Lin Yu's casual remark once again froze the gatekeeper, who had just been so confident.
What kind of hospitality does the Netherworld Immortal Realm have?
It's simply a matter of whoever is stronger gets to call the shots.
This principle applies not only to the Netherworld and Immortal Realm, but also to the entire fantasy world.
If he is the one who wins now, and can hold off Lin Yu and the Black-Robed High Priest with his own strength, then his strength is formidable. He not only upheld his duty but also defended the dignity of Daoist Shouyang.
But now, he has been defeated.
As a loser, how much say do you have in front of the winners?
Thinking about all those confident statements he had just made, he realized that he might have looked like a clown to Lin Yu and the black-robed high priest.
Upon realizing this, the gatekeeper's face turned ashen; he seemed to only belatedly understand the gravity of the situation.
As mentioned before, the Netherworld Immortal Realm is extremely chaotic, with various forces entrenched in their positions, barely maintaining a delicate balance each day, and constantly experiencing conflicts of all sizes.
What kind of people wouldn't you see here? What kind of strange things wouldn't happen?
As the gatekeeper had previously thought, defeat would mean certain death.
What the black-robed high priest said was indeed true; Lin Yu, though seemingly arrogant, had repeatedly shown mercy to him.
If Lin Yu really goes all out, I'm afraid I'm no match for him at all.
Seeing the gatekeeper's dejected appearance, Lin Yu couldn't help but think to himself, "With this level of skill, he dares to claim to be one of the top beings in the Netherworld Immortal Realm?"
However, saying such things now would be like rubbing salt into the gatekeeper's wounds, which was obviously inappropriate. So Lin Yu pretended not to see anything and instead said, "Please trouble you to go in and inform them. My fellow Daoist and I will wait outside."
"I've come here this time also because of the ancient Phoenix Clan. It concerns the very survival of the ancient Phoenix Clan, and it absolutely cannot be underestimated."
"Ultimately, the ancestors of the ancient Phoenix clan also came from the previous era and had intricate connections with the Daoist Shouyang."
"It's simply that one era has ended and a new one has begun. Considering we share the same origins, you should at least go in and inform them for us."
"Do you realize that your actions represent the will of Daoist Shouyang? If Daoist Shouyang intends to help the ancient Phoenix Clan, and you make such a decision, how will you face the consequences?"
Lin Yu's words were so forceful that they left the gatekeeper speechless.
No matter how powerful he was, he had now submitted to the tutelage of Daoist Shouyang, and in the end, he was just a gatekeeper.
Even those completely unfamiliar with the struggle between demon beasts have some knowledge of the bloodline of the ancient phoenix clan. Therefore, strictly speaking, the ancestors of the supreme demon beast clan and Daoist Shouyang lived in the same era, and may even have some connection.
Lin Yu directly pointed out the most crucial aspect of the problem, leaving even the most stubborn gatekeeper with no room for rebuttal.
Especially after the almost crushing battle just now, the gatekeeper was speechless.
The goalkeeper frowned, feeling conflicted, as he realized that continuing to persist would be pointless.
"Well then, wait a moment, I'll go report right away." At this moment, the gatekeeper, like a deflated balloon, reluctantly walked into the mansion.
Looking at the gatekeeper's expression, Lin Yu thought to himself, "You stubborn fool, it's just a matter of going in and reporting, but you insist on fighting. In the end, this is the same result."
However, Lin Yu only imagined these words in his mind. Looking at the gatekeeper's appearance, he really couldn't bear the stimulation.
"Ah, seeing this kid's appearance reminds me of my past self; it truly makes this old man ashamed," the black-robed high priest couldn't help but sigh.
Lin Yu turned his head and said helplessly, "What's there to be ashamed of? Anyway, it's always me who suffers."
That's true. Since arriving in this Dao Qi era, Lin Yu has encountered many eccentric cultivators, one after another, whom he had to coax. It really tempered his temper.
Hearing Lin Yu say that, the black-robed high priest smiled awkwardly. Indeed, it was best to speak less in front of such a powerful figure.
While the gatekeeper went inside to report, Lin Yu and the black-robed high priest took a good look at the residence of the Daoist Shouyang.
Lin Yu had visited the Netherworld Immortal Realm of the Three Thousand Immortal Realms era several times, but this was his first time visiting the Netherworld Immortal Realm of the Dao Qi era.
Judging from what I just saw, the Netherworld Immortal Realm of this Dao Qi era is in utter chaos.
This cave dwelling has been here for quite some time. The fact that Daoist Shouyang has been able to hold onto this place is like the ancient Phoenix Clan holding onto the Phoenix Ancestral Sea. It takes a certain status to be able to defend it.
Otherwise, given the chaotic state of the Netherworld Immortal Realm, this mansion would fall into the hands of some power within a few days.
"It seems this Daoist Shouyang is no ordinary person; he's definitely not as useless as the rumors suggest."
"Perhaps the rumor about that good-for-nothing was intentionally created by Daoist Shouyang. Compared to astonishing strength, a good-for-nothing obviously wouldn't attract those experts."
"I wonder what kind of magic the Daoist priest of Shouyang possesses that allows him to attract such a stubborn fellow to be a gatekeeper."
Lin Yu looked around at the scenery while pondering.
In reality, rumors from the outside world are always a mix of truth and falsehood, but clearly, most of the rumors about the Daoist priest Shouyang are false.
After a moment's thought, the black-robed high priest clearly realized this as well, and his expression became increasingly complicated.
However, upon closer reflection, the stronger the Daoist Shouyang was, the more reliable the information he provided would be. In other words, the greater the chance that Feng Nianzhi would be able to break the seal within her body.
Only then did the black-robed high priest breathe a sigh of relief.
When you enter from the outside, the mansion doesn't seem particularly grand, but the gatekeeper has been gone for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn without reappearing, which is enough to show that this mansion is definitely a hidden paradise.
After waiting for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the gatekeeper finally came out. This time, the hostility and caution in his eyes as he looked at Lin Yu and the black-robed high priest had lessened, and he had become much more peaceful.
Judging from the gatekeeper's changed attitude, at least the Daoist Shouyang was not opposed to the arrival of the ancient phoenix clan.