Divine Emperor Demon Emperor

Not in any hurry to leave the Saint’s Relics, Lin Yun led the Flawless Palace disciples to continue their search within the ruins.

And sure enough, while the treasures within the ruins weren’t as numerous or valuable as those in the pavilion, Lin Yun and the others still managed to gather plenty of rare Spirit Grass.

These Spirit Grasses were a great fortune. Following behind Lin Yun, every single Flawless Palace disciple had a smile on their face. This was the most satisfying opportunity they had ever encountered.

The group had explored nearly the entire ruins when, at that moment, the disciple Lin Yun had sent to scout ahead returned. He looked at Lin Yun and said joyfully, "First Senior Brother, we found a huge Medicinal Garden up ahead! I estimate there must be at least ten thousand stalks of Spirit Grass inside."

Upon the discovery of the Medicinal Garden, a smile touched Lin Yun’s lips. He immediately sent men to stand guard, intending to claim the Spirit Grass for themselves before any other factions arrived.

Sprinting the whole way, Lin Yun soon arrived at the entrance to the Medicinal Garden. Though it had been abandoned for many years, the garden was exceptionally well-preserved. The Spirit Grass inside, in particular, had suffered almost no damage.

’Earth Level Nine-Stars Spirit Grass...’ After a cursory scan of the Spirit Grass in the garden, he noted that the highest grade was Earth Level Nine-Stars, and the lowest was Earth Level Six-Stars.

This was a massive fortune. If all this Spirit Grass were to be sold, the price would be anything but low.

"Excellent. Gather this Spirit Grass, quickly," Lin Yun directly ordered the Flawless Palace disciples. But just then, a disciple who had been guarding the Medicinal Garden ran to Lin Yun’s side, his expression somewhat grim as he spoke.

"First Senior Brother, the Wuji Sect is here. And... and..."

"And what else?" Lin Yun asked, walking toward the entrance of the Medicinal Garden.

At Lin Yun’s question, the disciple answered, "Senior Brother Gong is with them. He’s together with the people from the Wuji Sect."

"Gong Lingqi?" Hearing this, Lin Yun halted in his tracks and looked at the disciple.

In response, the disciple nodded. As they spoke, the members of the Wuji Sect quickly arrived. Upon seeing the Medicinal Garden, their leader, Song Tianyang, laughed heartily. "Haha, what an unexpected windfall."

After a loud laugh, Song Tianyang turned to Lin Yun, his eyes filled with an incredibly dense killing intent. "Lin Yun, it seems enemies are always destined to meet. Let’s see who can save you today."

Hearing Song Tianyang’s threat, Lin Yun paid him no mind. Instead, he looked toward Gong Lingqi and the ten-odd Flawless Palace disciples behind him.

"Gong Lingqi, you’re a real credit to the Flawless Palace. What, have you become the Wuji Sect’s dog now?" Originally, Lin Yun hadn’t thought much of Gong Lingqi, but his actions this time had made Lin Yun despise him completely.

Gong Lingqi’s face turned ugly at Lin Yun’s words, but he quickly let out a cold sneer. "Lin Yun, I will not lead the Flawless Palace into a dangerous situation. I’m not like you, who only thinks of personal gain and never cares for the lives of our fellow disciples."

"A dangerous situation? Is your so-called concern for our fellow disciples’ lives just becoming someone else’s lapdog? Disregarding the honor of the Flawless Palace, all to save your own worthless hide?" Lin Yun roared without holding back.

Gong Lingqi’s actions were a disgrace to the Flawless Palace. To think that a genius from the Flawless Palace would actually become a lapdog for the Wuji Sect—it was utterly laughable.

Faced with Lin Yun’s furious tirade, Gong Lingqi knew he was in the wrong. No matter the circumstances, this was not something a disciple of the Flawless Palace should do.

As Lin Yun and Gong Lingqi faced off, the Flawless Palace disciples who had been gathering Spirit Grass finished their task. They came to the entrance of the Medicinal Garden one by one, and when they saw Gong Lingqi standing with the members of the Wuji Sect, their faces grew dark and grim.

"Senior Brother Gong, what is the meaning of this?" one of the Core Disciples who had been on relatively good terms with him asked. He couldn’t believe that Gong Lingqi would really defect to the Wuji Sect.

Hearing the man’s words and seeing the looks on the faces of the other Flawless Palace disciples, Gong Lingqi knew there was no turning back. He immediately shouted, "Fellow disciples, I’m doing this for your own good!"

"The Flawless Palace is no match for the Wuji Sect! A bloody battle will only get us killed for nothing. Fellow disciples, rest assured, I’m not like the selfish Lin Yun. I’ve already come to an agreement with Senior Brother Song—as long as you come to my side, Senior Brother Song will not harm you."

Gong Lingqi thought his words would move some of the Flawless Palace disciples who feared death. But he had forgotten one thing: just because he was a man without dignity didn’t mean everyone else was as well.

The Flawless Palace disciples stared at Gong Lingqi in fury. ’Was this a Core Disciple of their Flawless Palace? Was this the senior brother they once saw as their idol?’

At this point, many disciples were filled with regret. They must have been blind to have ever admired such a vile coward who feared death so much.

"Gong Lingqi, you are a disgrace to our Flawless Palace! How is someone like you fit to be a Core Disciple? You’re a vile coward who clings to life, but there are no other cowards like you in the Flawless Palace! Do you think everyone is just like you?"

"Today, the Flawless Palace will neither be captured without a fight nor bow our heads in submission! If the Wuji Sect wants to fight, then let’s fight!" Lin Yun shouted at the top of his lungs.

Hearing Lin Yun’s words, the Flawless Palace disciples all began to chant, "Let’s fight! Let’s fight...!"

With not a single person heeding his words, Gong Lingqi’s face turned foul. He wanted to say something more, but just as he opened his mouth, Song Tianyang kicked him to the ground.

"Get lost! Today, I’m going to slaughter every last one of you from the Flawless Palace," Song Tianyang cursed. "If you don’t want to die, you’d better stay quietly on the sidelines. Otherwise, I’ll kill you too."

He showed Gong Lingqi no respect whatsoever. And Gong Lingqi, having been kicked to the ground by Song Tianyang, actually retreated to the side.

Seeing Gong Lingqi’s pathetic display, Lin Yun said with disdain, "A dog will always go back to eating shit."

With that, Lin Yun turned his gaze to Song Tianyang. "Song Tianyang, since you want to fight, then come on."

Lin Yun was completely fearless, and the killing intent in Song Tianyang’s heart intensified. Ever since Jincheng, Song Tianyang had discovered that whenever he faced Lin Yun, the halo of being a Demon Fiend that crowned his head felt as if it were being brutally trampled underfoot.

"Fine. People of the Flawless Palace, I’ll give you one chance," Song Tianyang said, his killing intent surging. "Hand over all your Spirit Medicine and treasures and step aside. If you do, I can spare his life."

But in response to his words, not a single Flawless Palace disciple moved. Instead, each of them drew their Spirit Soldier.

"Song Tianyang, stop wasting your breath. How many cowards like Gong Lingqi do you think the Flawless Palace has? Come on, let’s see who kills whom today!" Lin Yun brandished the Demon Bone Heaven-Dominating Spear, his Battle Intent soaring to the heavens as he shouted, his eyes fixed on Gong Lingqi.

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