Chapter 345: Chapter 341: Lin Hao’s Answer Sheet

Lin Hao suddenly struck, forming a giant hand of True Essence that shot toward the source of the voice.

The giant hand of True Essence was crimson. At first glance, one might have thought it was a Spirit Body using its Bloodline Power.

But as soon as the True Essence hand appeared, an immense pressure erupted. Righteous energy surged, crushing all in its path!

Countless people fell prostrate, completely unable to muster the will to resist.

"Em... Emperor’s might?!" someone stammered.

Emperor’s might was a rare thing; none of them had ever witnessed it before. Yet, the moment the True Essence hand appeared, those two words naturally surfaced in their minds.

The bodies of countless people trembled, their very souls quaking to the core.

Fortunately, the phenomenon vanished in an instant.

Lin Hao retracted the hand of True Essence. He had no intention of pursuing the person who had spoken out.

That person speaking up had given him the perfect opportunity to demonstrate his Cultivation Technique.

And this move was naturally not from the Ten Thousand Blood Demon Emperor’s technique. It was merely the result of him channeling the Godslaying Celestial Slash Skill in its proper, forward rotation.

Although it seemed simple, it had consumed nearly all of Lin Hao’s True Essence, which was one of the reasons he had ultimately withdrawn his hand.

The moment this True Essence hand appeared, all voices of doubt vanished.

If Lin Hao hadn’t spoken, they would never have known this was derived from a demonic technique, because the boundless righteous energy that filled the heavens and earth was absolutely unmistakable.

’So, the legacy of the Ten Thousand Blood Demon Emperor isn’t necessarily a demonic technique!’

Once they changed their minds, a fire was once again lit in everyone’s hearts.

"Junior Brother Lin... can I come with you?" a timid voice called from outside the courtyard.

It was a Saint Institute disciple who, unable to resist the temptation of such a powerful Cultivation Technique, had taken the initiative to ask.

When he spoke, no one laughed at or mocked him. Instead, they all stared eagerly at Lin Hao.

At this moment, the Saint Institute disciples who had originally come to see Lin Hao make a fool of himself had long since forgotten their initial purpose.

"I remember Master Duan saying that if you want to go to Jumo City, you need to apply."

Before Lin Hao could even finish speaking, the Saint Institute disciples were already scrambling to fly out.

"Hey, you stepped on my foot!"

"Bastard, you bumped into me! Are you in a hurry to get reincarnated?"

"..."

In an instant, the area outside the courtyard turned into a chaotic marketplace. Countless Saint Institute disciples were clamoring and pushing their way out. It was quite a spectacle.

Inside the courtyard, all the new disciples were completely dumbfounded.

"Senior Brother Lin... when are we leaving?" the leader of the new disciples asked Lin Hao.

The Saint Institute disciples all wanted in, which made the new disciples feel a sense of crisis.

"First thing tomorrow morning. Don’t worry, the Saint Institute has issued an order. The other disciples can’t leave with us; it will be at least a few days before they can," Lin Hao replied with a smile.

At this, all the new disciples beamed with joy.

At that very moment, they were all celebrating the fact that they were probationary disciples.

’Quasi-Emperor’s legacy, here I come!’

The eyes of all the new disciples burned with fervor as they screamed inwardly.

Seeing their expressions, Lin Hao smiled faintly. Then he spoke, "We don’t have much time. Go back, rest, and prepare. We leave at dawn to get to Jumo City as early as possible."

"Yes, Senior Brother Lin," all the disciples answered Lin Hao in unison, their voices loud and their spirits high.

Ling Xiao and Yang Peng watched Lin Hao with expressions of pure adoration.

He had accomplished in just a few words what they had failed to do in several hours. Not only that, but he had also driven the Saint Institute disciples into a frenzy.

The new disciples began to move quickly. Unlike the Saint Institute disciples, they didn’t make a single sound from beginning to end.

