Chapter 1381 - 1381: Awaiting the Return of the King

"Hahaha, it truly is a case of searching high and low only to find it effortlessly! Rong Shan, we've made it big!"

Hong Lang laughed wildly and unleashed his Tribulation Thunder Thought, ready to charge forward.

"Come back! Are you insane!"

Rong Shan hurriedly grabbed him and said sternly, "Look at his cultivation level, and look at the creature beside him!"

Hong Lang exerted himself to shake off Rong Shan's hand, but failed and had to suppress his displeasure to take a closer look.

"Cough, cough... Four... Fourth Tribulation Thunder! How is this possible!"

Hong Lang almost choked on his own saliva.

More than two years ago, Lin Wudi was clearly just at the Second Thunder Tribulation, yet in the past two years trapped in the Forbidden Sand Sea, not only did he not die, but he became a Fourth Tribulation Thunder Practitioner!

What kind of ridiculous situation is this!

In shock, he instinctively glanced at the creature beside Lin Wudi!

"Hmm, hmm, hmm..."

A strange sound emerged from Hong Lang's throat, and his body shivered uncontrollably!

Six-Tribulation Overlord!

Moreover, the aura was continuously climbing, reaching the level of Half-Step Seventh Thunder Tribulation!

Lin Wudi associating with such a powerful ally!

"No way!"

Suddenly shocked, Hong Lang exclaimed, "That creature isn't from the Heavenly Realm; it's an outsider! Lin Wudi has actually betrayed the Heavenly Realm and become a traitor!"

He laughed gleefully, "Hahaha, if this news spreads, Lin Wudi is doomed! Traitors are hunted by all!"

Amidst his ecstatic laughter, Hong Lang completely failed to notice that Rong Shan had already closed his eyes in despair.

"It's over..."

Rong Shan felt they were doomed by their foolish companions.

From this distance, perhaps Lin Wudi with the Fourth Tribulation Thunder could not hear Hong Lang's words, but surely the Half-Step Seventh Thunder Tribulation monster could.

Saying in front of an external creature that traitors deserve death—a death wish!

Indeed, the next moment, a terrifying aura descended from afar.

Its speed was so swift that neither of the Third Thunder Tribulation duo had time to evade.

"Two more little bugs!"

Ku Hai grinned widely, eyes filled with chilling killing intent, "Daring to slander the great master, you deserve death!"

After a wicked laugh, Ku Hai struck out.

Possessing the power of Ghost Specter, its strength soared to an unimaginable level.

Squashing two Third Thunder Tribulation practitioners was no harder than crushing two stink bugs.

Suddenly, a ridiculous thought surged in Rong Shan's mind.

Great master?

This terrifying Overlord-level creature was actually Lin Wudi's slave?

Rong Shan grew endlessly regretful.

Such a Lin Wudi was not someone small fries like them could covet.

With a Six-Tribulation Overlord as a servant, such a presence was to be revered.

To be enemies with such an existence meant only one thing: a road to death!

Boom!

Rong Shan laden with remorse and Hong Lang bewildered, were slapped dead in an instant!

Lin Mu was indifferent.

Having elevated his strength, he had lost interest in these small fry from Heaven's Mandate Organization.

But some insist on courting death, a path chosen by themselves.

...

"Shi Tian, get back here!"

In the First Shi Men Realm, veins bulged on Shi Hao's head as he chased Shi Tian relentlessly.

By rights, Shi Hao should easily catch Shi Tian based on his strength.

However, Shi Tian had somehow learned the method of the Tribulation Thought Treasure and pleaded with other Second Tribulation Powerhouses for some Second-stage Tribulation Thoughts.

Now mastering the Tribulation Thought Treasure Flying Sword, flying faster than his father Shi Hao.

"Dad! I didn't mean to ruin Grandpa Xie's painting... Besides, Grandpa Xie already said it's fine, so please don't smack my butt..."

Shi Tian cried out as he ran.

Because of Lin Wudi, Shi Tian had become the little Demon King of the First Shi Men Realm.

Playing pranks everywhere.

However, the cultivators of the First Shi Men Realm, mindful of Lin Wudi's prestige, pampered the child immensely.

Moreover, being the realm's only child, he was utterly spoiled.

Even when Shi Hao wanted to punish him, sometimes a passerby would inadvertently block the way, letting Shi Tian escape.

Unable to catch his son, Shi Hao fumed, "Shi Tian, dare you keep this up, wait until your Uncle Lin returns and see how you face him!"

This was the trump card; every mention of Lin Wudi, Shi Tian would behave for days.

Yet, this time, Shi Tian's reaction was not what Shi Hao anticipated.

The Tribulation Thought Treasure under Shi Tian's feet hesitated, and he suddenly seemed listless, easily caught by Shi Hao.

Shi Hao sneered, about to discipline his troublesome son, when Shi Tian asked, "Dad, when do you think Uncle Wudi will return? Will he never come back?"

Startled, Shi Hao slowly lowered his raised hand, momentarily at a loss for words.

Time flows quick.

Lin Wudi had been away for over a year.

Initially, Eastern Luo King and co., including Xie Yue and their spouses, believed Lin Wudi would quickly resolve issues of other Stone Gate Realms.

Yet, a year had passed just like that.

Somewhere down the line, the atmosphere within the Stone Gate Realm gradually grew oppressive.

Back when Lin Wudi just left, the realm was as lively as a grand festival every day.

But after a year with no word, unease began to plague many.

Without Lin Wudi's appearance initially, they were trapped within the Stone Gate Realm for thousands, even hundreds of thousands of years, peacefully.

But after Lin Wudi gave hope for freedom, then vanished for over a year, they struggled to maintain their previous calm.

Even Shi Tian was feeling its impact now.

"Didn't you say Uncle Lin is undefeated? In that case, he will have no trouble... He's probably just caught up with something..."

Shi Hao patted his son's head, comforting with a smile.

In truth, he had no real guarantee.

As strong as Lin Wudi was, he's still alone.

While the three major organizations can continuously send Overlord powerhouses for the kill.

Particularly, the method of bringing down immortals from the Immortal Realm was a constant threat.

Previously, to kill a Banished Immortal, Lin Wudi let Nine Cauldrons and Thirteen Stars be damaged.

Without Nine Cauldrons and Thirteen Stars, how would Lin Wudi face a Banished Immortal?

Shi Hao couldn't think of an answer, nor dared he imagine.

He only hoped Lin Wudi could return safely, leading them to freedom.

If freedom couldn't be obtained, living safely with family in Stone Gate Realm might be a decent alternative.

"Lin Wudi, even if you can't grant us freedom, you must return safely..."

...

The First Shi Men Realm Entrance.

The once Inner Sea City had been reconstructed, glowing anew, and renamed Miracle City.

More than two years ago, Lin Wudi entered Inner Sea City and that was precisely how he intervened in the First Shi Men Realm!

Lin Wudi, a living myth of the current age.

The city he first stepped into was naturally dubbed a miracle.

At the center of Miracle City, stood Lin Wudi's statue, showcasing his unparalleled stance of wielding a blade to slay an Immortal.

"Brother Nan, when do you think King Lin can return?"

Under the statue, four Second Thunder Tribulation Practitioners sat cross-legged, idly passing the time.

The leader was none other than Nan Weiyun, who previously guarded the Stone Gate World Entrance.

"Shut up! Stop asking so much, we just need to believe in King Lin..."

Nan Weiyun instinctively retorted to his companion, then suddenly opened his eyes wide in disbelief, looking toward the sky.

Upon the void, a white-clad figure drifted ethereally like an immortal.