"If it really comes down to it, we might as well take a gamble."
This was Lin Jinglong's response to Situ Zhentian.
A single Emperor Blood Overlord Pill with even lower potency can greatly enhance a person's martial arts strength after consumption, but for experts above the Martial Emperor level, consuming it would mean a near-death experience.
But Lin Jinglong, despite being at the Martial Emperor realm, also wanted to take the pill.
This isn't just gambling with your life; it's courting death!
Situ Zhentian's expression had become extremely solemn.
Just as he was about to try to persuade Lin Jinglong, Ge Ling'er, who was standing to the side, shook her head repeatedly.
"There's no need to persuade him. His bloodline talent is already incredibly strong, his physique is comparable to a Martial Emperor, and with the added benefit of the Heavenly Silkworm Technique..."
Even if you die, he won't die!
Ge Ling'er's words were quite straightforward.
Situ Zhentian's lips twitched. Although he was somewhat unconvinced, he had to admit that a martial artist like Lin Jinglong could not be judged by ordinary standards.
So he accepted the situation.
Just as everyone was about to set off, another group of people, all dressed in black robes, suddenly appeared outside the Ying family manor, which had been wiped out.
The leader was an old man with a sinister expression.
He had his hair slicked back and wore a simple, old-fashioned long gown.
Beside him stood Mingcheng, whose expression was solemn, as well as the two elders of the Netherworld, Black Moon, and other high-ranking members of the Dark Division.
"Wu Xuan, the head of the Dark Guard?"
I just left the manor gate.
Qingdi Fengpeng raised his eyebrows and called out the old man's identity, but the old man, who was called the head of the Dark Department, ignored Fengpeng.
His gaze swept over Situ Zhentian and finally landed on Lin Jinglong.
"The elders have decreed that from today onwards, Tianbao City will be under lockdown and martial law. No martial artist or civilian may enter or leave at will. I have come here specifically to remind you of this."
"What did you say?"
Situ Zhentian's expression had turned extremely gloomy.
He stared intently at the old man before him, then gritted his teeth and said, "My daughter is currently trapped in the Holy Realm, and we don't even know if she's alive or dead. You're saying Tianbao City is under martial law?"
Lin Jinglong also looked at Mingcheng with suspicion.
Ask him with your eyes what happened.
But whether it was Mingcheng, Heiyue, or the two elders from Youming who had rushed over from Kyoto, they all had the same attitude.
Everyone remained silent.
So Lin Jinglong had no choice but to observe the head of the secret service.
Wu Xuan, the Vajra Martial Emperor of the Elder Council, is skilled in Yin Sha evil arts, and his strength is at the peak among Vajra Martial Emperors.
It is said that he once used a curse to kill a Martial Emperor of the Earth Profound Realm who was fighting against the Elders' Council!
Qingdi Fengpeng quietly sent a telepathic message to Lin Jinglong to remind him.
"Be very careful of this person. He is skilled in curses and can kill even a Vajra Martial Emperor from a thousand miles away. Even stronger individuals will be threatened by him!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Jinglong nodded slightly.
Such a powerful figure has actually descended upon the Southern Frontier.
However, he knew that no matter what Wu Xuan and the others in the Dark Division were after, Situ Zhentian would not compromise.
Could it be that a major battle is about to begin ahead of schedule?
"Being caught between the Elder Council and the Hidden Alliance is not a pleasant feeling."
Lin Jinglong shook his head helplessly.
They already have four Emperor-level combatants on their side.
However, even though the only minister on the other side was Vajra Martial Emperor, and at most the prison magistrate Mingcheng could use the Zhenwu Seal to perform at the level of a Martial Emperor, they still felt immense pressure when facing the Elders' Dark Division.
"The message has been delivered. If the elders' orders are not obeyed, then the Dark Star Auction House's future development in the Great Xia will likely be restricted."
Although Wu Xuan seemed unwilling to clash with them, his attitude was extremely tough. He was not willing to give an inch and was unwilling to give Lin Jinglong and the others any explanation.
Situ Zhentian shook his head.
“Wu Xuan, I have heard of your name, and I respect the orders of the Elders’ Council, but since martial law has not yet been declared, I can still leave the city at this time!”
"Heh, it seems I have to explain this to you." Wu Xuan sneered coldly, "The reason the Elders' Council imposed martial law on Tianbao City is to restrict all martial artists and prevent them from going to the Holy Realm!"
Why?
Lin Jinglong couldn't help but ask a question.
Wu Xuan glanced at him.
"Given that you also know quite a bit, I'll just tell you directly: Tianbao City has been abandoned by the Elders' Council."
"What?"
Everyone, including Qingdi Fengpeng, was astonished.
They looked at Wu Xuan in disbelief.
What did he mean by that?
Lin Jinglong narrowed his eyes, his cold gaze falling on Mingcheng and the others. They were the ones who had been working together to carry out the Lin family's scheme.
But after learning of Lin's insane plan...
They actually intend to abandon Tianbao City?
"You should know that there are tens of millions of people in this city!"
Feng Peng reminded him in a heavy tone.
Wu Xuan looked at everyone expressionlessly.
"This is an instruction from Elder Qingming. If you follow his instructions, perhaps fewer people will die."
"Gentlemen, now that I've said all that, are there any more questions?"
"I have a problem!"
Lin Jinglong raised his hand.
He sneered at Wu Xuan and said, "So, the Elders' Council thinks you can't fight against the Lin Clan's ancestor, so they'd rather give up Tianbao City and let him sacrifice millions of people to forcibly open that so-called Sacred Realm?"
Wu Xuan lowered his brows slightly.
What Lin Jinglong said wasn't entirely without merit.
Some of their ideas are indeed based on this.
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