Go by Yourself

"Of course."

Thinking of how well his two girlfriends treated him, Lin Yi smiled.

"Although at first I found the relationship between the three of them a little troubling, I understand how sincere they are toward me. So I don't intend to hurt any of them. I want to be with all of them at the same time. Even if nobody understands me and everyone calls me a bastard, that won't change my resolve."

"Well said."

Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong applauded, each wrapping an arm around Yu Xiaogang.

"I think it's time you let go of those thoughts you've been holding onto. Look at the young man. He doesn't care what the world thinks. Besides, what does the world's opinion really have to do with you?"

"I know."

Yu Xiaogang nodded, his face red, while still holding both women's hands tightly.

"With you by my side, my days feel different now. All right, I'll tell Lin Yi some of the rules for going to Slaughter City."

"No need to go to all that trouble."

Lin Yi smiled calmly. "Grandmaster, I know that the first thing you have to do when you go to Slaughter City is drink Yellow Spring Dew. But that stuff isn't good for you at all. You could say it's a poison that hastens your death. It might seem to steady your mind, but in reality, it can make you fall into that place of slaughter at any moment."

"You certainly know your stuff."

When Yu Xiaogang looked at him, there was a little more admiration in his eyes.

"You must have spent a lot of time thinking about this. Otherwise, there's no way you'd know about something like Yellow Spring Dew. Besides, you should know what you can gain by going to Slaughter City, too."

"The Divine Slaughter's Domain!"

Lin Yi answered without a hint of panic, smiling faintly.

"I've heard of it, but I've never seen it for myself. In fact, even getting the chance to take a look would be hard for most people. They wouldn't be so fixated on it, but I'm different. I've wanted to go to Slaughter City for a long time, and I want to take Hell Road."

"You can go and try right now."

Yu Xiaogang seemed even more eager than Lin Yi, delight shining in his eyes.

"With your talent, you should have no trouble completing a hundred trials in Slaughter City. The only thing to worry about is whether the King of Slaughter will stop you because of your identity. After all, you're the Dragon God now. If a god showed up there, they'd surely be frightened."

"Then why not just tell them openly that I'm the Dragon God and want to take the trials?"

Lin Yi smiled frankly, his gaze firm.

"Grandmaster, don't worry about this. Since I'm going, I won't go in blind. I'll find a way!"

Yu Xiaogang stared at Lin Yi, then nodded with a gratified smile.

"Little San was just as bold as you are. I believe that as long as you dare to go, it won't be long before you achieve even more than Tang San."

"Thank you, Grandmaster. But my goal isn't to achieve more. It's to become stronger! I want to surpass Brother San, but my ultimate goal is the God of Destruction. I want that arrogant ancient god to see that no matter how powerful he is, we can still surpass him!"

Yu Xiaogang froze.

At that moment, he saw a stubbornness in Lin Yi—not a dangerous kind, but a drive to keep striving for excellence.

Yu Xiaogang slowly walked over and placed a hand on Lin Yi's shoulder. His dark eyes held a hint of approval.

"You're impressive. To face adversity under this kind of pressure proves you're a worthy Soul Master. The next thing you need to do is stabilize your power. You should know that what you lack isn't anything else—it's the ability to control the power in your hands, so you can use it to protect those around you. Understand?"

"Yes!"

Lin Yi bowed deeply.

"I'll do as Grandmaster says. But since I won't have anyone to support me, I plan to go alone."

"No!"

Huang Ruolin and Zhao Zhiying both looked alarmed. "If you're going to face danger, you should go with us. How can you face it all alone? Even if you don't want to involve your friends here, Zhiying and I are the people who matter most to you. You..."

Lin Yi gently pulled their hands away, his expression even more resolute.

"Because you matter so much to me, I can't let you come. I'm a man. Please understand a man's pride and dignity, all right? I'm supposed to protect you, not have you protect me!"

As he spoke, Lin Yi turned his gaze to Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong.

"You two are both exceptionally capable seniors. I hope you can teach them a few things."

Then Lin Yi looked toward Huo Yuhao beside him.

"I know you can open a barrier. Just send me outside Slaughter City. I'm willing to start from the very first step."

"Really?"

Huo Yuhao smiled faintly. "Since you're so confident, we'll go with your plan. But just as Grandmaster said, be careful once you get there. We'll keep an eye on everything you do!"