Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

"What do you need to do? It's not that difficult."

Lin Yao looked at the disheveled Yun Shan in front of him and said softly,

As a former top expert of the Jia Ma Empire and the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, Yun Shan has lost all his former majesty and his aura is weak.

Behind him, Yun Yun and Gu He, who had been released by Queen Medusa at Lin Yao's signal, also had complicated expressions.

Yun Yun bit her lower lip tightly, her delicate eyebrows furrowed, and her gaze toward Lin Yao was very complicated.

She never expected that the powerful figure who could easily defeat her master, who had already broken through to the Dou Zong realm, was actually a young boy.

Moreover, he even controlled Queen Medusa.

If we come looking for the strange fire, we've walked right into their trap.

However, it seems that his master will be subject to some restrictions because of him.

Of course, Yun Yun was fine too. As long as neither she nor her master were in mortal danger, everything was alright.

Gu He hung his head, his clenched fists trembling slightly. This former top alchemist of the Jia Ma Empire felt utterly powerless at this moment.

Faced with such an absolute disparity in strength, his prized alchemy skills and Battle King cultivation seemed utterly pale and laughable.

"Yunshan, what you need to do is very simple: just curse someone called the Soul Emperor under the photo stone, and that's it."

As long as you do as instructed, you, Yun Yun, Gu He, and the entire Yunlan Sect will be safe and sound.

Seeing Yunshan's silent expression, Lin Yao added another sentence.

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Yunshan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

Even now, he doesn't understand how this mysterious young man, at such a young age, could possess such terrifying strength.

The joy of breaking through to the Dou Zong realm had not yet faded when he was easily defeated by his opponent as if he were an ant being crushed.

What puzzled him even more was why the other party would make such a strange request.

Let him insult the man called "Soul Emperor" in front of the photo stone.

"Soul Emperor..."

Yunshan muttered to himself, his brows furrowed into a knot.

The person who could come up with such a domineering name must not be an ordinary person.

He had lived for over a hundred years, traversing the regions surrounding the Gama Empire, yet he had never heard of this name.

Furthermore, what is the relationship between this Soul Emperor and the mysterious and powerful Soul Palace?

Countless doubts surged in his mind like a tide, but he knew clearly that he had no right to bargain at this moment.

His life, his disciple's life, and the very survival of the Yunlan Sect were all firmly in the hands of this young man before him.

The moment the other party has a thought, the Yunlan Sect's centuries-old foundation will vanish in an instant.

After a long silence, Yunshan finally let out a heavy sigh, a sigh filled with resentment and helplessness.

He slowly supported himself to stand up, staggered a bit, and barely managed to steady himself.

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Lin Yao, and said in a hoarse voice:

"I... I promise you."

Seeing Yunshan compromise, Yunyun and Guhe both breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Yao's lips curled into a faint smile. With a wave of his hand, a pure white recording stone radiating a soft glow appeared out of thin air in his hand.

He gently placed the photo stone on the stone table beside him.

With a flick of the fingertip, the recording stone instantly lit up with a dazzling light, like an open eye, beginning to record everything before it.

"Let's begin."

Lin Yao's gaze fell on Yun Shan, with a hint of scrutiny.

Yunshan took a deep breath, suppressing the humiliation and embarrassment in his heart, and slowly walked to the stone table.

He straightened his back, trying to maintain the last shred of dignity even in his disheveled state.

He looked up at the recording stone, his expression complex, but finally gritted his teeth and said clearly, word by word, "The Soul Emperor is a complete idiot."

Upon hearing these words, Yunshan seemed to have let go of all his burdens.

However, he also knew clearly that this was just an illusion, and that he would leave himself vulnerable to others.

If this gets out, I'll likely die a horrible death.

Yunyun and Guhe stood aside, equally puzzled, but could only follow suit.

Afterwards, Lin Yao nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the three of them who were obedient.

He raised his hand again, and the spiritual energy at his fingertips enveloped the memory stone, resealing it and storing it in his storage ring.

