Chapter 998: Deal with the Royal Family
The Forbidden Gate mentioned by Meng Bing, the Flower Race woman urged not to enter…
All this piqued Lin Chen’s intense curiosity about the Black Gate.
Especially when the subordinate of the Young Master Dongfang wanted to enter, while the royal family stopped them, making Lin Chen even more curious.
Something that grasps the attention of both sides is certainly not ordinary.
Listening to Lin Chen’s question, Li You’s expression slightly changed; he didn’t expect Lin Chen would still consider after he mentioned Young Master Dongfang.
If Lin Chen didn’t know the identity of Young Master Dongfang, it’d be one thing, but from Lin Chen’s tone, it’s evident he knows the origins of Young Master Dongfang.
In contrast to Li You’s slightly changing expression, the royal family man sighed in relief, fearing Lin Chen might really choose to ally with the Young Master from Dongfang Family.
Before entering the Holy Fire Realm, he was quite confident, but witnessing Lin Chen single-handedly wiping out the Eight Desolates Sect disciples, he became apprehensive about Lin Chen.
“Lin Chen, inside the Black Gate is the demon suppressed by the ancestral founder of Ten Thousand Flames Sect. If this demon is released, it will lead to chaos across the land, becoming a disaster for the entire Flame Dynasty.”
The royal family man spoke, but as soon as he finished, Li You immediately rebuked: “Nonsense! The demon was completely refined by the ancestral founder of Ten Thousand Flames Sect long ago. I’m going inside just to retrieve the treasure left by the ancestral founder for refining the demon.”
“The demon is hard to kill; otherwise, the ancestral founder wouldn’t have used fortune to condense a treasure for suppression and refinement. Who can guarantee the demon is truly refined? Any slight deviation, and the Flame Dynasty faces ruin, as it’s the royal family’s responsibility to maintain peace across the land.”
Listening to their conversation, Lin Chen understood that Young Master Dongfang desires the treasure left by the ancestral founder of Ten Thousand Flames Sect for suppressing the demon, while the Central State royal family wants to prevent this treasure from falling into Dongfang’s hands.
Demon!
Lin Chen thought of the demon that emerged after the divine-level powerhouse’s decline on Canglan Island; could these be the same?
“What exactly is the demon?”
This time Lin Chen directly looked at the royal family man, awaiting his response.
“What the demon is, no one can say for certain; it’s only known for being difficult to destroy, requiring suppression and refinement.”
The royal family man shook his head; the demon’s appearance is far too ancient. He wasn’t aware of it earlier, and only learned about these secrets from his family elders because of the need to prevent others from approaching the Black Gate.
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen made a judgment that the demon is likely the same as the one on Canglan Island.
On Canglan Island, Senior Jiang could not destroy the demon and could only suppress it beneath the Abyss, wearing it down with time.
Alongside, Li You felt anxious hearing Lin Chen and the royal family person’s conversation; clearly, Lin Chen was somewhat leaning toward the royal family.
“Lin Chen, do not heed this man’s alarming words. Years have passed; even divine-level powerhouses fall, let alone demons. Further, even if the demon isn’t fully worn down, the ancestral founder could suppress it back then, and now the supreme being of the Dongfang Family can similarly suppress the demon.”
Li You’s eyes gleamed as he looked at Lin Chen: “I won’t hide it from you. This appearance of the Holy Fire Hall is due to Young Master Dongfang; he is determined to obtain what lies within the door. Anyone who obstructs is opposing Young Master Dongfang, a consequence you can’t bear. Even if not considering yourself, think of the Canglan Sect’s situation—don’t forget its current predicament.”
Presenter Li You’s comments were blatantly threatening by the end.
Lin Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly. He had heard these threatening words before; someone had said similar things in the Thousandfold Secret Realm.
Does Li You not know what happened in the Thousandfold Secret Realm?
The difference was, in the Thousandfold Secret Realm, the threat was only about Lin Chen’s safety, but here, it even involved his sect.
“You’re right; I cannot afford to offend the Young Master. Therefore, I won’t be involved in this matter.”
Lin Chen shook his head, unappreciative of Young Master Dongfang’s actions. The Young Master’s influence was far-reaching, and he had been involved in numerous recent affairs.
However, the matter of the Black Gate’s contents is a contention between the royal family and Young Master Dongfang; there’s no need for him to intervene, choosing neutrality.
Seeing Lin Chen’s stance, Yan Feng also sighed in relief; as long as Lin Chen isn’t involved, he feels confident in preventing others from entering the Black Gate.
“Enough talk; I now give you two choices: either enter the green or gold door, or leave the hall, otherwise…”
Yan Feng decided not to prolong the matter, fearing Lin Chen might change his decision. He gazed icily at Li You, anticipating his choice.
“Do you truly believe ambushing me ensures victory? The Young Master foresaw such circumstances.”
Li You’s face showed disdain; originally, the treasure prepared by the Young Master was intended for use if special situations arose inside the Black Gate, but the present situation compelled earlier usage.
Boom!
Li You flicked his right hand, almost instantaneously as Yan Feng swung his long sword once again, an exceptionally dazzling golden Sword Qi illuminating the entire hall.
Lin Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly. Although he hadn’t studied advanced swordsmanship, due to his Martial Soul, he’d refined considerable swordsmanship Martial Path Will, clearly recognizing that the golden Sword Qi far surpassed any Cultivation Technique.