The autumn wind blew across the black earth. This was a season where it was cold but still warm. Outside Blackrock City, in the mountains and forests, there were a few withered leaves flying with the wind.
One of the withered leaves spun in the air and landed outside Blackrock City, blocking the gazes of the man and woman.
When the leaf scattered, Wang Lin withdrew his gaze. This was a very ordinary woman. She had the bloodline of an ancient demon, but there was no demonic energy around her. Instead, she gave off a feeling of purity like a white lotus.
Under the woman's right eye, there was a mole. The mole wasn't big, but its existence didn't destroy the woman's purity. Instead, it added a hint of charm to her. When combined, it formed a kind of beauty that wasn't absolutely beautiful, but could still make people's hearts pound.
Just like her name, Song Zhi, she was as exquisite as a person from a painting.
"Song Zhi greets Prince and the Ancient Dao ambassadors."
After the woman in green walked out of the city, her face turned red and she bowed at everyone.
"Surnamed Song?
This woman is the person Your Highness was talking about? "
The old man on the ancient devil's head returned to normal. He looked at the woman with a serious expression.
"That's right, her surname is Song."
Prince Ji Du smiled and continued, "Speaking of which, she is also a disciple of a branch of the Grand Empyrean Song family. However, there are many people in the Grand Empyrean Song family, so her bloodline is quite distant. However, in Blackrock City, she can be considered a prominent family."
The old man on the ancient devil's head pondered a bit and then clasped his hands at Prince Ji Du. "Thank you, Prince, for your help. Then I'll take this woman away. If not for Wei Fei, then I'll send this woman back."
"Good. Song Zhi, go with the Daoji ambassadors."
Prince Ji Du didn't care at all. He smiled and nodded. Then he looked at Wang Lin with a hint of fanaticism in his eyes.
The woman in green named Song Zhi seemed to let out a sigh, but her personality was very gentle, so she couldn't refuse. She could only bite her lower lip and walk toward the ancient devil.
Wang Lin was right in front of the woman. When she got close to Wang Lin, she bowed slightly to show her respect. Then she walked past Wang Lin toward Ji Mo.
A faint fragrance entered Wang Lin's nose and gradually dissipated as the woman walked away.
She stepped onto the head of the ancient devil and stood next to the old man. Her beautiful hair was blown by the wind and covered her face, but it could not hide the melancholy and reluctance in her eyes as she looked back at her hometown.
"I hope I won't be chosen … I'm not that beautiful to begin with, so … I shouldn't be chosen … Aunt Chang, Dong Mei, wait for me here …" The woman lowered her head. Her hair covered her eyes, and there seemed to be tears in them.
After the Ancient Dao ambassadors received Song Zhi, they politely clasped their hands at Prince Ji Du and Wang Lin. The ancient devil suddenly looked up and let out a roar. He jumped into the sky toward the rift that had been torn open. He turned into a cloud of black fog and disappeared.
This place was extremely far from Daoji Imperial City. Even with the Great Ji Devil, it would take them several months to return home.
After the Ancient Dao ambassadors left, the golden-armored man and company respectfully retreated with a wave of the prince's hand. A moment later, the entire city was empty except for Wang Lin, the trembling ancient devil, and Prince Ji Du and the woman behind him.
"I still don't know Senior's name. Can you tell Ji Du?" Prince Ji Du smiled and clasped his hands at Wang Lin.
Wang Lin looked at the prince and slowly said, "Wang Lin."
"So it's Senior Wang. Senior, this is not the place to talk. Junior has a palace in the Nether Country not far away. If Senior doesn't mind, how about we go there and talk? This will give Junior a chance to make up for his recklessness." Prince Ji Du looked very sincere as he clasped his hands at Wang Lin.
Looking at Prince Ji Du's previous indifference and now respectful attitude, Wang Lin's eyes lit up an indiscernible amount.
"Imperial power … is fragile before the strong … The reason the imperial power of the Ancient clan can suppress Grand Empyreans is because of Grand Empyrean Gu Dao. Once one day Grand Empyrean Gu Dao is gone, the imperial power of the Ji clan will gradually become like that of the celestial clan!" Wang Lin pondered a bit and nodded.
Prince Ji Du was overjoyed and respectfully led Wang Lin to the side, allowing Wang Lin to step on the ancient devil's body first. The woman beside Prince Ji Du pouted as if she wanted to speak, but the prince glared at her and she swallowed her words.
The ancient devil was extremely obedient after Wang Lin stepped on its head. Although its eyes were still red, it was no longer crazy and didn't even roar. Instead, it jumped into the sky and disappeared into the rift.
As it disappeared, the crack in the sky slowly disappeared as well, causing the sky to return to normal. It was as if nothing had happened.
However, a cold and dignified voice rang out in the ears of the golden-armored man, Liang Yun, Kong Shi, and the black-clothed young man when the Great Ancient Demon left.