With the photo-taking stone sealed away, the tense atmosphere inside the stone hall finally eased a little.

Yunshan quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense body relaxed a bit.

He hesitated for a moment, then looked at Lin Yao and asked:

"Your Excellency, you previously said that someone had tampered with my soul. Is that... true?"

He had kept these words to himself for a long time.

He had held a grudge ever since Lin Yao defeated him and uttered those words.

His ability to break through to the Dou Zong realm was certainly due to his own talent and hard work, but it was also inseparable from the help provided by Protector Wu of the Soul Palace.

Looking back now, that so-called "help" probably really had some ulterior motive.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yao slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Yun Shan. His expression became more serious as he said:

"That is certainly true."

He paused, then continued:

"The Soul Hall's things are never taken for free. There's no such thing as a free lunch. How could you expect to get something for nothing?"

"Soul Palace..."

Yunshan's expression changed slightly.

"You seem to know a lot about the Soul Palace?"

"Among the forces in the Central Plains, the Soul Palace is definitely one of the most notorious."

Lin Yao said calmly.

"They act mysteriously, are ruthless, and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals."

The reason I let you break through to the Dou Zong level is simply because a Dou Zong soul body is more valuable than a Dou Huang soul body.

Once your value is completely squeezed out, you won't even have peace in death. As for resistance, don't even think about it.

In terms of soul, you are still considerably weaker than those arrogant fellows of the Soul Palace.

Upon hearing Lin Yao's words, Yun Shan's heart sank, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.

Comparing it to everything before, I think it's pretty much the same.

The way Protector Wu treated him before, seemingly polite, actually carried a sense of condescending control.

It was as if no matter what he did, he couldn't escape the other party's grasp.

Especially after he broke through to the Dou Zong realm and his strength increased, it didn't decrease but increased instead.

"I know you still have one last concern, so let me add it."

As Lin Yao spoke, he slowly raised his right hand, a wisp of gentle spiritual energy gathering at his fingertips.

"Watch closely."

As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his finger, and the wisp of spiritual energy, like the finest thread, landed precisely on Yunshan's brow.

Yunshan felt a sudden clarity in his mind, and the previously blurry depths of his soul became crystal clear.

He "saw" that in the core area of ​​his soul, there was an extremely hidden black mark.

The mark, like a maggot clinging to his bone, was tightly connected to his soul, emanating a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

What terrified him even more was...

It seems that as long as the person who planted this mark has a slight thought, the mark will instantly explode and completely destroy their soul.

Even though he was already a Dou Zong powerhouse, he could only surrender without any chance to resist.

"What...what is this?"

Yunshan's voice trembled slightly, his face drained of color, and his eyes were filled with terror.

He finally realized that his so-called breakthrough to the Dou Zong realm and his so-called increase in strength were nothing but an illusion.

Before the protectors of the Soul Palace, he was still a fish to be slaughtered.

"Protector Wu...that guy deserves to die!"

Yunshan roared furiously in his heart, his hatred surging out like a tidal wave.

Does that guy, Protector Wu, fatten himself up like livestock before slaughtering him?

He had foolishly thought he had gotten a great deal, and even believed that after breaking through to the Dou Zong level, he would have more initiative in front of the Soul Palace.

Little did he know that he had already fallen into a carefully woven trap from the very beginning.

The joy of breaking through to the Dou Zong realm had vanished completely, leaving only endless fear and anger.

He felt as if someone had poured a bucket of ice water over him from head to toe, leaving him feeling completely cold.

Lin Yao took in all the changes in Yun Shan's expression, and seeing the uncertain look on his face, he slowly spoke:

"Don't worry, I can help you get rid of this mark."

These words, like heavenly music, instantly dispelled the gloom in Yunshan's heart.

He abruptly raised his head, looked at Lin Yao with hopeful eyes, and asked urgently:

"Is your statement true?"

