instrument would allow them to break through the Four Spirits Formation, as long as they killed enough people.
The choice was obvious.
As Lin Yun listened, he felt his entire body go numb.
Gosh, did I burn a superior Divine Artifact that wanted to acknowledge me as its master?
This is a rip-off; that object looked much weaker than a Divine Artifact!
Lin Yun internally voiced his complaint, then suddenly realized he had never been susceptible to charm-type mental attacks, such as intimidation, suppression, or seduction—they were all ineffective against him. Yet, he had nearly been beguiled yesterday.
This was enough to illustrate the might of that Sword Embryo, and the power that induced people’s desires seemed to be merely a built-in effect; its primary nature was still that of a Sword Embryo.
He felt utterly fooled this time around...
