82: The deduction was successful and shocked everyone.

Time passed, minute by minute.

The first day.

Lin Gou sat there, unmoving.

Zhao Linger also stayed by him, not leaving his side for a single step.

She saw a fine trace of "sweat beads" seemingly seeping from his forehead.

That was actually water vapor condensed from the Immortal Cave's Spiritual Qi.

Yet, she took out a handkerchief and carefully, gently wiped his forehead.

Her movements were as soft as a feather, afraid of disturbing him.

Lin Gou's eyelids twitched slightly, and he thought to himself, "This girl really overthinks things."

However, the feeling of being so attentively cared for by a beautiful woman was... not bad.

The second day.

Lin Gou's complexion became even more "pale."

This was something he forced with his own spiritual power.

His body even showed slight "trembling."

This was him controlling his muscles to shake.

Zhao Linger's eyes were already slightly red.

She took out a top-grade Medicinal Pill for nourishing the Divine Soul, which she herself was reluctant to use, dissolved it, and carefully, little by little, fed it into Lin Gou's lips with her spiritual power.

As the warm current of the Medicinal Pill entered his mouth, Lin Gou inwardly cheered with satisfaction.

As expected of the female lead's treasured item, this Medicinal Power was much stronger than the ordinary Medicinal Pills rewarded by the System.

While enjoying the free top-grade Medicinal Pill and feeling Zhao Linger's overflowing concern, he had only one thought.

This wave, a huge profit.

"Ding! Reverse deduction complete!"

Forty-eight hours, not a second off.

The System's prompt sounded in Lin Gou's mind.

In an instant, everything about the essence of the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Grand Technique, all the operational patterns of Devilish Qi, Law structures, and energy weaknesses, appeared clearly in his mind, as if observing patterns on his palm.

Combined with the knowledge of [Thunder Law Talisman Mastery].

A brand new Talisman, specifically designed to counter this ancient Devilish Qi, almost naturally formed in his mind in an instant.

Lin Gou's lips, deep inside, curled into a wild smile.

But he did not open his eyes immediately.

The act had to be complete.

He "struggled on" for another half a day.

It wasn't until the dawn of the third day, when the first ray of golden light streamed through the cracks of the Immortal Cave, that Lin Gou finally "slowly woke up."

He suddenly opened his eyes, which were filled with "bloodshot," his face bore an extreme "fatigue," and his body swayed violently, as if he might collapse at any moment.

"Senior Brother!"

Zhao Linger, who had been guarding him, cried out in alarm and quickly stepped forward to support him.

Feeling the soft touch on his arm and the refreshing, faint body fragrance of the young girl, Lin Gou secretly felt pleased, but forced a weak smile onto his face.

"Ling'er... I, I'm fine."

His voice was hoarse and weak, filled with endless exhaustion.

"I... succeeded."

"Senior Brother, you really succeeded?" Zhao Linger's voice was tearful, a mix of joy and heartache.

Lin Gou nodded heavily at her.

At that moment, Zhao Linger looked at his pale yet relieved smiling face, and felt as if his entire being was radiating light.

This was her hero.

A hero willing to exhaust his mind for the sake of the common people... Qingyun Sect, Deliberation Hall.

The three-day period had arrived.

The atmosphere in the main hall was a hundred times more solemn than three days prior.

Every Sect high-ranking official was like an ant on a hot pan, restless.

They both yearned for a miracle to happen and feared that the outcome would be despair.

Just then, the door of the main hall slowly opened.

Everyone's gaze collectively swept towards it.

Lin Gou's figure appeared at the doorway.

His face was ashen, his lips even somewhat chapped, and his eyes were dim, as if all his vitality had been drained in three days.

One of his arms was carefully supported by Zhao Linger, and his entire being seemed to struggle even to stand.

The moment they saw him in this state, everyone's hearts sank sharply.

Failed?

Could it be that even this legendary Great Master of Exorcism was powerless?

Tianjian Sect's Grand Elder's lips moved, wanting to ask, but not daring to, fearing to receive the answer he least wanted to hear.

The entire hall was deadly silent.

Supported by Zhao Linger, Lin Gou walked step by step, with difficulty, to the center of the main hall.

He looked around at everyone, seeing the expressions on their faces change from anticipation to disappointment, and then to despair.

He slowly raised his hand.

In his hand was a newly drawn Talisman, shimmering with a faint golden lightning glow.

His voice, though weak, carried an undeniable firmness.

"I did not fail my mission."

Three words.

Like a thunderclap from the Nine Heavens, it boomed in everyone's ears!

Everyone was stunned.

Immediately after, an uncontrollable surge of ecstasy erupted from the deepest part of their hearts!

"Succeeded?!"

"Master Lin! You really succeeded!"

Tianjian Sect's Grand Elder trembled with excitement, rushing forward in a single bound to Lin Gou, his gaze fixed on the Talisman in his hand.

