Chapter 618: Building Up Strength

Chapter 618: Chapter 618: Building Up Strength

The Grand Commander accepted the ten thousand Low-grade Spirit Essence Pills from Lin Yun. He knew these elixirs would be a major factor in determining the final outcome between the Divine Palace and the Demon Palace.

The Grand Commander already had a plan for their distribution. First, the ten Commanders had to reach the Limit of the Celestial Spirit Realm as quickly as possible. Second, some Demon Palace Warriors with exceptional Combat Power would also be rewarded to help them rapidly advance their Cultivation.

Finally, the rest could be offered as rewards for merit. When the war broke out, the Demon Palace Warriors could exchange their meritorious achievements for Low-grade Spirit Essence Pills.

Not in a hurry to leave, Lin Yun told the Grand Commander and the others that the Divine Palace also had its own "heaven-sent people," and warned them that the Divine Palace might also receive a supply of Low-grade Spirit Essence Pills.

"So, all of you must increase your strength as quickly as possible. I suspect the Divine Palace won’t make a rash move against the Demon Palace until they are fully prepared. This gives us time to gather our strength. However, once the Divine Palace does attack, that battle will likely be the final, decisive one," Lin Yun said.

Hearing this, the ten Commanders of the Demon Palace fell silent. They knew that the arrival of Lin Yun and his companions had brought about a brief period of peace.

But they weren’t naive enough to think this was a good thing. To put it bluntly, it was the calm before the storm. Once the war began anew, it would very likely be the final battle, and the losing side would be completely wiped from existence.

"Everyone," the Grand Commander said, looking at the others, "you all heard what Brother Lin Yun said. During this time, I hope none of you will slack off. Increase your strength as much as you can and prepare for the final war."

Believing they now understood the situation, Lin Yun said no more, having offered his warning.

The Grand Commander escorted Lin Yun and Xi Zijin out of the grand hall. Watching their departing figures, the Grand Commander muttered to himself, ’Lin Yun, the key to victory lies with these heaven-sent people. Your role in our success is undeniable.’

Back in the small courtyard, Lin Yun saw the Monk and Daoist still drinking. With a small smile, he led Xi Zijin over and sat down with them.

"Lin Yun, what are you up to now? I’m telling you, the Monk and I are completely broke," the Daoist said irritably when he saw Lin Yun sit right beside him.

’These two are so petty.’ Not bothering to argue with them, Lin Yun poured himself a glass of wine, then one for Xi Zijin, and looked at the pair with a faint smile.

"You two are not only shortsighted, but also incredibly petty. We’re already inside these ruins, so why are you still fixated on those thousand Top-grade Spirit Essence Pills?"

"Hmph..." Hearing Lin Yun’s words, they both snorted coldly, showing no intention of replying.

Seeing their reaction, Lin Yun didn’t get angry. He spoke as if musing to himself, "These ruins are so mysterious; there must be countless treasures. I was just thinking... I’ve taken a lot from you in the past. I was thinking that after we defeat the Divine Palace and Qing Zhu, I’d give you a larger share of the loot. Ah, well... I guess I was getting ahead of myself."

At his words, the Monk and Daoist, who had been sitting silently with their heads turned away, whipped around to face Lin Yun. Their eyes glinted with greed as they asked.

"Lin Yun, are you serious?" they asked in near-perfect unison.

"Believe it or not," Lin Yun replied nonchalantly, turning his attention back to his wine. It was his turn to ignore them.

The Monk and Daoist exchanged a look. Their faces, which had been so gloomy they looked like they could drip water, instantly broke into wide grins. They turned back to Lin Yun, and a torrent of compliments poured from their mouths.

"Hmph, you damned Monk, see? I told you Young Master Lin is no ordinary man! You’re the one who’s petty and shortsighted, obsessed with those Top-grade Spirit Essence Pills. If you ask me, we should have just given them to Young Master Lin in the first place."

"Bah! You wretched Daoist, I’m the one who said that! Just look at you, with your pointy mouth and monkey cheeks. You’re the very picture of a narrow-minded man. How dare you try to pin it on me?"

"Young Master Lin, a great man like you doesn’t hold grudges against us lesser folk. We were wrong. Don’t worry, from now on, if you say east, we’ll never go west."

A smile played on Lin Yun’s lips as he listened to their flattery, but he said nothing. ’With these two, I know what they’re going to do before they even do it.’

The two of them were obsessed with money. And coaxing them was simple—all it took was the promise of more money.

In truth, Lin Yun had no idea if what he’d just said was true. As for whether there were any treasures in these ruins, hell if he knew.

"Alright, alright. Now that you’ve both cooled down, focus on your Cultivation for a while. Try to reach the Limit of the Celestial Spirit Realm as soon as you can. Don’t forget, this environment itself is the first treasure these ruins have given us. Don’t waste it," Lin Yun said.

Hearing this, the Monk and Daoist nodded vigorously. "Yes, yes, Young Master Lin is right. We’ll definitely cultivate diligently."

In the days that followed, Lin Yun and the others focused entirely on their strenuous Cultivation, ignoring everything else. With the ten Commanders managing the Demon Palace, there was no need for Lin Yun to intervene.

Besides, Lin Yun had no intention of missing such a perfect opportunity to cultivate. He would regret it for the rest of his life if he didn’t raise his Cultivation to the Limit of the Celestial Spirit Realm here.

Just like Lin Yun, Xi Zijin, and even the Monk and Daoist, began to cultivate with frantic dedication. It was an opportunity no one wanted to miss.

In just ten days, with the help of the Top-grade Spirit Essence Pills, Lin Yun broke through to Celestial Spirit Realm Great Success. It was just as the Grand Commander had said; in this world, there were practically no barriers to breakthroughs.

As long as one’s Cultivation and Mental Realm were sufficient, a breakthrough was a natural and inevitable process.

And Lin Yun’s Mental Realm had long surpassed the Celestial Spirit Realm; he just needed to accumulate enough Cultivation.

In ten days, Lin Yun broke through to Celestial Spirit Realm Great Success. By the twelfth day, Xi Zijin had also broken through to Celestial Spirit Realm Great Success. On the fifteenth day, the Monk and Daoist broke through as well.

In a short span of fifteen days, everyone had advanced by a Small Realm. Of them all, Lin Yun had progressed the fastest.

He had broken through in only ten days. In the remaining five, his Cultivation at the Celestial Spirit Realm Great Success stage had improved significantly. He estimated that in another half a month, he would be able to break through to the Peak of Celestial Spirit Realm.

Moreover, Lin Yun discovered something even more incredible: after a breakthrough in this world, there was no need to deliberately stabilize one’s new Realm.

For some unknown reason, any new Realm achieved in this world was exceptionally stable, showing no signs of the instability that usually followed a breakthrough.

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