NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 860: Completing the Mission
Lin Yi's cultivation was only at the Ninth Level of the Spiritual Vein Realm, so the Third Elder didn't need to worry about him escaping.
"Valley Master, Lin Yi seeks an audience!"
The Third Elder approached the door and knocked on the stone door of the great hall, calling out loudly.
Moments later, the doors of the great hall were pushed open, and a tall, handsome young man walked out.
"Valley Master!"
Upon seeing the young man appear, the Third Elder immediately bowed deeply and greeted him.
The young man's gaze was stern as he scanned over Lin Yi and said in a deep voice, "Lin Yi, you have returned!"
"Yes, Valley Master, I have successfully completed the task assigned to me by the sect!"
Lin Yi nodded.
"Good, go back and rest now!" the young man waved his hand and said indifferently.
"Yes, Valley Master!" Lin Yi quickly responded and then turned to leave.
Watching Lin Yi's retreating figure, the Valley Master shook his head slightly and sighed,
"Lin Yi is a child of misfortune! I didn't wish for him to suffer such torments, but what can I do?"
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"Is Lin Yi actually an adopted child of the Valley Master? Our Valley Master is so young yet already a powerhouse of the Spiritual Liquid Realm, which is incredible!"
"The Valley Master adopting Lin Yi must surely be because he hopes that Lin Yi can repay him someday!"
"This time, the Valley Master personally coming to Myriad Demon Valley must be to seek a new Valley Master!"
"A new Valley Master of Myriad Demon Valley? That's a powerhouse of the Spiritual Spring Realm!"
"A powerhouse of the Spiritual Spring Realm is merely our Valley Master. Aside from him, Myriad Demon Valley has an even more formidable figure, who you may not have heard of. His name is Valley King!"
"Valley King!"
"Yes, the Valley King! The Valley King is the founder of Myriad Demon Valley! When Myriad Demon Valley was established, the Valley Master was only at the First Layer of the Spiritual Vein Realm, yet in just a few decades, he has reached the Peak of the Spiritual Liquid Realm, just a step away from Perfection!"
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Hearing these discussions, Lin Yi was deeply shocked.
"Myriad Demon Valley really is a legendary sect. The Valley Master's power is terrifying, definitely surpassing that of my father!"
Lin Yi thought to himself.
Though Lin Yi had never met the Valley King, he had already heard about him.
Myriad Demon Valley had been established many years ago, and the Valley Master's power was unfathomable, his combat power far surpassing that of the Valley Master of Myriad Swords Sect from years ago.
Initially, the Valley Master was a formidable figure who, in one fell swoop, killed the Myriad Swords Sect's leader, Wan Tianlong, severely weakening Myriad Swords Sect.
The leader of Myriad Swords Sect was one of the top figures in Myriad Demon Valley, yet the Valley Master's power surpassed Wan Tianlong, which was astonishing.
Such a figure, to be an old man alone?
"I wonder if we shall ever have the opportunity to meet this Valley Master again?"
Lin Yi couldn't help but think.
"Lin Yi! What are you daydreaming about? Don't you know the way?" Just then, an elder beside him chided.
Lin Yi started, then quickly came to his senses and hurriedly followed the elders ahead.
"This Lin Yi's aptitude is quite good, though not as exceptional as Lin Yi, she indeed has a gifted talent. If she were to join Myriad Demon Valley, that would be even more impressive!" the Third Elder thought to himself.
Hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but feel excited.
"This time, if I can join Myriad Demon Valley, I won't have to worry about that other Lin Yi, nor will I have to fear being expelled from Myriad Demon Valley!" Lin Yi thought silently.
Before long, the grand hall of Myriad Demon Valley appeared in front of everyone, a majestic and imposing palace that from afar resembled a giant dragon coiled around mountains and rivers, imposing a majestic oppression.
"Myriad Demon Valley is indeed extraordinary!"
Feeling the ancient and weathered aura emitted by this massive palace, Lin Yi couldn't help but admire in his heart.
