"There are still more than two hundred years before the Immortal-Beast war begins. I think you all need to quickly improve your strength as well—let's use this time to go into seclusion for a while. Only then will you have a real chance to ascend to the God Realm," Evan Lin said.
"Evan, do you already feel like you're close to ascending to the God Realm? We haven't even been together for that long—I really don't want to be separated from you so soon," Lynn Ling couldn't help but say.
Lynn Ling had special feelings for Evan Lin. If Evan's cultivation hadn't advanced so quickly, maybe she wouldn't have given herself to him so directly. Hearing him say this, her heart couldn't help but tighten.
"It's still a long way off before I ascend. I probably won't reach the God Realm until I'm late-stage Immortal Emperor. The Immortal Realm isn't like the lower realms—right now I'm only late-stage Immortal Lord, so you really don't need to worry. My realm is rising pretty slowly, so you all have to work hard to catch up," Evan Lin reassured.
Once everyone breaks through to Immortal Emperor, we'll enter the Timewheel Bracelet together one last time. In the Immortal Realm, the bracelet can only be used once more, so we have to seize the chance. I don't want to ascend while you're all still stuck at mid-stage Immortal Emperor.
Lynn, you're already at mid-stage Immortal Emperor, so you have the best chance to ascend first. You really need to put in the effort—don't let your sisters surpass you," Evan Lin said.
"Don't worry, I won't let you down. How about tonight, we sisters all serve you one more time—as a bit of warmth before we go into seclusion?" Lynn Ling said, her face flushed bright red.
Macy Mei's cheeks reddened. "You all keep Big Bro company—I'll start my seclusion early. Hopefully, next time I come out, I'll break through!"
"Macy, are you upset with me?" Evan Lin asked immediately. After all, the other four women here were already his, but Macy still wasn't, so it didn't really seem right for her to stay.
"Big Bro, how could I blame you? I could become your woman right now, but I don't want it to happen like this. I want you to give me a real wedding—and I hope our ceremony can be held in the God Realm. That would mean so much more to me," Macy Mei said, her voice soft but her feelings clear.
Even though she acted like she didn’t care, everyone could see Macy Mei was hurting inside. Evan Lin glanced at her, then stepped forward and pulled her gently into his arms, whispering, “Macy, Big Bro promises you—one day, I’ll give you a wedding that’s truly special!”
“Big Bro, I’ll wait for you! I know you’ll make it happen!” Macy Mei said softly, gently pushing Evan away.
Evan wanted to say more, but when he saw the tears brimming in Macy Mei’s eyes, held back with effort, she quickly turned and left.
“Evan, you’d better not disappoint Macy in the future. She’s been with you since your lowest days, all the way till now. You need to remember what she means to you,” Yvonne Xuan said.
“I understand. I think tonight, let’s skip everything else and just talk heart-to-heart. Tell me what’s really on your minds,” Evan Lin said.
The women didn’t mind. After all, being intimate with Evan wasn’t anything new—they didn’t need to get lost in it again and again.
Yvonne Xuan had the servants bring wine and food to the room, and the five of them started chatting about all sorts of funny topics. Before they knew it, dawn was breaking. It was the first time Evan had ever talked with anyone for so long.
The next day, the four women entered secret chambers for seclusion, while Evan Lin rode Goldwing with the four Grand Elders, heading straight for Coldshroud Imperial Palace. This time, he was determined to win. Everyone was excited—back in the day, Coldshroud Imperial Palace was one of the Immortal Realm’s top powers.
The other elders sat on Goldwing’s back, amazed by its incredible speed. They couldn’t help but envy Evan Lin for having a Golden-Winged Roc-class mount.
After half a day, they arrived at Coldshroud Imperial Palace. Sitting on Goldwing’s back, Evan Lin told the four elders, “Go straight in and call out Coldshroud’s key figures. Tell them Coldshroud Imperial Palace is now under Frostbane Imperial Palace’s rule. If they don’t want to die, they’d better obey—otherwise, I won’t hesitate to wipe out the whole city.”
Only Evan Lin dared say things like this. Wiping out an entire city was strictly forbidden in the Immortal Realm, but nobody dared stop him.
Blazefire Immortal Lord shot into the sky above Coldshroud Imperial Palace and roared, “All you people inside, get out here! My Palace Lord is taking over Coldshroud Imperial Palace. Anyone who resists will be killed on the spot!”
His voice boomed like thunder across the palace, startling everyone inside. People poured out in panic, and two elderly experts immediately flew into the air, glaring at Blazefire with rage:
“Who dares have the guts to take over my Coldshroud Imperial Palace? Blazefire Immortal Lord, how dare you act so arrogant here! Today, you won’t leave alive!”
“You old fools, why don’t you open your eyes and see who’s standing on the Golden-Winged Roc’s back? Still running your mouths? You’ll find out soon enough how you’re going to die,” Blazefire shot back.
The two elders glanced at Evan Lin, and one sneered, “Isn’t that just the newly risen Palace Lord of Frostbane Imperial Palace? A yellow-haired brat dares to shout in Coldshroud Imperial Palace—how reckless. Do you really think there’s no one left in Coldshroud?”
As he spoke, several more figures soared into the air—every last one an Immortal Emperor. Coldshroud Imperial Palace’s hidden strength was shocking, and even Evan Lin was inwardly startled.
He wasn’t worried these guys could do anything to him—he was just amazed that Zane Zuo had hidden so much power. Coldshroud Imperial Palace was no weaker than Martial Spirit Dominion, so Zane must’ve been planning to unify the Immortal Realm for a long time.
“Blazefire, come back!” Evan Lin called.
Blazefire Immortal Lord flashed back onto Goldwing’s back, while Evan Lin leapt off and flew straight toward the two Coldshroud elders.
“You have one choice—submit and live, or resist and die. What’s it going to be?” Evan Lin said coldly.
“Kid, you’re way out of line. Even Zane Zuo wouldn’t dare talk to us like this in Coldshroud City. Today, you’re dead!” one elder shouted angrily.
“Oh, so you two are the supreme elders, huh? My apologies. But let me tell you—Zane Zuo is already dead. I killed him myself. Surprised? Anyone who dares insult Frostbane Imperial Palace pays the price—with their life,” Evan Lin said with a cold smile.
“You’re asking for death!” the two elders roared in unison. A crushing pressure slammed down on Evan Lin, much stronger than anything he’d faced before.
Evan Lin was shocked and immediately ordered Goldwing, “Old Gold, get them out of here—right now! Today, I’m going to wipe out Coldshroud Imperial Palace!”