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Lin Chen naturally couldn't tell Mu Tianjun the truth. After all, Mu Tianjun was still a staunch subordinate of the Immortal Emperor.

For some reasons, Mu Tianjun had different views on the three Immortal Lords. Therefore, he might have some sympathy for Lin Chen, but that didn't mean he would truly stand on Lin Chen's side in any significant matter.

He was always on the side of the Immortal Emperor!

It was like the human world's dynasty, where the Immortal Emperor was the emperor, and Mu Tianjun was the emperor's trusted minister. The three princes were vying openly and secretly for the position of the crown prince. Because of some incidents, Lin Chen caught Mu Tianjun's eye, and the three princes also tried to win Lin Chen over, leading to conflicts.

In such a situation, Lin Chen was in a difficult position. Mu Tianjun would sympathize, but he would not confront the three princes head-on, let alone help Lin Chen to deal with the princes.

Mu Tianjun agreed with what Lin Chen said.

He had long known there was something fishy about the journey to the Star Sea, but since Lin Chen didn't mention it and Qingluan Immortal Monarch didn't either, why would he bring it up?

Moreover, was he the only one who saw through this?

Would the Immortal Emperor not be aware?

The Immortal Emperor gave Lin Chen the Immortal Emperor Order, could this be some form of compensation?

If not, the Immortal Emperor could have just given Lin Chen a disposable magical treasure stored with divine power, like the other Saints did. Why give him the Immortal Emperor Order?

The appearance of the Immortal Emperor Order was as if the Immortal Emperor had personally arrived.

Even though the three divine powers in the Immortal Emperor Order had been used up, it was still effective. With the Immortal Emperor Order, Lin Chen could move unhindered in the Immortal Realm!

"The emperor has been busy dealing with the Abyssal Demons, and there hasn't been a clear outcome. However, the emperor did summon Qingluan Immortal Monarch alone. When Qingluan returned, he was reportedly very excited, but I cannot say for sure if the emperor has made a final decision."

Summoned alone, excited?

What else besides Sanctum Ascension could make someone as reserved as Qingluan Immortal Monarch so uncontrollably excited?

It seemed the matter of dealing with Qingluan Immortal Monarch had to be advanced, otherwise, if he followed the Immortal Emperor into cultivation after the Crimson Demon Domain war ended, Lin Chen would lose his chance.

After all, the Immortal Emperor had said, this opportunity was an absolute entry into Sanctum Ascension, and it wasn't like Cheng Tuo's false saint, but a genuine Saint.

Once Qingluan Immortal Monarch became a Saint, even Lord Charm Erosion would not be able to kill him.

Lin Chen needed to plan carefully.

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "It seems we have confirmed news then, otherwise, why would he be so happy."

Mu Tianjun looked at the smiling Lin Chen, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

He had dealt with the three Immortal Lords extensively, heard many things about them, and knew their characters well.

Qingluan Immortal Monarch's ascension to Saint was not necessarily good news for Lin Chen!

After a few seconds of staring, Mu Tianjun said, "Weren't you unwilling to pledge allegiance to anyone before? You were not a Quasi-Saint then, but now you are. Under the heavens, you can go anywhere. Why suddenly decide now?"

Mu Tianjun was genuinely puzzled about Lin Chen's sudden change of heart.

A helpless move?

Lin Chen knew that Mu Tianjun understood his previous thought process, so he bitterly smiled, "It's not that I want to choose or seek refuge, but sometimes, I have no choice."

With this, Mu Tianjun understood.

Qingluan Immortal Monarch had likely taken a fancy to Lin Chen. Given his character, he would not let Lin Chen help the two senior brothers. And if he ascended to Saint, Lin Chen, who possessed the Star Sky Jump Great Divine Power, would be even more in the way.

If Lin Chen didn't seek refuge before Qingluan Immortal Monarch ascended to Saint, then once he did, Lin Chen might find himself inexplicably disappearing from this world one day.

Moreover, it wasn't just Qingluan Immortal Monarch watching Lin Chen, even the Saints including the emperor had their eyes on him.

The Star Sky Jump Great Divine Power was indeed powerful, but it also easily brought disaster.

Mu Tianjun still couldn't help but remind, "The Star Sky Jump is a good thing, but if you don't have the strength to protect it, it might bring disaster."

Lin Chen understood Mu Tianjun's implied meaning and felt a bit grateful.

As a trusted aide of the Immortal Emperor, it was quite good of him to offer such advice.

If it were in the past, Lin Chen might indeed panic. After all, with the Immortal Demon Worlds and Abyssal Demons war nearing its end, once the Saints were free, those who harbored ill intentions might make their move on Lin Chen.

But now that Lin Chen had subjugated Lord Charm Erosion, he needn't worry as he used to.

No matter who it was, if they wanted to harm him, they would certainly act alone, not in collaboration.

If someone wanted to take the Spirit of the Star Chart, they couldn't just slap him to death. They had to capture him alive, under which circumstance he would be absolutely safe.

Lord Charm Erosion might be weaker than the Immortal Emperor or Demon Emperor, but stalling for a few moves wasn't a problem, which was enough for Lin Chen to perform the Star Sky Jump and escape.

Oh, right, they had Kryptonite. That was something to guard against.

"Thank you, Hall Master, for the warning. I will discuss it further with Senior Da Huang. After all, this thing can't be considered mine, just something he deposited with me."

Mu Tianjun grunted in response, then mentioned the Land of Opportunity, "That place is about to open, probably in two or three months. Just wait a little longer; the Emperor hasn't made an announcement yet."

Only two or three months left and no announcement?

Lin Chen felt a sense of foreboding. Could it be that with the current favorable turn in the war, the Immortal Emperor's intentions had changed?

However, this matter was entirely up to the Immortal Emperor, and Mu Tianjun was only an executor, a messenger. Even if Lin Chen asked Mu Tianjun for help, it would be pointless.

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Alright, I will wait then. I hope it will be good news."

Mu Tianjun did not speak, his eyes slightly shadowed.

With the Land of Opportunity about to open, as the person in charge, Mu Tianjun had already submitted a list as per the Immortal Emperor's earlier instructions. This list included the Quasi-Saints who had made contributions in battles against the Abyssal Demons in the Immortal-Demon War.

According to the Immortal Emperor's previous instructions, those who were willing to bleed and fight for the Immortal Realm should be given an opportunity to enter the Land of Opportunity. Given that so few had entered before, and some couldn't enter at all, this time, the list was relaxed to include more people, granting more opportunities.

More people, more chances. What if someone was allowed entry?

What if someone reached sanctification?

As the war was perilous, and the Immortal and Demon Worlds jointly were still not at an advantage, having a few more Quasi-Saints break through and become Saints would significantly strengthen resistance against the Abyssal Demons.

However, when Mu Tianjun submitted the list, the Immortal Emperor did not respond, only saying, "I know, I will take a look," and then there was no follow-up.

Mu Tianjun could certainly guess the Immortal Emperor's thoughts.

He couldn't criticize the Immortal Emperor before Lin Chen, and could only comfort him to wait. However, he knew well within his heart that if the war continued smoothly, those on the list would find it unlikely to enter the Land of Opportunity!