Walker Of The Worlds

Chapter 3584: The Shock In The Court

Meng Bai followed behind Lin Mu, though his steps were noticeably unsteady. His expression was blank, his eyes unfocused, as if his mind had yet to return from wherever it had wandered.

Behind them, the twins occasionally nudged him with their heads, while Little Shrubby trotted along with a clearly amused expression. The small beast even let out a few soft chuffs, as if barely containing his laughter.

Meng Bai, however, did not respond at all.

At one point, he nearly stopped walking entirely, his body freezing mid-step. Xiao Yin had to coil slightly around his arm and tug him forward, while Xiao Yang flicked his tail against the boy’s leg in irritation.

”Move,” Xiao Yang hissed softly.

Meng Bai blinked once but still did not speak.

Thus, the strange procession continued until they finally returned to Lin Mu’s courtyard within the royal palace.

Meanwhile, Minister Ren did not linger.

The moment he ensured Lin Mu had safely returned, he immediately turned and headed toward the Royal Court. His pace was brisk, his mind still reeling from everything he had witnessed.

By the time he entered the court, the ministers had already gathered.

King Huli Qian sat upon his throne, his expression calm but attentive. When he saw Minister Ren’s hurried arrival, he immediately sensed that something significant had occurred.

”Minister Ren,” the king said. ”Report.”

Ren took a deep breath before stepping forward and bowing.

”Your Majesty... what I am about to report concerns matters of the highest importance.”

The court grew silent.

Then, slowly and carefully, Minister Ren recounted everything.

He spoke of the meeting with the Temple Head, of Lin Mu’s supposed interaction with the Guardian Spirits, of some shocking events that had unfolded within the temple to which he was not privy of and was even kicked out before, and finally... of the Guardian Beast Decree.

When he finished, the hall was utterly silent. While Minister Ren had not seen what happened inside, he was smart enough to figure out just from the way the Temple Head reacted as well as the Guardian Beast Decree.

The king stared at him.

Several ministers exchanged stunned glances.

One of them even opened his mouth as if to speak, only to close it again immediately.

The weight of the information was overwhelming.

”The Guardian Beast Decree...” the king muttered under his breath.

Even he found it difficult to believe.

For a moment, he wondered if this was some elaborate misunderstanding. But Minister Ren’s expression was far too serious, far too shaken, for this to be anything less than the truth. And more importantly, matters involving the Guardian Beasts could not be fabricated. Such a lie would be discovered instantly.

Huli Qian leaned back slightly, his mind racing.

’If Lin Mu truly possessed the decree... Then his authority in this world was effectively absolute.’

A strange thought crossed the minds of several ministers at the same time.

One of them hesitated before speaking carefully.

”Your Majesty... if that is the case... does that mean...”

He did not finish the sentence.

But the implication was clear.

Would the throne itself need to be yielded?

For a brief moment, the court atmosphere became tense.

The king coughed lightly, breaking the silence.

”That will not be necessary,” he said firmly.

His tone was calm, but there was a hint of strain beneath it.

”However...”

He paused before continuing.

”We must show the utmost respect.”

He turned to the ministers.

”Prepare a seat for Honorable Disciple Lin Mu within the court.”

The ministers listened attentively.

The king added, after a brief moment of thought, ”It should be... higher.”

”How much higher, Your Majesty?” one minister asked cautiously.

Huli Qian hesitated.

Then he spoke.

”At least twice the height of my throne.”

The words sent a ripple through the court.

But no one objected.

The ministers bowed in unison.

”As you command.”

Orders were immediately issued, and preparations began at once.

Meanwhile, Lin Mu remained completely unaware of the chaos his presence had caused.

Back in his courtyard, he sat calmly while looking at Meng Bai, who was still standing in the middle of the room like a statue.

Lin Mu sighed.

”Meng Bai.”

No response.

He shook his head slightly before raising his hand and placing it gently on the boy’s shoulder.

Then he began chanting softly.

The Severing Heart Sutra’s chants flowed through the air like a sharp stream, its effects targeting the mind directly. The subtle yet powerful technique began cutting through the tangled thoughts and overwhelming emotions clouding Meng Bai’s consciousness.

One minute passed.

Then two.

Then five.

Finally, Meng Bai’s eyes suddenly focused.

Lin Mu quietly observed Meng Bai as the boy finally snapped out of his stunned state, his eyes wide and his breathing slightly uneven.

The effects of the Severing Heart Sutra had cleared the fog in his mind, but it was evident that the shock had not truly passed. It had merely been organized into something he could now process.

The outburst that followed was only natural.

Meng Bai blinked once.

Then twice.

And then—

”WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?”

The words burst out of Meng Bai with a mixture of disbelief, confusion, and lingering awe.

His voice echoed faintly within the courtyard room, and even the twins paused their playful nudging to look at him with mild amusement. Little Shrubby, who had just padded in with a tray, flicked his tail as if entertained by the scene.

Lin Mu did not respond immediately.

Instead, he simply gestured calmly toward a seat nearby.

”Sit first.”

His tone was steady, almost casual, as if what had just happened was not something that would shake the very foundations of a person’s understanding of the world.

Meng Bai blinked a couple of times, then slowly lowered himself onto the seat. His movements were still a bit stiff, as if his body had not fully caught up with his mind yet.

Just then, Little Shrubby approached and placed a cup of spirit tea in front of him. The aroma of the tea spread gently through the air, carrying with it a calming spiritual essence that seemed to soothe the nerves.