The atmosphere of the banquet seemed to be more relaxed after the War God Sect people left, but many people's eyes still lingered on the Lin Qin table. Earth Walker The name of Lin Qin, as well as his calm confrontation with the disciple of the War God Sect, made the dignitaries present realize that the weight of this strong man from Chaos Territory was far greater than they imagined.
Lin Qin was unaware of this, or in other words, he didn't care. He focused more on his communication with Linley, asking about his experiences after leaving Wu Mountain, especially regarding his understanding of the law. Linley also talked about everything, and told her initial experiences with Laws of Wind and Laws of the Earth one by one. Lin Qin occasionally added a few words, but he always hit the point, making Linley feel like he was enlightened.
In the second half of the banquet, when the guests were toasting each other and chatting, there was a slight commotion at the door. I saw "Rock Sword Saint" Hedereson leaving and returning, and beside him, followed an old man wearing a simple gray robe, with white beard and hair, and an ordinary face.
The old man looked unremarkable, walking calmly, with a faint and peaceful smile on his face. But the moment he walked into the hall, Lin Qin's hand holding the wine glass paused slightly, and his eyes sharpened for a moment. He felt an extremely obscure aura, but as vast as the starry sky and as deep as the abyss. This aura vaguely fit with the entire Yulan Continent plane, as if he was part of the rules.
God-level is strong! And definitely not an ordinary Lowgod!
Lin Qin instantly understood. Yulan Continent, apart from the well-known ones, there are indeed other God-level hidden existences.
Hedereson respectfully led the white-haired old man directly to the table of Lin Qin and Linley. Their actions immediately attracted the attention of all Saint Realm strong men in the room. His Majesty Joanne, the patriarchs of the big families, the military generals, and even War God Sect who had just left not far away. Lanke, Carlost and others all looked stern and followed the white-haired old man closely.
"This is--?" His Majesty Joanne stood up and looked at Hedereson inquiringly.
Hedereson bowed slightly and his voice spread clearly. "Your Majesty, this is Mr. Hodan."
Hodan?
This name is extremely unfamiliar to most people. But the faces of veteran Saint Realm such as Hedereson, Lanke, Carlost, etc. instantly became extremely solemn, even with a hint of awe.
Linley pupils shrink.
Hodan glanced at the people around the table, lingering briefly on Lin Qin and Linley, with a gentle smile, "I'm here uninvited. I'm so happy. You don't have to be restrained."
His voice was calm, but had a strange penetrating power, as if it sounded directly in everyone's soul, but it would not affect the nobles in the distance who had not reached Saint Realm.
Joanne Although His Majesty did not know the specific origin of Hodan, seeing Hedereson's posture, he knew that this person must be extremely noble, so he quickly ordered the purchase of a seat.
Linley suppressed the shock in his heart, took a step forward, and said with great courtesy, "Mr. Hodan, it is my brother's honor to come. I wonder who Mr. Hodan is--?"
Hodan chuckled and sat down casually, "My name is Hodan, and I have some connection with you Baruch Clan."
"Origin?" Linley's heart moved.
"Yes," Hodan seemed to be lost in memories, "Thousands of years ago, I had a good time drinking and talking with several of your Baruch Clan Dragonblood Warrior, especially your ancestors. Ancestor Baruch, that was a great person. It's a pity that in a blink of an eye, Baruch Clan, which was at its peak in those days, is now -" He shook his head, with a hint of emotion in his tone.
"Thousands of years ago? How many Dragonblood Warrior?" Linley and Wharton were surprised at the same time. According to family records, Dragonblood Warrior is rare, so why do you say "how many"?
Hodan glanced at them, seeming to understand their doubts, and said with a smile, "Are you surprised? Do you think Dragonblood Warrior is very rare? Hehe, when your Baruch Clan was at its peak, there were dozens of Dragonblood Warriors running around the Yulan Continent!"
"Dozens?!" These words were like thunder. Not only Linley and Wharton were stunned, but His Majesty Joanne, Princess Nina and others who heard a few words next to them also looked horrified. This completely subverted their understanding of Four Ultimate Warrior Clans.
Lin Qin sat aside, his eyes moving slightly. Dozens of Dragonblood Warrior? This information is inconsistent with what he knows. It seems that the history of the Baruch Clan has indeed been covered up a lot.
Hodan seemed to be talking enthusiastically, and continued, "Not only you Baruch Clan, but also Four Ultimate Warrior Clans back then were all extremely glorious, but they are not as withered as they are now."
Linley There was a huge wave in his heart, family secrets, the whereabouts of his ancestors - countless questions came to his mind. He suppressed the urge to ask, knowing that this was not the place to talk.
Hodan also stopped talking at the right time, turned to Lin Qin, and asked with a hint of inquiry, "Is this "Earth Walker" Lin Qin, who has become famous in mainland China recently? Sure enough, he has a deep foundation, and his understanding of the law has also come to the fore."
Lin Qin looked back calmly and nodded slightly. "Mr. Hodan is too complimentary."
"It's not an exaggeration." Hodan smiled, "Being able to defeat Desri is enough to prove your strength. Yulan Continent seems to be in trouble again." His words were meaningful.
The banquet lasted for a while, and Hodan signaled to Hedereson that he didn't like the noise. Hedereson stepped forward and said in a low voice to Lin Qin and Linley: "You two, Mr. Hodan would like to invite you to have a chat alone."
