391: Chapter 391 Obtained the Immortal Flame Seed of the Core Formation, and was sent to deal with the Sand Kones?

"As you command."

Lin Ran cupped his fists slightly.

Once Empress Mo Chenxin left, he began to look around, unable to help but click his tongue in secret.

Is this the imperial palace of the Empress who rules the Chenxin Divine Dynasty?

Isn't this a bit too extravagant?

It's simply endless to the eye!

Everywhere were carved railings and jade masonry, everywhere was magnificent splendor, with Dragon and Phoenix jade pillars reaching the sky, showing luxury at every turn.

Lin Ran walked through the imperial palace, strolling here and looking there.

After walking for half a day, he estimated he had only seen one-ten-thousandth of the entire palace.

"A cultivation room?"

Lin Ran suddenly walked up to a cultivation room brimming with Spiritual Qi, and his eyes couldn't help but light up.

"This is the cultivation room I usually use. If you wish to Cultivate, you may also enter and do so."

Empress Mo Chenxin suddenly appeared behind Lin Ran, giving him a huge fright.

"How can this Empress be as frightening as a ghost?"

"I'd better get through these two months quickly and return to the Zifu Holy Land to Cultivate sooner!"

Lin Ran couldn't help but grumble inwardly.

The smile at the corner of Empress Mo Chenxin's mouth stiffened slightly, but it quickly returned to normal.

"I have returned to give this to you."

Empress Mo Chenxin's expression was calm as she waved her right hand, a cluster of crimson flame dancing in her palm.

It was indeed the immortal seed of core shedding!

"This is the immortal seed of core shedding, and it is the reward you deserve."

"However, it doesn't mean that once you refine the immortal seed of core shedding, you can rest easy."

"Whether you can actually Cultivate your Golden Core into a Purple Mansion is not something the immortal seed of core shedding can decide, though it will certainly have an influence."

Empress Mo Chenxin said.

Lin Ran nodded slightly, took the immortal seed of core shedding, and began to observe it with great interest in his palm.

"Furthermore, you broke the iron rule. Generally speaking, I should have sentenced you to death, and indeed, that is what I did."

"After all, no one has ever been able to stay in the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone for two months and emerge unscathed."

"Let alone a mere Divine Fire Realm Prodigy like you, even a powerhouse of the Seven-Star Divine Realm would surely die upon entering the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone."

"Two months from now, when you return to the public eye, any clever person will know that I am secretly protecting you."

"To prevent some old fogies from feeling dissatisfied, I intend to assign you a mission."

Lin Ran put away the immortal seed of core shedding and said with a solemn expression, "Please speak, Your Majesty."

"Lin Ran, do you know of the Koumo Desert in my chendi Divine Realm?"

Empress Mo Chenxin tilted her head slightly, a terrifying killing intent flickering in her indifferent gaze.

"Of course I know of the Koumo Desert. To reach the Zifu Holy Land, I passed through the Koumo Desert, and I heard that anyone coming from the outside world to the Zifu Holy Land seems to have to pass through it."

Lin Ran said.

"Correct. Then do you know of the Sand Bandits?"

Empress Mo Chenxin continued to ask.

"I know of them, and I have killed them."

Lin Ran's expression was calm.

"Oh? You've actually killed Sand Bandits? At what Realm were they?"

Empress Mo Chenxin's gaze turned slightly strange as she sized Lin Ran up.

"Sand Bandits with Heavenly Palace Realm cultivation. I heard others say they were called the Netherworld Twin Fiends or something like that."

Lin Ran replied nonchalantly.

"What?! You actually killed the Netherworld Twin Fiends!?"

Empress Mo Chenxin cried out in shock, her gaze toward Lin Ran changing completely.

The Netherworld Twin Fiends, two Sand Bandits with Heavenly Palace Realm Seventh Heaven cultivation, were renowned even among the countless Sand Bandits!

Yet Lin Ran, with a mere Divine Fire Realm Ninth Heaven cultivation, had annihilated the Netherworld Twin Fiends?!

"If word of this got out, what kind of massive waves would it stir up?!"

She had seen countless prodigies, and she herself was a favored daughter of heaven.

But compared to Lin Ran, whether it was the young prodigies she had seen or her former self, they all paled in comparison!

Amidst her shock, Empress Mo Chenxin couldn't help but lick her scarlet lips.

An imperceptible wicked smile curved at the corner of her lips as she whispered, "He really is fierce~"

"What did Your Majesty say?"

Lin Ran looked puzzled.

"Ah, no. I was saying that I plan to send you to resolve the matter of the Sand Bandits."

"The Sand Bandits are a force that has risen in recent years. Taking advantage of the times when I was occupied with trivial matters and had no time for anything else, they stirred up trouble, thinking that the heavens are high and the Emperor is far away, and that I could do nothing to them."

"Little did they know, I have long seen everything, I just hadn't bothered to find trouble with them yet."

"But now, I want you to deal with the Sand Bandits!"

Empress Mo Chenxin said calmly.

Lin Ran opened his mouth, pointed to himself, and said with a dazed expression, "Your Majesty wants me to deal with the Sand Bandits?"

"What kind of 'genius' Empress is this? Sending me alone to deal with the Sand Bandits, isn't she clearly sending me to my death?"

"So the reason she didn't send me to the Wuzhong Forbidden Zone to reflect for two months was because she was waiting for me here?"

"What a dog of an Empress!!"

Of course, these words were undoubtedly spoken by Lin Ran in his heart.

After all, he wouldn't dare call her a dog Empress to her face.

However, unexpectedly, Empress Mo Chenxin's face suddenly darkened, looking as if a storm was brewing, making one feel a sense of dread.

"Your Majesty, are... are you alright? Your face looks a bit grim?"

Lin Ran asked cautiously.

"It's nothing!"

Empress Mo Chenxin snapped for no apparent reason.

"For this trip to the Koumo Desert, I naturally won't let you go alone!"

"I will also select some young prodigies who have just joined the Zifu Holy Land, as well as a General Tiance to go with you!"

"Furthermore, for this trip to the Koumo Desert, you shall lead! Whether it's those young prodigies or the General Tiance, everyone will follow your orders!"

"I have only one requirement: do not return to the court until the Sand Bandits are eliminated!"

"Lin Ran, do you understand now?!"

"[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for triggering a new Heavenly Mandate Mission. Please make the following choice!]"

"[Option 1: Sand Bandits? This Son of Heavenly Mandate is exactly the one to fight Sand Bandits!]"

"[Mission: Annihilate the Sand Bandits!]"

"[Reward: 150,000 destiny points, one sword star stone!]"

"[Option 2: The Koumo Desert is so large, there are so many Sand Bandits, and the danger level is so high. This Son of Heavenly Mandate won't take that risk!]"

"[Mission: Refuse the mission assigned by Empress Mo Chenxin and curse her for having a broken brain!]"

"[Reward: 150,000 destiny points, one high-quality coffin!]"

"I choose Option 1!"

Lin Ran immediately made his choice.

If he had chosen Option 2, he probably really wouldn't have seen tomorrow's sun!

Although cursing Empress Mo Chenxin felt good, doing it secretly in his heart was enough.

Cursing her to her face, wasn't that just seeking death?!

"Since Your Majesty thinks so highly of me, I will accept this mission!"

Lin Ran said with righteous indignation.

"Very well! Lin Ran, in two months, I will bring you back into the public eye and announce to the world that I am sending you to pacify the Koumo Desert!"

"Lin Ran, during these two months, you must be well-prepared..."