On the Talisman, golden lightning runes moved like living things, exuding a terrifying aura of ultimate rigidity and masculinity, capable of dispelling all evil demons.

Just looking at it made his Divine Soul feel clear.

Lin Gou gave him a tired smile.

"This Talisman, I name it—"

"'Demon-Breaking Divine Thunder Talisman.'"

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the hall, and his voice suddenly rose, carrying a deafening power.

"Today, I shall make the method of creating this 'Demon-Breaking Divine Thunder Talisman' public!"

"This method belongs to our Righteous Path and should be shared without cost to jointly resist the Heavenly Demon!"

Upon hearing these words, everyone was astonished!

The entire hall instantly fell into a dead silence.

Everyone looked at Lin Gou with expressions of disbelief, as if he were a monster, a madman, or a Saint.

In this Cultivation world where Cultivation Techniques and secret arts were hoarded, and even between master and disciple, a hand was held back.

He... he actually wanted to share such a Heaven-Defying method of breaking demons for free?

What kind of magnanimity was this!

What kind of selflessness was this!

Tianjian Sect's Grand Elder looked at Lin Gou, his gaze transforming from initial shock to deep admiration, and finally, to heartfelt reverence.

He bowed deeply to Lin Gou.

"Master Lin... noble!"

"On behalf of Tianjian Sect, on behalf of the Righteous Path of the Southern Sky, I thank you, Great Master!"

With his bow, representatives from all the Sects behind him also performed the most solemn bow to Lin Gou.

"We, thank Master Lin!"

Praise, like a tide, surged from all directions.

"Master Lin is unparalleled in benevolence and righteousness! Truly a model for our Righteous Path!"

"Heaven protects our Righteous Path, to have produced a Qilin like Master Lin!"

Lin Gou's prestige, at this moment, reached an unprecedented peak.

The title of "Great Master of Exorcism" was thoroughly cemented, with no one daring to question it.

To verify the effect, they immediately brought in a Cultivator who was deeply infected by Devilish Qi and had lost his sanity.

The Cultivator's eyes were blood-red, and an ominous black Qi emanated from his body as he roared madly.

An Elder took the Divine Thunder Talisman and activated it with spiritual power.

The Talisman instantly transformed into a dazzling golden lightning bolt, precisely striking the Cultivator's body!

"Sizzle—"

A loud bang, like oil hitting water!

The heavy Devilish Qi on the Cultivator's body, like ice and snow encountering its nemesis, was instantly evaporated completely!

The Cultivator's body trembled violently, the redness in his eyes quickly receded, and clarity returned.

He looked around blankly and asked weakly.

"I... where am I?"

It succeeded!

The effect was immediate!

It was a hundred times stronger than all the methods they had previously used combined!

The entire hall instantly transformed into an ocean of jubilation!

Among the crowd, in the Tianjian Sect's team.

Li Hanyue, dressed in white, her hand on the sword hilt, watched the radiant figure, surrounded by everyone, with a cold, unwavering gaze.

Her eyes were incredibly complex.

Shock, incomprehension, and a hint of something she herself hadn't noticed.

The Lin Gou she remembered, who was somewhat reclusive in the Sect, behaved strangely, and was even a laughingstock to many.

When did he grow to this extent?

To the point where even the most respected Elder in her Sect had to bow to him.

What exactly happened to him?

Behind Lin Gou, Zhao Linger supported him, her bright, sparkling eyes already filled with tears.

But they were not tears of sadness, but tears of joy and pride.

She watched her beloved man receive the reverence and praise of thousands.

She watched him, with his own strength, bring back the dawn of hope to this desperate world.

Her heart was filled with incomparable pride and sweetness.

She felt that this man deserved all the good things in this world.

And she was willing to always stand behind him, guarding him.

Just as the entire Alliance was rejoicing over the appearance of the "Demon-Breaking Divine Thunder Talisman," preparing to make a big move and discuss plans for a counterattack.

A voice, completely out of place with the solemn atmosphere, suddenly sounded.

The voice was soft and alluring, carrying a natural charm.

"Master Lin, you are truly remarkable."

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice.

They saw a seductive woman in a fiery red dress, who had appeared at the entrance of the main hall at some unknown time.

Her figure was graceful, her curves exquisite, and every step she took swayed with breathtaking arcs, like a beautiful snake, walking elegantly.

Her face carried a hint of a faint, alluring smile, and her peach blossom eyes were watery, as if they could hook one's soul.

She claimed to be a Loose Cultivator from a small Sect, who had come to observe the ceremony.

She ignored everyone around her and walked directly to Lin Gou, stopping in front of him.

A strange, subtle fragrance instantly wafted into Lin Gou's nose.

The woman smiled charmingly at Lin Gou, her red lips slightly parted, her breath like orchids.

"Master Lin."

"This humble one... is very interested in your 'research' process."

Her voice was very low, carrying a strong hint.

"May I... privately ask for some guidance?"