Chapter 1378 - 1378: The Invincible Returns!

Forbidden Sand Sea, Seventh Stone Gate Realm.

Since Han Yingjie announced the news about Lin Wudi, many who chose to believe him followed Han Yingjie, rushing to Lin Wudi's location.

"Everyone, don't proceed any further to avoid disturbing Lord Lin!"

Han Yingjie and Jian Zihao stopped the people following them a great distance from Lin Wudi.

Behind them, thousands of Life City cultivators looked forward with a mixture of curiosity and amazement.

The legendary Lin Wudi sat ahead, cross-legged, seemingly waiting for something.

In front of Lin Wudi was a massive cluster of black smoke, chaotic and unclear within.

"What is he doing?"

"Neither leaving nor seeking treasures, sitting here idly. Could there be something in that black smoke?"

"This Lin Wudi is actually undergoing the fourth tribulation thunder; has he found a way to transcend tribulation in the Forbidden Sand Sea?"

Initially, these people were skeptical about Han Yingjie's words; they followed only because of their trust in Han Yingjie and Jian Zihao.

Now, seeing Lin Wudi in the fourth tribulation thunder state left them shaken.

In the propaganda of the Heavenly Realm Guard and other organizations, Lin Wudi was just a second thunder tribulation practitioner.

Now, he's in the fourth thunder tribulation; this strange occurrence lends more credibility to Han Yingjie's words.

Suddenly, someone spoke up: "How about we ask Lin Wudi his method for leading us out of the Forbidden Sand Sea?"

This suggestion stirred many, as their curiosity was hard to resist.

"Shen Jian, shut up!"

Jian Zihao eyed the speaker coldly.

This person has long been at odds with Han Yingjie, the City Lord.

If not for Han Yingjie's formidable strength as the only surviving third tribulation thunder practitioner in the Seventh Stone Gate Realm and his mastery of Wang Ling,

this bastard might have already gathered a group to dethrone Han Yingjie.

Shen Jian chuckled and said, "If Lin Wudi truly has such ability, wouldn't mind us asking? Old Jian, your actions seem a bit guilty."

Immediately, Shen Jian's companions started showing support, agreeing: "Brother Shen is right; all our hopes are pinned on Lin Wudi. Asking clearly should be reasonable, no?"

"Indeed, I think Brother Shen makes sense."

"Even if we don't go, could you, Old Jian, at least consult him on our behalf?"

With Shen Jian and a few allies inciting, even passersby started getting swayed, urging him.

Jian Zihao's face darkened, regretting bringing these people along.

Seeing most agreeing with him, Shen Jian showed a smug smile.

Previously, he would not dare provoke much.

But now that Lin Wudi declared to lead them out of the Forbidden Sand Sea, Han Yingjie wouldn't dare to kill at this juncture.

To spark public outrage would leave Han Yingjie no way to account for Lin Wudi.

This is called a gentleman misleading others righteously!

As Shen Jian thought his plan succeeded, Han Yingjie coldly spoke, "I think everyone misses something!"

With the City Lord speaking, everyone's attention focused.

Han Yingjie surveyed the crowd, coldly stating, "Lord Lin has no obligation to rescue us. The Ghost Specter solution is merely done in passing. We aren't in the position to demand anything from him!"

As if a bucket of cold water, his words doused them thoroughly.

Indeed.

Lin Wudi saving them is kindness; not saving is his prerogative.

Demanding such from Lin Wudi would be unwarranted.

Many displayed awkward expressions.

Some even bowed to Han Yingjie in apology.

However, Shen Jian laughed and remarked, "City Lord Han, I disagree with your words. If Lin Wudi saves us, that's akin to rebirth; we should be grateful. How can we speak of obligation... It's a great benevolence..."

Han Yingjie glared icily.

This bastard uttered both praise and blame.

It's him wanting to bother Lin Wudi; now, he also whimsically sang praises, making it uncomfortable.

Before Han Yingjie could speak again, Shen Jian continued, "Lin Wudi is an unrivaled proud son of heaven, we certainly trust him. Going to greet him and express admiration surely doesn't hurt."

Instantly, this drew another group of supporters.

Lin Wudi, mythologized by the three organizations, drew everyone's desire for close contact with this legend.

Boom!

Han Yingjie abruptly unleashed his third thunder tribulation pressure, angrily roaring, "Dare to disturb Lord Lin, die!"

If reasoning fails, use might to suppress!

In a place like the Forbidden Sand Sea, strength reigns supreme!

The rebellious ones appeared somewhat disheartened.

Though they felt innocent, Han Yingjie's suppression naturally invoked resentment.

Seizing the moment, Shen Jian incited, "City Lord Han, isn't this excessive? We harbor no malice towards Lin Wudi..."

Saying this, no one noticed a cunning smile in his eyes.

He wasn't troubling Lin Wudi but undermining Han Yingjie's authority.

Previously trapped here, it was bearable.

With a chance to exit the Forbidden Sand Sea, the Life City's populace could become networks beyond.

If Shen Jian could amass them, wielding great influence, his status upon returning to the Southern Spirit Divine Continent would surely soar.

The foolish Han Yingjie wasn't even aware, only fixating on Lin Wudi.

To Shen Jian, this was utterly foolish!

"Shen Jian! You're courting death!"

Han Yingjie glared fiercely, conjuring a thousand Tribulation Thunder Thoughts into Blade of Thought, stretching across the sky.

Shen Jian, unimpressed, advanced a couple of steps, stating, "City Lord Han! Even Lin Wudi empathizes with our plight, wishing to rescue us from suffering, yet now you impose false charges to execute me?"

Return his way with his own method!

Han Yingjie prefaced with Lord Lin, paused with Lin Wudi.

Thus Shen Jian would use Lin Wudi to suppress Han Yingjie's authority.

Let's see how this dull-witted city lord handles.

Han Yingjie, feeling outrageous, wished to smash this bastard with a palm.

But he couldn't act, unaware if Lin Wudi had any plans for them.

Should he kill a second thunder tribulation practitioner, affecting Lin Wudi's plan, he would be gravely at fault.

While they were deadlocked, a thunderous boom echoed from afar.

"Look quickly!"

Someone pointed at Lin Wudi's location.

Everyone, including the confronting Han Yingjie and Shen Jian, turned horrified towards Lin Wudi's position.

They saw the black smoke before Lin Wudi expand rapidly.

In an instant, a gigantic tower emerged from the black smoke.

The tower, towering into clouds, penetrated half of the Seventh Stone Gate Realm.

On the tower, a white-robed figure stood with hands behind their back, ethereal like an immortal.

"Lin Wudi!"

Everyone exclaimed; Lin Wudi's true self had arrived from across realms!