Upon receiving Lin Yao's affirmative reply, Yun Shan breathed a sigh of relief, and the weight that had been hanging over him finally lifted.

Just as he expected, since Lin Yao could see the mark, he naturally had a way to remove it.

He knew that Lin Yao wouldn't help him for no reason.

If someone helps you remove the mark, they must have something in mind.

At this moment, he cannot simply accept the other party's help.

To gain the other party's protection and break free from the Soul Palace's control, he must offer his own bargaining chips and demonstrate his value.

Yunshan composed himself, gathered his thoughts, looked at Lin Yao, and said solemnly:

"Your Excellency, I know that you did not remove the mark from me for free."

I understand that the Yunlan Sect cannot survive in this chaotic situation without your protection.

"I can tell you some things about the Soul Palace, as a token of my sincerity."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yao's eyes flashed with approval, signaling him to continue.

"The reason why the Soul Palace cooperated with me and helped me break through to the Dou Zong realm is because they value the Xiao family of Wutan City."

Yunshan spoke slowly, revealing everything he knew.

"Protector Wu once secretly instructed me to keep an eye on the Xiao family and find an opportunity to strike them hard. He said that the Xiao family has something that the Soul Palace wants."

"The Xiao family..."

Lin Yao nodded slightly, as if he had expected this.

He looked at Yunshan and slowly spoke, revealing an even more astonishing secret:

"Are you aware that the Xiao family is not as simple as it appears, merely an ordinary family possessing a Great Dou Master?"

Yunshan paused for a moment, then shook his head.

In his view, the Xiao family was just a small local power, unable to even control a city, and not worthy of his attention.

"The Xiao family was once one of the eight great imperial families, but it has fallen into decline."

Lin Yao's voice was deep and clear, each word like a heavy hammer, striking Yun Shan's heart.

"Although the Xiao clan has declined, they still maintain close ties with the most powerful ancient clans among the imperial clans."

"The Eight Great Imperial Clans? The Xiao Clan? The Ancient Clan?"

Yunshan was completely stunned.

He had never heard of these terms before.

He had lived for over a hundred years and thought himself to be very knowledgeable, but he never imagined that such a hidden existence existed in this world.

However, anything associated with the character "帝" (emperor) is by no means ordinary.

Could it be?

Yunshan was filled with countless thoughts.

"The Soul Clan is one of the eight ancient imperial clans, and among them, they are the most outstanding."

Lin Yao continued, his tone tinged with seriousness.

"And the Soul Palace you speak of is merely an outer force of the Soul Clan. The Soul Emperor is the patriarch of the Soul Clan, a peak nine-star Dou Sheng expert."

"A nine-star Dou Sheng powerhouse, the Soul Palace... is it an outer force of the Soul Clan?"

Yunshan's pupils suddenly contracted, his face filled with shock and fear.

He finally understood what kind of conflict he had gotten himself involved in.

Participating in such a major power struggle, even the slightest fluctuation could lead to the complete annihilation of the Yunlan Sect.

This……

"The Yunlan Sect has now been drawn into the conflict between the imperial clans. If it continues to entangle itself with the Soul Palace, it will be swallowed up by this vortex sooner or later and end up being destroyed."

Lin Yao's words, like an ice pick, pierced through Yun Shan's last glimmer of hope.

Yunshan felt a chill run through his body, and an unprecedented fear swept over him.

He finally understood why Protector Wu had bullied him so much and why he had forced him to cause trouble for the Xiao clan.

The other party was simply using him as a pawn, wanting to use him to test the ancient clan behind the Xiao clan.

Fortunately, he hadn't completely followed Protector Wu's instructions and hadn't rushed into action against the Xiao clan, prioritizing caution.

Otherwise, they might anger the ancient clan behind the Xiao clan.

Faced with a terrifying force possessing the legacy of a Dou Di, let alone a mere Dou Zong, even a Dou Zun powerhouse would likely find it difficult to escape death.

Thinking of this, Yunshan couldn't help but feel a chill of fear, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

He looked at Lin Yao, his eyes filled with awe.

