Lin Yun’s oath was severe, especially for a swordsman like him. If he went against his oath, he would have to suffer the backlash. Even if he wasn’t struck by lightning, he might die from the heart demon during his breakthrough. In lighter cases, he wouldn’t be able to make a breakthrough in his life, like how Jian Jingtian was trapped within the Fleeting Cloud Sword Sect. So Bai Shuying hesitated because the idea of someone replacing Ye Qingtian had never crossed her mind.

When Lin Yun noticed that the killing intent within Bai Shuying’s pupils was disappearing, he secretly heaved a sigh of relief. He didn’t want to cross hands with Bai Shuying now because there was a massive flaw with the Divine Tortoise Transformation, and it would deactivate by itself if he was pushed to the limit. Bai Shuying’s strength might not be able to force him to that limit, but it was best for him not to take any risks.

Furrowing her brows, Bai Shuying said, “It better have nothing to do with you, and I’m here to make things clear with you today.”

“I…” But before Lin Yun could finish, Bai Shuying interrupted him. She coldly said, “Don’t speak and just listen. Regarding what happened a year ago, I promised...