September 7th, twenty-three days until the half-year deadline agreed upon by Lin Bai and the Great Witch Dynasty!

On this day, Lin Bai once again stepped into the East Continent.

Although it was early September, the wind in East Continent was already cold, the trees in the mountains and fields began to wither and turn yellow, and there was a chilling aura in the air.

Lin Bai, Hu Xiner, Fu Qingshuang, and Lin Yeren entered East Continent together.

"Let’s go back to East Continent Academy first. If I am to see the Five Poisons Sect Leader, I’ll need the consent of East Continent Academy’s head!" Lin Bai said to Fu Qingshuang and Hu Xiner before heading straight to East Continent Academy.

Fu Qingshuang laughed, "Perfect, I’m going to find Lord Lan Ling too!"

Hu Xiner naturally didn’t have much to say.

The three of them sped towards the God-Demon Sea, and after several days of full-speed travel, they finally returned to the God-Demon Sea.

As soon as they entered the God-Demon Sea, Lin Bai noticed the disciples of East Continent Academy leaving in small groups, chatting and laughing among themselves.

As Lin Bai passed by them, he heard them mention most frequently the term "Demon Slaying Conference!"

"Demon Slaying Conference?" Lin Bai frowned, his expression solemn, sensing something ominous.

Immediately, Lin Bai accelerated his return to the Inner Gate.

Back at the Inner Gate, Lin Bai went directly to the Lan Clan to meet Lord Lan Ling.

"Is it the Saint?"

"Greetings, Saint Lin Bai!"

"Greetings, Saint Lin Bai!"

The warriors of the Lan Clan stepped forward, cupping their fists in salute to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai said, "I want to see Lord Lan Ling."

"Please wait, Saint. We will notify him right away." A disciple of the Lan Clan entered the island to inform.

Not long after, Lan Yuxin flew out from the Lan Clan, came to Lin Bai, and smilingly exclaimed, "Lin Bai, you’re back?"

Lin Bai nodded, "Long time no see, Lan Yuxin. Is Lord Lan Ling here?"

"Yes, follow me. I will take you to see my father." Lan Yuxin nodded slightly, then looked at Fu Qingshuang beside Lin Bai, her eyes glimmering as she cupped her fists and said, "Uncle Fu Qingshuang."

Fu Qingshuang’s face showed a hint of a smile as he said, "That old man Lan Ling doesn’t look like much, but he has a remarkably beautiful daughter!"

Lan Yuxin blushed and smiled, leading the three of them further into the island.

Walking down the path, Lin Bai asked, "I just returned to East Continent Academy and saw many warriors leaving. They seem to be attending some kind of conference?"

"What Demon Slaying Conference?"

"What’s going on? Has something happened recently in East Continent?"

Lin Bai curiously asked.

Hearing this question, Lan Yuxin’s expression froze, looking somewhat unnatural, hesitating to speak to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai saw Lan Yuxin’s expression change and immediately stepped forward, grabbing her shoulder, questioning sharply, "This Demon Slaying Conference? Is it related to Zhao Yue?"

At that moment, even if Lin Bai were foolish, he could still figure it out.

In East Continent, the only one currently called a demon is Zhao Yue.

Lan Yuxin nodded, "Yes, half a month ago, Crown Prince Wu He of the Great Witch Dynasty came to East Continent Academy, hoping for East Continent Academy and the Great Witch Dynasty to jointly announce assembling the warriors of East Continent to participate in the Demon Slaying Conference!"

"And this Demon Slaying Conference is to... slay Zhao Yue!"

Lan Yuxin looked at Lin Bai.

Lin Bai’s expression flickered, becoming colder.

Lan Yuxin said, "Come, let’s meet my father first!"

As they spoke, Lan Yuxin led Lin Bai and others to the edge of Yangxin Lake, where they saw Lan Ling sitting cross-legged.

"Lin Bai, you’re back?"

"Hey? How did you come along, old thing?"

