The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 731 - 239: Is There Such a Good Thing?
"To think that I would face a blood calamity, what’s the deal with Lin Yun!"
Feeling an increasingly intense sense of crisis, Tai Bai was inexplicably shocked.
The last time she sensed a blood calamity was during the final period of the Twilight Era of the Gods, when they, who defied the heavens, were about to encounter divine punishment.
Except for her, all the Divine Spirits had died.
She was only able to survive by relying on a secret treasure she found in the Outer Realm.
Biluo and Canghai both thought it was because of her high Cultivation Level; actually, she was merely luckier.
In the face of the imposing Divine Might, even someone as strong as her could not resist.
But an artifact from the first era was able to withstand the force of divine punishment, proving how powerful the Divine Spirits from that era were.
Most of the Divine Spirits from the second era only acquired their formidable strength through the inheritance of the first era’s Divine Spirits.
Just from this aspect, they fell far short of the Divine Spirits of the first era.
Considering that even the mighty Divine Spirits of the first era met with a calamitous end, they should consider themselves lucky just to survive in the present day.
But back to the main point, Tai Bai knew well that given her own power, only a divine punishment could instill such a forewarning within her; and she had made great progress in her strength, keeping a low profile over the years.
Even divine punishment might not be able to harm her, so how could the thought of killing Lin Yun give rise to such a sense of danger?
"Your Majesty, your son cannot comply..."
Upon hearing Tai Bai’s order, Yu Jiaolong once again refused.
Her faith in Tai Bai was not unshakeable, but she knew she couldn’t kill Lin Yun. Not only that, but she might even spoil things. If it were only a matter of sacrificing her life to assassinate Lin Yun, she would be willing.
Tai Bai’s gaze, sharp as lightning, looked fixedly at Yu Jiaolong, and her overwhelming Divine Might filled Yu Jiaolong with fear.
"What if I grant you Divine Arts?"
"Your son is willing to make the attempt."
Yu Jiaolong sensed Tai Bai’s determination, and now, within the entire Tai Bai Divine Kingdom, she was the only one capable of carrying out Tai Bai’s command.
Tai Bai raised her hand and shot a beam of sword light into Yu Jiaolong’s forehead, speaking indifferently, "This sword is named the Heaven-Slaying Divine Sword; it contains my Divine Power. You can only use it three times, and each use will consume a third of your lifespan. With this sword, you can slay gods."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Your son will surely execute Lin Yun."
With one sword able to slay gods, three strikes should leave no problem in killing Lin Yun, regardless of how formidable he might be.
Yu Jiaolong had never concerned herself with her own lifespan. To fulfill Tai Bai’s command, why would she begrudge her own death?
"Go now, I await your good news."
The premonition in Tai Bai’s heart gradually faded.
"It seems that Yu Jiaolong will not disappoint me this time."
Tai Bai somewhat reassured herself as she pondered internally.
She didn’t believe her intuition could be wrong; after all, she was the Divine Spirit who had dominion over slaughter and ominous portents.
Yu Jiaolong left the Divine Temple, took up her sword, and hastily departed the Tai Bai Divine Kingdom, heading towards the entrance to the Desolate Ruins—the spatial fissure.
It was also at this time that a man and a woman stealthily arrived at the Tai Bai Divine Kingdom.
Qian Qian might not be as powerful as Tai Bai, but sneaking into the Tai Bai Divine Kingdom unnoticed by Tai Bai was not that difficult for her.
If it were wartime, Tai Bai would be more vigilant about her own Divine Country, but there was no need for that now. To fully scan her own Divine Realm would consume Divine Power, something gods typically wouldn’t waste.
The least of a Divine Spirit’s worries is someone invading their Divine Realm; within their own realm, the rules they set apply, and the invader can only comply with those rules.
An even match in the outside world would turn into a complete mismatch within the Divine Realm.
Under such conditions, naturally no Divine Spirit would wish to invade another’s realm, nor would they expend Divine Power to surveil it.
This provided Lin Yun and Qian Qian with an opportunity.
They arrived at the Tai Bai Divine Kingdom discreetly. Qian Qian then seriously said to Lin Yun, "Once we’re here, if Tai Bai takes action, at most I can only help you escape."
Indeed, even escaping might not be possible.
But in a pinch, there was still a chance.
Desiring to regain her pride, Qian Qian added, "This is because we’re on Tai Bai’s turf. If Tai Bai were on mine, I wouldn’t be afraid of her at all!"
Lin Yun couldn’t help but smile. Qian Qian really was adorable; at a time like this, she was still worried he might think her weak.
Here was a goddess who, although quite timid, had a strong competitive spirit and cared much for her own dignity.
"Of course I know you’re very powerful."
Lin Yun smiled as he gently patted Qian Qian’s head, saying, "You’ve worked hard. I’ll try not to involve you."
"Hmph, if I can’t save you when it comes down to it, I’ll just escape by myself, and you can fend for yourself!"
As Qian Qian spoke, she haughtily brushed off Lin Yun’s hand, but then he caught her hand again.
"What are you doing!"
"Your hand is so soft."
"..."
At a time like this, Lin Yun was still in the mood to flirt with her—how excessive!
Of course, the hand of a goddess like her would be soft, not just soft, but also fragrant! Hmph!
Thinking proudly to herself, Qian Qian nevertheless managed to pull her hand back, then pinched Lin Yun’s arm and rebuked, "Keep messing around, and I won’t be so polite!"
"Alright, alright, I’ll stop. I’m planning to meet with Tai Bai now. Are you going to come with me, or do you want to wander around on your own?"
