Volume 1, Chapter 148: An Unrefusable Condition

A crimson sharp light continued to converge, transforming from a trickle into a torrential river. Finally, with an abrupt thrust from Elder Huang, it burst forth, hurtling toward Lin Yu.

A fierce glint flashed in Lin Yu's eyes as he gripped the Wind Controlling Sword hovering before him.

The Sword Intent of Fire and the Sword Intent of Thunder converged and merged on the Wind Controlling Sword. In the blink of an eye, a dazzling golden sharp light bloomed on the sword.

Everyone present, except Lin Yu and Elder Huang, couldn't bear to look directly at the golden light, as if it were a blazing sun descending to earth.

If one could look directly at the golden light, they would find a swirl of silver thunder at its core.

This sword strike had now surpassed the Great Sun Exorcism Sword, and Lin Yu named it the Thunderbolt Flame Destruction Slash.

"I've recently comprehended this new sword strike. I wonder about its power. Having a Huaxu Realm warrior to test it today will make it perfect!"

Lin Yu smiled proudly, and the Wind Controlling Sword slashed heavily toward the crimson light that contained infinite scorching aura.

Thunder rumbled in the clear sky!

A fiery sun rose from the Wind Controlling Sword, as if a second sun had appeared in the sky.

Bang!

The Thunderbolt Flame Destruction Slash clashed with the spiritual energy-laden crimson light that exuded a destructive intent. The crimson light burst apart like falling flowers, unable to withstand the might of Lin Yu's sword strike.

"Not good!"

The moment the crimson light was split by Lin Yu's sword, Elder Huang, who had been confident, suddenly changed his expression.

He took out a jade talisman from his Sumeru Ring, crushed it, and a surge of scarlet flames erupted, forming a barrier in front of him.

Boom!

Then the golden sword light arrived, striking the scarlet barrier and causing ripples to spread.

A sharp silver sword intent burst out from the golden sword light, heavily striking the scarlet barrier, making it flicker violently before gradually dissipating Lin Yu's sword power.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! Elder Huang is a Huaxu Realm expert. How could he be unable to deal with a mere Wanxiang Ninth Grade warrior?"

"Are Wanxiang Realm warriors in the Divine Continent all this powerful? Could it be that Elder Huang didn't use his full strength?"

"That spear strike was Elder Huang's most powerful secret technique. Even without using heaven and earth spiritual energy, it shouldn't be抵挡able by a Wanxiang Realm warrior. This kid is just too monstrous!"

The black-robed warriors were all stunned. After a moment, they exclaimed in surprise. No one could believe that Elder Huang had been forced to use a treasure to block that terrifying sword strike.

"I didn't expect that in such a short time, the Third Prince's strength has advanced again!"

"I think it won't be long before the Third Prince breaks free from his constraints and advances to the Huaxu Realm. I have confidence in him!"

"That fellow previously vowed to teach the Third Prince a lesson and show him the true strength of a Huaxu Realm warrior. Now it seems he's no different from the late emperor!"

The ministers and generals of the Great Han were also dumbfounded. After recovering, they breathed a sigh of relief and were filled with admiration for Lin Yu's strength.

"The Huaxu Realm warriors of the Manggu Continent, I see their strength is just so-so!"

Lin Yu smiled slightly. After testing his sword on Elder Huang, Lin Yu believed that even against a Huaxu Second Grade warrior, he wouldn't lose.

Elder Huang smiled bitterly, shook his head, and put his weapon back into his Sumeru Ring. "There are peerless prodigies in the Manggu Continent who can defeat Huaxu First Grade warriors while in the Wanxiang Ninth Grade. However, I never expected that in this spiritually barren Divine Continent, there would be a prodigy like you. It's a pity! If you were born in the Manggu Continent, or anywhere except the Divine Continent, your future would be boundless. If you're willing to swear allegiance to our Fumeng Holy Mountain, I can take you to the Manggu Continent to cultivate!"

As he spoke, he looked deeply at Lin Yu and said in a low voice, "With your talent, in the Manggu Continent, your strength will advance by leaps and bounds. You can even reach the Ningshen Realm. And I can promise you that you will never be made to fight against people from the Divine Continent, nor will you be forced to do anything against your conscience."

"Third Brother..." The Second Prince looked at Lin Yu nervously. If Lin Yu agreed, the Great Han Dynasty would lose its mainstay.

The ministers of the Great Han also looked at Lin Yu, waiting for his answer.

"No interest," Lin Yu lightly shook his head, showing no interest in Elder Huang's offer.

If he wanted to go to the Manggu Continent, he could cross the Stormy Sea on a building boat. Why rely on others?

Moreover, he was a prince of the Great Han, of imperial blood. How could he be subservient to others?

"Name your conditions. As long as you're willing to swear allegiance to the Holy Mountain, everything else can be discussed," Elder Huang laughed, thinking Lin Yu was bargaining.

He had never thought that anyone would refuse such an offer: going to a place with rich spiritual energy and cultivating beyond the Huaxu Realm to reach the Ningshen Realm.

Wasn't this every warrior's dream?

"Wait, what did you just say?" After a moment, Elder Huang came to his senses. He looked at Lin Yu in disbelief, almost suspecting he had misheard.

How could anyone refuse such a condition?

"I said I'm not interested," Lin Yu smiled indifferently.

"Impossible! Even if you're a peerless prodigy, in this spiritually barren land, you can at most reach the Huaxu Realm. But if you follow me back to the Holy Mountain, you definitely have a chance to advance to the Ningshen Realm! Don't you want to become a Ningshen Realm expert?" Elder Huang still couldn't believe it even now. He smiled bitterly, "If you're unwilling to swear allegiance to the Holy Mountain, I can still take you to the Manggu Continent, but you must promise to do three things for our Fumeng Holy Mountain. I'm making this concession because I don't want to see a pearl buried, don't want to see a peerless prodigy like you wasted. If you still refuse, then forget it!"

Lin Yu looked at Elder Huang in surprise. He didn't expect Elder Huang to give up the condition of swearing allegiance to the Holy Mountain. It seemed he was truly moved by talent as he had said.

However, Lin Yu had a building boat in his Sumeru Ring that could cross the Stormy Sea, and he also had Lord Cauldron.

Cultivating to the Huaxu Realm or even the Ningshen Realm was just a matter of following the natural course. Why be constrained by others?

So he still lightly shook his head, "No, I have my own plans."

Elder Huang sighed helplessly and waved to the black-robed warriors behind him, "Let's go."

"Elder Huang, we haven't found that girl yet!"

"Are we just giving up like this? How will we answer to the Young Master when we return?" Someone muttered behind Elder Huang.

"You idiots! With him here, we can't search this imperial city at all. That girl can hide for a while, but not forever. She came to the Divine Continent for the qualification to enter Spirit Mountain. We'll just wait at the Spirit Mountain passage," Elder Huang pointed at Lin Yu and looked coldly at the muttering subordinates behind him.

Everyone immediately fell silent and followed Elder Huang out of the imperial city.