Chapter 523

"Da Dong, Xiu, it's urgent—we have less than fifty hours left; we must leave now, or the Iron Dimension will be in danger!"

Xiu and Wang Da Dong exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

"Alright, I'll resolve things here as quickly as possible and join you to help the Iron Dimension!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu was also deeply moved.

"Da Dong, Xiu, thank you so much!"

The two answered with smiles, signaling that no thanks were necessary.

Lin Yu thought to himself that if he had any other option, he would never have so easily sought help from others.

But the situation was dire, and he had no other choice, which is why he had made them decide this way.

After finishing these words, Lin Yu, Wang Da Dong, and Xiu left the Ascend-to-Heaven Pavilion.

On the way, Lin Yu suddenly had an idea and spoke to Da Dong.

"Da Dong, I want to go to your home—I need to discuss something with your father."

Wang Da Dong replied with a beaming smile.

"Sure, perfect—we'll head home together!"

Lin Yu nodded in agreement.

Soon, the two arrived at the Wang residence and saw Dao Feng and Dao Gui interacting intimately.

Lin Yu sensed that Dao Feng's combat power was only 200 points, and thought to himself.

"Dao Feng has used that method again for Dao Gui, draining nearly all his combat power; and Dao Gui, his weapon having been affected, also has little combat power left."

"What a tough man—most people would be dead after using it once, yet he used it twice and still lives! Truly impressive!" Lin Yu silently marveled.

Right now, they were merely two ordinary people with extraordinary presence.

"Fortunately, the Ascend-to-Heaven Pavilion still exists—perhaps it can help them restore their combat power, even surpass their former limits," Lin Yu mused.

Lin Yu walked up to Dao Feng and said sincerely:

"Dao Feng, could I speak with you outside?"

Dao Feng smiled gently.

"Of course, don't call me 'Dao Feng'—you're friends with Da Dong, just call me Uncle Wang. Let's go outside."

Outside in the courtyard, Lin Yu got straight to the point.

"Uncle Wang, I sense your combat power has completely vanished."

Dao Feng smiled indifferently.

"I didn't expect your perception to be so sharp—we haven't even told Da Dong yet, and you already know."

Lin Yu said nothing.

"Yes, my (Zhao Hao Le) combat power is now down to only two hundred points—practically the same as gone," Dao Feng said helplessly.

"Uncle Wang, do you want to return to your peak?"

"Naturally—I've been strong my whole life, and suddenly becoming a useless man is hard to bear," Dao Feng chuckled bitterly.

He continued.

"But for my family, even losing combat power doesn't matter."

Lin Yu felt a deep sigh within.

"He was once a cold-blooded King of Assassins, yet also a tender father and devoted husband to his wife and children."

Lin Yu couldn't help but envy Wang Da Dong for growing up in such love.

After a moment, he came to his senses and said:

"I'm giving you this secret technique—it can help both of you gradually restore to your peak."

【353】 Dao Feng and his wife had lost all their combat power.

Dao Feng stared at the secret technique in his hand, astonished.

"You actually got lucky enough to obtain something like this."

After a pause, Dao Feng realized.

"I remember now—when I saved Da Dong, I sensed the presence of the Demon Realm and Illusion's End. So you possess both Demon Realm and White Path powers."

"That's right—by chance! This technique is yours, Uncle Wang—I hope it helps you both," Lin Yu smiled.

Dao Feng's expression turned solemn.

"Do you know how great a temptation this technique is for any martial artist? If you weren't Da Dong's sworn brother, even if I'd retired, I couldn't guarantee I wouldn't be tempted. And you're just giving it to me?"

"Uncle Wang, treasures are precious because they serve a purpose. If they can't benefit anyone, they're worse than firewood. But Uncle Wang, may I make a request?"

Dao Feng sighed: "Young as you are, your heart is so vast."

"What's your request? Say it!" Dao Feng replied.

"After we leave, I hope that once you've regained your strength, you'll watch over Ultimate Class and protect the Golden Dimension. Though you've retired, I still ask you to look after everyone in Ultimate Class 723."

After thinking it over, Dao Feng made his decision.

"Alright, I promise that when Ultimate Class faces crisis, I will step forward to protect them."

Dao Feng silently thought: "Heaven, this time I return to battle to protect—please forgive my decision."