Lan Ling was initially pleased to see Lin Bai, then turned to Fu Qingshuang beside Lin Bai, his face displaying a hint of provocation.

Fu Qingshuang shook his head, "Don’t worry about me for now, better comfort Lin Bai. His sword intent and killing intent haven’t ceased since he heard about the Demon Slaying Conference!"

Lan Ling looked at Lin Bai, his expression turning somber.

Lin Bai stepped forward quickly, saying coldly, "Why? My agreement with the Great Witch Dynasty’s half-year term hasn’t concluded yet!"

"Even if the Demon Slaying Conference is on September 15th, the half-year term hasn’t arrived!"

"Why are East Continent Academy and the Great Witch Dynasty not honoring the agreement?"

Lin Bai stood before Lan Ling, speaking coldly.

At this moment, Lin Bai’s tone lacked any respect for Lan Ling, instead carrying a sense of questioning.

Lan Yuxin was shocked, looking at Lin Bai; she had known him for a long time but had never seen him speak to Lan Ling with such an expression.

Lan Ling sensed Lin Bai’s emotions were somewhat unstable and said sternly, "This isn’t my decision, it’s East Continent Academy’s decision, it’s the Order Divine Court’s decision!"

"Among the nine elders of the Order Divine Court, led by the Ancient Clan, eight elders agreed to hold the Demon Slaying Conference, only I voted against it, but to no avail, my vote is insignificant!"

Lan Ling helplessly explained to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai coldly asked, "Why? Why would they agree?"

Lin Bai knew there were elders in the Order Divine Court who had a good relationship with Lan Ling and the Lan Clan, and they should have supported Lan Ling.

But this time, they didn’t support Lan Ling, instead supporting the Ancient Clan.

Lan Ling said, "Lin Bai, the battle with the Demon Sect half a year ago was too tragic; the Ten Great Dynasties were reduced to one, and six of the Nine Great Domains were destroyed, countless warriors lost their loved ones and homes!"

"Countless warriors are displaced!"

"The hatred for the Demon Sect belongs to the entire East Continent!"

"Though there are several elders within the Order Divine Court who have good relations with me, they also understand that slaying Zhao Yue is imperative, and only by doing so can we pacify the anger of East Continent’s warriors!"

"Thus, among the nine elders of the Order Divine Court, only I opposed, while the other eight approved!"

Lan Ling stated coldly.

Lin Bai’s expression grew colder.

Lan Yuxin beside him softly said, "Lin Bai, this is indeed the case; back then, everyone knew what happened on Order Divine Mountain, it truly was only my father who opposed!"

"But... one person’s objection is futile!"

Lan Yuxin quietly said to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai was silent for a long time, then said, "I need to go to Imprisoned Dragon Abyss to see Zhao Yue, and I need East Continent Academy’s permission!"

Lan Ling nodded, "You can!"

Speaking, Lan Ling retrieved a token and handed it to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai took the token without saying a word, turned, and left East Continent Academy, heading straight for Jianghai Region Great Witch Dynasty.

Fu Qingshuang and Hu Xiner did not leave.

Lan Yuxin, Lan Ling, Fu Qingshuang, and Hu Xiner stood by the lake, watching Lin Bai as he turned away, his cold demeanor evident in his departing figure.

Fu Qingshuang came to his senses, saying softly, "It seems he might be even more fearsome than Elder Brother Lin Duo!"

Lan Ling shook his head, "I just hope this matter settles quickly; otherwise, who knows how many problems will arise!"

Fu Qingshuang looked at Lan Ling and asked, "I’m curious, what exactly is the relationship between Zhao Yue, the Demon Sect Lord, and Lin Bai that makes Lin Bai give so much for it?"

Lan Ling smiled bitterly, looked at Lan Yuxin, and said, "You’ve been to the Territory of all nations for half a year; you must have investigated the details, right?"

Lan Yuxin bowed her head, remained silent, and after a while, lifted her head and recounted the story between Lin Bai and Ye Suxin!