Lin Qin and Linley looked at each other and saw the understanding in each other's eyes.
"Please." Lin Qin stood up.
Linley also said a few words to Wharton, and then left the banquet hall with Lin Qin, followed by Hedereson and Hodan.
The four of them walked through the cloister and came to a secluded side hall. Hedereson stood guard outside the hall, and Lin Qin and Linley followed Hodan inside.
The palace door was closed, cutting off the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Hodan sat casually at the main seat and motioned for the two of them to sit too.
"You should have some guesses as to why I called you here." Hodan got straight to the point, his eyes mainly falling on Linley, "Linley, although you haven't arrived yet, Saint Realm Dragon Blood Transformation, coupled with his understanding of the law, has reached the peak of the Saint Realm's strength. And you -" he looked at Lin Qin, "Are the true limit of the Saint Realm, and have touched the profound level of the law."
"Yulan Continent is just a Material Plane." Hodan spoke calmly, but with an overlooking perspective, "For the truly strong, this place is too small and the resources are limited. Saint Realm, here is the pinnacle, but on a broader stage, it is just the starting point."
He sat up a little straighter and said with a hint of guidance in his voice, "I am Plane Overseer, Hodan from the Yulan Continent. One of my responsibilities is to guide Saint Realm and above from the Yulan Continent. If you pass Interplanar Teleportation Array, go to Four Higher Planes (Hell, Netherworld, Celestial Realm, Life Divine Realm) or Seven Divine Planes."
"Higher Plane? God's plane?" Linley heard it from Plane Overseer's mouth at this moment, and felt shocked.
"That's right." Hodan explained patiently, "Material Plane are as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. And above them are Four Higher Planes and Seven Divine Planes. That is where the strong gather, with clear rules and countless opportunities. It is the stage for the true pursuit of the peak."
He looked specifically at Linley and Lin Qin: "Especially you Dragonblood Warrior Clan, your Baruch Clan ancestors, those powerful Dragonblood Warrior, almost all chose to go to Higher Plane Hell". There, Baruch Clan also gained some fame. Hell is the battlefield that the Dragonblood Warrior blood really longs for!"
Hodan turned his attention to Lin Qin again, with a tone of appreciation. "Lin Qin, you have reached the Saint Realm limit at a young age. Even if you stay at the Yulan Continent, with your talent, you may be able to grow, but the speed will inevitably be slow.
Higher Plane is as strong as the clouds, and the laws appear far beyond Material Plane. There, your growth rate will be beyond imagination. Competing with countless geniuses and gods is the shortcut to the top."
The scene he painted is magnificent and grand, full of temptation. Incomparably clear laws, countless strong men, and opportunities to become gods--
"How?" Hodan looked at the two of them, "If you are willing, I can open the teleportation array for you now.
With your two qualifications, go to Hell and you will surely rise quickly."
The side hall became quiet. The choice was handed over to Lin Qin and Linley.
The struggle in Linley's eyes flashed violently. He thought of his father Hogg's unavenged revenge, thought of his younger brother Wharton who had just been engaged and his foundation was not stable, thought of brothers Yale, Reynolds, and George, and thought of following him His five Barker brothers - he took a deep breath, his eyes became clear and firm again, stood up, and bowed deeply to Hodan: "Mr. Hodan, thank you for your attention and invitation. But I still have many worries and unfinished business in the Yulan Continent. I forgive you for not being able to obey."
Hodan was not surprised by Linley's rejection. He just smiled faintly and said, "It is a good thing to value love and justice, but it may also become a fetter. That's all. The choice is yours." He said this to the two of them.
After saying that, he looked at Lin Qin, who looked calm from beginning to end.
Lin Qin also stood up, with a calm but unquestionable tone. "I refuse too."
"Oh?" Hodan looked at him with interest, "Your reason? I can see that you are not someone who will be bound by vulgar sentiments."
"Yulan Continent, I still have unresolved grievances." Lin Qin said bluntly, "My power has just been established, and the foundation needs to be consolidated. Radiant Church, Dark Church, the grievances they have with me need to be completely settled. Things are not settled here, and I am not sure."
He paused and continued, "Furthermore, the way to practice lies within oneself. The external environment is important, but it is by no means a decisive factor. I believe that as long as the Daoist mind remains unwavering and we work hard, there is nothing we can't practice? After I clear up the cause and effect in this world and lay a solid foundation, I will go to Higher Plane and meet the heroes of the world."
His reasons are clear and firm. Grudges need to be settled, and the foundation needs to be laid. More importantly, he firmly believes in the essence of "Heaven Rewards Diligence", which gives him the ability to grow steadily in any environment without rushing into a completely unfamiliar and dangerous new world.
Hodan looked at Lin Qin deeply for a long time, then a strange smile appeared on his face, "Lin Qin, you are more interesting than I thought. Since you have already decided, I won't say more."
He stood up, and his body seemed to begin to merge with the surrounding space.
"Remember, when you think the time is right, you can come to Arctic Ice Plains to find me." After the words fell, Hodan's figure had completely disappeared into the side hall, as if it had never appeared before.
Only Lin Qin and Linley were left in the hall.
After a moment of silence, Linley said, "Brother Lin Qin, are you really not going to go? There -"
"The time has not come yet." Lin Qin interrupted him, his eyes calm, "It is fundamental to handle the matter at hand well. Your choice is not wrong. The responsibility is on your shoulders and cannot be shirked lightly."