Before long, only Lin Hao and his two companions were left in the once-crowded courtyard.

"You two should go rest as well," Lin Hao said to them.

The two of them nodded and departed.

Lin Hao stood in the courtyard, cast a seemingly casual glance toward a certain part of the Saint Institute, and then left.

In a room at the highest point of the Saint Institute, two people were standing by a window.

"This little fellow’s Spiritual Sense is quite astonishing. He was able to detect us even from that distance." The one who spoke was the Saint Institute’s vice-principal, Duan Wushuang.

Beside her stood Duan Mushuang.

Through the window before them, they had a perfect view of the courtyard where Lin Hao and the others had just been.

Despite the great distance and the late hour, it was no problem at all for powerful martial artists like them.

In fact, with their Great Divine Techniques, they could even hear every word Lin Hao had just said with perfect clarity.

"I thought he would preach some grand principles to them, appeal to their emotions, or perhaps use force to make them submit. I even considered that he might use me as leverage. I never expected him to use this kind of method," Duan Mushuang said after a nod.

Duan Wushuang smiled. "Desire is a bottomless abyss. His method was simple, direct, and crude, yet it was the most effective. That little fellow has passed the test with flying colors."

Duan Wushuang’s words were filled with undisguised admiration for Lin Hao.

Duan Mushuang nodded in deep agreement.

"By the way, Royal Aunt, Xinyu is dead, and Your Highness’ Mansion is now in ruins. About this matter..." Duan Mushuang suddenly said to Duan Wushuang.

"Hmph! He brought it entirely upon himself. For a demonic technique like the Blood Transformation and Bone Refining Skill to appear in his mansion... it seems someone has infiltrated the Mo Yun Kingdom. This matter is too significant. It’s possible even Lord Chen will get involved," Duan Wushuang said coldly.

A strange light flashed in Duan Mushuang’s beautiful eyes.

The so-called Lord Chen was none other than Chen Yan.

With his military achievements, Chen Yan could have easily been enfeoffed as a king, but he refused.

In the end, the Monarch named him Lord and left a decree: In the presence of Lord Chen, none may call themselves Monarch or king.

In a sense, the title "Lord Chen" was above that of the Monarch, kings, and marquises!

Lord Chen was a legend in the empire. If he were to become enraged, even the Monarch would have to yield to him.

Years ago, the Blood Transformation and Bone Refining Skill claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Warriors. For it to appear now in Your Highness’ Mansion... given his temper, burning the mansion to the ground would be getting off lightly.

The moment she had that thought, a fiery blaze lit up the sky over Imperial City.

It was coming from the direction of Your Highness’ Mansion.

At this sight, the expressions of both Duan Wushuang and Duan Mushuang remained indifferent.

Although they were members of the royal family, they strongly disapproved of its methods.

Ever since that incident forty years ago, Duan Wushuang had never returned to the royal palace. Duan Mushuang, having been raised almost single-handedly by her, had been influenced to the point that she, too, preferred to stay at the Saint Institute.

"Shuang’Er, you set out first thing tomorrow morning, so go get some rest. Remember, you can intervene if the others run into danger, but not for Lin Hao. Unless it is a matter of life and death, you are not to act," Duan Wushuang instructed.

Duan Mushuang was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

’She wants Lin Hao to undergo the most brutal trials.’

Duan Mushuang had just taken her leave when a knock came at the door. A voice sounded from outside, "Vice-Principal, many disciples have applied to go to Jumo City, far more than we anticipated. What should we do?"

"Approve them all. Have them depart in three days."

"Yes, Vice-Principal. There is one other thing. Lord Chen is currently outside the main gate of the Saint Institute." The voice outside reported again.

Hearing that Chen Yan had come, even Duan Wushuang was surprised. She said, "Go and make the necessary preparations. I will go receive Lord Chen."

But then, the voice from outside spoke again, "Lord Chen says he has come only to visit Lin Hao."