"The three of you are not allowed to spread anything about Senior Wang here, and you are not allowed to spread it. This matter is forbidden!
If any news of this spreads, the nine generations of your families will be wiped out! "
This voice belonged to Prince Ji Du!
Among the 12 countries of the Ancient Shi, the Dark Country was located. The Dark Country was shrouded in fog all year round, making it look dark. That was how it got its name.
Rumor had it that there was a cloud of fog sealed under the Dark Country. This fog was another form of life, and it was captured by the Ancient Ancestor and sealed in the Wei Country.
Inside the fog, there was a horseshoe-shaped mountain ring in the shape of a horse's hoof. There was a palace inside the ring, and it was extremely majestic. The palaces gave off a grand atmosphere.
There were many servants and guards living inside, and they guarded this place very tightly. On this day, the fog in the sky above the palace suddenly churned violently. It spread in all directions and revealed the night sky. A giant crack appeared in the night sky, and a great ancient demon that was hundreds of thousands of feet tall crawled out!
The moment the ancient devil appeared, it was noticed by the people inside the palace. The servants and guards all knelt on the ground.
"Welcome back to the palace, Prince!"
Orderly voices, respectful postures, and fanatical gazes all showed how noble this Prince Ji Du was in the hearts of the people here.
The ancient devil's body flickered and landed on a large square surrounded by palaces. This square was obviously prepared for the ancient devil, so he had enough space to stand on it. The ancient devil landed on the square and knelt down on one knee. His head was on the ground.
Wang Lin calmly walked down. Behind him was the prince and the woman with an aggrieved expression.
"This ancient devil is not bad." After Wang Lin walked down, he turned to look at the obedient ancient devil.
Prince Ji Du sighed and said, "It is this ancient devil's honor to be praised by Senior. He was given to me by my imperial father to protect my safety. This kind of ancient devil is very rare. When he was alive, he was an imperial guard of my Ancient Shi. Unfortunately, after fusing with 27 stars, he failed to obtain the recognition of the Ancient Ancestor. He devolved back into a demon body and lost his sanity."
Wang Lin nodded. His gaze swept past the ancient devil before turning to look at the surrounding palaces.
Prince Ji Du saw his action. After hesitating a bit, he clenched his teeth and said, "If Senior Wang likes this ancient devil, then Junior is willing to give it to Senior."
"If Senior Wang likes this Great Luck Demon, I am willing to give it to you."
Prince Ji Du also looked at Wang Lin with an extremely sincere expression.
Wang Lin slowly said, "This is the compensation you mentioned?"
Senior misunderstood. How can a mere ancient devil that can be used as compensation? Senior, let us enter the palace to talk. "Prince Ji Du smiled and led Wang Lin into the palace.
This palace was extremely luxurious but still gave off a domineering aura. The moment Wang Lin stepped into the palace, Prince Ji Du quickly stepped forward and clasped his hands before Wang Lin. His expression was extremely serious as he bowed.
This palace was extremely luxurious, but it still gave off a domineering aura. Just as Wang Lin entered the palace, Prince Ji Du quickly walked forward and clasped his hands. His expression was extremely serious as he bowed.
"Junior Ancient Shi Prince Ji Du greets White-Haired Ascendant Empyrean!"
As Prince Ji Du spoke, a cry of alarm came from behind him. It was the woman, and she retreated a few steps with disbelief. She covered her mouth and was completely shocked by the words her brother had said.
White-Haired Ascendant Empyrean!
The three branches of the Ji clan had been constantly inquiring about the movements of the celestial clan. They were especially concerned about the new powerhouses that had appeared. With Wang Lin's fame in the celestial clan, the Ancient clan naturally attached great importance to him, even more so than the five Grand Empyreans of the celestial clan. After all, the Ancient clan knew most of the five Grand Empyreans, but they knew very little about the White-Haired Ascendant Empyrean, who was known as the number one person under Grand Empyreans!
Wang Lin's eyes were filled with surprise. Looking at the Prince of the Ministry of Ji, his eyes slowly turned cold.
"Junior is not testing Senior. Senior appeared at Blackrock City, which is close to the vast sea and separated from the celestial clan. Senior has the power to make an Empyrean Exalt comparable to an Empyrean Exalt feel fear, and Senior disdains to hide your identity.
"Moreover, Junior also has a map of the celestial clan with a new portrait of Senior. However, this map can only be seen by the royal families of the three clans, so outsiders won't recognize Senior."
Prince Ji Du broke out in cold sweat when he saw Wang Lin's cold gaze. However, he clenched his teeth and continued to bow. He took out the jade and respectfully handed it to Wang Lin.
Wang Lin's expression was still indifferent as he took the jade and scanned it. He immediately saw the portraits of the five Grand Empyreans and all the Ascendant Empyreans. There were also many Empyrean Exalts.
However, only the portraits of himself and the five Grand Empyreans gave off a golden glow. The other portraits were very ordinary.