In the current situation, Prince Zuo Cheng understood. If he didn't make these Crimson Ghost Sect members understand the true extent of his power, he would lose his equal footing in any future negotiations with them. This was a situation he would absolutely not allow to happen, so he was doing everything in his power to prevent it. If he had some worries before that things might take an unexpected turn, he no longer had such thoughts now. What seemed complex to others was simple in his eyes.
Aside from the prince's support, the Beast Taming Sect was also giving its all. Zhou Damao had even come personally.
The moment he saw Fang Yu'er standing beside Lin Yun, Zhou Damao's instincts took over, and he immediately prepared for battle. Lin Yun knew his senior brother's impetuous nature and hurriedly tried to stop him.
"Senior Brother, wait. This person is our friend."
Seeing the furious look on Zhou Damao's face, Lin Yun felt a little nervous. If he accidentally killed Fang Yu'er, it would be a huge problem. Zhou Damao had truly been ready to strike; even Fang Yu'er, standing next to Lin Yun, could clearly feel it. She had never expected this man to be so aggressive, ready to attack her after a single glance. But now, it seemed the situation was easier to resolve than she had imagined.
"Junior Brother Lin, why is there a woman from a heretical path with you?" Zhou Damao asked, his face a mask of confusion. No matter how you looked at it, Lin Yun's current strength and cultivation were extraordinary. Countless men and women in the entire cultivation world wanted to associate with him. Why would he get involved with a woman like this?
Lin Yun looked at Zhou Damao's completely serious expression and knew his senior brother was definitely overthinking things.
"Senior Brother. She is not from some heretical path. She is just a person with a bitter fate, who, like us, has been hunted by the Crimson Ghost Sect."
Hearing Lin Yun say this, the expression on Zhou Damao's face finally softened. But when he looked at Fang Yu'er, his gaze still held a trace of hostility. Lin Yun had no choice but to explain that if it hadn't been for Fang Yu'er's help this time, he wouldn't have been able to anticipate these events, let alone lay out a counter-strategy.
Zhou Damao still trusted Lin Yun, so after his persuasion, he finally stopped targeting Fang Yu'er.
"According to what you've said, now that those people have escaped, it will be incredibly difficult to find them again."
Lin Yun shook his head. "This is still the territory of the Daye Dynasty. After those Crimson Ghost Sect disciples flee, they won't be able to form an effective fighting force in the short term. Therefore, we don't need to worry about them. We just need to deal with them step by step. The most pressing matter now is this tomb before us."
Since they all knew there was something critical inside this tomb, the question now was who would go in and seize it.
Zhou Damao's gaze also shifted to the tomb. He could, of course, see the worry in Lin Yun's heart. "It seems that while there is something very precious in this tomb, the danger is also immeasurable."
He had seen through Lin Yun's thoughts at a glance. Zhou Damao himself was now a little worried. Although Lin Yun might be able to find something if he went in, given the trouble they had encountered before, no one could guarantee that everything inside the tomb would be fine.
"Since that's the case, let me go in personally and see what's inside," Zhou Damao said, his jaw set. "Since the Crimson Ghost Sect dispatched so many of their people here, there must be something in that tomb that they find very interesting." After a moment's thought, the corner of his mouth turned up slightly, and he spoke with a very serious tone.
Both Lin Yun and Fang Yu'er were surprised. To know that it was dangerous, yet still make such a decisive choice in this moment—perhaps only their senior brother was capable of such a thing.
"Senior Brother. The problems within this tomb are more terrifying than we imagine. For a long time now, the Crimson Ghost Sect has sent many powerful experts inside, but to this day, they still haven't been able to uncover its secrets."
As Lin Yun spoke, he glanced at Zhou Damao's panel. Since he had decided to go down, he had to first know what was waiting in that tomb.
[Name]: Zhou Damao
[Realm]: Spirit Cauldron Realm - Stage 8
[Destiny Template]: Wise but Appears Foolish (Purple)
[Attributes]: Loyal and Righteous (Purple), Warm and Enthusiastic (Blue), Meticulous (Blue) [Fate]: Because he rashly entered the ancient ruins, he is wounded by its "rules." Although he survives by a stroke of luck, he is left with a chronic injury and perishes a dozen or so years later. [Recent Turning Point]: Enters the tomb, but encounters an ambush, is injured, and nearly perishes.
Seeing Zhou Damao's panel, Lin Yun couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath. It seemed the Crimson Ghost Sect disciples hadn't given up completely. They were still planning to fight them to the last. If it had been before, Lin Yun might not have cared. But now, it seemed he had to think of a way to properly deal with these people who didn't know their own limits.
Zhou Damao, of course, also knew what Lin Yun was talking about. Since he had agreed to go, he had certainly made thorough preparations. "I know it's extremely dangerous in the tomb. But no matter what, we cannot let our enemies obtain the key intelligence inside." He had come here for this very purpose.
Seeing Zhou Damao's earnest expression, Lin Yun knew that saying anything more would be pointless. It would be better to act together with him now.
"Since Senior Brother has put it that way, then as your junior brother, I certainly can't let you go alone. Let me accompany you this time."
Lin Yun said this with a smile, but his eyes were filled with a sharp, killing intent. Going into a dangerous tomb is a greedy play, he thought. But letting my brother walk into a known ambush alone? I'm not that stupid.
Although he was still unclear on what troubles awaited them, to the current Lin Yun, these so-called opponents were no challenge at all.
"Are you sure you want to go with me?" Zhou Damao asked, a little worried. After all, this place was so dangerous. Even those powerful old seniors couldn't handle it. Could Lin Yun? But at the same time, he did hope to fight alongside Lin Yun, because the boy's abilities were truly special. He always managed to turn peril into safety.
Fang Yu'er nodded from the side. "Since you're both planning to go in, you certainly can't leave me behind."
Lin Yun glanced at her. "You know this place is very dangerous."
Fang Yu'er just pursed her lips, a look of indifference on her face.