"Thank you, Elder!" Lin Yu said with deep gratitude, feeling much more at ease, certain that Ultimate Class would now be safe.

After their conversation, the two returned to the Wang home, where Dao Gui enthusiastically offered to prepare a lavish dinner for Lin Yu, but due to the urgency of time, Lin Yu politely declined.

His mind was only on spending the remaining time with Xiao Lan in the Ascend-to-Heaven Pavilion, cherishing every second they still had together.

Lin Yu hesitated for a long while before finally standing before Xiao Lan's front door. Her butler saw him and warmly invited him in. Lin Yu stepped inside with heavy steps, and the butler immediately went to notify Xiao Lan.

Soon, Xiao Lan rushed downstairs, as if just waking from sleep, her hair slightly disheveled, cheeks flushed, looking especially captivating.

Seeing Lin Yu staring at her in confusion, she realized she looked disheveled, but still exclaimed excitedly.

"Ah Yu, you're back!"

"Mm! I'm back. I missed you so much, so I came straight to you—didn't expect to interrupt your dream." Lin Yu replied.

"It's fine. You can come anytime you miss me—I allow you to 'disturb' me, I won't mind! Let me get ready, then we'll go out for a walk."

Xiao Lan responded excitedly; since Lin Yu had gone to another timeline, she had run to the Ascension Pavilion every day, hoping to see him return.

Lin Yu gazed at her, burdened with thoughts, and before she could leave, stepped forward and held her tightly. The thought of leaving soon made his heart feel as if slashed by knives, unbearable in pain.

In this world, Xiao Lan was his only attachment; he did not wish to part from her, yet if he did not leave, he could not protect her. Even though he had grown immensely powerful in the Golden Timeline, in the Demon Realm he still could not control everything.

Xiao Lan seemed to sense Lin Yu's inner turmoil, and her mood shifted; she asked with concern: "Ah Yu, what's really wrong? Has something happened? Tell me, please?"

Lin Yu suppressed his anguish, forcing his voice to sound calm: "Xiao Lan, I'm fine. I just missed you too much."

Xiao Lan saw through him—he had something on his mind—but she did not press him; instead, she held him tightly in return.

After a moment, Lin Yu released his embrace: "Xiao Lan, let's go out for a walk."

"Mm!"

The two walked hand in hand along the quiet street, gazing up at the stars. The deep blue night sky shimmered with stars like diamonds; the moonlight hung like flawless white jade over the endless heavens.

Lin Yu looked at the girl beside him and said: "The Milky Way is so clear tonight!"

They walked a while, then sat on a bench when tired; soon, Xiao Lan leaned against Lin Yu's shoulder and fell into deep sleep.

Lin Yu gently carried her back, laid her softly on the bed, tucked the blanket around her, then prepared to leave, pondering his options all the way.

The coming battle would be extraordinarily grueling; Diabolo the Demon Sovereign, the Demon Lord, and countless enemies would appear—he might not even survive to leave a whole corpse.

"If I can't come back alive, maybe I should just let go," Lin Yu thought in agony—but the thought of Xiao Lan someday being with someone else made him feel as if his heart would explode.

After today, he would depart for the Iron Timeline; this decision must be made quickly.

Lin Yu, sleepless all night, returned to Xiao Lan in the morning, inviting her to go out; inwardly he murmured: "This must be the last time."

Heaven smiled upon them—the sky began to fall with heavy snowflakes; soon, the earth was draped in a pure white new garment.

"The snowscape is beautiful, yet my heart feels so desolate," Lin Yu stared blankly at the swirling snowflakes.

Suddenly, Xiao Lan's lively voice broke his solitude: "Ah Yu, why are you standing there dazed? Did you stare at me so long you got dumb?"

"Mm. I missed you so much I couldn't even eat."

"Then I'll just stay awake too. Haha."

【354】 Lei Ting, Wang Da Dong and I are not suited for each other!

Xiao Lan, seeing the snow outside the door, became as excited as a child, gentle and adorable; snowflakes like goose feathers drifted onto both of them.

Lin Yu silently thought: "If today we can grow old together, my life will have no regrets."

"Xiao Lan, my love for you may only cease with the end of my life. Thank heaven for letting me be with you."