"No matter what, your killing of Xuandu from the Holy Mansion, which you called a corrupt element, could be viewed as ridding the Holy Mansion of a major scourge."
The elder in the white robe spoke.
Lin Yi said, "Supreme Elder, we still need to be careful of the Martial Arts Academy."
"Martial Arts Academy?"
The elder in white showed a changed expression, "Didn’t Kun Yuanzi say he would go back and investigate?"
"I’m afraid it’s not that simple."
Lin Yi shook his head. "When the blood worm inside Zhao Lei was exposed, Kun Yuanzi’s first instinct was not to trace the source but to destroy the evidence."
"From Kun Yuanzi’s reaction, it seems likely that he was aware of Zhao Lei being a Blood Slave."
The elder’s face changed dramatically; if that was the case, then the problem was significant.
It implied the Martial Arts Academy’s genuine collusion with the Undying Blood Clan!
For such a large force in the Eastern Domain as the Martial Arts Academy to collude with the Undying Blood Clan, what terrifying impact might that bring?
Forces like the Holy Mansion and other major powers in the Eastern Domain would undoubtedly not escape unscathed.
And for the Holy Mansion, being a sworn enemy of the Martial Arts Academy, it would be directly in the firing line.
"A great calamity is coming."
Lin Yi solemnly looked at the elder in white and Lou Tingyu, "This great calamity will spare no one in the entire Eastern Domain, not even the Holy Land-level forces are safe."
"I suggest that starting now, the Holy Mansion should close its gates, gather all resources, and bring them out to boost the strength of its disciples in preparation for the catastrophe caused by the Undying Blood Clan."
The elder nodded, "That is the only way."
The Holy Mansion was already no match for the Martial Arts Academy.
Now with the Martial Arts Academy colluding with the Undying Blood Clan.
The Holy Mansion was even more in jeopardy.
"If things really get desperate, then, Supreme Elder, you might consider asking the Heavenly Sword Holy Land for help."
Lin Yi said, "I will make arrangements with the Heavenly Sword Holy Land in advance."
"If the situation indeed reaches a critically dangerous point, consider seeking refuge in the Heavenly Sword Holy Land."
Heavenly Sword Holy Land?
The elder was taken aback.
Lin Yi had made connections with a Holy Land?
This gave their Holy Mansion a fallback!
"Lin Yi, won’t you stay here and help us through this tough time?"
Even though she was aware that Lin Yi, now a dragon in the ocean, was beyond the confines of the Holy Mansion, she still hoped he would stay.
It was unfortunate, though, that her wish would go unmet.
Lin Yi shook his head and said, "I must go to the Central Province."
He then explained to the elder and Lou Tingyu all about his commission from the Sword Saint to go to the Central Province.
"Support from Central Province will be key in resisting the catastrophe of the Undying Blood Clan."
After hearing Lin Yi’s speech, the elder looked very solemn, "Lin Yi, you must hurry on your important mission and not waste precious time here at our Holy Mansion."
Though it stung a bit to say, the Holy Mansion really wasn’t a significant player in the Eastern Domain compared to all the Holy Lands; it was just a minor character.
"I will depart immediately."
Lin Yi nodded and then turned to Lou Tingyu, "Senior Sister Lou."
"Before I leave, I have one thing to ask of you."
Lou Tingyu said, "As long as it’s within my power, I’ll do my best to accomplish it."
Lin Yi had avenged her grievously treated family, and she felt indebted to him, but now here was Lin Yi making a request.
"I need you to go to Shi Country."
Lin Yi said, "Please look after the people of Shi Country’s Holy Mansion and the Ye Family, and if the calamity of the Undying Blood Clan reaches Shi Country, bring them to the Holy Mansion Main Courtyard."
The catastrophe from the Undying Blood Clan was soon to sweep across the entire Eastern Domain.
Even a small place like Shi Country would probably not escape.
Lin Yi worried that the Undying Blood Clan’s onslaught in Shi Country would leave the Shi Country’s Holy Mansion and the Ye Family defenseless.
They would likely suffer slaughter by the Undying Blood Clan.
Lou Tingyu nodded, "Don’t worry, leave it to me."
After giving these instructions, Lin Yi said his farewells to the two, preparing to leave the Holy Mansion.
However, just then, he suddenly heard a familiar voice. He turned abruptly, only to see the familiar figures appearing before him.
It was indeed those who had entered the Holy Mansion Main Academy with Lin Yi, Lu Li, and a few others.
However, their expressions were somewhat constrained. Although they had been close with Lin Yi in the past, he was no longer just a disciple of the Holy Mansion but a great master who could defeat Sealing King Realm Elders with ease!
In their eyes, he was a big shot!
They might still regard Lin Yi as a dear brother, but Lin Yi might not necessarily recognize them, ordinary grassroots folks.
But soon they realized they had overthought it; Lin Yi promptly walked over to them, his face carrying a hint of apology, "Sorry, because of my issue, you all have suffered."
After he had left the Holy Mansion, Lu Li and the others had been persecuted by the Third Elder Xuandu, enduring no small torment.
"That was all Xuandu Old Thief’s doing, how is it related to you? You were a victim too."
Lu Li said, "We should be thanking you for toppling Xuandu Old Thief; otherwise, we might never have peace."