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Lian Yun could hear the words of the Overlord, and he felt a bit surprised that the Overlord did not wish to dominate yet wanted the Twelve Fierce Warriors to follow him. However, aside from that surprise, he did not have many other feelings.
The Overlord's reluctance to fight for supremacy meant that Lian Yun would face less resistance in his future quest for unification. However, if the Overlord were to get involved, perhaps things could be settled more quickly.
Moreover, even if the Twelve Fierce Warriors pledged their loyalty to him, they would not be able to reach the level of Yang Zai Xing. They would obey him without question, but when it came to matters concerning the Overlord, they might hesitate. At a single command from the Overlord, they could abandon Lian Yun.
Of course, the Twelve Fierce Warriors were also individuals of unparalleled loyalty and righteousness. If the Overlord were to become an enemy of Lian Yun in the future, they would likely show mercy; it was just that afterward, they would inevitably have to go before the Overlord to apologize.
However, all of this was merely speculation for the future. For now, Lian Yun naturally would not dwell on it too much. He focused on comprehending battle experiences and soon finished his reflections, rising to look at the three figures of the Overlord.
After a moment of silence, Lian Yun spoke up: "With your current strength, Overlord, it may be difficult for you to act freely."
The Overlord turned around with a scrutinizing expression and asked, "What thoughts do you have, Brother Lian? Feel free to speak openly."
Although the Overlord still harbored a sense of pride in not wanting to be subordinate to others, it did not prevent him from regarding Lian Yun as an equal; hence he addressed him as Brother Lian.
Lian Yun did not feel any significant sense of honor or disgrace in response. He maintained respect for his elders but recognized that with his current strength, he indeed had the qualifications to stand on equal footing with these ancient beings.
Yet Lian Yun shook his head and said, "I merely wanted to remind you of something."
The inability to act freely indicated that if he encountered a crisis, Fan Zeng and Yu Ji might become burdens. Lian Yun could allow Fan Zeng and Yu Ji to stay temporarily in his Cloud Emperor City until the Overlord returned after his travels. However, in the future, Lian Yun could not guarantee that his Cloud Emperor City would be completely safe.
Furthermore, with threats from the Demon Realm and the Demon Emperor potentially looming over him, Lian Yun felt even less assured about their safety; thus he chose not to voice these concerns.
The Overlord seemed to grasp part of the reasoning behind this but being who he was—the supreme ruler—he simply nodded and turned away with Fan Zeng and Yu Ji.
"All hail the Overlord!"
"Your subordinate pays respects, Lord!"
The Twelve Fierce Warriors simultaneously knelt on one knee before Lian Yun. They had a mission: to repay Lian Yun for the Overlord's favor. At this moment, they pledged loyalty, but it was not complete devotion.
Lian Yun held no grudges in his heart; he smiled lightly and said, "In that case, you shall follow me! If the Overlord ever needs you in the future, you may leave at any time."
"However, times have changed. From now on, if any of you choose to depart in the future, everything you have gained from today onward must remain."
To compete for supremacy, it was naturally impossible to maintain the previous state of giving without expecting anything in return. Nevertheless, Lian Yun allowed them to retain their current status without demanding more, which was a gesture of kindness.
"We thank you for your great kindness!" The Twelve Fierce Warriors bowed their heads in unison.
To be fair, if they had encountered Lian Yun first instead of the Overlord, they would have been equally loyal to him. It was simply the age-old dilemma of loyalty and righteousness.
Thus, Lian Yun made such a request to ensure that the twelve would not be tormented by inner conflict while following him.
Afterward, Lian Yun returned to Cloud Emperor City, picked up Le Yan, and headed back to the Lin Clan in the capital.
Although the Lin Clan had few direct members, its influence was vast. Grandma's three daughters-in-law and four granddaughters-in-law represented seven Major Powers, each with their own families and cooperative forces intertwined.
Therefore, if the Lin Clan were to relocate en masse to Yin Yang City, it was essential to address these family power dynamics properly.
However, overall, both Lin's Three Uncles and the maternal families of Lin Feiyu's Four Sons were willing to follow the Lin Clan to Yin Yang City, especially since the Lin Clan had the Peerless Monarch, Lin Xiaoyao.
Recently, the men of the Lin Clan had been helping their maternal families with various matters, such as distributing benefits and determining ownership of properties. As the main family, the Lin Clan found that within acceptable limits, their maternal families did not voice any objections. Instead, they were eager to follow the Lin Clan to Yin Yang City for refuge, which meant further redistribution of benefits.
Lin Xiaoyao had already returned to Yin Yang City in advance because establishing a Fortress required considerable resources. He needed to go to Yin Yang City to hunt monsters and earn Spirit Coins and other materials.
After Lian Yun opposed the Lin Clan's residence for three days, these tedious matters were finally settled. The Lin Clan, being the foremost family in Huaxia, was ready for a full-scale relocation.
Grandma did not see them off, so the men of the Lin Clan and their wives came to Grandma's courtyard to bid farewell while also retrieving the bodies of Lian Yun's parents.
Meanwhile, Lian Yun's doppelganger was waiting in Xianyang City, so there was no need for a send-off.
Thus, the members of the Lin Clan gathered in Grandma's courtyard.
After a reluctant farewell, Lin Dong said to Lian Yun, "Yun'er, take good care of your grandmother!"
Lian Yun nodded with a smile.
With that, the Lin Clan officially set out for Yin Yang City. Lian Shan carried the bodies of Lian Yun's parents and traveled alongside the Lin Clan.
This time, the number of people from the Lin Clan was substantial, no less than ten thousand. Their grand procession through the capital naturally attracted attention from the entire city.
Ordinary citizens stood by the roadside or against walls watching and discussing among themselves, while heads of various families observed from within their own clans like spectators waiting for the Lin Clan to depart.
After learning that the Lin Clan was preparing to leave Kyoto, several ambitious major families began to take action. Some sought to purchase the Lin Clan's properties, while others considered selling off their own assets. Although they were not heading to Yin Yang City, they were nonetheless preparing to depart from Kyoto.
The Lin Clan had long been a powerful force, and even though they had already inferred the alliance, their presence still held significant sway. With the Lin Clan's departure, some major powers were also ready to leave Kyoto and establish themselves in other cities, ultimately seeking independence.
Among these major powers were many from the Alliance High Command, raising questions about how such an alliance could be organized.
With the alliance effectively defunct, these prominent families no longer feared the threat posed by it.
As the Lin Clan's contingent of fifty thousand exited the city, they suddenly noticed clouds gathering in the sky above, forming into a massive sword. Though its aura did not compare to Dongfang Yi's, it bore a striking resemblance. In the minds of the people in Huaxia, only the Sword God Dongfang Yi was known for wielding such power.
This led some to speculate that the Sword God Dongfang Yi intended to stop the Lin Clan from leaving.
However, beneath the ten or so giant swords stood an exceptionally handsome young man whom no one recognized, leaving many puzzled.
The young man approached the front of the Lin Clan's formation and softly asked, "May I inquire if any of you know Lian Yun?"
The Lin's Three Uncles were taken aback; they sensed that this newcomer seemed to possess strength on par with Lian Yun. His indifferent expression made it difficult for them to discern whether he was friend or foe.
(End of Chapter)
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