The young man before us is not only incredibly powerful, but also knows such a shocking secret.

The fact that they are willing to be honest about these things is enough to show that they genuinely want to cooperate with me.

At this moment, Yunshan made up his mind completely. He bowed deeply to Lin Yao and said sincerely:

"Your Excellency's great kindness will never be forgotten by Yunshan. From now on, Yunshan, and the entire Yunlan Sect, will follow Your Excellency's lead without question."

Although he had cursed the Soul Emperor in front of the recording stone, as long as the video was not leaked, there would be no major problem.

However, if one were to become an enemy of the Xiao clan and incur the wrath of the ancient clans behind them, that would truly be a dead end.

Comparing the two, there is no need to choose at all.

Lin Yao looked at Yun Shan's resolute expression, nodded in satisfaction, and slowly said:

"Don't worry, I asked you to keep that video not to blackmail you, but simply to put both of us at ease and prevent us from betraying each other in the future."

He paused, then continued:

"Next, I'll tell you what the benefits of cooperating with me are. You can listen to what I have to say."

Yunshan quickly replied, "Please speak, Your Excellency. I am all ears."

"First."

Lin Yao held up one finger.

"With your current talent, breaking through to the Dou Zong level is already the result of your best efforts."

However, if you follow the right person and have enough resources, you may have a chance to break through to the Dou Zun level in the future.

Once you become a Dou Zun powerhouse, you will no longer need to fear the Soul Palace's henchmen.

A thoughtful look appeared in Yunshan's eyes.

Breaking through to the Dou Zun realm was the state he had always dreamed of.

If he could truly reach that level, he would no longer have to act according to others' wishes, nor would he feel that his life and death were in the hands of others.

If you make the right choice, it might really work.

"second."

Lin Yao extended his second finger.

"I will help you completely remove the mark from your soul, so that you will never have to worry about being controlled by the Soul Palace again."

This is exactly what Yunshan desperately wants. Only by removing that mark can he truly regain his freedom.

"third."

Lin Yao's gaze deepened.

"I can help you plan a 'fake death'."

"suspended animation?"

Yunshan paused for a moment, looking at Lin Yao with some confusion.

"That's right."

Lin Yao nodded and explained.

"I will play the role of a formidable enemy and engage you in an earth-shattering battle outside the Yunlan Sect."

In the end, you were no match for me and I killed you.

In this way, the Soul Palace will think you are dead, and the Cloud Mist Sect will be leaderless and thus lose its value.

In this way, the connection between the Yunlan Sect and the Soul Palace can be completely severed, allowing the Yunlan Sect to extricate itself from this vortex.

Upon hearing this, a glint of brilliance flashed in Yunshan's eyes. This idea was simply brilliant.

In this way, they can both break free from the control of the Soul Palace and preserve the Yunlan Sect, which is a win-win situation.

"Your plan is brilliant!"

Yunshan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"I couldn't ask for more."

Lin Yao smiled slightly and said:

"Cooperation is naturally mutually beneficial. I'm helping you solve these problems, and I need you to do something for me in return."

"Please give your orders, Your Excellency. As long as it is within my power, Yunshan will certainly not refuse!"

Yunshan said without hesitation.

"I need you to go infiltrate and closely monitor the movements of the Protector of the Duck, gathering all information about him."

Lin Yao's tone became serious.

"At the same time, any information about the Xiao family or the Soul Palace must be relayed to me immediately."

His reason for wanting to subdue Yunshan was because he valued the influence of Yunlan Sect in the Jia Ma Empire and his connection with the Soul Hall.

With Yunshan secretly helping him gather intelligence, he was able to deal with the Soul Palace's conspiracy more calmly.

Upon hearing this, Yunshan replied without hesitation, and solemnly said:

"Okay! I promise you!"

He knew this was his best chance to demonstrate his value.

Only by demonstrating his usefulness to Lin Yao can he and the Yunlan Sect truly gain each other's protection.

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