Chapter 2464: Encourage Jin Ling Shengmu!

After walking so long, all three were exhausted, but to spare Jin Ling from fear, Hong Yun led them several more li before stopping.

The moment they stopped, Jin Ling gasped for breath, swaying as if about to collapse.

Watching Jin Ling's condition, Nanji Xianweng turned to Hong Yun, who was also breathing heavily.

Nanji Xianweng said, "Those two men were definitely suspicious—they answered many questions correctly, yet gave us an unnatural feeling."

Hong Yun nodded and added directly, "They're impostors—not members of the Wu Clan at all. They're likely from the Yao Clan, trying to capture Jin Ling!"

"The Yao Clan wants to capture me…"

The more Jin Ling spoke, the more his body trembled—he didn't know why, but he was terrified.

"The Yao Clan must have learned that the Wu Clan possesses the Illusory Heaven Mirror, and that the only counter to it is the Break Heaven Hammer—because you already made the Break Heaven Hammer recognize you as its master, so…"

Nanji Xianweng knew Jin Ling would see this as a serious problem.

Jin Ling was extremely attached to his life—otherwise, why would he have surrendered the Ten Golden Pearls? He once tried to give the Ten Golden Pearls to Luo Fu to save himself.

The Ten Golden Pearls could have saved him ten lives, but Jin Ling didn't trust himself.

He trusted only those far stronger than him—such as Luo Fu, or the Wu Clan or Yao Clan.

As long as these people or clans could protect him, he would serve them, obey them.

This simple matter had been ruined simply because the Break Heaven Hammer recognized him as its master—how could Jin Ling not be frustrated?

Hong Yun tapped his forehead and said bluntly, "Jin Ling, stop being foolish—even without the Break Heaven Hammer, your Ten Golden Pearls alone are enough to make them take notice."

"Now that you have the Break Heaven Hammer, you can protect your own life—it's not a death sentence, it's a lifeline!"

Seeing Jin Ling begin to listen, Hong Yun continued reasoning with him, making him realize his abilities weren't inferior to those of the primordial beings of Honghuang.

If Jin Ling's abilities were weaker than those of Honghuang's inhabitants, he wouldn't have survived this long.

Hong Yun said all this hoping Jin Ling would recognize his own strength and confront his inner doubts, and stop being so self-deprecating.

Nanji Xianweng didn't know what else to say, so he simply watched him with hopeful eyes.

Jin Ling asked in disbelief, "Am I really that strong?"

"Yes!"

Nanji Xianweng answered without hesitation, his eyes filled with reverence and sincerity—Jin Ling believed him a little more.

In truth, Jin Ling simply lacked confidence—Luo Fu had seen many such people; he survived in Honghuang only by hiding, never showing himself.

Otherwise, with the constant battles between the Wu Clan and Yao Clan, someone like Jin Ling would have been dead long ago.

Hong Yun pressed further, "Jin Ling, if you want others to protect you, you must possess abilities worthy of their respect."

"Why would the Saint Luo Fu protect you?"

"Because you're powerful enough—and you can bring him benefits. The Break Heaven Hammer doesn't count; only your own strength can earn their respect. Think about it yourself."