While Lin Heng and his two companions were still discussing the ancient ruins in the main hall, Matsushita Kojiro and his two companions returned with good news.
"Master, Yan Lin has agreed to cooperate with us and revealed to us that Yan Lan, in order to seize the opportunity to kill you when you establish your sect, borrowed a Second-Grade Heavenly Venerable Source Treasure during his return to the Fire Clan."
As soon as Matsushita Kojiro entered the main hall, he eagerly reported to Lin Heng.
" Second-Grade Heavenly Venerable Source Treasure?"
Lin Heng's tone was full of disdain. Yan Lan had seen Lin Heng use the Killing Sword in the Soul-Burying Mountain Range, so she naturally assumed that it was his strongest weapon.
But time always changes many things, doesn't it?
A year is just a blink of an eye for people in the Ninefold Heaven, but for Lin Heng, it represents a complete transformation.
However, Lin Heng wouldn't boast about his own strength in front of Matsushita Kojiro and the other two.
"Tell me, what are Yan Lin's conditions?"
The other party had already shown sincerity, even mentioning that Yan Lan possessed Second-Grade Heavenly Venerable Spirit Treasure, so Lin Heng naturally guessed that Yan Lin had also made his own demands.
" Yan Lin asked me to tell our master that he can give us a time-related magical treasure with a 100:1 ratio, but on the condition that our master cripples Yan Lan when he establishes his sect ten years from now."
Matsushita Kojiro stated the other party's conditions.
This is quite interesting. Yan Lin wants to cripple Yan Lan, not kill him.
Perhaps they wanted to use this as an excuse to suppress Yan Lan Fire Clan members of Yanlan's lineage.
Lin Heng didn't care about Yan Lin's purpose in making this condition; he only cared about when Yan Lin's promise would be fulfilled.
"When did Yan Lin say he would bring us that spatial artifact?"
"If it's after the fact, I don't really trust the Fire Clan's credibility."
The conditions agreed upon last time in the Soul-Burying Mountain Range have all turned into so many unexpected problems, making it unrealistic for Lin Heng to believe Yan Lin's empty promises.
Matsushita Kojiro had already anticipated this and inquired with Yan Lin beforehand. As soon as Lin Heng asked, he replied, " Yan Lin said he will make a private trip to the Ninefold Heaven in the next couple of days to meet with Master, and he will bring his spatial magic treasure with him."
With that in mind, Lin Heng naturally had no further objections.
"Alright, once Yan Lin arrives and our deal is complete, I will personally allow you to return to the Great Sun Race."
Lin Heng said calmly, and the three of them, Matsushita Kojiro, immediately began to make arrangements for the matter!
The second time at dusk!
Yan Lin, dressed entirely in a black robe, arrived at the Qian Yuan Sect.
His black robe not only concealed his appearance, but also his aura.
Yan Lin paid a considerable price to get here.
When Lin Heng and Yan Lin met again in the banquet hall, scenes from the Soul-Burying Mountain Range once again flashed through Yan Lin's mind.
He still couldn't believe that Lin Heng, First-Turn Samsara, could shake his position in the Ninefold Heaven.
Even more unexpectedly, just one year later, he was about to collaborate with Lin Heng and needed to rely on him to regain his former position.
Between us, I think we don't need all those formalities; it's better to be direct.
Upon meeting, Lin Heng went straight to the point. "There are still nine years left. I'm confident I can defeat Yan Lan by then. I can agree to your terms."
After Lin Heng finished speaking, Yan Lin's soul swept over him. Upon sensing Lin Heng's Third-Turn Samsara realm, Yan Lin's heart trembled.
Breakthrough of two turns in one year?
This is without any spatial magical treasures; how is this possible?
Although his heart was in turmoil, Yan Lin maintained a calm demeanor on the surface. " Lin Heng, I've already told you that Yan Lan took a Second-Grade Heavenly Venerable Source Treasure from the clan. Even so, are you confident you can defeat him?"
Lin Heng didn't explain, but simply said, "Believe it or not is up to you."
This counterattack thwarted Yan Lin's original plan to find out Lin Heng's background.
Seeing Yan Lin fall silent, Lin Heng smiled and said, "Like I said, it's better for us to be direct. If you have other ulterior motives, I don't think this deal needs to continue."
Yan Lin sighed inwardly. Being led by the nose by Lin Heng was not a pleasant feeling, but he really had no better choice but to accept it.
Yan Lin then flipped his hand and took out a tiny golden tower, no longer than an index finger. "This is the spatial treasure you wanted. One hundred years inside, one year outside."
As he spoke, Yan Lin handed the spatial treasure to Lin Heng. After Lin Heng accepted the spatial treasure, Yan Lin continued, "If I regain control of the Fire Clan's power in the Ninefold Heaven, then I think we can have a proper discussion about peaceful coexistence."
Without saying anything more, Yan Lin took his leave.
Watching his departing figure, Lin Heng pondered Yan Lin's last words.
Showing goodwill?
Or is it just an illusion?
These things are no longer important. Even if they are just illusions to deceive himself, Lin Heng is confident that when Yan Lin returns to the Ninefold Heaven, his strength will already surpass Yan Lin's.
After obtaining the spatial treasure, Lin Heng handed it over to Situ Jiannan.
During the period that followed, Lin Heng didn't have many opportunities to return, and the establishment of the sect was entirely entrusted to Situ Jiannan.
Lin Heng did not linger at the Qian Yuan Sect. Having done what he needed to do, Lin Heng left alone that night and headed to Moon-Gazing Valley.
Let's talk about the Ninefold Heaven Fire Clan sect!
In Yan Lan's room!
Yan Lan, who was sitting cross-legged by the bedside, opened her eyes at a certain moment.
The continuous soul signals transmitted through the communication orb forced him to temporarily stop cultivating.
He took out the communication bead and saw that all the messages were from his own spies.
One of the messages was sent by the person responsible for secretly keeping an eye on Yan Lin.
The other party told Yan Lan that Yan Lin was acting strangely today, and had even called two elders to his room, seemingly plotting something.
The other message came from the person in charge of monitoring the Qian Yuan Sect.
The message indicated that a man in black went to the Qian Yuan Sect tonight, but his aura was concealed by a treasure, making it impossible to ascertain his true identity. The man left less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea after entering the Qian Yuan Sect.
Combining these two pieces of information, Yan Lan had a guess in her mind.
"You scoundrel Yan Lin, it seems you still haven't given up your evil intentions, actually trying to team up with Lin Heng to deal with me."
"Snort!"
"Even if you want to secretly help Lin Heng, with his cultivation at the First-Turn Samsara, even if you borrow a Third-Grade Heavenly Venerable Origin Treasure, he is still no match for me."
" Yan Lin, now that I've managed to crush you, I won't give you a chance to rise again."
After muttering to himself for a while, Yan Lan raised the communication bead in his hand, found his father's soul imprint, and then sent a message.
Soon, Yan Lan's father gave a reply, and Yan Lan smiled smugly after receiving his approval.
"There are still nine years. Nine years later, I will personally kill Lin Heng and completely sever all your hopes!"
" Yan Lin, from this day forward, you will only ever be beneath my feet. Don't even think about rising again!"