I Grind to Martial Saint

Chapter 418: Chapter 317: The Wind Rises (Part 2)

“This is so much better than being inside the mountain.”

“It was perpetually dark, cramped, and gloomy. It’s a wonder I didn’t become Fallen into Demon.”

Han Yuan muttered to himself.

“Meow~ I think so too.”

The Orange Cat nodded from the side.

“Did you remember anything during your slumber this time?”

Han Yuan asked softly.

Over the past six months, the Orange Cat had become increasingly lethargic, spending most of its time asleep.

But each time it woke, it would have a few more vague memories.

“It’s the same as before… scattered, vague memories…”

“If this keeps up, I, Lord Meow, really won’t be able to take it.”

The Orange Cat lamented.

“It seems we need to find an Abnormal Person to take a look at you.”

Han Yuan said softly.

“Mmm… It’s a shame Chunyangzi is over in the Great Ling Dynasty. Otherwise, I would’ve gone to find him.”

The Orange Cat sighed.

Hearing the words “Great Ling Dynasty,” Han Yuan’s expression flickered.

Speaking of which, it had been several years since he left the Great Ling Dynasty. He wondered how things were over there.

And Zhang Cang, Huang Xian’Er, Ding Zihu…

He had no idea how these old acquaintances were doing now.

For a moment, Han Yuan’s expression grew distant.

His memories seemed to be pulled far, far away, back to a time long ago.

Seeing Han Yuan like this, the Orange Cat didn’t make a sound to disturb him, just quietly crouched by his side.

After a long while, Han Yuan’s thoughts finally returned to the present.

“Palace Master.”

“Director Tong Fengyang of the Celestial Net Department is here to see you.”

Song Chen appeared below the True Demon Hall, cupping his fist as he spoke.

‘Tong Fengyang… an interesting fellow… showing up only after the banquet is over.’

“Bring him here. Let’s see what he wants from me this time.”

Han Yuan said softly.

“Yes!”

Song Chen nodded.

Han Yuan leaped down from the eaves, returning to the True Demon Hall.

Before long, Song Chen led Tong Fengyang into the great hall.

However, Song Chen knew they must have important matters to discuss, so he excused himself and left first.

“Director Tong, why are you only just arriving?”

Han Yuan said with a smile.

Hearing this, Tong Fengyang thought Han Yuan was angry that he hadn’t attended and quickly explained, “Palace Master Han, I was investigating a lead on a suspected Source Evil Seed. I was in pursuit and simply couldn’t get away.”

Upon hearing this, Han Yuan couldn’t help but smile. “In that case, Director Tong, does your visit mean you’ve confirmed the news about the Source Evil Seed?”

“No… I’m here for another matter.” Tong Fengyang shook his head.

Han Yuan was taken aback.

He had originally thought Tong Fengyang was here to ask for his help in dealing with the Source Evil Seed, but it turned out to be something else entirely.

“Tell me about it.”

Tong Fengyang said with a serious expression, “I’ve come to visit you this time, Palace Master Han, simply to invite you to the Great Li Capital!”

“The Great Li Capital?” Han Yuan looked surprised. He hadn’t expected Tong Fengyang to propose such a thing.

“Yes…”

“Palace Master Han, you should still remember the Immortal Sect Organization.”

Tong Fengyang said in a low voice.

“Of course, I remember. Don’t tell me the Immortal Sect Organization has appeared in the Great Li Capital?” Han Yuan said instinctively.

“More or less… According to numerous leads, the Twelve High Priests of the Immortal Sect and several Source Evil Seeds are all converging on the Great Li Capital… The reason is unknown.”

“You must understand, even though Great Li has experts as numerous as the clouds, there are still tens of millions of ordinary people living there… That’s why we at the Celestial Net Department are specially inviting the major Divine Sea Experts of the Great Li Dynasty to the Great Li Capital to deal with the Immortal Sect Organization together.”

Tong Fengyang said in a low voice.

Han Yuan was currently the master of the Great Demon Palace, as well as the number one figure in Changming Province.

When Tong Fengyang received this news, the first person who came to mind was, naturally, Han Yuan.

In all of Changming Province City, only he met the requirements.

That’s why he had rushed over without stopping.

‘Converging on the Great Li Capital…’

Han Yuan was lost in thought.

In fact, he had been waiting for the High Priests of the Immortal Sect to appear these past few days.

But unexpectedly, after the failure with that Source Evil Seed, no one from the Immortal Sect had appeared since.

It now seemed highly likely that the Immortal Sect Organization was plotting something involving the Great Li Capital, which was why they hadn’t come looking for trouble with him.

‘So, what exactly is in the Great Li Capital that’s attracting the Immortal Sect Organization?’

