It was just as Lin Yun had expected. Qin Yang was waiting for him in the main hall, so he understood what was going on.

“Congratulations, Pavilion Master Plum for reaching the Heavenly Soul Realm. It’s really not easy for the Great Qin Empire to nurture a Heavenly Soul Realm expert.” The old man standing beside Qin Yang narrowed his smile and said, “Sorry, we came in a hurry and didn’t prepare any gifts for you.”

When everyone heard that, they knew that the Profound Yang Palace wasn’t here to congratulate him. There was another reason why they were visiting, but Pavilion Master Plum still responded to the old man courteously.

“Young Master Lin, how have you been since we last met in Swordmire City?” Qin Yang smiled.

“Good,” replied Lin Yun.

“Well, it hasn’t been good for me.” Qin Yang’s face sank as a terrifying aura leaked out of his body. His aura instantly set the entire hall ablaze and the elders had to circulate their origin energy to resist Qin Yang’s aura....