The Red-Robed King returned.
Jin Ruhua and the others came with him.
Chen Lin swept his gaze over them.
"The Red-Robed King has seen the error of his ways," he said calmly. "He is willing to sever his ties with the Evil God and become my servant. Please refrain from making things difficult for him from now on."
Jin Ruhua froze for a moment.
She wanted to say something, but after some thought, swallowed her words.
Hong Tingzhen and the others exchanged looks.
But with even Jin Ruhua keeping quiet, anything they said would be useless. They simply met his words with silence.
Chen Lin paid them no further attention.
"In a few days, I intend to attempt the Rainbow Bridge," he said casually. "Anyone who wants to follow can come along. I must obtain the Rainbow Sword, but whoever gets the rainbow flowers can keep them. Go make your preparations."
"Oh, one more thing."
Chen Lin raised a hand.
"Now that the Void Realm has settled down, it is time to settle accounts with those factions that hid from the war. Get to work, everyone. Their wealth will serve nicely as rewards for those who distinguished themselves."
"Agreed!"
Jin Ruhua readily accepted.
She had long wanted to seize the opportunity to unite the Void Realm, but lacked the strength. With Chen Lin's proposal, putting that plan into action became much easier.
Everyone left.
The Red-Robed King stayed behind alone and bowed deeply to Chen Lin.
"As you ordered, my lord, not a single dark cultivator was spared. The lesser leaders have also been executed."
With that, he presented several cloaks and a few fist-sized Black Crystals that radiated waves of bizarre aura.
Chen Lin casually took them.
He put them away without even looking.
"What was your original name,