Han Yuan looked at Tong Fengyang and smiled. “Director Tong, is your Celestial Net Department truly unaware of the reason?”

Tong Fengyang seemed to have anticipated Han Yuan’s question and immediately replied in a low voice, “Palace Master Han, according to the information I have, the Celestial Net Department in the Capital is also investigating the reason…”

Han Yuan was noncommittal, narrowing his eyes. “So if I go to the Great Li Capital this time, there’s no benefit for me at all?”

Hearing this, Tong Fengyang immediately explained, “Of course not… I wonder what Palace Master Han currently needs?”

Han Yuan thought for a moment, then said softly, “I need all the information your Celestial Net Department has on the Immortal Sect Organization… In addition, I want a Dragon Essence Pill and information on a Middle Spiritual Land.”

He had heard that the Great Li Imperial Family was skilled in the art of Alchemy.

When it came to Alchemy Technique alone, no other force in the entire Great Li Dynasty could compare.

The Dragon Essence Pill was the most famous of all the Elixir Pills produced by the Great Li Imperial Family.

Rumor had it that consuming a single Dragon Essence Pill was equivalent to gaining thirty years of Power.

As for the Middle Spiritual Land, it went without saying. Han Yuan had previously relied on a Middle Spiritual Land to break through to the Innate Grandmaster realm.

Tong Fengyang calculated in his head for a moment, then said in a low voice, “Palace Master Han, no problem.”

“I can agree to these conditions.”

Han Yuan was a little surprised. “Director Tong, you can make this decision yourself? You don’t need to communicate with your superiors?”

‘A Middle Spiritual Land is probably still within Tong Fengyang’s authority to decide.’

‘But a Dragon Essence Pill probably isn’t.’

“Rest assured, I communicated with my superiors before coming.”

“Everything Palace Master Han has requested is within my authority to grant.”

Tong Fengyang said with a serious expression.

“Then there’s no problem.”

“I will handle the affairs of the Great Demon Palace and then depart as soon as possible.”

Han Yuan said softly.

In truth, as soon as he learned that the High Priests of the Immortal Sect Organization were all heading to the Great Li Capital, Han Yuan had already made up his mind to go.

It wasn’t just for the Dragon Essence Pill… but also for that guy.

Wooden Snake!

This time, having finally learned of Wooden Snake’s whereabouts, he was naturally unwilling to miss this opportunity.

“Alright.”

“Take this Token for now.”

“Once you arrive at the Great Li Capital, I must trouble Palace Master Han to first make a trip to the Celestial Net Department.”

“With this Token, they will arrange everything for you.”

Tong Fengyang solemnly took out a Red Jade Token and said softly.

“Fine, I’ll head over as soon as I can.”

Han Yuan nodded.

He then asked Tong Fengyang a few more questions about the Immortal Sect Organization’s movements.

The two spoke for a long time before Tong Fengyang took his leave.

Han Yuan, in turn, quickly summoned Song Chen and the other Elders to announce that he would be heading to the Great Li Capital.

“Palace Master Han… from the sound of it… I’m afraid the waters in the Great Li Capital… run very deep.”

Song Chen’s eyes were grave.

The Immortal Sect Organization was a group that had survived since the Chaotic Ancient Era. This trip to the Great Li Capital would surely stir up a bloody storm, and there was no telling how many would die.

If it wasn’t handled well, it could even affect the entire Great Li Dynasty.

“I’m well aware.”

“But this is a commotion I don’t want to miss.”

“I imagine all the experts under heaven are probably rushing madly toward the Great Li Capital right now.”

“What happens next in the Great Li Capital might even affect the situation of the entire world.”

Han Yuan said faintly.

His tone of voice was calm.

But everyone could feel the torrent of a new era sweeping in.

And the place where this torrent would erupt was the Great Li Capital.

“Palace Master, rest assured.”

“We will guard the Great Demon Palace for you.”

Song Chen did not try to persuade Han Yuan not to go.

In the current Great Demon Palace, Han Yuan was, so to speak, the pillar supporting the heavens.

If anything were to happen to him, the entire Great Demon Palace could be reduced to ashes.

But Song Chen also knew Han Yuan’s character.

Since he had decided to go, he would not change his mind.

“Good. Then I’ll be counting on you, Elders.”

Han Yuan nodded.

After clarifying various matters, Song Chen and the other Elders took their leave.

「The next day.」

Han Yuan announced he was entering seclusion.

The many disciples of the Great Demon Palace were very calm about this news.

They just wouldn’t know that Han Yuan had already left the Great Demon Palace and was heading to the Great Li Capital.

This information was known only to Song Chen and the other Elders.