Lin Zhan's test! Lin Yuan's swordsmanship amazes the Flying Moon Sword God!

"The demeanor of a Martial God?"

Tie Kuang, the Mountain-Swallowing War God, twitched his lips, glanced at the bottomless canyon, and then at the calm Lin Yuan.

"Old Lin, you're being too modest."

"That move the kid just pulled, shattering space like a mirror—which of us old fogies could do that?"

At these words, the surrounding Martial God Level experts fell into silence.

They could blast through mountain ranges and evaporate rivers.

But Lin Yuan's understanding and application of the Dao of the Sword had reached an inconceivable Realm.

It was no longer pure power, but a higher level of Dao.

"His sword path is very special."

The Flying Moon Sword God Shangguan Jinghong, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.

Her gaze was locked onto Lin Yuan, her cool eyes shimmering with an unprecedented light.

"It doesn't belong to any school I know, yet it seems to stand above all other sword paths."

As the number one sword master of the Dragon Kingdom, she could clearly sense the terrifying sword principles contained within Lin Yuan's previous slash.

The Great Dao is simple.

Returning to simplicity.

That slash seemed simple, but it had already touched the threshold of 'cutting through everything'.

"Alright, now is not the time to discuss this."

Lin Zhan waved his hand, interrupting everyone's amazement.

His expression turned solemn as he surveyed the field and spoke in a heavy voice.

"Everyone, although the Void Rift is temporarily dealt with, as that Night Demon Venerable Lord said, the true crisis has only just begun."

"The front lines of the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield, the Ninth Heaven Pass, are about to fall!"

"That is the sharpest blade hanging over humanity's head!"

Hearing the words 'Ninth Heaven Pass', the expressions of all the top experts present became incredibly grim.

They knew better than anyone what it would mean for the Blue Star if that defensive line were breached.

It would be the true arrival of the apocalypse!

"We must unite!"

Augustine, the Grand Master of the Oulu Alliance's Holy Knights Order, said in his booming voice.

"The era of fighting individually is over! Facing the myriad races of the void, we humans only have a path to survival if we stand united!"

"I agree!"

The Grand Magister of the Magic Council also echoed in a deep voice.

"I propose we formally establish an Alliance! Integrate all the world's top combat forces, share all intelligence and resources, and jointly face this unprecedented catastrophe!"

This proposal immediately received a response from everyone.

In the face of an extinction crisis, any differences between nations or factions seemed insignificant.

"Good!"

Lin Zhan made the final decision.

"Our first task is to gather all forces and immediately reinforce the Ninth Heaven Pass!"

His gaze swept over every expert present.

Tie Kuang, Shangguan Jinghong, Augustine, the Grand Magister, the Mad Blood War God... Finally, his gaze fell on Lin Yuan.

That look was full of expectation and also contained the sense of a test.

"Lin Yuan."

He spoke in a deep voice.

"Are you willing to go with us old fogies to the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield and fight to the death for the Human Race?"

This was no longer a question.

It was an invitation.

A formal invitation from the Blue Star's highest circle of power!

Su Li and Gu Ningxue were in the distance, their hearts in their throats from nervousness.

Looking at that back surrounded by a group of god-like figures, a sense of pride they couldn't put into words welled up in their hearts.

Lin Yuan did not hesitate for a moment.

Even his expression didn't change.

"Agreed."

A single word.

Simple and direct.

Yet as heavy as Mount Tai!

"Good!"

A brilliant light erupted in Lin Zhan's eyes!

This was the answer he had been waiting for!

"Hahaha! Good lad! You've got guts!"

Tie Kuang laughed even more excitedly, stepping forward with his fan-like hand to slap Lin Yuan's shoulder.

Lin Yuan frowned slightly, his body shifting imperceptibly to easily dodge the move.

Tie Kuang's hand hit empty air. He froze for a moment, then laughed even more happily.

"Hahaha, nice movement! I like it!"

An emergency meeting that decided the future fate of humanity was rapidly taking place on this devastated basin.

They discussed the specific plans for reinforcing the Ninth Heaven Pass, personnel deployment, logistical supplies... Lin Yuan did not participate in the discussion.

He had no interest in these trifles.

He just listened quietly, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the distant mountain ridge.

There, Long Zhan and the thousands of soldiers under him were looking over from afar with eyes filled with something akin to pilgrimage.

Their worldview had been completely overturned today.

After a long time.

Lin Yuan turned around and walked toward Su Li and the others.

As he approached, Gu Ningxue, Ayla, and Chen Ruoxi were all so nervous that their palms sweated, and even their breathing became cautious.

The man before them was no longer the "pretty boy" they could tease at will.

He was a living deity who could level mountains and slay gods and demons with a wave of his hand!

"I'm leaving."

Lin Yuan's tone was flat, as if he were mentioning an insignificant matter.

"..."

Su Li's heart suddenly tightened.

She opened her mouth to say something, but found her throat blocked, unable to utter a single word.

She knew that this departure might... be a final farewell.

The Ten Thousand Races Battlefield, Ninth Heaven Pass.

Just hearing the names, one knew how dangerous those places were.

Even Martial God Level experts spoke of 'fighting to the death'; one could imagine the tragic intensity.

"Um..."

Instead, it was Gu Ningxue who mustered great courage and asked softly.

"Will you... come back?"

Lin Yuan glanced at her and did not answer directly.

Instead, he reached out and tapped lightly in the void with his fingertip.

Buzz.

Three imperceptible golden light streams entered the foreheads of Su Li, Gu Ningxue, and Ayla respectively.

Chen Ruoxi did not receive one because her strength was too weak to bear it.

The three felt their minds go blank as a vast and profound amount of information instantly flooded their brains.

That was... a strand of Sword Intent!

An Origin Sword Intent containing Lin Yuan's insights into the Dao of the Sword!

Although it was only a sliver, for them, it was no less than an inexhaustible treasure house!

"Whether you can survive depends on yourselves."

Leaving these words, Lin Yuan turned around and no longer looked at them.

Su Li clenched her fists tightly, her nails sinking deep into her palms.

Looking at that resolute back, the unwillingness and admiration in her heart transformed at this moment into an unprecedentedly firm will!

I will definitely catch up to your footsteps!

Having done all this, Lin Yuan returned to Lin Zhan and the others.

The high-level meeting was drawing to a close.

The plan to reinforce the Ninth Heaven Pass had been tentatively finalized.

Four Martial Gods from the Dragon Kingdom and over ten top experts from various countries around the world would form the first 'Vanguard Team'. Using a secret spatial tunnel known to the Dragon Kingdom, they would go ahead to the first pass of the Ninth Heaven Pass, the Demon Suppressing Pass.

And Lin Yuan was impressively among them!