Lin Yun made a serious face, leaving Qian Qian momentarily dumbfounded.
She had assumed that Lin Yun would lurk within Tai Bai Divine Kingdom for a while to understand the situation before acting. However, she didn’t expect him to be so reckless as to make a direct charge?
"Isn’t this a bit hasty?"
"No need to worry, the intelligence on Tai Bai Divine Kingdom, I have actually already grasped it quite thoroughly."
Qian Qian: "???"
When had he gathered such information?
Lin Yun implied that captives are quite useful.
Of course, although Yu Jiaolong had divulged a lot of information, she didn’t reveal the location of the Tai Bai Divine Temple or any specifics.
But Lin Yun wasn’t foolish.
Being the highest existence in the Tai Bai Divine Kingdom, Tai Bai Divine Emperor’s dwelling would surely be in the most towering and imposing building, wouldn’t it? He found it without much effort.
As for information about the Tai Bai Divine Temple, Lin Yun didn’t even need to seek it out.
He was not here to fight; he was an emissary!
In warfare, envoys are not to be attacked.
Moreover, formal hostilities had not yet commenced; Lin Yun’s slaying of the Divine Realm Inhabitants that made up the vanguard was merely a small skirmish, not the start of a war.
Given that the conflict had not escalated, it was customary for the Tai Bai Divine Kingdom to receive him, due to etiquette, and treat him with courtesy.
Naturally, should the Tai Bai Divine Emperor not observe military ethics, then there’d be no other recourse.
With time pressing, all he could do was to take a gamble.
One would surmise that after so many years, Tai Bai Divine Kingdom must be a civilized nation, right?
Seeing Lin Yun firm in his decision, Qian Qian no longer dissuaded him and led him into the sky. In no time, they could see the most bustling part of Tai Bai Divine Kingdom.
That was White Emperor City.
Within White Emperor City, one structure was particularly eye-catching, which naturally was where Tai Bai resided.
The combination of Lin Yun and Qian Qian walking through White Emperor City also attracted a lot of attention.
The pairing of a handsome man and a beautiful woman garnered interest wherever they went, even in the Cultivation World, where beauty was the norm.
Of course, the attention they received was largely because both individuals bore an air that was distinct from that of Divine Country’s people, making them stand out as outsiders at a glance.
Especially so for Qian Qian—she wasn’t even wearing white clothes!
Today, she was attired in pale yellow, for as a beautiful Divine Spirit, she certainly did not conform to a single style or color every day.
Tai Bai Divine Kingdom revered white, and their clothing was invariably white, with no other colors.
The clear aura of foreigners naturally drew more attention; this after all was White Emperor City, the residence of the Tai Bai Divine Emperor and the heart of Divine Country.
It wasn’t long before Lin Yun and Qian Qian had entered the city when a group of the Forbidden Guard Army confronted them.
The leader was a valiant and vigorous female general, astride a pure white unicorn, which made a particularly dashing sight.
Although the female general, like Yu Jiaolong before, was enveloped in armor, her armor was distinctively contoured, clearly a tailor-made version.
Lin Yun based his judgment of her gender on this detail.
"I am the Forbidden Guard Army General Yu Linglong. Friends who have come from afar, please state your names, origins, and purposes for coming to White Emperor City."
Yu Linglong’s words seemed polite, but they also displayed her assertiveness and domineering attitude.
Even without initiating a fight, one could feel that she intended to extract the names and purposes of Lin Yun and Qian Qian before considering force. If they did not comply, the likelihood of an altercation would increase.
They had the right to be imperious; in the heart of Tai Bai Divine Kingdom’s White Emperor City, who would dare to oppose the people of Tai Bai Divine Kingdom?
Qian Qian’s eyebrows rose; she was a Divine Spirit after all. Shouldn’t a god have some dignity? Yet here she was being interrogated in such a manner!
However, any aggressive action might draw out Tai Bai and ruin Lin Yun’s broader plans, so Qian Qian had no choice but to grit her teeth in frustration.
Hmph, busty woman, just don’t fall into my hands later!
Lin Yun also preempted her, speaking up first.
"My name is Lin Yun, and I have come to White Emperor City for one reason only, to seek an audience with the Tai Bai Divine Emperor. I hope you will communicate my request." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
No sooner had he finished speaking than the sound of swords being drawn rang out.
"Audacious! His Majesty is not someone you can just decide to meet!"
Annoyed, Yu Linglong drew her sword and lunged at Lin Yun. This was not her full force, merely a probing attack to gauge Lin Yun’s depth.
Lin Yun smiled faintly; to dare a move against him without being fully committed—this was like serving up a meal. Wasn’t this trial by combat simply inviting defeat?
Lin Yun didn’t even draw his sword. He extended two fingers and captured Yu Linglong’s sword with ease.
"Too slow."
Flashes of red and blue passed over Lin Yun’s fingertips, Yu Linglong instantly felt her sword burn and freeze at the same time, the extreme sensation of Ice and Fire Dual Realm caused her to reflexively withdraw her hand.
As she let go, her sword shattered into pieces on the ground; one side was frosted over, the other emitted wisps of green smoke.
What kind of monster had she encountered, to display such terror?
Yu Linglong was among the top in terms of cultivation level in the Tai Bai Divine Kingdom, yet defeated in a single move. She knew that Lin Yun had held back, sparing her in that instant.
Perhaps, now only a god could subdue Lin Yun.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, a foreigner named Lin Yun has come to White Emperor City wishing to meet with you..."
Tai Bai: "..."
I had just declared my intent to kill him, and here he presents himself? Could such a blessing really be true?