"Greetings to the Valley Master!"
The Third Elder, Fourth Elder, and Fifth Elder bowed respectfully inside the great hall.
"Hmm! What are you old fellows doing here? And Lin Yi, what is this trash doing here?" A cold voice from inside the hall carried a dense killing intent.
"Valley Master, I have urgent matters to report!" Third Elder hastily said.
"You all may leave first!"
"Yes, Valley Master!"
Several elders responded and exited the hall.
"Lin Yi, come in!"
The voice of the Valley Master echoed through the hall, sharp and icy.
"Yes, Valley Master!" Lin Yi responded and quickly walked toward the hall.
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"Lin Yi, have you returned?" Inside the hall, the Valley Master stood with his hands behind his back, his face icily observing Lin Yi.
"Valley Master, Lin Yi has completed the task assigned by the sect!" Lin Yi respectfully said.
"Oh?"
The Valley Master sneered, his gaze sizing up Lin Yi as he asked coldly,
"Did you say that your strength has reached the Second Layer of the Spiritual Spring Realm?"
Lin Yi hurriedly nodded, "Lin Yi has not deceived the Valley Master!"
The Valley Master snorted coldly and said, "Lin Yi, you indeed are clever. Our Myriad Demons Valley has a long history, yet it has never had a disciple with such exceptional talent as yours!"
"Valley Master flatters me, this is all Lin Yi should do!" Lin Yi said.
The Valley Master waved his hand, his gaze remaining on Lin Yi, and continued, "Lin Yi, since you have completed the sect's task, you shall stay here!"
Upon hearing this, a flicker of joy crossed Lin Yi's face, and he quickly knelt before the Valley Master, bowing his head and saying, "Thank you, Valley Master, for your kindness!"
"Lin Yi, from today, you are an Outer Sect Enforcement Team Member of Myriad Demons Valley! Your identity is known only to those within Myriad Demons Valley; no one else, not even the Valley King, is aware. Do you understand?" the Valley Master asked coldly.
Lin Yi hurriedly nodded, "Valley Master, I have noted it down!"
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After Lin Yi left, the Valley Master's brows were tightly furrowed, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Lin Yi was an outstanding Martial Artist; if Lin Yi could successfully be accepted into their Myriad Demons Valley, the sect's strength would surely increase significantly.
However, Lin Yi was the shame of Myriad Demons Valley; naturally, the Valley Master would not allow him to become a core disciple of the sect, just an outer disciple.
Moreover, the Valley Master had another consideration.
Lin Yi had no background in Myriad Demons Valley.
And Lin Yi was merely an outer disciple; they in Myriad Demons Valley were not interested in nurturing an unsupported outer disciple.
Because what they needed were outer disciples who could assist the Valley Master.
Not puppets.
Thus, the people of Myriad Demons Valley were so cold towards Lin Yi, this useless person, even desiring to utterly eradicate him.
It wasn't the Valley Master's fault; after all, in this world, the powerful are revered.
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In a hidden place, a man in a black robe stood at the edge of a cliff.
The man in the black robe was the Valley Master of Myriad Demons Valley.
The man in the black robe wore a long black gown, his face handsome, his mouth curved with a slightly wicked smile as he looked into the distance.
"This Myriad Demons Valley isn't simple at all!"
Suddenly, the space around him distorted and deformed.
Then, in the void, two figures appeared, a man and a woman.
"Master, this force of Myriad Demons Valley is extraordinary; we don't know whether coming here was right or wrong?"
"Hmph!"
A sharp glint passed through the Valley Master's eyes as he said, "What are you afraid of? They have far fewer people than our Myriad Demons Valley!"
"Master, our strength might not be enough to contend with them!"
"Hehe, don't worry! I have already prepared a trump card!"
Saying so, the Valley Master pulled out a token from his sleeve. The token was pale cyan, emitting a dense spiritual energy. It seemed ordinary, yet it contained immense energy.