Lin Yun's words only made the old monk smile. But then, Lin Yun looked at Abbot Jingkong with curiosity.
"Senior, your strength is plain to see. In my opinion, dealing with these people should have been effortless for you. I wonder, why did you allow the Vajra Sect to suffer the hardship of being held under duress?"
Jingkong smiled back at him and asked a question of his own. "If we were not trapped here, how would we have met you?"
Jingkong's words were like a sudden, enlightening anointment. Lin Yun had never imagined that this old senior possessed such incredible foresight. In other words, from the very beginning, the Vajra Sect had been capable of defeating the Myriad Fiends Valley. They simply chose not to. Instead, they complied with the valley's demands. This wasn't because the Vajra Sect feared them, but purely because Jingkong had wanted to meet Lin Yun.
"My Buddhist path emphasizes cause and effect," Jingkong explained, "the cause of a past life becomes the fruit of a future one. For you, little benefactor, to meet me here today is also a matter of our own karmic affinity."
As he spoke, his figure vanished from before Lin Yun. When Lin Yun came to his senses, he found Jingkong's hand already resting on his shoulder. An endless stream of Yuan Qi flowed into his body.
"You are young, and to have such a cultivation at your age is a considerable feat. But at the same time, it is a great burden for you. Not everyone can withstand this kind of power," Jingkong said flatly. The Lin Yun of this moment looked powerful, but he also exhibited many weaknesses.
Lin Yun nodded. "Senior seems to understand me very well."
Jingkong smiled. "Did I not say it? All of this was long since destined to be."
Lin Yun felt a mellow, rich Yuan Qi suppress the restless killing intent within his body. Even his own impetuous heart calmed at that moment.
After calming down, Lin Yun finally understood why events had developed in this way. The Myriad Fiends Valley had no need to coexist with the Vajra Sect like this, but they also understood the Vajra Sect's immense strength. Rashly forcing their hand would only make the problem worse. So, even if the Myriad Fiends Valley disliked the situation, they had no choice but to proceed as they had. They didn't want the Vajra Sect to display its true power and affect their overall plans.
Even the Crimson Ghost Sect had turned a blind eye to the Myriad Fiends Valley's actions. They knew that for the valley to suppress a sect like the Vajra Sect was easier said than done. Although neither of the two evil sects knew what the Vajra Sect was truly planning, when Lin Yun attempted to free them, they certainly couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
This was precisely why Jiang Qingshuang had rushed there. Her first goal was to stop him, but she also hoped to bring the boy working behind the scenes to justice. Only then could she ensure her own plans would proceed smoothly. But Jiang Qingshuang had never imagined that Lin Yun's methods were far more formidable than she had thought. A single God-Slaying Bow had nearly cost her her life.
Now, with Jingkong's help, the killing intent inside Lin Yun's body gradually settled.
"I must say, your innate talent is exceptional," Jingkong praised, patting Lin Yun's shoulder. Even he had to admit it. "As long as you can continue to cultivate steadily, your future will be limitless."
Lin Yun was truly outstanding. And it was precisely this excellence that made Gu Xiande so fearful. He had already formed a grudge with this young man. If he allowed him to grow, he would become an endless source of trouble in the future. Unfortunately for Gu Xiande, he had no way to suppress Lin Yun.
Time slowly passed. After several more minutes, Lin Yun finally let out a long sigh of relief. The crisis within his body had completely vanished.
"Many thanks to Senior for your guidance."
Jingkong let out a hearty laugh. "These are but small matters. You came here this time to rescue our Vajra Sect. Although it would be difficult for you to oppose the Myriad Fiends Valley with your power alone, simply having the thought is a rare thing. So, it is I who should be thanking you."
Jingkong was speaking from the heart. Anyone else would not have done something so foolish—to do something knowing it was impossible. That was just asking for trouble. But although Lin Yun knew the situation was not simple, he showed no signs of shrinking back. Instead, he forged ahead against the current. This was true courage.
While Lin Yun and Jingkong were talking, they were unaware that their presence had already been exposed.
The moment Wang Chengyu died, Elder Yun Fei had been notified. However, he was curious what Lin Yun was planning. Was he trying to infiltrate their ranks to gather intelligence? Or was he simply trying to rescue the Vajra Sect?
In the eyes of many outsiders, the Vajra Sect was weaker than the Myriad Fiends Valley. But only Elder Yun Fei himself understood the true, immense strength of the Vajra Sect. If they wanted to leave, the Myriad Fiends Valley could not possibly stop them. The only reason they were currently trapped was because the Vajra Sect had no intention of leaving. Therefore, sending someone to rescue them was a completely redundant act.
"Since things have already developed to this point, there is no need for you or I to meddle any further," Elder Yun Fei said with a calm smile. If he could stop them, he would. But in the current situation, he lacked that qualification. Since that was the case, he might as well let nature take its course. In any case, when the time came to explain things, the Crimson Ghost Sect couldn't do much to them. If you can't win, you can't win. They couldn't be expected to send their own people to their deaths, could they?
The disciple waiting at his side nodded, preparing to pass on the message.
But just then, Jiang Qingshuang burst in.
"This matter cannot be simply forgotten!"
Elder Yun Fei's brow furrowed. "Ghost King, for what purpose have you come?" He was surprised to see her. Jiang Qingshuang was supposed to be healing her wounds. Why had she suddenly come here?
At this moment, Jiang Qingshuang's face was a mask of resentment and hatred. "Why am I here? Elder Yun Fei, you should know very well. If it weren't for that Lin Yun, how would I have ended up in this state? That boy dared to try and rescue people right under my nose! He must pay a price for that."
It was clear that Jiang Qingshuang was furious, and the consequences would be severe. So what if Jingkong was strong? She would not let them leave so easily.
"I suggest we plan this matter carefully. There is still a considerable gap between us and the Vajra Sect," Elder Yun Fei reminded her quietly, his brow furrowed. He didn't know what this woman was planning to do, but right now, they had to remain calm. Lin Yun was not so easily dealt with.