Lin Yun, of course, heard the contempt in Wang Yigu's voice, but to him, it was of no importance. The most pressing task now was to block Prince Zuo Cheng's assault.
The only reason Lin Yun had offered a timely warning was because he didn't want to see the innocent people under Wang Yigu's command lose their lives because of him.
But good words cannot persuade a ghost that is destined to die.
He had said so much, yet they hadn't listened to a word. So even if they were to die in this battle, it would have nothing to do with him. After all, he had already tried to dissuade them. If that failed, what more could he do?
Wang Yigu looked at Lin Yun, a trace of helplessness in his eyes. He had thought Lin Yun might have some brilliant plan. But he had to admit, the "surprise" this boy had brought him was deeply disappointing.
Immediately, Wang Yigu began to arrange his men for action. They had to break through, and they had to do it now.
As Wang Yigu was turning to leave, Lin Yun spoke again. "Prince Zuo Cheng's goal this time is merely to give His Majesty the Emperor a warning. He will not kill me here."
This was happening in public. If Lin Yun truly died, the fallout would inevitably land on the entire Daye Dynasty. Given the Dynasty's current situation, it was not a matter they could be certain of handling properly. Lin Yun's death would also cause immense chaos. The Beast Taming Sect would absolutely not continue to allow the Daye Dynasty to control the cultivation world. At that point, a war between the two sides would engulf the surrounding lands.
Therefore, Lin Yun was certain that this was all just for show. Prince Zuo Cheng wanted to use this method to warn the Emperor, and at the same time, warn Lin Yun not to foolishly think he could interfere in the affairs of the Daye Dynasty.
But in the end, Prince Zuo Cheng had still underestimated Lin Yun. In a situation like this, he naturally wouldn't feel the slightest bit of worry.
Wang Yigu, of course, also heard Lin Yun's theory, but he didn't pay it any mind. How could someone arrange for assassins of this caliber merely to threaten them? With Prince Zuo Cheng's power, if he wanted to make a move, their current forces would be completely unable to stop him. At this thought, Wang Yigu's emotions grew even more complicated.
Just then, he saw soldiers charging towards them from all sides. Seeing them, Wang Yigu was completely dumbfounded. The one leading the attack this time was Prince Changqing.
Prince Changqing wasn't particularly famous in the Daye Dynasty. After all, from the very beginning, he had preferred the life of an idle prince and was generally uninterested in the affairs of the court. Who would have thought that such a prince would now be ordering his men here to kill Lin Yun?
"How can it be Prince Changqing?" Wang Yigu was utterly baffled. Could it be that Lin Yun, upon seeing Prince Changqing, had already understood Prince Zuo Cheng's true meaning?
It seemed the entire Daye Dynasty was now in Prince Zuo Cheng's grasp. Most of these princes were being controlled by him, with some leverage held over their heads. Even if they were unwilling, they had no choice but to obediently cooperate with his actions. Everything happening before them now was the best proof of this.
"There are many things you don't understand," Lin Yun said. "But this time, it is just as I told you. Prince Zuo Cheng's true goal is not to kill me here; he doesn't want to cause even bigger trouble. Rather, he hopes to use this method to make us realize just how dangerous our situation is." It was a threat, in a roundabout way.
As the two were talking, the two forces clashed.
Prince Changqing's men were fierce and unafraid of death, each one fighting as if injected with hormones. Wang Yigu's soldiers, likewise, did not retreat an inch. Both sides carried a sacred and inviolable mission. Thus, in battle, they had to give their all.
But as Wang Yigu watched this all unfold, his heart ached. He hated himself for not having listened to Lin Yun's arrangement. If he had followed Lin Yun's method, they might have been able to preserve their strength and not suffer such heavy losses. But unfortunately, Wang Yigu hadn't believed a word Lin Yun said, even thinking it was all a joke.
Now, even if he regretted it, it was too late. The enemy charged forward, cutting down his soldiers one after another. Wang Yigu watched with his own eyes as his men died at the hands of the enemy, his heart filled with anguish. But with his own personal ability, what could he possibly do?
Just as Wang Yigu was despairing, Lin Yun made his move.
"I told you long ago, these people are not so easy to deal with, yet you insisted on thinking too simply," Lin Yun said flatly, glancing at Wang Yigu. If this man had just trusted the decisions he had made earlier, then this series of problems would never have happened. Everything could have been resolved with ease. It was a pity that after all he had said, he still couldn't make Wang Yigu see reality.
But for the current Lin Yun, none of that mattered anymore. What he had to do now was stop Prince Changqing's men.
With a furious roar from Lin Yun, a terrifying sound wave instantly caused everyone to stop in their tracks. Their gazes all shifted to him.
And at that moment, the aura around Lin Yun began to grow heavier and more solemn. Countless flying swords materialized behind him. He looked coldly at everyone present.
"You are all subjects of the Daye Dynasty, yet here you are, fighting a civil war. I will give you one chance. Drop your weapons and surrender. Otherwise, I will grant no quarter."
There were, of course, experts among them. But to Lin Yun, these people posed little threat.
Sure enough, the moment his voice fell, several figures rushed out, wanting to defy him. But they had barely made a move before the sword Qi from behind Lin Yun pierced through their hearts. The men fell limply to the ground.
The soldiers, whose morale had been surging just a moment ago, now looked at each other in dismay, not knowing what to do. It was obvious. Lin Yun's power was too great. Even these Sky-Soaring Realm experts were unable to stop him. How could the rest of them possibly withstand his power?
And so, under Lin Yun's thunderous command, they all dropped their weapons. They were all smart people. No one wanted their life to be held in someone else's hands right now.
"I don't care who sent you. This ends today."
After he finished speaking, Lin Yun glanced coldly around. Not a single person dared to defy him.
After all, those who had dared were now all cold corpses on the ground.